Royal Caribbean Reveals Exclusive New Adults-Only Retreat In The Bahamas

On Thursday, October 19, the US State Department issued a worldwide travel advisory urging American citizens to “exercise increased caution” while overseas, “due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, [and] demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.”

Surrounded by four mountain ranges, Palm Springs is one of Southern California's most popular weekend destinations and the ultimate desert resort oasis. The area comprises nine cities — Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella — each with its unique style and attraction for legions of followers.

From the finding true local cuisine to discovering more about the history of the islands, here are the best ways to get under the skin of The Bahamas.

The CTO State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) is the Caribbean’s premier forum for the presentation and exploration of the major issues impacting the development of the sector in the region.  Tourism continues to cement its position as the main driver of economies across the region, and the SOTIC gathers regional and international experts, thought leaders, decision-makers and influencers to focus on the next steps needed to be taken for the region to remain competitive and grow sustainably.

Royal Caribbean International is assisting the U.S. Embassy in Israel by helping to evacuate Americans in the wake of the ongoing war between the Middle Eastern country and Hamas.On Monday, Rhapsody of the Seas set sail from Haifa in northern Israel to Cyprus carrying U.S. citizens fleeing the country amid the turmoil."Royal Caribbean Group is actively supporting the U.S. Department of State in the assisted departure of American citizens," the cruise line said in a statement.The ship was operating on a first-come, first-served basis after canceling several itineraries last week due to the geopolitical situation."With your safety and well-being in mind, and in conjunction with our Global Security Department, we’ve decided that we must cancel our October 9, 2023, and October 13, 2023 Rhapsody of the Seas sailings," Royal Caribbean confirmed earlier this month.

For Royal Jordanian CEO Samer Majali, the war between Israel and Hamas creates multiple challenges.

If you feel like everyone you know is going to Tulum, Mexico, lately ... it's because they are.

While I was born and bred here in New Zealand – or Aotearoa, the country's Māori-language name – I’ve spent enough years away to understand how it’s a destination that can feel comfortingly familiar and completely strange to visitors all at once. 

It's too early to say what the conflict in Israel will mean for the cruise industry, said Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean International's senior vice president of sales, trade support and service.

Royal Caribbean International announced the name of the cruise company’s next Icon Class ship, dubbed Star of the Seas.

Amid all of the buzz and attention for Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas entering service in January 2024, the cruise giant has unveiled the behemoth vessel's new sister ship, the Star of the Seas. And if it captures the same attention as its predecessor, the new floating resort could be just that: a star.

The Holidays in Miami will dazzle more than ever with Christmas Wonderland, a brand new, one-of-a-kind holiday experience that has all the beloved traditional way to celebrate, as well as cutting-edge elements and only in Miami-Dade County moments. It’s filled with family-focused holiday festivities, carnival attractions, cultural delights, spectacular lighting and live shows, and an inclusive celebration of our vibrant and diverse community.