The Rise of the Cool Summer Journey
2026-07-06Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Summer luxury used to be easy to recognize. It was sun-drenched, coastal, and often arranged around the reliable pleasures of sea air, long lunches, and terraces facing the water. Those pleasures have not disappeared, but they no longer define the season as completely as they […]
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Kensington Tours unveils culinary itineraries across Europe
2026-07-06Kensington Tours, a luxury bespoke tour operator, has unveiled new culinary itineraries, citing increased demand from foodies seeking a taste of the destinations they visit. The operator has observed a surge in food and culture-led bookings in recent years. The expanded offerings include Greece, Croatia and Portugal itineraries curated by destination experts. Kensington president Helen […]
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AmaWaterways reveals details of new double-width ship
2026-06-29AmaWaterways revealed details and renderings of the AmaRudi, the line’s forthcoming double-width river ship launching next year. Named after cofounder Rudi Schreiner, the ship will begin sailing the Danube River next spring. The AmaRudi was built on the designs of the AmaMagna, another double-width ship in the AmaWaterways fleet. The vessel will introduce a new […]
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Where Mountain Air Meets Modern Luxury
2026-06-29Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Mountain travel has always carried a sense of escape, but its appeal is changing. For a long time, the mountains were treated mainly as a place for activity. Skiing, hiking, climbing, long drives, scenic viewpoints, and the familiar satisfaction of reaching higher ground. The landscape […]
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Sunny summer forecast for cruise, with Europe in demand
2026-06-22The cruise industry has entered the summer where it wants to be, with few cabins left to fill and higher year-over-year prices for Europe sailings. At Cruise Planners, bookings for cruises departing in July and August are pacing ahead of last year, said COO Theresa Scalzitti. Travel Leaders Network entered the year seeing particular strength […]
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How Slow Coastal Travel Is Changing the Summer Escape
2026-06-22Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Coastal travel has long been associated with escape. The sea, the light, the open horizon, the soft change in pace that seems to arrive before the first bag is unpacked. For generations, the coast has offered a familiar promise, to step away from routine and […]
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No Resort Fees at Fontainebleau Las Vegas – Plus, Up to 20% Off Room Rates
2026-06-16Fontainebleau Las Vegas is giving travelers one more reason to plan their next escape to the Strip. For a limited time, Fontainebleau Rewards members can enjoy up to 20% off room rates, plus no resort fees, when booking by June 22 for stays through May 2027. Designed for travelers who want more from Las Vegas, Fontainebleau combines […]
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The Delano Miami Beach is back after a six-year renovation
2026-06-15The Delano Miami Beach has reopened its doors. Shuttered since 2020, the hotel has undergone a $100 million restoration and began welcoming guests on June 6. The hotel has 171 guestrooms and suites, including two-story Poolside Bungalows with a lower-level living area and an upper level with bedrooms and full baths. The hotel’s reopening marks […]
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The New Luxury of Traveling Before the Crowds Arrive
2026-06-15Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations There is a particular quality to a place before it becomes busy. A city square before the first tour groups arrive. A beach while the sand is still cool. A hotel terrace before breakfast service begins. A museum gallery in the first hour of the […]
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A revitalized Seabourn Quest is back in service
2026-06-09The Seabourn Quest has refreshed public spaces and accommodations after a drydock that Seabourn called the most comprehensive interior update in the cruise line’s history. The Club lounge has speakeasy-inspired décor as well as a new layout and lighting. Its redesign was intended to improve the flow between the bar and dance floor and make […]
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