Travel Stories

D-Day Landing Beaches Achieve Overdue Milestone; How to Make Your Own Pilgrimage
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...

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How Low Can They Go? Historic Water Levels and the Future of River Cruising in Europe
How Low Can They Go? Historic Water Levels and the Future of River Cruising in Europe

I adore river cruising. I constantly recommend river cruises to viewers and followers. But river cruising is facing an industry-changing crisis....

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Attention Cycling Fans: Tour de France Rolls Across the English Channel in 2027
Attention Cycling Fans: Tour de France Rolls Across the English Channel in 2027

In July 2027, the Tour de France will make cycling history in the UK. Three men’s stages and three women’s...

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Walk on the Wild Side: Animal Encounters on the Beaches of the Caribbean
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...

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VIDEO: Wine and So Much More on a Scenic Bordeaux River Cruise
VIDEO: Wine and So Much More on a Scenic Bordeaux River Cruise

I say ‘Bordeaux,’ and you think: wine. It’s true Bordeaux is one of the most fabled and beloved wine regions...

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Top “Coolcation” Travel Destinations
Top “Coolcation” Travel Destinations

Record-breaking summer heatwaves throughout Europe have more travelers looking for cooler destinations to spend the holidays. I have some favorites. By:...

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Crystal’s New Ship Doubles Down on Family-Focused Spaces
Crystal’s New Ship Doubles Down on Family-Focused Spaces

When Crystal Grace launches in 2028, she’ll have more dedicated family spaces and programming than ever. That sets Crystal apart...

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Spain’s Summer Spectacles
Spain’s Summer Spectacles

For most travelers, summer in Spain means lazy days on Mediterranean beaches, late-night tapas and sangria in sunny plazas. Summer...

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