Travel Stories

10 Amazing Facts about the Tasmanian Devil

Tasmania, Outdoor Activities

Move over, cuddly koalas and cute kangaroos. Meet the Tasmanian Devil. No, not the Looney Tunes cartoon character that travels like a spi...

See the World's Tallest Indoor Waterfall at this New Airport

Singapore, Singapore, Transportation

It's one of the world's top ten busiest airports, with a flight every 80 seconds. A hundred airlines transport over 60 million passengers year...

Top Reasons This is Puerto Rico's Most Iconic Luxury Hotel

Puerto Rico, Hotels

 Whether you love Old Havana colonial style, rhythms and cocktails, Mid-Century modern tropical, Rat Pack vibes, or contemporary luxury urban ...

5 Reasons to Get Excited About Booking an Expedition Cruise This Year

Adventure

Leave your evening gown at home and pack your hiking shoes instead. For more and more travelers, an expedition cruise is on the horizon.Expedition ...

This 400-Year-Old Easter Play Only Happens Once a Decade in this German Village

Germany, Culture & History

You may never have heard of the small Bavarian village of Oberammergau. But every year ending in 0: 2010, 2020, 2030 and so on... Oberammergau...

Backpacking North India in Style

India, Adventure

The possibilities in India are limited only by your imagination.

Hawaii and Tahiti Added to Holland America Line's FOOD & WINE Shore Excursions

Hawaii, River or Ocean Cruises

Now guests of the cruise line can choose from nearly 100 culinary-themed shore excursions that allow you to connect with destinations through their...

3 New Cruise Line Private Islands

Caribbean, Anywhere, Sea & Sand

It used to be that private islands were the playgrounds of the ridiculously rich and fabulously famous. Then cruise lines got into the game. Now, c...

5 Top Spring Flower Spectacles and Where to Find Them

Europe, Anywhere, Outdoor Activities

If you're like me, Spring can never come too soon. And nothing says Spring like new flower blossoms. This year, treat yourself to an abundance...

Think Overwater Villas are the Height of Exotic Luxury Travel? Try This UNDERwater Villa

Maldives, Hotels

It puts new meaning into being immersed in the local natural beauty. The pristine waters of the Maldives are epic, surrounding one of the worl...

Top 10 Souvenirs from a Trip to Hawaii

Hawaii, Shopping

You'll come home with a million sun-drenched memories of a holiday in Hawaii. Here are 10 mementos you can take with you. ANYTHING PINEAP...

7 Castles in Ireland Where You Can Stay

Ireland, Hotels

St. Patrick and the Emerald Isle. Dramatic coastline. Historic towns and cobblestone streets. Pubs and parties. Folklore and green pastures… and ca...

Where's the Only Restaurant in Alaska by a Michelin Starred Chef?

Alaska, Dining

That's a trick question. Michelin, who issues the most coveted fine dining ratings, only evaluates restaurants in three US cities: New York, C...

Avalon Waterways Presents: European Rivers

River or Ocean Cruises

What is unique about River Cruising with Avalon Waterways?

Customize Your European River Cruise with a Themed Itinerary

Before your trip

Which river cruise is going to meet your needs?

New Wellness Cultural Journeys from Abercrombie & Kent Enrich Mind, Body, Spirit

Wellness

Run and train like a warrior with the Maasai or hike to a vantage point high above Machu Picchu. Feed your spirit with inspiration at a home for un...

7 Tips for Touring Tuscany

Italy, Sightseeing

If you close your eyes and picture 'Italy', chances are, it's the rows of vineyards and cypress trees, villas and farmhouses, fabled towns and hous...

Channel Your Inner Van Gogh on this Avalon Discovery Shore Excursion in Amsterdam

Netherlands, River or Ocean Cruises

What happens when you put three non-painters in a painting workshop? Can you really learn to paint like Van Gogh in an afternoon?  Those ...

You Can Celebrate Richard Branson's Birthday With Him on his Adults-Only Cruise Line

Caribbean, Anywhere, River or Ocean Cruises

With flamboyant Sir Richard Branson at the helm, the 2020 launch of Virgin Voyages is one of the most anticipated events in travel. The party-...

8 Facts About the Panama Canal

Panama City, Panama, Transportation

Panama is one of the fastest-growing destinations in Central America, and the Panama Canal is the country's star attraction. Although it's on every...

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