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Aruba Airport Begins Next Stage of Transformation

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Aruba’s main airport is getting another upgrade —± as its multiyear Gateway 2030 redevelopment enters its next phase. The airport’s Phase 1B is now underway at Queen Beatrix International Airport, adding new capacity and setting the stage for an entirely modernized departures environment. Phase 1A, which was completed in April, marked one of the project’s […]

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Royal Caribbean Is Betting Big on Short Cruises, With Mega Ships, Private-Island Escapes, and Thrill-Filled Weekends

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Royal Caribbean is changing the way people think about cruising. For decades, the line was defined by weeklong vacations in the Caribbean. Now it’s turning weekends into the main event — rolling out a new generation of three- and four-night getaways built around its largest ships and its private-island experiences. It’s a deliberate shift: shorter […]

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The New Celebrity Xcel Will Have a "Bazaar," a Star Chef Godmother, and Caribbean Cruises From Fort Lauderdale

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It’s more than a christening. It’s a moment where food, travel, and culture converge. When Celebrity Xcel debuts this November, she will carry with her the blessing of Janaína Torres — the first Brazilian chef to be named Godmother of a major cruise ship. Torres, who was named Best Female Chef in the World 2024 […]

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Martinique Is One of the Caribbean's Fastest-Growing Cruise Destinations Right Now

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Martinique is surging into the upper ranks of Caribbean cruise destinations. The French Caribbean island reported a nearly 11 percent increase in cruise arrivals for the 2024–2025 season, rising from about 421,000 to more than 465,000 embarking and disembarking passengers across more than 200 ship calls. The growth underscores Martinique’s fast-rising appeal as both a […]


The New Celebrity Xcel Will Have a "Bazaar," a Star Chef Godmother, and Caribbean Cruises From Fort Lauderdale

Carnival Cruise Line will return to Acapulco, Mexico for the first time since 2010, in a move that underscores the city’s gradual reemergence as a cruise destination. The Miami-based operator said that the Pacific port will feature on a one-off 16-day Carnival Journeys voyage aboard Carnival Legend in spring 2027. The sailing — repositioning the […]

MSC Cruises Is Sending Another Ship to the Panama Canal

It’s one of the great passages of world travel — the journey through the Panama Canal. And now, MSC Cruises is bringing it to the forefront on the MSC Poesia in the winter 2026 season. Fresh off her inaugural Alaska season, Poesia will chart a new course south, offering highly coveted Panama Canal voyages that […]

One of the Caribbean’s Best Snorkeling Beaches Is a Cliffside Gem in Bonaire

The limestone cliffs glow golden in the afternoon sun. From the roadside pull-off, you look down and see the water — impossibly clear, bright turquoise blending into deep cobalt. Below, a narrow ribbon of beach waits at the base of the cliff. The only thing between you and that little slice of paradise is the […]

Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas Just Made It Official, With Help From Kellie Gerardi

The air was electric as Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas was officially welcomed into the fleet with a naming ceremony that was as much like a celebration of possibility as it was of a ship. Beneath the lights of the AquaTheater, surrounded by crew, loyal guests and executives, and researcher Kellie Gerardi — the ship’s godmother […]

Disney Cruise Line Is Adding New Sailings in San Diego and Texas

Disney Cruise Line has announced its lineup of fall 2026 and spring 2027 sailings, adding more options for families on the West Coast and in Texas. The new itineraries include expanded departures from San Diego and Galveston, along with voyages to the Caribbean and The Bahamas. Early bookings will open Aug. 25, 2025, for select […]

This St. Maarten Beach Has Legendary Landings, Iconic Bars, and Turquoise Water

There’s nothing quite like standing on the sand at Maho Bay. The water shimmers in a dozen shades of turquoise, the waves push against the shoreline, and the air hums with that distinct Caribbean warmth. Then it happens — the engines spool, the crowd looks up, and a jetliner drops low across the horizon. A 737 […]

The Best Panama Canal Cruises Have Full Transits, Holiday Sailings, and Adults-Only Voyages

Booking a Panama Canal cruise is about more than just the dates. The Canal season runs strongest in the fall and winter, when weather is drier and sailings line up with ship re-positionings between oceans. The key things to consider are whether your voyage is a full transit (crossing the entire isthmus from Pacific to […]

The Ultra-Luxury, Small-Ship Cruise Game Has a New Player: Orient Express

First there was Ritz-Carlton. Soon, Four Seasons. Now another iconic luxury brand is getting into ultra-small-ship cruising: Orient Express.  Beginning next year, Orient Express is launching what it’s calling the “world’s largest luxury sailing yacht” for a series of cruises that will include a season in the Caribbean.  Orient Express Corinthian, as the ship is […]