Irish Ferries is introducing a new service on the Dover – Calais route starting in June 2021. The Isle of Inishmore vessel will be transferred onto the route and additional capacity will be added in the coming months. The company … Continue reading →
Lindblad Expeditions announced it plans to resume operations for the 2021 season in Alaska and Galpagos in June. “Our internal team has spent the last year examining every single aspect of our operation to be prepared to operate in the … Continue reading →
New York state has launched the ‘Excelsior Pass,’ a vaccine passport style verification sytem for Covid tests and proof of vaccination. It comes as stadiums and other venues across New York are allowing a limited number of fans and attendees … Continue reading →
Marriott International will launch three new hotels across Saudi Arabia after signing an agreement with Al Saedan Group. The multi hotel agreement features the country and territory’s first Renaissance Hotel, as well as the world’s largest Aloft Hotel. It will … Continue reading →
Delta Air Lines will finally stop blocking middle seats on flights starting in May. It is the last major US airline still blocking seats for physical distancing and has been doing so for more than a year. Alaska Airlines dropped … Continue reading →
Self-contained holiday accommodation such as holiday and caravan parks in Wales have started welcoming back guests. Wales came out of its stay-local order several weeks before England relaxes rules. Holiday parks starting accepting their first guests at the weekend but … Continue reading →
There will be no international spectators for the Tokyo Olympic Games later this year. Organisers pledged to hold the Games after postponing the event last year, but confirmed no foreign fans will be permitted due to Covid-19 concerns. That means … Continue reading →
Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas ship will spend even longer in Singapore due to overwhelming demand for its ‘cruises to nowhere.’ The ship will remain in the Lion City operating two to four-night short cruises until October 2021. It … Continue reading →
Major industry investor Blackstone Real Estate has agreed a deal to buy a portfolio of eight hotels in Japan. It is purchasing the hotels from railway holding company Kintetsu Group Holdings. According to local media, the transaction is worth about … Continue reading →
Mumbai based Cordelia Cruises hopes to begin cruise operations in India from May 2021. Backed by Dream Hotel Group, Cordelia plans to serve domestic destinations including Goa, and the Lakshadweep islands, as well Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The group … Continue reading →
Many travelers are thinking about Earth Day 2021, which has been themed Restore Our Earth. President Biden has announced an Earth Day summit marking the return of the U.S. to global climate talks and sustainable travel promises to be a hallmark … Continue reading →
VIVA WYNDHAM RESORTS UNVEILS NEW BOOMER PACKAGE FOR AGES 60+ WITH DEEP DISCOUNTS, PRIORITY SERVICES, SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES Viva Wyndham Resorts, a collection of all-inclusive oceanfront resorts located in the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Mexico, has announced a … Continue reading →
From city life to adventure, wildlife to culture, breathtaking scenery to sun-soaked coasts, South Africa is brimming with richly diverse experiences. As travel begins to open up again and with South Africa currently open to all international visitors, intrepid travelers will … Continue reading →
The Jewel of the Seas. Royal Caribbean International will operate new seven-night cruises to Greece and Cyprus on the Jewel of the Seas starting July 10. The voyages will depart from Limassol, Cyprus, through October and visit places such as Athens … Continue reading →
The State of Hawaii and airline partners are expanding Pre-Clear programs to ease upcoming summer travel. (Photo courtesy of Alaska Airlines) The Aloha State’s Governor David Ige and his ‘Hawaii Safe Travels’ team are working to facilitate the arrivals of … Continue reading →
Disney Magic at Sea “staycation” sailings from United Kingdom. Disney Cruise Line announced a series of brand-new Disney Magic at Sea “staycation” sailings from United Kingdom ports this summer. Disney Magic is scheduled to sail mostly two- and three-night voyages, as … Continue reading →
United Airlines announced an updated May schedule that includes 26 new nonstop routes between Midwest cities and popular vacation destinations and the resumption of more than 20 domestic routes. Starting on May 27, United will launch flights between Charleston, Hilton Head … Continue reading →
Celebrity Apex. Celebrity Cruises will resume cruising in Europe this summer with the brand-new, 2,910-passenger Celebrity Apex, the second ship in the ground-breaking Edge Series. The 129,500-gross-ton ship – which was supposed to be christened in March 2020 – will make … Continue reading →
Songtsam Hotels Resorts & Tours Opens Songtsam Lodge Namcha Barwa Named for Tibet’s Famous Snow Mountain That Rises Majestically in full View of the Lodge (Songtsam Lodge Namcha Barwa) Songtsam, the only group of luxury boutique Lodges and Retreats in … Continue reading →
New Elopement Package + Live Streaming Services Provide Everything Couples Need to Say ‘I Do’ Oranjestad, Aruba, Elopements continue to be a desirable alternative to a traditional wedding, and Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives, in partnership with expert event planners from Aruba … Continue reading →
