Monthly Archives: October 2025

Under Canvas has announced that Under Canvas White Mountains is set to open in June 2026. This marks the brand’s second location in New England and its first in New Hampshire. Set on 86 acres, the new camp offers breathtaking views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range, and is surrounded by meadows, forests and […]

Holland America Line has unveiled its 2027-28 Asia season, featuring three new ports in Japan—Hitachinaka, Nagoya and Maizuru—along with a new scenic cruising experience in Maizuru Bay. More overnight stays in six top destinations create opportunities for a deeper authentic connection with each locale—whether through vibrant night markets, iconic city lights or unforgettable sunsets. Sailing […]

The Los Angeles–San Diego–San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, and SeaWorld San Diego are partnering to make one of Southern California’s top attractions more affordable and easier to enjoy. Pacific Surfliner riders can now unlock special savings online: “As a top destination in San Diego, SeaWorld San […]

As the government shutdown continues, travelers are looking for ways to protect their trips from the ripple effects, and many are turning to Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage. According to the data from InsureMyTrip, 10 percent of all policies purchased in September included CFAR, the highest percentage so far this year, suggesting travelers are […]

Envoyage, a global network of independent travel agencies and advisors, and a division of The Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), continues to accelerate its U.S. expansion with the appointment of two new senior business development managers: Jonathan Cerreta and Maeghen Tripp. The appointments reflect Envoyage’s ongoing investment in the U.S. market and support for the growth […]

Cruise Planners has unveiled several new franchise marketing initiatives during its annual convention. Cruise Planners’ marketing program inspires travel, provides exclusive offers, and streamlines the advisor-client experience. Highlights include: Refreshed corporate website – Cruise Planners is launching a newly redesigned, modern, mobile-first corporate website designed to quickly connect travelers to a Cruise Planners advisor. New […]

Criterion Travel, a leader in expert-led, customized educational travel for affinity groups, is now accepting reservations for “A Mississippi River Voyage,” March 3–11, 2026. This rare departure, open to independent travelers, offers an extraordinary cruise along one of America’s great waterways aboard the American Splendor, a classic paddle-wheeler that blends 19th-century riverboat opulence with modern […]

This summer, Riviera Travel launched Riviera Explorer. The new digital learning platform offers everything travel advisors need to help sell, promote and understand Riviera Travel. These assets include brochures, window posters, social media post templates, training videos and more to offer an accessible and approachable way for advisors to expand their knowledge of the brand […]

Holland America Line is sailing into style with the launch of Blend Bar—the first lipstick blending bar at sea. Beauty connoisseurs can design and take home a signature lipstick or gloss created on board at the exclusive lipstick lab. The hands-on Blend Bar experience is guided by an expert beauty consultant who will help guests […]

Princess Cruises has announced that Sapphire Princess has set sail unveiling exciting new guest experiences following a two-week drydock in Portland, OR. Enhancements onboard include the addition of two popular specialty restaurants—Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill. Both specialty restaurants will be open for guests starting November 16, 2025. The 115,875-ton, 2,670-guest ship underwent general refurbishments […]