Travel in Antarctica

MIAMI BEACH -- While the cruise industry enjoys strong demand overall, cruise line executives said they are relying on social media influencers, word-of-mouth advertising and good storytelling about the cruise experience to attract new customers.

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Fall is finally here. As we embrace the chillier months, travel brands are already preparing for the upcoming holidays. Just in time for spooky season, Extra Holidays is offering up to 20 percent off resort stays located in cities with Halloween spirit, activities vary from family-friendly to completely frightful—you've been warned. Marriott Bonvoy is having a Fall Flash sale where members can save up to 20 percent off of weekend hotel stays, perfect for those looking for a regenerative staycation or who want to attend an away game this football season.

Island cruising usually conjures up images of crystal-clear water and bright sunshine in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean, and while MSC certainly offers sailings to both these popular destinations, the cruise line is also organizing a very different kind of island voyage.

This story was first published on February 27, 9:40 AM Mauritius Standard Time, and will be updated as the story develops.

Atlas Ocean Voyages has a new specialty dining option for travelers exploring Antarctica and the Arctic.

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Seabourn is offering a new “Sail into Savings” promotion on select 2024, 2025 and 2026 sailings.

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When it’s that time to hang up your “gone fishing” sign and take a vacation, you’ve got options—maybe it’s a white sand beach in Bali where your Microsoft Teams messages can’t reach you, or a once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise to Antarctica, or a glamping safari on the Botswana salt flats with breakfast served next to watering giraffes. But before you go off to see any elephants, you have to address the one in the room: the airplane tickets.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kim Budlong, a 40-year-old resident of Lancaster, South Carolina, who went on a world cruise while 10 weeks pregnant. She was on the cruise with her family for about six weeks.

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Planning a family vacation can often feel as complicated and frustrating as solving a Rubik's Cube. To simplify the process, we often gravitate toward the tried-and-true theme parks with their promise of endless entertainment (and endless lines) or resorts splashed with kiddie pools and ice-cream buffets. Though these places are fantastic for wearing out youngsters, they can sometimes leave the adults wanting something more.

Always wanted to see Antarctica? Holland America Line this week unveiled an unusual new option for getting there.

A startup is inviting travelers to live on a cruise ship for three years as it sails around the world.

Whether you’re going on a mellow road trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway or trekking the entirety of the John Muir Trail, one thing’s for certain: you’re going to need an awesome pair of hiking socks. Though top brands might seem pricey at first glance, it’s important to remember that hiking socks are your first (and best) defense against blisters on the trail. Natural fibers, like Alpaca and Merino wool, are great at odor-prevention, insulation, and wicking away sweat. Synthetic materials, on the other hand, are likely to be a bit more durable and affordable.The long and the short of it is that having the right hiking socks makes a big difference.

Tom Hatfield, 74, spent the first 60 years of his life living in Louisiana. However, after traveling extensively over the last few years, the retiree has visited all 50 states and is set to visit his last few national parks this year.

Many of South America's top sights are best experienced on a cruise ship. You can take in the lush scenery as you sail down the remote Amazon River, marvel at Chile's breathtaking fjords from the sea and come face to face with rare indigenous species in the Galapagos Islands.

In 2023, China reclaimed its position as the world’s top spender on international tourism, spending $196.5 billion abroad and surpassing the U.S., Germany, UK and France. Closer to home, Chinese tourists are projected to inject a record RMB 6.8 trillion ($940 billion) into the mainland economy this year, marking the first time spending has topped pre-pandemic levels, according to a report by the World Travel and Tourism Council and Oxford Economics.

Holland America Line is putting cruises on sale for up to 40 percent off to help travelers plan an epic vacation for winter and spring.