The Americas Are Now HX Expeditions’ Largest Source Market
2026-08-10The Americas are now the largest source market for HX Expeditions, the company announced today. Founded in Norway and headquartered in London, the expedition cruise company has historically drawn the majority of its guests from Europe. From 2024 to the first half of 2026, the Americas grew from HX’s third-largest source market to its largest. The […]
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4 Top River Cruise Lines for Foodies
2026-08-10Indulge in mouthwatering meals on these food-focused river cruises. For food enthusiasts, the quality of the cuisine on a ship can make or break a cruise vacation. Luckily, river cruises are famous for their gourmet dining venues and fresh ingredients that offer a true taste of each region along the way. Whether you’re looking for light, […]
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The Journey Has a View Again
2026-08-10Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations For much of modern travel, movement became the part to minimize. The fastest flight, the shortest connection and the quickest route from terminal to hotel were considered signs of a well-planned journey. Distance was something to overcome before the experience could begin. Train travel offers […]
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Eastern Caribbean vs. Western Caribbean Cruises: 4 Key Differences
2026-08-03Planning a trip to the tropics? Find out what each Caribbean cruise route has to offer. With its warm sands, clear sea and laid-back vibes, the Caribbean is a no-brainer destination for many cruise lovers. Itinerary options in the region abound, and there are options suited to every type of budget. Still, it’s worth doing […]
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When Summer Moves North
2026-08-01Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Summer once came with a compass setting. Travellers followed the sun south, toward whitewashed islands, crowded marinas and the familiar heat of the Mediterranean. Warmth was part of the promise. The hotter the afternoon and the brighter the water, the more completely summer seemed to […]
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Explora Journeys takes delivery of third ship
2026-07-27Explora Journeys on Thursday took delivery of its third cruise ship, the Explora III. The ship will embark on its first cruise on Friday, a five-night “prelude” sailing from Genoa to Civitavecchia, Italy. Tennis champion and Explora brand ambassador Jannik Sinner will be onboard for the first two days of the sailing. The ship’s inaugural […]
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The Beauty of Arrival
2026-07-27Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations There is a particular kind of travel memory that begins before the destination itself. A train slowing as it enters a valley. A ferry approaching a harbor in early light. A car following a mountain road as the air changes through an open window. A […]
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Luxury hotel-branded lines are attracting first-time cruisers
2026-07-20Hotel-branded cruise ships are pulling in first-time cruisers willing to pay four times the cost of a traditional ocean cruise, according to booking data from Global Travel Collection (GTC), a host agency specializing in luxury travel. The hotel-branded cruise lines include Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Four Seasons Yachts, Aman at Sea and Orient Express Sailing Yachts. […]
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Wellness Without the White Robe
2026-07-20Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations For a long time, wellness travel was easy to picture. A spa corridor. A treatment menu. A white robe. A dimly lit room scented with eucalyptus. The experience could be pleasant, even restorative, but it often felt separate from the journey itself, as if wellbeing […]
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Windstar shakes up offerings with short Europe cruises
2026-07-13Short cruise itineraries are a staple in the Caribbean megaship market. But they are no longer just for megaships — or for the Caribbean. Windstar Cruises has expanded the model for small ships in Europe with “quick getaway” itineraries of just three to five days. Like the traditional short itineraries on larger ships from key […]
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