MSC Cruises and BWT Alpine Formula One Team sailed into the history books, with the team becoming the first in the sport’s history to reveal their car colours on board a cruise ship. The team’s livery for its 2026 challenger, the A526, was revealed during an exclusive event aboard MSC Read more
23rd January 2026 marked the 60th anniversary of a defining moment in expedition travel. Sixty years ago today, Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first group of non-scientific travellers to Antarctica, opening one of the world’s most remote regions to curious explorers and forever reshaping how people experience the planet. That landmark Read more
The 22nd January 2026 saw a star-studded cast take to the stage for a sold-out Letters Live show at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The line-up of readers included Benedict Cumberbatch, James Corden, Toby Jones, Damian Lewis, Dominic West, Dame Meera Syal and Dame Harriet Walter. Musical performances by Read more
Some people love spreadsheets, colour-coded itineraries and booking things months in advance. Others love the idea of a holiday, but not the endless decisions that come before it. Choosing where to go. Comparing hotels. Working out transfers. Booking restaurants. Packing and repacking. Wondering if you’ve missed something important. If that Read more
Margaritaville at Sea has announced an expanded lineup of bars and lounges onboard Beachcomber, the brand’s newest vessel set to sail from PortMiami in early 2027. The ship will feature uniquely curated beverage programs across a range of venues, including speakeasy-style hideaways, high-energy lounges, and relaxed poolside bars. Alongside returning favorites such as Hemisphere Dancer Craft Spirits, License to Read more
Carnival Cruise Line have announced a new wave of 2027/2028 sailings for Carnival Sunshine, introducing itineraries that include the cruise line’s first-ever visits to African ports, several new European destinations, the return of longtime guest favorites and a special sailing positioned for optimal viewing of a rare solar eclipse. From the end Read more
MSC Cruises have spoken of their new year-round operation from La Romana, Dominican Republic starting November 2026. In the presence of the Dominican Republic Minister of Tourism, David Collado, the cruise line committed its year-round operation from a brand-new homeport in La Romana, in the south of the Dominican Republic Read more
Amadeus River Cruises has unveiled its 2027 5-Star Tailor Made River Cruises programme, featuring 30 new shore excursions, a brand new luxury ship on the Rhine and Danube and savings of up to £1,041 per person if booked before 28th February 2027. This is the earliest that Amadeus River Cruises has ever Read more
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, unveiled a first look at the itineraries of Oceania Sonata, the first ship in its all-new Sonata Class debuting in August 2027. Now available online for preview with bookings opening on 28 January 2026, Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season features 22 sailings from August 2027 through April 2028, spanning more than 90 Read more
American Cruise Lines has announced that new riverboat American Encore is on schedule for its May 2026 debut and inaugural season cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Designed to be the most spacious riverboat in the world, American Encore is a next-gen riverboat with world-class amenities including the largest staterooms, highest ceilings, largest gym, and most space-per-person Read more
A new iconic adventure has officially begun. Royal Caribbean celebrated a major moment with the first cut of steel for the fifth ship in the record-breaking Icon Class, marking the start of construction on the new vacation experience set to debut in 2028. The milestone was celebrated with a time-honored steel-cutting ceremony at Read more
Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has completed a refurbishment of Silver Muse – the ship’s first major dry dock since 2017. Among the key enhancements is the addition of Silversea’s award-winning S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) culinary program – with S.A.L.T. Kitchen and S.A.L.T. Bar – as well Read more