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Riviera Travel announced plans in mid-September to launch what it says is the world’s only cruise ship dedicated to solo travelers. The George Eliot, a ship already in Riviera’s fleet, will take on the role beginning in 2027, bringing solo passengers to the Danube, Rhine and Moselle rivers. The move signals Riviera’s seriousness about this market and its desire to capture more of it. Already, the line has dedicated departures for solo vacations; in fact, it was success in that venture that prompted it to devote the George Eliot solely to this market. It’s noteworthy that these solo cruisers will have their pick…

It’s not all postcard scenery, though. After a few days of snorkeling and beach-lolling, the view from our helicopter transfer to the Miavana resort on the island of Nosy Ankao just off Madagascar’s northeast, painted an alarmingly different picture. The scars of deforestation were hard to miss: riverbeds writhed through dry valleys, while surrounding hillsides were lacerated with gullies cut deep by centuries of erosion. Here and there, a plume of smoke rose up from a field; slash-and-burn farming, locally known as tavy, is still practiced here. Due to this, alongside illegal logging and overgrazing, Madagascar lost more than 200.000…

Humans have always chased the outdoors. Long before Instagram, we climbed hills to see the horizon, paddled rivers to feel alive, and slept under the stars to remind ourselves we were part of something bigger. The outdoors is elemental—it reconnects us to ourselves, slows time, and sharpens perception. In 2024, it also happens to be a $1.2 trillion industry in the U.S., supporting 5.6 million jobs and generating $73 billion in tax revenue. National Parks saw over 400 million visits last year, with the Great Smoky Mountains alone drawing 14 million travelers. Marriott’s research finds that 82 percent of Bonvoy…

When Melanie Haniph’s two children were teens with higher education on the horizon, the family made a habit of turning college visits into vacations. A trip to Boston, for example, included two college tours but also visiting the New England Aquarium and the Paul Revere House, walking a few sections of the Freedom Trail and dining in Little Italy. “It brings the whole place alive,” says Haniph, a Gen Xer who went on to found College Admissions for Parents to help families get through the college-planning process. “When we came back, talking to my son, it wasn’t … ‘What did…

Solo female traveller praises Kerala for safety, clean villages, friendly locals, and diverse culture. Discover why Kerala is India’s must-visit destination in 2025.” …

Travel + Leisure readers voted The St. Regis Venice among the top three hotels in Venice in the 2025 World’s Best Awards.The hotel’s central location, along the Grand Canal, offers stunning views of some of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, placing guests just a five-minute walk from St. Mark’s Basilica.Art plays a central role, as the hotel boasts an extensive collection of contemporary artworks, displayed throughout the spacious guest rooms and public spaces.Gio’s restaurant, the hotel’s signature eatery, is an elegant celebration of the cuisines of Veneto and Puglia, featuring outdoor seating with front-row views of the Grand Canal. The St. Regis…

Funding recipients for Unique Tourism Accommodation Proposals program announced17 accommodation projects across regional WA and Perth to be boostedSupported by the Cook Government, through Tourism WA, the program aims to develop a pipeline of WA accommodation options Western Australia is set to welcome a wave of new tourism accommodation offerings, with recipients of the inaugural Unique Tourist Accommodation Proposals (UTAP) program announced.The UTAP program will support the delivery of 17 new accommodation projects, ranging from treehouses and eco-chalets to glamping tents, Aboriginal camp sites, heritage buildings and eco-lodges.Under the competitive grant program, tourism operators and developers were encouraged to apply…

When it comes to travel, the best parts of the trip aren’t necessarily the sights you see, but the people you meet, the food you taste and the unexpected experiences you enjoy along the way.A home-cooked meal in a local village, a wine sipped among the vines of a historic vineyard, or a secret spot discovered when venturing off the well-trodden tourist path. Those are the moments that linger long in the memory and become anecdotes you tell time and again.They are also the kind of encounters at the heart of Trafalgar tours, inviting you to enjoy a deeper, more…

One of the trickiest things about solo traveling is figuring out what to do with your bag when you need to use the restroom at the airport.A female traveler recently faced this dilemma, so she asked a fellow airport-goer to watch her carry-on luggage while she relieved herself — but the woman shockingly refused.Being alone, stuck with your luggage in an airport can be tricky at times. ID_Anuphon – stock.adobe.comIn a TikTok video — that has garnered over 100,000 views — with overlay text that reads, “do ya’ll watch someone’s stuff at the airport yes or no[?]” Cara (@carasdigitaldiary_) shared…

The U.S. Travel Association today announced the launch of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC)—a national alliance of sports, travel, and business leaders dedicated to helping the United States successfully host a once-in-a-generation slate of global sporting events. ASTMEC, America’s Sports & Travel Mega Event Coalition, was launched, and US Travel welcomes this step by the White House, while urging the current administration to stop charging visitors arriving in the United States on a VISA a $250 Junk fee. In June, the U.S. Travel Association concluded IPW 2025 in Chicago, marking the end of a powerful conference…