The Top Cruise News Stories of 2023

Holland America is taking inspiration from the 1920s again for its latest over-the-top Mediterranean cruise.

The Seven Seas just got a bit more crowded: Nine new world cruises have recently set sail, joining Royal Caribbean's ongoing Ultimate World Cruise in a quest to travel around the world in 2024.

Endless miles of vast land stretch as far as the eye can see, but only a few families own much of it. Almost half of all American farmland is owned by people who don't actually farm themselves. Many of these wealthy families make their fortunes in the lumber and forest industry, with millions of acres in timberland throughout the Pacific Northwest.

In a city of ravenous for art, in Tokyo lines for exhibitions are as long as those for the latest pop idol's concerts.

Luxury cruise expert Mundy Cruising has launched an extraordinary programme, The Ultimate Luxury Cruise, which combines iconic destinations, amazing travel experiences and superlative accommodations to create a 105-day journey, departing Tokyo on 14th April 2025 and finishing in Dubrovnik on 26th July 2025. Customer research at the top end of the market by Mundy Cruising has revealed a range of travel trends and priorities for its discerning client base, including longer trips, slow travel, iconic experiences, bucket list destinations and a desire to return to gentler (and arguably Pre-Covid) times.

TikTok can't get enough of Royal Caribbean's ongoing Ultimate World Cruise, and for good reason: There's been nothing like it before.

From the bustling streets of historic port cities to the raw beauty of the Scottish islands, a British Isles cruise is packed with cultural and natural diversity.

Large hotel chains are always adding to their portfolios, but for those prefer an independent property (or one that’s part of a small regional group) there are plenty of charming inns and lodges opening this year. From Aspen to Athens, here are 15 new boutique hotels with distinctive character and a genuine interest in sustainability.

Get ready for a major new option when it comes to cruises from Galveston, Texas.

The biggest cruise ship ever built is finally in position for its first sailings with paying passengers.

Four European countries now have the world’s most powerful passports.

From horse riding in the Pampas and whale watching off Patagonia to sultry tangos in Buenos Aires and treks across the Andes, Argentina offers an incredible range of activities and adventures for those ready to explore this spirited South American nation.