Limited-Time Deals on Wedding Packages at Playa Hotels & Resorts

Playa Hotels & Resorts has launched a limited-time deal on destination wedding packages available at its idyllic beachfront properties across Mexico… Read More »
Cruise Lines Must Meet These Requirements Before Boarding Passengers Again

Cruise lines, cruising fans and an entire industry cheered on Friday when the Centers for Disease Control announced it would let… Read More »
New Report Reveals COVID-19’s Impact on Hotel Rates

Hotel rates at international vacation destinations have dropped by upward of 17 percent from 2019 to 2020, according to the 2020… Read More »
Travel Industry Hails CDC Cruise Framework as Positive First Step

Some cruise industry leaders expressed measured optimism about the CDC’s framework for a conditional return to operations, saying they understand the grave importance of… Read More »
CDC to Allow Conditional, Phased-In Return to Cruising in US

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is letting the no-sail order expire on Oct. 31, setting the… Read More »
Silversea Cruises Takes Delivery of New Ship Silver Moon

Silversea Cruises took delivery of the 596-passenger, 40,700-gross-ton Silver Moon, the ninth vessel in its fleet, on Oct. 30 in Italy. A… Read More »
Majority of Travelers Remain Open to Cruising

A new survey has found that a majority of travelers remain open to cruising. The no-sail ban is expected to expire at… Read More »
Canada Extends Ban on Most Cruise Ships Through Feb. 28, 2021

The Canadian government on Oct. 29 extended the ban on most cruise ships from sailing in Canadian waters until Feb…. Read More »
Cruise Lines Continue Bringing Crew Members Back

Cruise lines continue to bring back employees to their ships as a return to sailing could come as soon as December. According… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Group Issues Update on Bookings, Operations

Royal Caribbean Group reported third-quarter financial results and provided a business update on how it’s dealing with the continuing global COVID-19… Read More »
AIDA Cruises Cancels November Voyages in Europe

As COVID-19 cases spike in Europe, Carnival Corp.’s German brand AIDA Cruises has canceled all cruises in November. The company had just started… Read More »
How to Get the Most Out of a Playa del Carmen Vacation

One of the many draws to Riviera Maya is the sophisticated resort town of Playa del Carmen. Here, travelers are… Read More »
Circa Resort’s Grand Opening Showcases Vegas’ Vintage Past and Bright Future

Located on the iconic Fremont Street Experience, the opening of Circa Resort & Casino is the start of a new era for Downtown… Read More »
Discover Sin City’s Foodie Capital at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Boasting a premier location on the Las Vegas Strip overlooking the iconic Fountains of Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is among… Read More »
Wyndham Gifts Essential Pandemic Workers With Rewards Points

In recognition of National First Responders Day on Oct. 28, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is gifting 45,000 essential frontline pandemic… Read More »
Hyatt Expands Work From Hyatt Program Again

Hyatt announced the expansion of the Work From Hyatt extended-stay package to nearly 90 hotels across North America and the Caribbean. Thanks… Read More »
In the Age of COVID, Do Cruisers Prefer Big or Small Ships?

If and when the CDC’s no-sail order expires, how will cruisers return to the water? Will they book huge mega-ships because there’s… Read More »
Costa Cruises Reviews Its Schedule for Winter 2020-2021

Considering the limitations still in place in some European countries, and in light of the current epidemiological situation, Costa Cruises—the leading… Read More »
Princess Cruises Cancels Sailings in Australia, New Zealand Into 2021

Princess Cruises has announced the extension of its pause in operations for cruises departing from Australia and New Zealand through May… Read More »
Iberostar Launches ‘Travel at Ease’ Initiative

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has launched its new Travel at Ease initiative as it continues reopening its resorts in Mexico,… Read More »
Marriott Announces New Day Pass, Stay Pass and Play Pass Packages

Marriott International announced a new program designed to help travelers break up the monotony of juggling work and school from… Read More »
Dream Cruises’ World Dream Arrives in Singapore

World Dream, Dream Cruises’ 150,695-gross-ton megaship, arrived in Singapore in the morning on October 25 with 187 crew members aboard,… Read More »