The latest ship from Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Ascent combines sleek sophistication with a warm, contemporary style. Celebrity Ascent, for 3,260 guests, is a big ship marked out like its three Edge-series predecessors, by the golden structure on its starboard bow that carries its Magic Carpet, an open-air platform cantilevered over the ship’s side, up and…
Grand Hotels & European Flair: One Of America’s Most Cultural Cities Is Perfect For A Winter Getaway
If you’re looking to go somewhere truly unique, the U.S. is home to a city that is truly incomparable. Boasting European flair through art and architecture while simultaneously welcoming guests with quintessential southern hospitality, The Bayou is calling your name this winter. While travelers love racking up passport stamps, USA Today claims the ultimate destination to experience…
White Sand & Less Crowds: Avoid The Miami Grind In This Idyllic Florida Beach Town
Florida may not be the Maldives, but there are some truly incredible beach destinations to visit year-round. Obviously, Florida has seen the bad side of headlines lately, through no fault of its own, with Mother Nature wreaking havoc throughout the South. Fortunately, much of the ‘Sunshine State’ still lives up to its name, including one opulent beach…
Phuket’s Up-And-Coming Paradise: Enjoy Less Crowds And Unspoiled Beaches This Winter
Phuket is one of the multitude of popular destinations across the globe dealing with overtourism concerns, even being named the ‘most crowded‘ destination in the world. Bangkok is a bustling city that can handle hordes of tourists, but Phuket is an island with only so much space to accommodate and maintain a certain level of…
Green Skies & Cheaper Spas: Leave Reykjavik Behind For Iceland’s New Travel Hotspot
Ready to plan your next winter thrills? Look no further than Iceland’s new “it” destination! Surprisingly, Iceland is one of the easiest European countries to reach despite seeming like a fairytale land in the middle of nowhere. With 2 Icelandic airlines serving the U.S. as well as a pair of America’s own, your bucket list dreams await.…
Colonial Charm & Cheap Eats: Americans Can Fly Nonstop To This Cultural Hotspot In Mexico
Mexico may be every American’s go-to spot for beaches and all-inclusive resorts, with Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and the like dominating travel trends come winter, but as any culture aficionado will be able to attest, it is also a world-class sightseeing destination. With a History spanning thousands of years, and having hosted many a great civilization,…
Agoda Reveals Top 3 Asian Cities For Solo Travelers Right Now
There’s no wrong season for solo travelers to take to the skies and explore the world, but fall and winter are some of the most underrated times of year to take advantage of some much-needed alone time. Think about it – everyone has different jobs and interests, and most people with regular 9-to-5 vacation time in summer…
The U.K. Now Requires All Americans To Apply For A Travel Permit––Here’s How To Get It
Be it for London, an iconic metropolis famous for its red telephone boxes, double-decker buses, and lush parks, or the quaint, medieval Edinburgh, with its cobbled alleys and imposing medieval castle, the United Kingdom is an incredibly popular destination among Americans. For many years now, they have been welcomed to Britain with open arms, and more recently,…
Fewer Crowds & Serene Beaches: Costa Rica’s Lesser-Known Coastlines Await With All-Inclusive Resorts
Most travelers in Costa Rica say “no way San Jose!”, opting for crystal-clear paradisal beaches, lush jungles echoing with wildlife, and simply the Pura Vida lifestyle we all strive for. Costa Rica may settle in the shadows of Mexico in terms of being a vacation hotspot, but if we were neighbors you can bet things would look different. Despite…
4 Affordable Winter Sun Destinations To Visit In Europe That Won’t Break The Bank
Have you been dreaming of a sunny getaway this winter, but another nondescript Caribbean island where all you can do is lounge by a beach does not exactly float your boat? You would think Europe is off limits this season, what with all the heavy showers and freezing temperatures, but believe it or not, there…