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The Ultimate Travel Bucket List: 10 Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences

2024-05-06

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations The world is brimming with incredible destinations and experiences waiting to be explored. But for some adventures, the thrill and wonder they evoke elevate them to bucket list status. These once-in-a-lifetime experiences offer the chance to create memories that will stay with you forever. This […]

Spellbound by a magical experience on the Sun Princess

2024-05-06

The keys of the piano were moving, producing music as if by magic. As I watched the keys, a waitress holding a tray of sparkly drinks suggested I ask “Isabella” to play me a song. I raised an eyebrow, then asked Isabella to play “Greensleeves.” There was a brief pause, and then “she” began to […]

Hidden Gems: Unveiling the World’s Most Breathtaking Secret Destinations

2024-04-29

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations The world is brimming with iconic landmarks and bustling tourist destinations. But for the truly adventurous traveler, there’s a certain allure to discovering hidden gems – those off-the-beaten-path locations that offer a unique glimpse into nature’s beauty and cultural charm. This blog post will unveil […]

Travel tackles AI hallucinations

2024-04-29

Shortly after Matador Network launched its GuideGeek generative AI travel assistant early last year, an employee testing the tool queried it about her hometown of Pittsburgh. After a while, she shifted gears to ask about Crete. But instead of typing “Crete, Greece,” she accidentally wrote “Crete Freeze.” Flummoxed by the typo, GuideGeek thought the query […]

Foodie Paradise: Top 10 Destinations for Culinary Adventures

2024-04-22

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Have you ever dreamt of a vacation where food is the star of the show? Well, look no further! This blog post will unveil 10 incredible destinations around the globe that are perfect for indulging your inner foodie. From Michelin-starred restaurants to hidden street stalls […]

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Travel advisors continue to find value in third-party shore excursions

2024-04-22

A flat tire. A medical situation. A tour that runs overtime. Any of these delays could prevent a shore excursion operator from returning guests on time to a port of call and risk the ship departing without them. That’s what happened last month when a group of eight missed the last tender to the Norwegian […]

Top 10 Travel Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them!)

2024-04-16

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Everyone makes mistakes, and travel is no exception. Even the most seasoned globetrotters can fall victim to common travel faux pas. These mistakes can range from minor inconveniences to major headaches, throwing a wrench into your dream vacation. This blog will explore 10 of the […]

Cruise lines welcome aboard a growing wave of first-timers

2024-04-16

Carnival Corp.’s efforts to cast a “wide net” attracting vacationers who have never cruised before is paying off, said Josh Weinstein, the company’s CEO. Carnival Corp., which last month reported all-time-high booking volumes along with record first-quarter revenues, saw a surge of 30% more new-to-cruise customers compared with Q1 2023, Weinstein said. The leader of […]

The Top 10 Celebrity Vacation Destinations

2024-04-08

Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Ever wondered where your favorite A-listers escape to when they need a break from the limelight? Well, wonder no more! Here’s a peek at the top 10 celebrity vacation destinations that offer relaxation, luxury, and maybe even a chance encounter with your favorite star. 1. […]

WTTC predicts record year for global tourism

2024-04-08

Tourism’s global economic impact will exceed prepandemic levels this year, reaching an all-time high of $11.1 trillion, 7.5% above 2019, according to projections from the World Travel & Tourism Council. “I think it’s fair to say that travel is not just back, it is booming,” said WTTC CEO Julia Simpson. “That is what we’re seeing […]