Dec 25, 2025
Travel Stories
Big Changes at the World's Most Popular Museum!
More people visit the Louvre in Paris than any other museum in the world. The French President has announced a...
What's the Castle Capital of the World... Outside Europe?
Castles top the list of sights we want to discover when we travel. They let us walk in the very...
New Hiking Trail in Sydney, Australia Offers Fresh Perspective on Iconic Harbor
Sydney’s one of the most famous harbor cities in the world. From the beautiful natural harbor that is central to...
Slainte! This City in Scotland Celebrates 850th Anniversary
Scotland’s so-called ‘Second City’ takes center stage in 2025 as it celebrates its 850th birthday. If you’ve only been to...
Four Seasons Yachts Picks "Celebrity" Captain for Inaugural Ship
Four Seasons Yachts is set to debut in January 2026, and when its first small-ship, ultra-luxury vessel takes to the...
Hotel in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Villa on the French Riviera Celebrates Anniversary of The Great Gatsby
It’s been a hundred years since the masterworks of American literary luminaries living in France in the roaring 20s epitomized...
1 in 3 People Make Critical Errors Booking Their Own Travel Online
We’ve written before about a few of the many reasons it’s valuable to work with an expert travel advisor, and...
Beyond the Nightclubs: World Heritage Reasons to Visit Spain’s Balearic Islands
Before Ibiza earned its reputation as the world’s hot spot for beach club nightlife and its electronic dance music scene,...
Stay in 5 Real-Life Hotels in Thailand Where They Filmed ‘White Lotus’ Season 3
From Hawaii to Sicily, and now to Thailand, the hit HBO dramatic series The White Lotus has captivated viewers and...
Destination Wedding Referral Program
A quick introduction from Shine Travel on Destination Weddings.A Destination Wedding is when you travel to a special place (usually...
This Popular Ocean Cruise Line is Launching River Cruises!
If you love Celebrity Cruises on the seas and have always thought of taking a river cruise, mark 2027 on...
Aruba, Antigua, and the Dominican Republic: New Resorts to Try on Your Next Caribbean Vacation
What’s better than a mid-winter getaway? The chance to test-drive a new resort before any of your friends, or try...
Attention Cruise Travelers: Save During Wave!
Welcome to Wave Season! Wave after wave of promotions, offers and perks that make booking your next – or your...
‘Cultivate’ Your Green Thumb in the Gardens of Britain This Year
The coldest weeks of the year inspire dreams of lush blooms and garden idylls, which just happen to be the...
Important Passport Advice For Travel this Year
Don’t let this happen to you! I know a family who recently missed their holiday – and lost nearly everything...
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France’s Christmas Miracle: Spectacular Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris After Fire
Restored to its former glory and beyond, Notre Dame de Paris has risen from the ashes of a 2019 fire...
Belmond Launches First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales
The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, is a new way to indulge in slow travel in the lap of luxury....
How to Get the UK's Mandatory, New Electronic Entry Permit for Your Next Trip to Britain
Beginning January 8, 2025, American and Canadian travelers to the United Kingdom will be required to apply - in advance...
Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut
Sun Princess has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale for her first winter season after the 4300-guest ship’s inaugural Mediterranean season. The...
Breaking Travel News: Mexico Walks Back Charging Tourists Hefty Duties for Multiple Electronic Devices
That was fast. Just a month after a wave of media stories about arriving travelers being dinged with hundreds of...
The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species
On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in another...
New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture
A new selection of activities for visitors to Australia allow you to experience the country’s history and nature, with the...