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This article originally appeared in the September issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month.When it comes to planning travel for families, travel advisors may be developing vacations for parents and kids, multiple generations, multiple families or any combination of the above. But when it comes to holiday family travel, specifically, most clients are looking for one of two things: a classic “White Christmas” experience — such as Christmas market cruises, European cities and ski resorts — or heading somewhere warm. “I find it’s an even split between those looking for sun and sand, and those…

Discover Alaska in style, Celebrity’s 2026 Alaska season brings together the best of nature, adventure and creature comforts. Their three ships – Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Summit – will sail throughout Alaska’s breathtaking ports, such as Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Skagway, Seward, Icy Strait Point, Hubbard Glacier and Endicott Arm. With departures from Vancouver or Seattle, or begin in Seward, we can match you with to fit your preference.Imagine stepping out onto a balcony carved into the edge of the Continental Shelf, breathing crisp North Pacific air, with whales spouting, glaciers calving, and auroras dancing overhead. Now layer on…

The “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” season 8 reunion continues Thursday, September 18 at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Following the season 8 finale, “Happy Anniversary,” the “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” cast returns for a multi-part couch conversation that takes viewers back through a decade and a half of reality TV drama.Where to stream MTV:Stream “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” with Philo, Fubo, DirecTV, Sling, and Paramount+ (seasons 1 through 7). The original “Jersey Shore” series is also available on Paramount+.Streaming serviceFree trialPromoStarting pricePhiloYesN/A$28/monthFuboYesSave up to $30 on the first month$84.99/monthDirecTVYesSave $35 on the first month $84.99/monthSlingNoWatch live TV for only $4.99…

Queen Elizabeth 2 is setting sail on a new kind of voyage – one of flavour, culture, and nostalgia – with the launch of an extraordinary culinary series, Around the World in 80 Days. Running for 80 nights from 1 October to 19 December 2025, the experience transforms the historic Queens Grill, once reserved for first-class passengers, into a global dining stage. Guests can relive the Queen Elizabeth 2’s storied journeys through a rotating set menu inspired by 80 iconic destinations the ship visited during her golden years at sea. “The QE2 has always represented adventure, discovery, and elegance,” Queen Elizabeth…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — History and culture was the theme for this year’s Portland Art and Heritage Fair.This was the 12th year for the event that took place at the Portland Museum on Saturday, Sept. 27.The day kicked off with a 5K followed by vendors featuring arts and crafts, and lots of food like BBQ, Haitian, and beer.The Louisville Leopard Percussionists also performed along with the Good River String Band.”We love being able to bring all these things to the people of Portland and have it be our neighbors don’t have to go to the other side of town to…

Adventure World has released its new Culinary Nordic Trail itinerary, catering to the global trend of authentic, food-focused travel. While the Nordic countries are globally renowned for its spectacular scenery, rich history and culture, beautiful design, high-ranking happiness levels and quality of life, this new journey is set to redefine the region as a vital culinary hot spot. The launch is perfectly timed to leverage the consumer appetite for the Nordic lifestyle of balance, nature and well-being. This itinerary offers travellers a fresh reason to travel to the region, moving beyond cultural highlights to dive into its innovative and sustainable…

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29: Oraiwan Korto, the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand, highlighted the cultural significance of Thai street food, describing it as an essential part of Thai culture. She invited attendees to enjoy live cooking demonstrations and sample a variety of Thai dishes, including “Tom Yum” soup, which was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2024. Korto said this during the “Thai Street Food Festival” organized by the embassy at its headquarters recently. The event aimed to raise awareness about Thai cuisine and boost confidence in the wide variety…

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Booking.com has released its latest list of Asia Pacific’s top Culinary Destinations, spotlighting must-visit areas for authentic food lovers. Spanning from Melbourne to Tokyo and Hanoi to Yogyakarta, each selected locale offers unique experiences through local dishes, traditional markets, and distinctive atmospheres.The Malioboro area in Yogyakarta is prominently featured in this Taste of Home, Asia Pacific Report. These streets, which form the heart of Yogyakarta’s tourism, are recognized as one of the region’s best culinary centers, particularly for local Indonesian cuisine.Malioboro: The Heart of Yogyakarta CuisineMalioboro Street is known not only as a shopping hub but also as a…

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, converses with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange (second right), during the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2025 media launch on September 26 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on (from left) are Festival Directors, Nicole Pandohie, and Alicia Bogues. (Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson) KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2025, scheduled for November 13–16, is set to showcase culinary innovations designed to delight the palates of discerning patrons. The event promises a vibrant fusion of spices and flavours, complemented by rhythmic music and artisanal beverages.…

In the late 1960s, French chefs — and French critics — began to experiment with a new way of thinking about fine dining. Moving away from the elaborate ideas of cuisine classique as codified by Georges Auguste Escoffier at the turn of the 20th century, chefs such as Paul Bocuse, Alain Chapel, Jean and Pierre Troisgros, Michel Guérard, Roger Vergé, and Raymond Oliver began making food that was lighter, simpler, and focused on fresh ingredients. “Cooking progresses,” reflected influential French chef André Soltner, who spent most of his career in the U.S. “The pot of change boils for a while, but…