Oct 28, 2026
Travel Blog
David Petlin's Northern Ireland Discovery: Beyond the Expected
A sunburn in Ireland? David Petlin returned from a six-night journey through the north with fresh perspective on a destination most travelers think they know.
David Petlin Discovers What True Luxury Means on Crystal Cruises
A fall foliage voyage from Canada to Boston revealed why Crystal's devoted guests keep coming back, and what separates genuine luxury from everything else at sea.
David Petlin Discovers Why Vancouver Deserves More Than One Night
After ten years of booking Alaska cruises, I finally experienced what my clients have been missing by treating Vancouver as just a pit stop before the ship.
David Petlin Finds a Luxury Escape at Rosewood Baha Mar
From elevated poolside bites to flamingo yoga at sunrise, I discovered why this Bahamas resort is a destination unto itself.
David Petlin's Scenic Rail Journey Through the American Southwest
From Denver to Salt Lake City by train, I discovered why daytime rail travel through Colorado and Utah delivers an experience Amtrak passengers sleeping through the scenery will never know.
David Petlin: The Princess Cruise That Changed Everything
A weekend getaway to Mexico's Guadalupe Wine Valley became the moment I realized I needed to make travel my life's work.
David Petlin Discovers Japan's Welcoming Soul and Affordable Eats
A fam trip to Japan revealed just how accessible this destination truly is, from bullet train tips to geisha dinners that most travelers would never find on their own.
David Petlin's Golden Triangle: Prague, Vienna, and Budapest
From butlers who packed my bags to custom cocktails crafted to my taste, I discovered why Riverside Luxury Cruises keeps drawing me back to Central Europe.
Holland America Line Hosts 1st Pro Pickleball Invitational on a Private Island
The pickleball takeover of cruising seems complete with news that Holland America Line is set to host the first-ever Professional...
Sea Turtles, Cenote Symphonies, and Carnival of the Senses: Caribbean Resorts Go Hyper Local
A new generation of Caribbean resorts is delving deep — sometimes literally — into the nature, culture and traditions of...
VIDEO: You Can’t Book a Room on this River Cruise Ship
Take a video tour of the new cruise ship – the first of a whole new cruise line - that’s...
3 Ways to Chase the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are Mother Nature’s own light show, one of travel's most mesmerizing natural phenomena that...
Baroque to Biohacking: the New Wellness Scene in Vienna's Luxury Hotels
Vienna has spent centuries perfecting the art of living well. Coffee and cake in chandeliered cafés. Music, art and architecture...
2 New Openings Continue to Redefine All-Inclusive Resort Vacations
Two new Caribbean resort openings show travelers just how far the concept of the all-inclusive holiday is stretching, with lifestyle...
Four Seasons Opens 2nd Resort in Greece; 3rd on the Way
Greece’s ancient coastlines, history and modern lifestyle retain evergreen travel charm; no wonder Four Seasons has opened its second Greek...
From Epic to Film to Real Life: How to Take your Own Greek Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey put one of the world’s oldest travel stories back on the big screen in 2026—and launched...
‘Ditch’ the Boots: Switzerland’s Barefoot Hiking Revival
Switzerland’s famous for its snowy peaks and picturesque slopes. It’s home to some of the world’s chicest ski resorts and...
The Only Country Celebrating the Autumn Equinox as a National Holiday
Many cultures have fall festivals, but only one makes the arrival of astronomical autumn a national holiday: Shubun no Hi....
Royal Caribbean Group Buys 50% of Sandals Resorts- A Game Changer for the Caribbean and Global Cruising?
Caribbean cruising - and beyond! - may have changed forever. Royal Caribbean Group -which also owns Celebrity Cruises and Silversea...
Italian Wine Beyond Tuscany: 3 Other Regions Worth Drinking In
We love Tuscany, too. But Italy has 20 wine-producing regions. Why should Chianti have all the fun? Head north, east,...
VIDEO From the Bridge: Meet the Captain of the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti
What’s it like to captain a ship that sails year-round in exotic French Polynesia? I got to ask the captain...
New Zealand Attracts a New Generation of Lord of the Rings Fans on 25th Anniversary of Film
Twenty-five years ago, moviegoers got their first glimpse of Middle-earth — and savvy travelers discovered that it looked remarkably like...
Lights Out on One of the Hottest New Travel Trends
For generations, travelers have organized their days around daylight. Get up. See the sights. Take the photos. Then, as the...
European Cruising After the Christmas Markets: River and Ocean
What cruises give you the warmest welcome in Europe’s coolest months? River and coastal ocean cruising doesn’t completely stop when...
Where Will Your Dreams Take You?®
Whether you know exactly where you want to go or you’re still deciding what’s next, every extraordinary journey starts with a conversation.