Travel Stories

New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Trip
New European Hotels in Landmark Historic Sites to Inspire your Next Trip

London. Venice. Lisbon. Each powerhouse travel destination already has its share of iconic hotels. But new properties opening in 2026...

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Scenic Expanding River Cruising to India, Sri Lanka
Scenic Expanding River Cruising to India, Sri Lanka

In October 2027, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is launching the Scenic Aura on the Hooghly River, debuting a collection...

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Good News if You’re Flying to Europe: New Passenger Protections
Good News if You’re Flying to Europe: New Passenger Protections

It only took 13 years! And resistance from the air industry. But finally, European lawmakers have passed updated regulations adding...

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Discovering the Japan You Didn’t Expect Beyond the Main Island
Discovering the Japan You Didn’t Expect Beyond the Main Island

For many travelers, the increasingly popular destination of Japan begins and ends on the island of Honshu – literally, it’s...

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The Natural Thrills of Costa Rica
The Natural Thrills of Costa Rica

If you want the focus of your vacation to be an authentic immersion into raw nature, put Costa Rica on...

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The Cruise Line Breeding “Super Coral” and Other Good News for World Oceans Day
The Cruise Line Breeding “Super Coral” and Other Good News for World Oceans Day

The private island for Explora Journeys and MSC Cruises, MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, is at the forefront of a...

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Scotland's Greatest Summer Spectacle: the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Scotland's Greatest Summer Spectacle: the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Every August, something remarkable happens on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. The ancient fortress, perched atop the craggy remnants of...

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Gaudí at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect
Gaudí at 100: Barcelona's Most Famous Architect "Raising the Roof" of the City

One hundred years after his death, Antoni Gaudí remains impossible to separate from Barcelona. The Catalan architect died on June 10,...

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