All Sandals and Beaches Resorts Open in the Caribbean: A “Landmark Day”
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Executive Chairman Adam Stewart announces the reopening of its two Barbados hotels – Sandals Barbados and… Read More »
World’s Largest Hotel Companies
Colossal Chains The hospitality industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year-plus, but the sector… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Suspends Global Cruising Until June 30
Royal Caribbean International is extending the suspension of its global fleet until June 30, 2021, citing health concerns and the… Read More »
CDC Adds New Cruising Guidelines for Return
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added two more guidelines for cruise ship companies to follow… Read More »
Explore Norway’s sophisticated capital of Oslo
Norway’s sophisticated capital of Oslo conjures images of stunning architecture, a vibrant culinary scene and Viking museums, but it’s often… Read More »
Delta Becomes First Airline To Require Vaccine for All New Hires
Delta Air Lines has become the first U.S. carrier to mandate that all new employees be vaccinated for COVID-19, the airline… Read More »
MGM Resorts Rolls Out Huge Slate of Entertainment
For a long time, the only places to go in the U.S. to gamble legally were Las Vegas and Atlantic… Read More »
Dreaming of storybook Summer holiday in France
The pandemic has taken its toll. With months under restrictions, which seem to get ever more stringent, the winter months… Read More »
Greece opens to tourists and ends lockdown measures
Greece has launched its tourist season, lifting most remaining restrictions on movement and declaring “we are putting the lockdown behind… Read More »
Portugal to allow UK tourists
British tourists will be allowed to enter Portugal from next Monday, the Portuguese authorities have announced. Portugal is on the… Read More »
CDC eases restrictions on outdoor masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing mask requirements for ship passengers and crew who are fully vaccinated…. Read More »
Sea Cloud Spirit sets sail in Sept.
The new Sea Cloud Spirit will take its inaugural voyage beginning Sept. 14 for a 10-night voyage from Rome. The… Read More »
2 senators urge protection from travel fraud
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., are asking the Federal Trade Commission to do more to protect… Read More »
Hilton’s latest resort opens in Yucatan
Hilton’s new Yucatan Resort Playa del Carmen has opened in Mexico, catering to all-inclusive, adults-only tourists. The resort has 60… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line Announces More Details on Newest Ship
Disney Cruise Line has been unveiling details for its newest ship, the Disney Wish. From the intricate designs that make this boat feel truly… Read More »
US Senate Passes Bill That Could Allow Alaska Cruising
In an attempt to salvage an Alaska cruise season, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that would allow cruise ships to… Read More »
Florida Governor Not Backing Down After Norwegian Cruise Line Threats
Despite threats from Norwegian Cruise Line about pulling out of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has no plans to change his recently announced… Read More »
America is finally winning its fight against the coronavirus
America’s battle against the coronavirus is going great. The big picture: For the first time in a long time, nobody needs… Read More »
Monsters of Rock Cruise resumes in Feb.
The Monsters of Rock Cruise will celebrate its 10th anniversary Feb. 9-14 with a five-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom… Read More »
Carnival considers 4 cruises from US ports this summer
Carnival Cruise Line is prepared to resume four cruises out of US ports this summer if the Centers for Disease… Read More »
Choosing a specialty
This week, we continue with why you chose your specialties. Cruising is a popular focus for different reasons. California-based advisor… Read More »
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s foundation teams with P&G
Procter & Gamble is partnering with the Archewell Foundation, a nonprofit founded by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to promote… Read More »