Excursion tips

Travel from a remote snow-covered station high on a mountain plateau, through a lush valley packed with astonishing views, remarkable tunnels, and powerful waterfalls, down to a picturesque fjord-side village nestled beside classic Norwegian fjord landscape all in less than one hour. This is what awaits you on Norway’s incredible Flåm Railway.

Every generation travels a bit differently, with their value systems and expectations setting the tone for their well-earned journeys. While river cruising has been associated with older travelers, award-winning AmaWaterways has revolutionized the river cruise experience, expanding its appeal across generational divides. Innovations such as active hiking and biking excursions, as well as the introduction of AmaMagna—the most luxurious and innovative ship cruising the Danube River—have made AmaWaterways river cruises attractive to travelers of all ages.

Does gliding past medieval villages, vine-clad valleys, and historic landscapes as you explore communities along storied waterways like the Danube and the Rhine sound appealing? If so, river cruising could be for you.

They say you can never go back, but that’s only true in part, and doesn’t apply to travel at all. Visit a place a second time, and you go with a seasoned pair of eyes, and all the buoyancy and confidence of familiarity. My second time in Saint-Louis, Senegal, I was better at fending off the touts, better at finding the best grub, better at dealing with the heat. I picked a better hotel—the La Résidence, with its antique whiff of cigar smoke, its old-world comforts, and its rooftop views of the city. And this time, I would go further—I’d be spending a week gliding up the Senegal River, 125 miles from Saint-Louis to the trading town of Podor, on a river cruiser, the Bou el Mogdad.

Unlike many other travel industry segments, cruises are still largely booked by travel specialists—a significant percentage of whom specialize in cruising. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) estimates that over two thirds of cruise passengers have booked their voyages through a travel agent.

Civitatis has seen 115% growth since 2019, with a 31% surge from 2022 to YTD 2023. Civitatis’ top selling destinations are, in descending order, Rome, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, London, Porto, Barcelona, New York, Budapest, and Prague.

What better way to immerse yourself in the nature of Alaska than to shake off the cabin fever from your cruise ship and set your legs in motion.

Nestled in the heart of the Maldives, the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is redefining the luxury travel experience by combining environmental conservation with exceptional guest services. In partnership with the Manta Trust, this resort is not just a haven for travelers seeking relaxation and indulgence; it's also a sanctuary for marine life and a center for cutting-edge research.

You’ve picked a ship, booked an itinerary and chosen your cabin, but even with the hardest part done, figuring out the ship’s layout and how to get a spot on a popular outing can be daunting. Here’s how to prepare for a smooth first sailing.

After a recent trip to Jamaica to experience some of the extraordinary villas, the staffed difference, and one-of-a-kind excursions, the Villas of Distinction team has some tips and favorite things to share to help make your next vacation to Jamaica the best ever:

MSC Cruises' is getting into the holiday spirit by extending its Cyber Monday all the way to Sunday.

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Pushing the limits of wilderness exploration can mean extreme weather conditions, hours or days spent outdoors, and lots of pulling and hauling, all to achieve an extraordinary experience. The products you wear, use and carry can be like superpowers that put impossible journeys within reach. Here are the best luxury gifts for exploring the great outdoors:

There’s no shortage of towering waterfalls to visit across the globe, but when it comes to true splendor, it’s tough to beat Victoria Falls. Perched on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, this colossal water feature is considered one of the largest waterfalls on all the planet, with a width of roughly 1,708 meters—a quality that draws tourists in droves from all across the globe with each passing year. This world-class attraction has given rise to a wealth of high-end accommodations across the region, and for those seeking the perfect blend of outdoor adventure paired with lavish amenities, Mpala Jena is the perfect spot.

It's one thing to book a lie-flat business-class seat to travel overseas with some added comfort. What might qualify as "next-level," though, is doing so on a private jet that will fly you around the world, stopping on every continent (excluding Antarctica) along the way.

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The museum owns over 200 aircraft previously operated by the Yugoslav Air Force (both royal and communist), Serbian Air Force, and others, as well as aircraft previously flown by several civil airliners and private flying clubs.

Athens Tours Greece is a Greek tour operator specialized in private sightseeing tours in Athens and other popular destinations in Greece.

With 53 meticulously designed apartments whose interiors seamlessly blend contemporary aesthetics with mountain influence, the Six Senses Courchevel experience epitomizes life at the top. Unique to the destination, the apartments are very spacious with fully equipped kitchens and both indoor and outdoor family dining areas. Private chefs are provided for higher tier bookings.

Development includes additional amenities for passengers, new staff accommodation, new environmental infrastructure and MSC Foundation’s Marine Conservation Centre.

Spanning from the frigid shores of northern Greenland down to the southern islands of Chile, the Americas offer a spectacular array of landscapes all open for exploration—and their rich diversity of climates have given rise to both fascinating wildlife and a multitude of high-end resorts scattered all across both continents. Whether you’re hoping to take a dip with massive sharks, marvel at baby sea turtles making their way to the ocean or lengthen your life list on an unforgettable birdwatching excursion, the following properties are perfect for the ultimate wildlife lover’s getaway.