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The Boat Company Selected as a 2025 Good Housekeeping Family Travel Awards Winner
The Boat Company, a leader in family-friendly, sustainable, luxury cruising experiences, announced today its selection as a winner in the Good Housekeeping 2025 Family Travel Awards. Recognized for its exceptional service, unique itineraries, and commitment to creating memorable, stress-free vacations for families, The Boat Company has earned a coveted spot among the best in the travel industry.
Atlas Ocean Voyages Announces 2026 Summer Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, is thrilled to unveil its 2026 summer itinerary collection, featuring new expeditions across Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Europe—including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Iceland, and Greenland. With 28 new ports of call, this season’s expanded portfolio offers unparalleled experiences for returning and new guests. From Polar and Cultural Expeditions to Epicurean journeys, Atlas Ocean Voyages now provides a more diverse selection of immersive adventures than ever before.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Celebrates Grand Opening
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol celebrated its highly anticipated grand opening Thursday morning with Hard Rock’s iconic guitar smash ceremony. When ‘Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock’ opened in July 2022, it was Virginia’s first casino. The event featured Hard Rock executives and partners, state and local officials, local community members, and business and civic leaders, and was followed by the casino officially opening its doors to the public at noon.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® LAUNCHES ITS FALL-WINTER 2026/27 SEASON DURING ITS BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, is inviting guests to experience more by unveiling over 400 new voyages for its fall-winter 2026/27 season during its Black Friday Sale.
SEABOURN’S ANNUAL ‘BLACK FRIDAY SAIL’ RETURNS WITH EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, kicks off the holiday and gift season with its annual “Black Friday Sail.” Available now until December 3, 2024, the promotion offers several exceptional, value-added benefits on select 2025 and 2026 ultra-luxury ocean and expedition voyages, including: a two-category veranda suite upgrade a 15% reduced deposit in select markets
Latin American ‘superApp’ Rappi partners with Civitatis to launch tours and activities vertical.
Civitatis, the leading curated marketplace for tours and activities in Spanish, and Latin American ‘superApp’ Rappi are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership, launching a new tours and activities vertical within the Rappi platform. This collaboration will provide more than 50 million Rappi users in Latin America access to 90,000+ carefully curated global experiences from Civitatis, all conveniently accessible in Spanish.
Tennessee Tourism Unveils What’s New in 2025
NEW ATTRACTIONS, EXHIBITS & EXPERIENCES Memphis – The new Elvis 90 for 90 Exhibit at Graceland features 90 curated artifacts from Elvis Presley’s personal and professional career, including his sketchbook. Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday celebration is Jan. 8-11 with live concerts, panels, and special tours. Elvis Week is Aug. 8-16. Nashville – Nashville Yards, the city’s new gateway to downtown, features The Pinnacle music venue (opening Feb. 2025), retail, restaurant and entertainment space – including an upscale 12-screen cinema, green space with a dog park, pickleball courts, courtyard seating and urban farming.
Niseko and Hakuba Debut State-of-the-Art Gondolas for an Epic 2024-25 Ski Season
Two iconic ski resorts, Niseko Hirafu and Hakuba Iwatake, are introducing brand new gondolas, promising to enhance the visitor experience and modernize the Japanese ski scene.
Discover the magic of the City of Angels with the all-new Los Angeles CityPASS ticket
City Pass Inc., the trusted leader in discounted admission tickets to the most famous attractions in North America, announces the launch of its new Los Angeles CityPASS® program. With unparalleled savings of up to 48% off combined regular admission, this ticket offers access to Tinseltown’s most iconic entertainment and cultural landmarks. With one streamlined and convenient purchase, Los Angeles CityPASS tickets allow travelers to create custom itineraries based on the attractions they wish to see. Visitors can choose from two of Hollywood’s most sought-after attractions: Universal Studios Hollywood OR Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. Or they can choose BOTH for the ultimate behind-the-scenes access to the magic of moviemaking. Either combination includes admission to three additional attractions.
The Snow Is Coming - One Month to Go Till skiScandinavia Opens for Another Season!
Temperatures are dropping, the first snowflakes have hit the ground, and the forecast is looking promising with more snow anticipated over the next few weeks, ready for the season opening on 14 December 2024. Unsure of which resort to visit? MD Ben Nyberg gives his take on the various ski areas. When it comes to family ski holidays, skiScandinavia is the way to go. There’s still a few spots open for the 2025 February half-term break, and the early birds can start booking for the winter 2025/2026 season already!
Up to 25% off unforgettable winter escapes at nhow, Avani and NH Collection hotels across Europe
The cooler winter months offer the perfect opportunity for travellers to get caught up in the spirit of the season and experience festive traditions at inspiring nhow, Avani and NH Collection hotels across Europe. For an added touch of seasonal sparkle, the brands are offering up to 25% off on new bookings for stays between 18th of November 2024 until the 29th of April 2025, with the offer available on all bookings made before the 11th of April 2025. From magical Christmas markets in Prague and Berlin to glamorous New Year’s celebrations in Rotterdam and Venice, light festivals in Amsterdam, wreath workshops in Madrid and wellness activities in Finland, nhow, Avani and NH Collection hotels provide an ideal retreat for an unforgettable winter escape. Here the brands recommend some of their top escapes for the season…
Sitges Anytime 2025: The Latest Tourism Developments from the Catalonian Coast
Nestled on the Costa Barcelona, Sitges is a vibrant and picturesque town that is renowned for its stunning beaches, artistic heritage and lively cultural scene. The town is also famous for its eclectic events calendar which includes events such as Sitges Carnaval, Sitges International Film Festival, and its Pride celebrations in June which have been voted among the best in the world. With a thriving gastronomy scene, premium holiday options fit for superstars, and a focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility, Sitges is asserting itself as one of the top destinations to visit in 2025.