Matera's Newest Luxury Cave Hotel Is A Five-Star Italian Stunner
The ancient Italian city of Matera is a regenerative travel success story. In the space of 50 years, it went from being the "shame of Italy" to a jewel on UNESCO's World Heritage lis...
Millennials and Gen X Travelers, These New Global Trips Are Designed Specifically for You
New trips designed for Gen X and millennial travelers in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are entering the scene as part of a concerted effort by travel companies to cater to the needs of these often overlooke...
When Is the Goldilocks Window? Here's the Best Time to Book Thanksgiving, Christmas Flights and More Travel Tips
Fall is less than a week away on the calendar and as travelers prepare to make holiday plans, The Points Guy shared new data on airfare price expectations and the best strategies to save the most mone...
I Hate Crowds, Which Is Why These Destinations Are At The Top Of My Bucket List
To say that I am not a fan of crowded spaces is an understatement. Despite traveling around the world for the better part of 15 years, I still get overwhelmed in hectic cities full of crowds. In Tokyo...
7 Destinations Boomers Flock to More Than Any Other Generation (And for Good Reason)
Gen Z may chase Instagram-worthy adventures, and Millennials often look for unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences. But boomers? They tend to know exactly what they want — a blend of comfort, c...
5 Best Destinations In Europe For Fall Foliage & Cozy Vibes This Season
‘Tis pumpkin spice latte and sweater season at last, and if you've been counting down the seconds for your next idyllic Europe trip, without the scorching heat, and most importantly, without the...
Beyond the Beach Read: The New Wave of Bookish Travel
At I'Brindellone, a trattoria in Florence, a dozen men and women sit around a long table, wine glasses in hand, deep in discussion about a novel: Still Life, a novel by Sarah Winman. On the walls han...
The Last Solar Eclipse of 2025 Will Be Visible From This Island Nation
It's dawn, the birds are chirping, and the mist is dissipating—revealing a sun that looks strangely like a crescent moon. That's the scene folks in New Zealand will wake up to on the morning of ...
The 7 Best Day Trips From Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is an all-you-can-eat buffet for the senses – a captivating sprawl of monasteries and markets, hip bars and historic royal palaces, timeless shrines and space-age malls, threaded along t...
9 Stunning Spanish Beach Towns Recommended by Locals and Travel Experts
Looking to dig your toes into the sand and play in the ocean from sunup to sundown? Then it's time to book a trip to Spain. From the wild and rugged Atlantic shores of Galicia and Andalusia to the mor...
Ancient Egyptian Bracelet Disappears from Cairo Museum
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities confirmed that a precious ancient bracelet has disappeared from the restoration laboratory of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The gold bracelet, decorat...
Kokiriko: Japan's Oldest Folk Song and Dance
Passed down through generations in the Gokayama region, Kokiriko is a performance that prays for bountiful harvests and honours the cycle of life ...
What is Oktoberfest in Munich Like? 10 Things to Know About Oktoberfest
Most Americans could probably list a few facts about Oktoberfest. First, it comes from Germany. Second, it involves a lot of beer and large drinking halls. Third, there's lederhosen involved. Fo...
Which North America Airports Are Truly Best in Class? Travelers Have Spoken
This past Labor Day weekend, 10.4 million passengers passed through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints, with the agency reporting that it's on track to break an all-time an...
Which Is Worse: Westbound or Eastbound Jet Lag?
don't sleep on planes. It's impossible for me. I've tried trick after hack after sleep-schedule change—and it never works. Which isn't great when I'm flying somewhe...
JD Power Survey Shows the Top 30 North American Airports
Despite the headaches of rising airfares, crowded terminals and persistent flight delays, airline passengers in North America are more satisfied with their travel experiences than they were last year....
Southwest Levels Up With Free Fleetwide Wi-Fi This October
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to upgrade the in-flight connectivity experience for its passengers by offering complimentary Wi-Fi service across its entire fleet. Starting October 24, Southwe...
What Cruise Lines Don't Tell You About Ships-Within-A-Ship
As I walked through a Norwegian Cruise Line ship one evening in March, the Metropolitan Bar was still buzzing at the tail-end of cocktail hour. But as I turned into a wood-paneled elevator bank on Nor...
Aranui Cruises Will Have Two Ships Sailing French Polynesia in 2027
Aranui Cruises will have two ships sailing the pristine waters of French Polynesia for the first time in 2027. The new, 198-guest Aranoa will join the 230-guest Aranui 5 passenger-freight ship to crui...
Why Victory Cruise Lines is the Small Ship Cruise for You
Luxury cruising has strong roots in the Great Lakes, where at one time there were more people asleep on boats than any ocean in the world, according to maritime historian Harry Wolfe. While sailing th...
Inside Celebrity Cruises' First River Ships Offering Luxury Travel on Europe's Waterways
Celebrity Cruises is floating into river sailings with two new ships taking to European waterways in 2027. The Miami-based cruise line will open bookings later this month for voyages on board Celebrit...
American Cruise Lines vs Viking: Comparing Mississippi River Cruises
If you’re looking at cruising the Mississippi, you really have two choices: American Cruise Lines or Viking. A few smaller companies do offer shorter trips of three or four days, but those are more r...
Cape Town For First Timers
In any of the world’s great travel destinations, it’s impossible to cover the best things to see and do in one trip. It becomes a matter of making tough choices from among the many possibilities to t...
New York City in Lights: A Holiday Season to Remember
Each year, as the air turns crisp and city lights glow a little warmer, New York City enters a season unlike any other. Between late November and early January, the city becomes a living celebration ...
