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Some cruise stereotypes are going overboard as Royal Caribbean Group executives witness a boost in younger travelers.

When I visited Madeira, Portugal, I found an island paradise brimming with natural wonders and cultural opportunities.

The European Commission has introduced a new visa “cascade” regime for Indian nationals applying for Schengen visas in India. This regime looks to offer longer-term, multi-entry Schengen visas, based on the applicant’s travel history.

In a bid to tackle overtourism and ensure the city’s livability, Amsterdam officials have announced a bold new policy banning the building of new hotels in the bustling Dutch capital, The Washington Post reported. 

A Florida man returned from a trip to Switzerland with his wife last September to discover he was facing an unexpectedly massive phone bill, Tampa's ABC Action News reported.

Thanks to its ancient ruins, picturesque beaches, and incredible food, Greece is one of the top tourist destinations. In 2023, over 32 million people visited.

It's looking like 2024 is a good time to travel to Europe, especially if you want to avoid extra paperwork and fees.

Amelia Basista and JP Stonestreet call 2015 their "year from hell" — the final straw that sent them packing to South America. Stonestreet was 43 and working as a self-employed web developer when he began experiencing strange nerve pain in his hands, feet, and legs. After a frightening afternoon when he found himself struggling to walk, he got diagnoses of congenital spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease, conditions that required two major spinal surgeries to correct.

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Marriott International, Inc. announced plans to grow its portfolio in Europe through nearly 100 conversions and adaptive reuse projects by the end of 2026, which represent over 40 percent of its overall European development pipeline. 

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, the all-inclusive river cruise line with sailings for just 120 guests on average, is offering its first wave of a summer flash sale today, April 16, with select itineraries offering savings of 50 percent. 

Certares, a leading travel and tourism investment firm acquired FTI Group, the third-largest tour operator in Europe.

Marriott and IHG each announced Monday their latest expansion plans in Europe. Marriott set its sights on adding nearly 100 hotels by 2026, while IHG signed a deal to add more than 100 in Germany.

Heathrow Airport, the biggest airport serving London, England and a major international hub, is asking the British government to continue its current airport slot usage guidelines and regulations, something that, if changed, could shake up the airport’s international connectivity. 

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The Easter holidays are rapidly approaching and if you're looking to book a break, it could be the perfect time for a train adventure. 

Last fall, my husband and I booked a two-week vacation to Greece and Italy. We aptly coined this our "empty-nester moon" as we had just sent our only 18-year-old daughter, Hailey, off to college. Many people take honeymoons, and some take babymoons, so we figured, why not take an empty-nester moon?

Growing up in a small town in Montana, I only hoped for a day I could hop on a plane and see some of the sights I'd read about in my favorite books.

ALG Vacations (ALGV) is celebrating the arrival of spring with its new European Cities & Seas sale featuring $50 air credit on United Airlines flights and 50 percent savings on air and hotel packages.Travel advisors can book with Apple Vacations, Funjet Vacations, Travel Impressions and United Vacations from now until April 4 for travel through December 15, 2024, to score their clients special savings and perks.Guests can pair a stay of three nights or longer with a United Airlines flight to receive $50 off their booking, which they can combine with promotional pricing for hotel stays for as low as $350 down.The promotion allows travelers the unique opportunity to visit Europe's most coveted cities such as London, Paris and Rome while also enjoying a beach vacation in seaside destinations like the Canary Islands, Mallorca and Corfu, Greece."After exploring top cities in Europe, your clients will love relaxing at the beach with ALGV's Cities & Seas program," says Jacki Marks, Global Head of Trade Brands. "Plus, they know they'll be well-taken care of by familiar hotels like Dreams Resorts & Spas and Secrets Resorts & Spas."Travel advisors can visit ALGVacations.com to learn more about ALGV's European Cities & Seas sale.

Iceland has declared a state of emergency and started evacuating tourists from impacted regions following another volcanic eruption over the weekend.