I took an ultra-luxury river cruise with only 40 other passengers. I'm not sure how I'll ever sail with the masses again.

The best river cruises have always had a certain mystique that draws travelers from far and wide—even those who are new to cruising. For history buffs, they could be an excellent way to visit ancient sites or historical landmarks. For those that love the outdoors, river sailings are a way to experience the natural landscape of popular destinations that you might otherwise not get to see. With limited space onboard, river cruises often book up well in advance—so consider booking these once-in-a-lifetime voyages as early as you can.

Black Friday and Travel Tuesday may have come and gone, but travelers still have plenty of ways to save on an upcoming flight.  Norse Atlantic Airways, a growing low-cost carrier that operates flights between the United States and Europe, recently published dozens of discounted round-trip fares starting at $317. Travelers can score deals on flights out of New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, and more U.S. cities to popular European destinations such as Athens, London, and Rome.  Best of all, the discounted fares can be booked now for travel throughout 2025. For example, travelers can snag a $395 round-trip economy ticket from New York (JFK) to London (LGW) between October 1, 2025 through October 11, 2025, or a spring break getaway between Orlando, FL (MCO) and London (LGW) in April 2025.Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of round-trip deals including: 

WHY IT RATES: Known for specializing in sailings around the Greek Islands, Celestyal Cruises is expanding its footprint to a new region of the globe.—Sarah Kuta, TravelPulse writer

While much of Miami is about the shiny and new, two of the city’s once run-down neighborhoods have gained new energy by repurposing dilapidated buildings as hotels, restaurants and shops, all locally owned and delightfully devoid of name-brand glitz.

People around the world are traveling more than ever, with international tourist arrivals in the first half of 2024 just about reaching pre-pandemic levels — and destinations around the world are feeling the pinch.

Checking your cruise luggage with an airline can be a scary proposition, especially when you factor in possible weather delays or missed connections that can separate you from your bags. The farther you have to fly, the scarier it becomes.

Catalonia's recent ban on Airbnb-style holiday rentals breaches EU law, according to a complaint filed with the European Commission by an industry group.

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From Athens to New York City, wildfires around the world have brought orange skies and smog to major urban hubs this year. But the cities with the cleanest air have managed to decrease air pollution by regulating emissions, investing in public transportation, and transitioning to clean energy—making them more enjoyable, and sustainable, destinations for travelers.

Savvy travelers have in recent years discovered one of the most helpful hacks while flying: using an Apple AirTag to keep track of checked luggage. The popularity of the quarter-size devices soared during the summer of 2022, when lost luggage was one of the lowlights among many other travel disruptions.

Experience the Mediterranean like a local by combining Celestyal Cruises' enchanting Adriatic voyages into an unforgettable two-week journey. The cruise line offers two distinct Heavenly Adriatic itineraries that can be paired with their popular Idyllic Aegean cruises, allowing travelers to create a comprehensive 14-night Mediterranean exploration.