Why a Caribbean Cruise is the Perfect Girlfriends’ Getaway
I lolled back in my pool side lounge chair, opened my eyes, glanced out at the navy blue strip of ocean I could view through the railing slipping silently past as we cruised to our next gorgeous Cari...
Exploring Cartagena’s Historical Center
Founded in 1533 by the Spanish, Cartagena is situated on the northern Caribbean coast of Colombia and was Spain’s gateway to its new empire. Trading in gold, silver, tobacco, and, regrettably, enslav...
How I Spend Christmas: On The Rivers Of Europe With Family & Friends
For years, I celebrated Christmas with friends and family in an unlikely setting — on the rivers of Europe. It’s a tradition that I have very much enjoyed and one that I hope to continue. I love the ...
From Cool Bars to Chilled Spas – Budapest has it All
Scenically situated on the banks of the Danube, the Hungarian capital of Budapest had been on my hit list for a while. Although its popularity has soared over the last few years, the city still recei...
Sparkly Souvenirs: A Guide to Buying Jewelry in St. Martin
The dual-nation Dutch/French island of St. Martin (Sint Maarten on the Dutch side) is known for a lot of things: crystal clear aquamarine waters, expansive beaches, great seafood and plenty of sun. I...
What’s More Important To You? A Balcony Stateroom Or Savings?
We’ve been enjoying insights from readers about river cruising in our Facebook Group, River Cruise Advisor Crew. We’re a small group so far – just 170+ members – but an informed one. We recently aske...
Thinking Of A European River Cruise This Year? You’re Not Too Late
If you’ve been toying with the idea of taking a river cruise this year but haven’t pulled the trigger yet – good news: you’re not too late. In fact, you might be right on time. AmaWaterways still has...
AmaMagna: Double The Width, Double The Onboard Experience
It’s been five years since I last sailed on AmaMagna. Back then, I was blown away by her size, as she sits at twice the width of traditional river cruise ships. But after half a decade of river cruis...
6 Reasons Why An Early Season River Cruise May Be Worth Considering
One of my most enduring memories from our winter cruise on the Danube is from the morning we spent passing Dürnstein. We were making our way to Weißenkirchen, cruising on AmaMagna, when the fairy-tal...
Stray From Europe & Sail The US: 5 Reasons We’re Eyeing A Mississippi River Cruise This Year
A Mississippi River cruise has been on my radar for a while, but 2025 might actually be the year I stop talking about it and actually do it. Europe always entices me, with its beautiful landscapes an...
iPhone Tips For River Cruising
When traveling internationally, cellular data is important for many of us, whether we’re using our smart phones keeping in touch with friends and family back home or taking care of others matters suc...
Yes, The Trend Is Real: Why River Cruisers Are Booking Close-In
We recently wrote about Close-In Bookings: Too Late To Book For Spring? In that story, cruise companies told us that folks were booking closer to their departure dates than in years past. While the n...
Traveling? Your Health Insurance Coverage Might Not Go With You
If your travel plans include venturing across state borders or collecting passport stamps, it’s essential to know what your health insurance will cover while you’re far from home. Facing an illness o...
How Long is Too Long For A River Cruise? From Amsterdam To Budapest With Avalon Waterways
Think of it this way…Endless charming towns, historic landmarks and the beauty of Europe’s waterways rolling by as you sip wine on a sunny deck. That’s what I knew I was signing up for when I was inv...
Cruising Glacier Bay National Park Makes it Accessible for All
I cruised a lot with my parents from an early age. They always said it was the easiest way to travel in a wheelchair. I found out for myself when I began using a wheelchair. Aside from the obvious ab...
Seas the Day
Ponant’s Le Champlain is a small ship, with 92 cabins meaning a max of 184 people, plus 114 crew members. I’m “of an age,” I travel solo, and I am basically an introvert. The ship weighs in at less t...
What To Pack When River Cruising – For Women
We can all agree that one of the least exciting parts of planning a trip, second to paying your cruise fare, is packing. The great news, though, is that someone always seems to have advice for how to...
7 Best River Cruises In Europe
Some of the challenges in choosing river cruises in Europe are the rivers themselves. Unless you’ve frequently traveled to Europe, you may not be familiar with geography of the rivers. Even for those...
Ushuaia – The City at the End of the World
Ushuaia, known as the city at the end of the world, is situated at the southern-most tip of Argentina and is famous for being the gateway to Antarctica. Most people make tracks to the far-flung city ...
Live From France: Barging From Paris
Since 2015, I have hosted nearly a dozen trips on hotel barges. These are narrow, custom-built vessels that putter along the French canals generally for six nights/seven days. Because the barges are ...
How to See All the Highlights of Seattle Before & After Your Cruise
Seattle is a prime spot for Pacific Northwest and Alaska cruises. Many voyages begin and end in one of the city’s two cruise ports. Norwegian and Oceania cruise lines use Bell Street Terminal at Pier...
What is an Active & Discovery River Cruise?
When we think of river cruises, we often think of couples drinking wine and gazing off their balconies, wandering through the cobblestone streets of Europe, sitting in the lounge for performances and...
The brief, dazzling display of Spring at Keukenhof Gardens
The Dutch say ‘April doet wat hij wil’ (‘April does what it wants’) to describe the weather in the Netherlands during the early spring. It’s true, the weather in April can be unpredictable, but for f...
Bolshy Barcelona
Thirteen minutes—that’s all it took to arrive in Barcelona and encounter one of its greatest claims to fame—the slickest pickpockets in Europe. If you’re going to hit, best get hit by a professional,...
Cruise ship cabins to avoid, and why!
Cruise vacations offer a unique blend of relaxation, adventure, and luxury. Unsurprisingly, a significant part of the cruising experience is the time spent in your cabin. While most cabins provide co...