A young male polar bear wandered so close to the ship that many of the naturalists called it an extraordinary encounter.
Extraordinary polar bear sightings and more with Lindblad Expeditions
By Johanna Jainchill|June 29, 2023
On the National Geographic Endurance's daily program for June 26, the morning and afternoon activities were listed as "Who...
Dispatch, Norway: Hurtigruten's sparkling wine that was aged underwater
By Brittany Chrusciel|June 27, 2023
Inspired by bottles found aboard a Finnish shipwreck, Hurtigruten submerged 1,700 bottles of wine more than 100 feet under the...
The Montgomerie Maxx Royal course appears as green carpet carved through umbrella pines.
Dispatch, Turkiye: A golf tour in Belek
By Robert Silk|June 22, 2023
American travelers mostly know Turkiye for its extraordinary historical and cultural sites. But Belek and surrounding areas of...
The cruise director speaks to guests in the Carnival Venezia's atrium to recognize the ship's officers.
The Carnival Venezia's Italian style is elegant as well as fun
By Andrea Zelinski|June 17, 2023
The Venezia is inspired by Venice, and that is clear moments after walking onboard. The shiny three-story atrium is grand, gold...
A Brightline train at the Orlando station, located in Orlando International Airport.
Dispatch, Brightline: A Florida train tour with cultural and culinary highlights
By Nicole Edenedo|May 20, 2023
On a recent press trip, Brightline aimed to give riders a glimpse of the tourism possibilities.
The Viva Two, part of Viva Cruises, a relatively young line that's hoping to attract more North Americans.
Dispatch, Viva Two: The first look at a young cruise line
By Nicole Edenedo|May 7, 2023
Stepping onboard the Viva Two for the first time and slowly discovering parts of the ship felt a lot like an Easter egg hunt.
The pool deck on Oceania's Vista has a large tanning ledge where guests can walk, sit or sunbathe.
Dispatch, Vista: Oceania's new ship has several colorful spaces to explore
By Andrea Zelinski|May 6, 2023
After just a few hours on the Vista, cruise editor Andrea Zelinski found herself attracted to the contemporary colors and new...
Inside the new Brightline Orlando train station at Orlando International Airport.
Big and bright: The new Brightline Orlando station leaves an impression
By Nicole Edenedo|April 28, 2023
The station's size is made all the more apparent and grand by its modern glass and concrete design scheme.
For one of the race challenges, teams had to conscript a group of locals for a group picture. Whoever found the biggest group got the points. Dispatch writer Robert Silk is on the right. Travel advisor Eve Primeau took the selfie.
Dispatch, Portugal: Racing around Evora
By Robert Silk|April 21, 2023
Air Canada and United Airlines hosted an educational and enrichment exercise for travel advisors that turned out to be lots of...
ASTA River Cruise Expo attendees on the Riverside Mozart sing in The Cove piano bar.
Dispatch, Riverside Mozart: Pursuing a younger cruiser
By Nicole Edenedo|March 22, 2023
Nicole Edenedo discovered that Riverside Luxury Cruises had more than one trick up its sleeve to attract a younger-than-average...
Reservations are required for Roundup Rodeo BBQ, which officially opens on March 23.
Dispatch, Disney World: Toy Story barbecue restaurant is fun and flavorful
By Jamie Biesiada|March 19, 2023
Travel Weekly's Jamie Biesiada got the opportunity to enjoy the ambience and the food at Roundup Rodeo BBQ before the...
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