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Passport stamps are badges of honour for many travellers, creating a nostalgic paper trail of their adventures.

Can cool and conglomerate coexist — let alone thrive — when it comes to edgy lifestyle brands and multibillion-dollar hotel parent companies?

Call it the most epic Europe cruise ever.

I reach the spot at the port where Sea Cloud Spirit is waiting for her voyage and find a crowd gathered. It’s understandable; the gleaming white windjammer, with her three huge masted sails, looks nothing like any of the other ships docked. At 450 feet long, tailing off into a gold-accented bow, with 4,951 square feet of sail curled and ready for release, watching the ship come into view is a wow-factor moment. I feel like I’ve taken a step back in time, unsure whether I feel more like a pirate or some sort of royal of yore. Either way, I’ve never set foot on a ship as impressive as this.

Hyatt Hotels said Tuesday it planned to buy the brands of Standard International, owner of 21 open hotels across five hospitality brands, including the luxury lifestyle brand The Standard.

As interest in visiting Porto only grows stronger, visitors are finding even more things to do in the city. What was once seen for many as a short trip is becoming a longer break, with exploration outside of the city centre and into neighboring areas. Porto may be Portugal’s second largest city—after Lisbon—but it did give the country its name from the Roman Portus Cale. Centuries later, the city became famous for port, its “divine nectar of the Gods,” tastings of which are highly recommended in any of the port lodges lining the riverside in Vila Nova de Gaia. From there, look across the Douro at Porto’s colorful jumble of medieval houses, soaring church towers, and glossy blue-and-white tiled façades. Here, our selection of the best things to do in Porto can help you weave your way through the city, dipping into its sights, sounds, tastes, and smells to better get under its skin. To be sure, Porto will get under yours too.

Exciting news, Carnival Cruise Line fans: You're getting more options for a sailing in Europe.

My 6-year-old son played Mario Kart once with an older friend, and he's been talking about all things Mario ever since.

This is part of Global Sounds, a collection of stories spotlighting the music trends forging connections in 2024.

Serving a country of just over 10 million people, TAP Air Portugal has had to look beyond its shores to build scale. It’s a strategy that’s worked. Today, just 20% of TAP passengers are Portuguese.

While Taylor Swift continues to captivate the world with her sold-out performances and undeniable talent, a comprehensive analysis by The Data Appeal Company - part of Almawave Group , reveals that other major musical events are making significant contributions to local economies and the international tourism landscape in 2024. This analysis of three prominent events highlights the music industry’s broad impact, showing how hosting such events attracts visitors, boosts local businesses and the hospitality industry, and creates a positive feedback loop through social media promotion.

If the end of summer has you craving more vacation time, a new offer could be just the ticket.  Wizz Air, based in Budapest, recently announced an «All You Can Fly» subscription pass that allows travelers to journey throughout the world for just a few hundred dollars.  For a very limited time, the program is only €499 (approximately $537) per year, and the price jumps to €599 (approximately $657) from August 16, 2024. Travelers can begin using their flight pass for flights after September 25, 2024. While the program has the subscription fee, the flights are technically not free. Travelers are charged a small €10 (approximately $11) fee for each flight segment they book, according to the program's terms.