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Mitsui Ocean Cruises Offers an Update at CruiseWorld 2025

2026-01-12

Ken Shapiro, Editorial Director, Northstar Travel Group, talks with Joe Maloney, Head of North American Sales, Mitsui Ocean Cruises, Japan Director, about their luxury cruise brand and the recent purchase of two ships from Seabourn. Clients who travel on these ships will experience superior service with a taste of Japan in everything from food to […]

A serene luxury destination in January, showcasing open space, refined architecture, and a calm atmosphere free of crowds.

Quiet Season, Elevated Experience: Why January Is the Smartest Month to Travel in Luxury

2026-01-12

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations When the World Slows Down, Luxury Steps Forward January is one of travel’s best-kept secrets. While much of the world resets after the holidays, savvy luxury travelers see something else entirely: opportunity. Fewer crowds, heightened service, and a more authentic connection to place transform familiar […]

Airlines have added flights in San Juan and elsewhere in the Caribbean to get stranded travelers home. Photo Credit: Darryl Brooks/Shutterstock

After Eastern Caribbean airspace closure, the industry assists stranded travelers

2026-01-05

With the FAA closing airspace in the Eastern Caribbean on Jan. 3 because of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, travel advisors scrambled to accommodate clients with canceled flights during a busy period of Caribbean travel. Airspace reopened on Jan. 4, but many travelers were unable to return to the U.S. right away due to […]

Luxury travelers overlooking a serene landscape at sunrise, symbolizing a thoughtful and intentional start to the new year.

New Year, New Perspective: Where Luxury Travelers Are Going to Start 2026 Right

2026-01-05

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Journeys Chosen for Meaning, Momentum, and Clarity January marks a quiet but powerful shift in how luxury travelers think about travel. The celebrations are over. The pace slows. And in that pause, intention takes center stage. Rather than chasing spectacle, many high-end travelers are choosing […]

A luxury beachfront resort bathed in golden holiday light, offering a refined warm-weather escape during the festive season.

Winter Sun, Elevated: Luxury Warm-Weather Escapes for the Festive Season

2025-12-29

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Trading Snowfall for Sunlight—Without Sacrificing Sophistication For a growing segment of luxury travelers, the festive season no longer means cold weather, heavy coats, or crowded ski towns. Instead, Christmas and New Year have become an opportunity to escape winter entirely—embracing warmth, light, and open-air elegance […]

A luxury yacht or boutique cruise ship at sea during New Year’s Eve, with fireworks illuminating the coastline under a night sky.

Ring in the New Year at Sea: The World’s Most Exclusive New Year’s Eve Voyages

2025-12-22

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations A Refined Way to Welcome the Year Ahead For travelers who believe the New Year deserves more than crowded city streets and overbooked galas, the open sea offers something infinitely more compelling. New Year’s Eve voyages—designed for intimacy, elegance, and unforgettable settings—are redefining how luxury […]

A serene luxury holiday retreat decorated for Christmas, surrounded by nature and designed for a peaceful, crowd-free seasonal escape.

Christmas Beyond the Crowds: Ultra-Luxury Escapes for a Serene Holiday Season

2025-12-15

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations A Refined Way to Celebrate the Most Magical Time of Year For many luxury travelers, Christmas is no longer about busy streets, packed resorts, or rigid itineraries. Instead, the season has become an opportunity to slow down, step away from the noise, and celebrate in […]

Four modern cruise ships sailing in formation across calm ocean waters at sunset, with warm golden light reflecting on the sea and a small sailing yacht in the distance.

The Hottest New Cruise Ships Launching in 2026

2025-12-11

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Big thrills, bold design, and unforgettable new ways to see the world. If you think you’ve seen everything at sea, think again. Cruise lines are rolling out some of their most exciting ships ever in 2026 — from hydrogen-powered vessels and yacht-style retreats to ships […]

A boutique luxury expedition ship sailing through dramatic icy landscapes with panoramic views, embodying high-end adventure travel.

High Life on High Seas: Boutique Expeditions for Luxury Adventure Travelers

2025-12-09

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Where Ultra-Luxury Meets Wild Exploration For the modern luxury traveler, adventure has become the new aspiration. Gone are the days when indulgence meant staying still. Today’s high-end explorers want movement, discovery, authenticity—and they want it all with impeccable comfort. Enter the rise of boutique expedition […]

Luxury travelers enjoying a serene, tech-free escape surrounded by nature at an elegant retreat designed for digital detox.

Digital Detox on the Road: Smart Tech-Free Luxury Travel Experiences

2025-12-02

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Where Disconnection Becomes the Highest Form of Indulgence In an era of constant notifications, accelerated schedules, and blurred boundaries between work and home, luxury travelers are craving something rare: the chance to unplug completely. High-end travel is entering a new phase—one where digital silence, intentional living, […]