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Private, Not Peak: Where to Travel Before the Summer Rush

2026-03-16

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Discover Destinations Before the World Arrives Every seasoned traveler knows the difference between visiting a destination and experiencing it. Timing often determines which one you get. While summer draws crowds to the world’s most celebrated locations, spring offers a rare window when these same places […]

Kensington creates Ultraluxe brand for the top of the luxury market

2026-03-16

Kensington, a luxury tour operator specializing in custom travel, announced the launch of Kensington Ultraluxe, a collection of four brands. The new division marries four Kensington’s brands under one portfolio: Kensington Ultraluxe Land Tours, Kensington Villas, Kensington Expeditions and Kensington Yachts. The portfolio offers the company’s most esteemed experiences with rare access and complete privacy, […]

Explora Journeys Marks Triple Milestone for New Ships at Fincantieri

2026-03-09

Explora Journeys has celebrated three milestones at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard for a trio of vessels being built there. Held on March 3, the celebration included the launch of the Explora IV, the coin ceremony of the Explora V and the start of construction of the Explora VI. The Explora IV and Explora V are […]

Shoulder Season, Superior Experience: Why March Is a Strategic Month for Luxury Travel

2026-03-09

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations The Insider’s Window for Elevated Travel Among experienced travelers, timing is one of the most powerful luxuries. Knowing when to visit a destination can transform the entire experience — turning busy landmarks into personal discoveries and world-class hospitality into something deeply attentive. March occupies one […]

The First Light of Spring: Luxury Destinations That Come Alive in March

2026-03-01

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Where the Season Shifts — and Travel Feels Renewed March is a quiet turning point in the travel calendar. Winter softens. Days stretch longer. Landscapes begin to change almost visibly. And in select destinations around the world, luxury travel enters one of its most refined […]

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Atlas builds loyal base on luxury, epic experiences

2026-02-23

Atlas Ocean Voyages, one of the newest entrants in the fast-growing luxury, small-ship expedition sector, is making its mark with travelers. On a recent repositioning cruise aboard World Traveller as it headed from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina, to begin the Antarctic season, I was surprised to discover nearly half of the 138 passengers onboard had been invited to […]

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Beyond the Bucket List: Elevated Experiences Luxury Travelers Are Choosing in 2026

2026-02-23

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations It’s No Longer About Where — It’s About How Luxury travel in 2026 is moving beyond the checklist. Discerning travelers are no longer asking, “Have I been there?” Instead, they’re asking, “How will this feel?” and “What will this change for me?” Destinations still matter […]

American Cruise Lines unveils branding for the U.S.’s 250th anniversary

2026-02-16

American Cruise Lines will celebrate America’s semiquincentennial on its sailings all year long with special experiences and events. The cruise line has unveiled a special logo for the 250th, which the company will display on every ship’s bow. The ships will also feature a large American flag draped on the sides on embarkation day. Crew […]

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The Long View: Luxury Journeys Designed for Deeper Connection

2026-02-16

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Travel That Stays With You In a world that moves quickly, the most meaningful luxury travel experiences are often the ones that unfold slowly. February, with its quieter energy and reflective tone, is the ideal moment to consider journeys that prioritize depth over distance and […]

The Azamara Quest in Koper, Slovenia. Photo Credit: Azamara Cruises

Azamara Cruises increases selection of add-on land packages

2026-02-09

Azamara Cruises has expanded its roster of pre- and post-cruise packages (branded Azamara Ashore), offering 17 new itineraries over the next three years, including six this year. The cruise line said it now offers 84 Azamara Ashore packages. Its AzAmazing Journeys are packages of three to six nights that feature “exploration in bucket-list destinations through […]