Royal Caribbean Group is riding a wave of momentum into 2026, reporting first-quarter results that exceeded expectations on the back of a record-breaking Wave booking season. The company, which operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea, saw a significant surge in traveler interest, carrying 2.5 million guests in the first three months of the […]
Monthly Archives: April 2026
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It’s never too early to start thinking about 2028 summer vacations, as MSC Cruises officially opened sales today for its Summer 2028 Caribbean program. The season features a massive deployment of six ships sailing from four U.S. and Caribbean homeports, offering everything from three-night weekend “escapes” to immersive seven-night itineraries. A major highlight for the […]
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Castlerock on April 29, 2026 announced the completion of a $13.5 million renovation of The Westin Nashville, enhancing guestrooms, suites, and key public spaces across the 456-room hotel. Located adjacent to Music City Center, the property plays a central role in Nashville’s convention and group market, and the renovation positions the hotel to better serve […]
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In honor of National Travel Advisor Month (May) 2026, custom F.I.T. (Foreign Independent Travel) specialist Avanti Destinations has four offers for advisors that include gift cards and free Avanti Insider walking tours with each booking of $5,000 or more. In addition, the tour operator will have a drawing for a hosted two-night stay in Portland […]
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Avelo Airlines celebrated the fifth anniversary of its start of operations on Tuesday. When Avelo took flight on April 28, 2021, it became the first new airline in the U.S. in nearly 15 years—introducing a new era of affordable, convenient, and reliable air service for millions of American travelers. Since 2021, Avelo has: Flown more […]
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Alaska Airlines this week marks a major milestone with the launch of its inaugural nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome, the first-ever direct connection between the Emerald City and the Eternal City. The new service signals Alaska’s official expansion into Europe and reinforces its role as a global carrier, further establishing Seattle as a premier […]
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I’ll never forget my first “hawk walk.” It was at Ireland’s School of Falconry (just outside of Cong, north of Galway), where a great guide showed our tour group how to properly handle birds of prey. For about an hour, we wandered through the enchanting grounds of Ashford Castle, with our guide sporting a Harris […]
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This week, United Airlines will kick off its summer schedule with service to new European destinations in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain. The new routes begin launching April 30 — giving customers even more options to reach unique, culturally rich destinations across Europe. In 2026, United will offer up to 210 flights daily during peak […]
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Southwest Airlines celebrates the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding with the introduction of Independence One, a special new livery from the airline that is known for democratizing the skies. Independence One will join two additional Southwest America-themed planes—Freedom One, which has been in the fleet since 2021, and Liberty One, a second newly-introduced aircraft […]
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A remote stretch of sand in the Philippines has unseated last year’s champion to claim the top spot on the world’s most-watched beach ranking. The World’s 50 Best Beaches named Entalula Beach in the Philippines its best beach in the world for 2026, with Fteri Beach in Greece and Wharton Beach in Australia rounding out […]