Monthly Archives: August 2025

Holland America Line has introduced a Labor Day promotion for travelers to enjoy cruising experiences at best value—with rates starting under $100 per person, per day (including taxes and fees. From the Caribbean and Mexico to the Panama Canal and special Holiday Cruises, travelers who book between August 26 and September 8, 2025, will find […]

Australia’s pioneering small ship expedition cruise line Coral Expeditions has announced the release of its 2027 Kimberley sailing season, featuring 47 departures across its fleet of three purpose-built expedition vessels, Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer, and Coral Geographer. Voyages will run from March to September, offering a chance for travelers to experience one of the world’s most extraordinary natural […]

Dream Vacations and CruiseOne 2026 National Conference will take place November 1–8, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas out of Port Canaveral, FL. The cruise will visit Perfect Day at CocoCay, St. Thomas and St. Maarten before returning to Port Canaveral. The announcement was made during the 2025 Dream Vacations and CruiseOne Land […]

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened a new flagship property in the Washington, D.C., metro area with the debut of Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key. The 36-story hotel, developed in partnership with Dittmar Company, anchors a mixed-use development at the base of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Arlington, Va. It is the first property […]

Europe is a continent of long-lived cultures, with countless treasured traditions that have survived into modern times. While some of Europe’s customs live on only as clichés or tacky stage shows for tourists, others—like the four of my favorites described here—are worth going out of your way to take part in. One of the most […]

Latin America has become an increasingly attractive destination for travelers seeking to combine business with leisure—a growing trend known as “bleisure.” With its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes and expanding infrastructure for meetings and events, many cities in the region offer the perfect balance between productivity and relaxation. Marriott International, with its diverse portfolio of hotels […]

Southwest Airlines Co. has extended its flight schedule with more routes to new places offering inspiration to book travel through June 3, 2026. It has also introduced a new international partnership with EVA Air, and shared a third new destination for 2026, St. Maarten in the Caribbean. Southwest will bring new international service (subject to […]

As travelers prepare for Labor Day adventures and look ahead to the 2025-26 ski season, Sensible Weather—the climate technology company behind more than one million Weather Guarantees sold across more than 8,000 partners—has announced the launch of its newest protection: the “High Winds Weather Guarantee.” This first-of-its-kind service provides travelers with automatic reimbursements when sustained […]

Just in time for the Labor Day travel surge, Hertz is enlisting some four-legged helpers to ease airport stress. The car rental company has introduced its “Gold Squad,” a team of highly trained Golden Retrievers making surprise appearances at select airports across the U.S. The dogs first debuted at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport last […]