Monthly Archives: March 2026

Celebrity Cruises’ 2028 Galapagos expeditions on the Forbes Travel Guide-rated Celebrity Flora have opened for booking. The 2028 season includes more than 50 all-inclusive sailings. Activities include snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking with sea turtles, exploring coastal cliffs, observing giant tortoises and more. The itineraries, led by Galapagos National Park expert naturalists, will immerse guests […]

Princess Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 World Cruise on board Coral Princess. The 115-day, globe-spanning journey to 49 destinations across 24 countries and five continents will feature 39 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more overnight and late-night stays, and a maiden call to Mossel Bay, South Africa. Departing January 3, 2028, roundtrip from Fort […]

Journey Beyond has expanded its tourism portfolio by acquiring Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia and entering into an agreement to acquire SeaLink’s tourism portfolio. The Australia-based tour operator recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, including its iconic businesses Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara and Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre in Far North Queensland. […]

Carnival Cruise Line has rolled out its latest onboard enhancement—Express Dining. The program is now available on 15 ships and will be fully implemented across the fleet by the end of May. Available nightly in each ship’s main dining room, Express Dining offers a freshly prepared multi-course dinner experience in under an hour for groups […]

The world’s busiest international transit hub is under renewed threat, with fresh disruptions rippling across global itineraries for travelers. Two drones fell near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran entered its 12th day and continued to wreak havoc on Middle East air travel. Dubai’s Media Office confirmed the incidents in […]

Relief is on the way for frequent international travelers after the Trump administration announced it would restore the Global Entry program early Wednesday morning, following a weeks-long suspension tied to an ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. According to CNN, a DHS spokesperson confirmed the program would be reactivated at 5:00 a.m. […]

When more than a third of consumers say they trust artificial intelligence to plan travel more than any other task — above shopping, above getting medical advice, above help at work — hotel brands are paying attention. Hilton is now acting on it. The hospitality giant this week announced the Hilton AI Planner, a generative […]

With my intense travel schedule, I savor detours where I put away the schedule and notes and simply enjoy the moment. And for me, there’s no better detour in Europe than visiting a public bath or spa for a relaxing, good soak. Some Americans are prudish when it comes to enjoying public baths in Europe—especially […]

Qatar Airways’ scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of the airspace. A further update will be provided later on March 9. Following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a limited […]

Contiki is expanding its active trips portfolio with the launch of new small-group tours in Nepal. Designed for travelers seeking bucket-list ventures without logistical stress, the new itineraries combine culture, wildlife, adventure, and must-see landmarks. “We’re seeing a real shift in how Gen Z and millennial travelers define a great vacation,” Tom O’Hara, head of […]