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3 Idyllic Places to Practice Japanese 'Forest Bathing'

about Japan

Your next vacation may be the perfect time to take up shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing.’ Wellness fans around the world are embracing the Japanese practice of immersing yourself deeply into the atmosphere of the woods, and the broader concept of...

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Panda-monium! New Pandas Debut This Year in Two American Cities

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There will soon be two new places in the U.S. to visit China’s iconic and endearing national animal. The giant panda, with its unmistakeable black and white markings and adorable fuzzy features, is a keystone species and symbol of global...

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Get In On This Summer's Hottest Cocktail Trend With These Next-Gen Sips from MSC

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Gin is in! Cocktail culture is back, and one of the original ingredients of cocktails is having a renaissance, too. MSC Cruises has ‘tapped’ into the of-the-moment trend that’s seen a boom in types of gin and new gin cocktails. The...

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The Caribbean's Newest Overwater Suites

about Antigua and Barbuda

You don’t have to travel half way around the world to the South Pacific to experience the romance and luxury of overwater suites. Antigua is the latest Caribbean island to bring overwater luxe close to home. The newly opened Royalton CHIC...

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New Record Set at Sea: World's Largest Pizza Party

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Plenty of cruise lines swear they serve the best pizza. But only one cruise line can now claim to hold the Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Pizza Party. Over 60,000 slices of pie were served fresh from the oven...

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Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords

about Norway

Norway is so famous for its fjords, the Norwegian word has become part of the international travel dialect. In languages around the world, ‘fjord’ means a deep, natural sea channel reaching far inland, surrounded by dramatic cliffs carved millennia ago...

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VIDEO: Stunning Scenic Sailing on Europe’s Danube River Aboard the Riverside Mozart

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It’s some of the most incredible scenery along the middle Danube River! One of the absolute highlights of our river cruise on the Danube through Austria aboard the Riverside Mozart was the daytime scenic sailing through the wondrous ‘Danube Snare.’...

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Surf’s Up! The Summer Games Competition Happening 10,000 Miles from Paris

about French Polynesia, French Polynesia

On the other side of the earth from the epicenter of the Paris Summer Games, one competition is returning to its roots – while still flying the French flag. For the second Summer Games in a row, surfing is part...

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This Scandinavian Capital is Paying Visitors to Travel Green

about Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to sustainable travel. The tourism board of the capital of Denmark is rewarding you to make green choices when you visit this summer as part of a pilot...

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The Best Beaches to Discover in Mexico's Nayarit

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Nayarit’s stunning Pacific coastline, rich culture and lifestyle, seafood and traditional Mexican cuisine and charming towns have made it a magnet for beach vacation lovers. But which is the best beach for a holiday of lounging, swimming, snorkeling, diving and...

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Explora Journeys' New Onboard Experiences Elevate Luxury, Small-Ship Lifestyle

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Explora Journeys has unveiled a program that allows guests to customize their life on board, interact with others, access moments, and delight in pop up entertainment that will transform their voyages and take their shipboard life to new heights.  The acclaimed...

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First LEGO Parade at Sea, Only Over-Water Swing and More on MSC World America

about Caribbean, Anywhere

Building family fun on a cruise vacation couldn’t be easier. When the new MSC World America launches in April, 2025, it will have an over 10,0000 square foot kids’ area, complete with an enhanced partnership with LEGO that will offer...

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