Apr 27, 2024

Travel Stories

River or Ocean Cruises

Royal Caribbean’s New Beach Club Destination: Mexico

If you’ve already enjoyed a Perfect Day at Coco Cay, you’re ready for the next exclusive Royal Caribbean International beach...

River or Ocean Cruises

Meet the Captain: Seabourn Venture’s Captain on What he Loves about Expedition Cruising and the Arctic

For many people, a visit to the bridge is a highlight of any cruise. When you get to visit the...

Before your trip

Travel Tips as World-First Tourist Toll Takes Effect: Venice Visitors Must Now Pay to Enter City

It’s historic travel news: in what the country’s tourism board is calling a “unique experiment,” the famous canal city of...

Sea & Sand

Sandals Opens 18th All-Inclusive Resort in Off-the-Beaten-Path Caribbean Archipelago

Looking for a luxury, all-inclusive, nature-forward beach resort experience in a mostly-undiscovered destination? Sandals has opened the doors of its...

River or Ocean Cruises

The Largest River and Small-Ship U.S. Cruise Line Has All-New Itineraries and Vessels

Including the largest paddlewheel river cruise ship in the USA! American Cruise Lines has a unique approach to cruising: U.S....

River or Ocean Cruises

Check Out the Overwater Gym on the new Emerald Cruises’ Yacht!

Every generation of new ships builds on the successes of their forbearers – and adds a few new surprises! In...

River or Ocean Cruises

8 New Ships for 3 Sister Cruise Lines: Norwegian, Regent and Oceania

Get ready for a decade of vacations with ‘new ship smell!’ And get set to soon book your place on...

River or Ocean Cruises

Windstar Adding 2 New Ships; Introducing First Newbuild 'Star' Class Ship

Small-ship luxury cruise line Windstar is growing! Two new ships will be added in the next two years to its...

Transportation

New Airport, New Tourist Train Offer New Options for Travelers to Mexico

Tulum's brand-new international airport – plus the inauguration of a tourist train in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula – are opening up...

Outdoor Activities

VIDEO: Get Active and Immersed into French Lifestyle on an Emerald Rhone River Cruise

It’s a balancing act – French style! Indulgence meets outdoor activity in the south of France on our Emerald river...

Local Events

Bye-bye Bunnies: Different Spring Traditions Around the World

Spring has sprung and cultures the world over celebrate the season of fresh color and new life. It’s not all...

Adventure

Now You Can Take an African Safari PLUS Explore the Seychelles on First-of-its-Kind Emerald Cruisetour

They call the Seychelles the ‘Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’, and Emerald Cruises is doubling down on exotic wilderness with...

River or Ocean Cruises

Viking Launching First-of-their-Kind China Coastal Cruises in late 2024

All-new cruise itineraries being pioneered by Viking in 2024 offer guests one-of-a-kind access to China in a way that’s never...

Sea & Sand

Blue Voyage Sailing Cruise in Turkey

A Blue Voyage, also known as a Blue Cruise (Turkish: Mavi Yolculuk) or Blue Tour (Turkish: Mavi Tur), refers to a delightful recreational voyage along the Turkish Riviera—the stunning southwestern coast of Turkey that borders both the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Let’s explore this enchanting experience:

River or Ocean Cruises

Princess Cruises Brings Back the "Love Boat"

If you grew up on classic The Love Boat episodes on TV - or binge watched reruns more recently -...

Sea & Sand

New All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean Include Overwater Restaurant Made for Love

Just add love. Kindle or rekindle the flames of your relationship at two new, all-inclusive, adults-only, beach resorts this year....

Adventure

2024 is a Peak Year for Northern Lights, and this Seabourn Cruise Delivered

Most North Americans have never seen the Northern Lights, but this is the year that could change for you. Scientists...

River or Ocean Cruises

Windstar Debuts New, Year-Round Ship for Tahiti – With Cultural Immersion

With more than 3 decades of experience sailing in the exotic waters of Tahiti, Windstar is doubling down on the...

All Inclusive

Essential Tips for Booking Your Next All-Inclusive Vacation

It's not too late to book your all-inclusive getaway this season. But all resorts are not created equal. Making the...

Adventure

VIDEO: Incredible! Helicopter Quest for Emperor Penguins on the Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica

The Scenic Eclipse ultra-luxury expedition ship is equipped with not one – but two, 6-seat helicopters – and they were...

Sightseeing

The Bahamas "Launching" as the Next Destination for Space Tourism

We have lift off! It’s a “giant leap” for The Bahamas, which is joining the exclusive club of destinations appealing to...

Culture & History

Egypt Solar Eclipse Tour and Cruise 2027

Observe a total solar eclipse from Luxor, Egypt. You will see Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Aswan and Luxor. July 23- Aug 3, 2027. Luxor is located very close to the maximum time of this eclipse with over 6 minutes of totality and a complete lack of cloud cover. This tour includes high value hotels and 5 star cruise by Egyptian Standards at a value price.

All Inclusive

Solar Eclipse Travel

A Total Solar Eclipse will pass over the USA from Maine to Texas, and then over Mexico to sunny Mazatlán. Our group is headed to the all new Dreams Estrella del Mar all-inclusive resort April 5-10, 2024. Many are going to Texas, Arkansas Illinois, Indiana, New York and other cloudy places. It is calculus folks, maximize duration of the eclipse and minimize potential cloud cover. This tour is sold out. Look for photos in mid April.

River or Ocean Cruises

MSC Cruises Value on the High Seas

MSC Cruises has gained a foothold in the USA. MSC is now sailing from USA ports with Galveston coming in 2025. The Italian line is bringing European style cruising to the USA. We at Tropical Sails Corp has sailed will MSC over a half dozen times and have taken groups to sea. Sailing from New York, Miami, Port Canaveral and soon to be Galveston.

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