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RIU Hotels & Resorts: What’s New in Your Favorite Mexican DestinationsNew resorts, refreshed favorites, and expanded Elite Club experiences offer even more ways to vacation in Mexico.Your next Mexico vacation may come with something new to discover. From Cancun and Costa Mujeres to Riviera Nayarit and Riviera Maya, RIU Hotels & Resorts is introducing new resorts,...
Read More »Come for the Caribbean, Stay for the Memories
Secrets® The Vine CancunPair the adults-only luxury of Secrets® The Vine Cancun with unforgettable experiences across the Yucatán Peninsula when you book with Pleasant Holidays, your one-stop source for flights, resort accommodations, transfers, sightseeing, and more.Spend your days relaxing beside spectacular Caribbean Sea views with attentive poolside service, then enjoy evenings filled with live entertainment, stylish...
Read More »Suite Dreams Are Made of This
Avalon Waterways: Cruising ElevatedThe best things in life are free. Floating through time and timeless scenery is no doubt one of the most luxurious ways to see the world. Yet on Avalon believes the greatest luxury is freedom – the freedom to wake up to a world of possibilities, the freedom to personally design your days...
Read More »Your Next Vacation Is Closer Than You Think!
A memorable vacation does not need to begin with an overnight flight, a stiff neck, and the noble ritual of pretending you slept on the plane. Distance has a way of making places seem more interesting, as if every mile from home adds sparkle. The Americas politely disagree. They are not the backup plan. They are the...
Read More »Top 5 Places to Explore in the Americas
1. Atacama Desert, ChileChile’s Atacama Desert looks less like a single landscape than a planet changing costumes by the hour. Salt flats stretch toward volcanoes, geysers steam in the cold, and lagoons flash improbable color beneath vast, dry skies. By day, guided outings trace valleys, high-altitude lakes, and desert trails. After dark, the stars take over....
Read More »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 sun sets, the day starts wrapping up. One of travel’s fastest-growing trends turns that itinerary upside down. And the lights off. Noctourism or Astrotourism? “Noctourism” – or nocturnal tourism – is the growing appetite for travel experiences after dark. Noctourism...
Read More »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 the Christmas holidays start. In fact, Europe’s “quiet season” is becoming a season of its own for cruisers. It’s true that most Christmas markets pack up around Christmas Eve, although some extend through the holidays. But then...
Read More »How Low Can They Go? Historic Water Levels and the Future of River Cruising in Europe
European River Cruising Is Changing: What Savvy Travelers Should KnowFrom flexible itineraries to innovative ship design, European river cruise lines are adapting to changing water conditions - and knowledgeable travel advisors can help travelers choose the right river, itinerary and time of year.River cruising remains one of my favorite ways to experience Europe. There’s something special...
Read More »D-Day Landing Beaches Achieve Overdue Milestone; How to Make Your Own Pilgrimage
82 years after what Winston Churchill called “the most complicated and difficult” military operation in world history, Normandy’s D-Day Landing Beaches finally achieved long overdue recognition of their place in the world as we know it today – plus the protection needed to ensure their lessons live on for future generations. LEARN MORE IN THE VIDEO ABOVE:...
Read More »Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean
You came to the Caribbean for the beach. So did the wildlife. Throughout the islands, some stretches of sand come with company: two legs or four, from birds to beasts to reptiles. Some creatures are unexpected, others have earned celebrity status. Some are indigenous to their islands, while others have adapted over centuries to new climes. Here are...
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