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Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has reopened five of its Jamaica properties, marking a major step forward for tourism on the island. The returning resorts include Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Ochi, Sandals Negril and Beaches Negril, each welcoming guests back to Jamaica’s famed north coast. “There’s a real sense of momentum across Jamaica […]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened the highly anticipated Wyndham Grand Udaipur Fatehsagar Lake in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Nestled against the Aravalli Range and set within a 26-acre estate just moments from Fatehsagar Lake, the resort joins a curated portfolio of 90 Wyndham Grand hotels in sought-after destinations around the world, offering an […]

JetBlue, Puerto Rico’s largest airline, has announced a major expansion of its San Juan (SJU) focus city with the launch of five new nonstop routes to Philadelphia (PHL); Jacksonville, Florida (JAX); Norfolk, Virginia (ORF); Richmond, Virginia (RIC); and Buffalo, New York (BUF). Beginning in spring 2026, the airline will operate year-round service to all five […]

The one-year countdown to the launch of MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, MSC World Asia, has begun. The state-of-the-art flagship is set to become the latest World Class ship to join the line’s fleet beginning December 2026. Setting sail to some of the Mediterranean’s most sought-after destinations on December 4, 2026, the ship will feature subtle […]

Club Travalia, the vacation membership club which is dedicated to Carnival Cruise Lines, has announced the overwhelming popularity among its members in booking Carnival cruises. These bookings have consistently exceeded expectations year over year. This achievement reflects the strong performance of Club Travalia’s exclusive travel offerings and the trust members place in the program as […]

After a tight race, Port Canaveral, Florida, along Florida’s Space Coast once again ranks as the world’s busiest cruise port. It welcomed 8,602,047 million cruise passengers in fiscal year 2025, up 13% from 2024. A close second was PortMiami, always a cruising powerhouse, with 8,564,225 passengers, a 4.02% increase for the same period.  For the […]

Allied Market Research has published a report, titled, “Wellness Retreat Market by Retreat Type (Yoga Retreats, Meditation Retreats, Fitness/bootcamp Retreats, Personal Development Retreats and Adventure/nature Retreats), Location (Beach Resorts, Mountain Resorts, Urban Retreat Centers and Countryside Retreats), and Duration (Week-long Retreats and Week-end Retreats): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022–2032.” According to the report, […]

Swan Hellenic and Travel Photo Tour announced the first edition of “Photojournalism at Sea,” an immersive creative program set to take place aboard the boutique expedition ship SH Vega. The experience will unfold during a 10-day voyage from Valparaíso, Chile, to Callao, Peru, departing March 30, 2026. Designed for travelers seeking deeper meaning in their journeys, “Photojournalism […]

Travel agencies are riding a strong sales wave as 2025 draws to a close. World Travel Holdings (WTH) has reported that its trade-focused division that includes Dream Vacations and CruiseOne is growing faster than the company’s direct-to-consumer travel businesses.  “The numbers we’ve seen for the last 12 weeks have been some of the best we’ve […]

Sunny, out-of-the-way Languedoc, in southwest France, is overlooked by many. Stretching from the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees, it shares a balmy climate, winter wind, grapevines, and the sea with the better-known neighboring region of Provence. But Languedoc has its own character—more “France in the rough”—and several stops worth your while. I first came here as […]