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United Airlines expands in Europe with new summer destinations
Today, United Airlines shared its Summer 2026 schedule, including new routes to cities in Croatia, Italy, Spain, and Scotland. With more than 3,000 weekly international roundtrips next summer, United leads the way amongst domestic carriers. Split,...

The Best Time of Year to Cruise in Every Region
The best time of year to cruise depends on the specific destination and what’s best for you in terms of… The best time of year to cruise depends on the specific destination and what’s best for you in terms of timing, budget and your personal...

Carnival Cruise Line's New Routes Leave Guests Conflicted Over Destinations That Didn't Make The Cut
It has been a busy last couple of weeks for Carnival Cruise Line. They recently signed a "first-ever" type deal, reaching an agreement with three food banks in Mexico, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. With the deals, Carnival will now get 19...

Faroe Islands: The North Atlantic’s Ultimate Coolcation
Photo Title: The Faroe Islands mountain and ocean views Photo Credit: ArDanMe, Shutterstock While U.S. President Donald Trump once made headlines for his interest in buying Greenland, Denmark’s other self-governing territory – the Faroe Islands –...

Vegas reels from rising prices and online backlash. Now what?
A downturn in tourism is hitting the U.S. travel sector this year, including Nevada. The decline in tourism numbers is being attributed to several factors, from the end of post-COVID revenge spending to Trump administration policies for...
Prepare for wild weather and don’t bother the sheep: What to know about visiting the Faroe Islands
KALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands (AP) — While once the Faroe Islands might have slipped under the radar, more tourists than ever are arriving on the remote archipelago in the north Atlantic. According to Statistics Faroe Islands, a record 94,954...

Fancy a 'stormcation' in the Faroe Islands, where James Bond died?
The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could be a poor choice for travellers with vertigo, seasickness or a fear of enclosed spaces. There are crumbling cliffs, sudden gale-force winds and hillsides so steep that even the sheep can tumble....

Virtuoso taps into 2026 luxury trends in new report
Once again, Virtuoso is tapping into the key trends shaping luxury travel in the coming year. Using the expertise and insights of its member agencies, The 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report uses the expertise and insights of its member agencies to...

Northward: the conquest of the Arctic from an American perspective
The question plaguing the US is: expand and enter the commercial game, or restrict, block, prevent? And if so, on what timeline? Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Where the compass points The Arctic. This...

Atlas Ocean Announces New Arctic Expeditions for 2027
Atlas Ocean Voyages today announced its new 2027 Arctic Expeditions, according to a press release. The company said that the itineraries were designed to explore Iceland’s volcanic frontiers, Greenland’s fjords, and the remote reaches of the...

Polar-Latitudes.com first step in two-brand combination
Polar-Latitudes.com is the new website for the ongoing consolidation of Polar Latitudes and Albatros Expeditions into Polar Latitudes Expeditions. The site also launches the new brand identity and an expanded range of itineraries across the Arctic...

On Authoritarianism, Democracy, and Militarism
As an anti-Zionist Jew born in 1946 my understandings of authoritarianism are rooted in lessons from the Nazi Holocaust and World War II. Two books were especially important to me, Hannah Arendt’s The Origins of Totalitarianism and her fellow...

Why Silver Prices Are Poised to Break Out Again
Editor’s Note: Our usual Digest Editor Jeff Remsburg is taking a rare break — his first extended vacation in years. While he’s away, our team has assembled a stellar roster of guest analysts to keep your InvestorPlace Digest filled with sharp...
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES ANNOUNCES NEW 2027 ARCTIC EXPEDITIONS
Expanding the boundaries of expedition cruising with new journeys through the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 15, 2025 -- Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in intimate, yacht-style luxury expeditions,...
Unlikely places Aussies have flocked to this summer - and the 'cheapest' country expert has ever been
It's not just the typical Euro summer hotspots Aussies have been enjoying filling up social media feeds with in recent months. One travel expert responsible for getting thousands of holidaymakers across to the continent has revealed a few...


Faroe Islands in the remote north Atlantic perfect destination for a dramatic 'coolcation'
While U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in taking control of Greenland, Denmark’s other self-governing territory — the Faroe Islands — has remained under his radar. But not so for tourists, who are arriving in large numbers on the...

Why Central Asia’s glaciers are holding strong while others melt
Greenland is melting, the Alps are melting and the Himalayas are melting – yet in one vast mountain region, huge glaciers have remained stable, or even gained mass, in recent decades. Can it last? To find out, a dozen scientists, accompanied...

Carnival Pride Cruise Ship: A Complete Guide
This article is part of a directory: Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Pride is Carnival Cruise Line’s Spirit-class ship that was christened in January 2002. It sails from Baltimore, Maryland, on cruises from 4 to 15 days to destinations like the...

12 Countries in the World That Span Two or More Continents
Have you ever been to a country that spans more than one continent? Imagine stepping into two different worlds, two different continents, all within the borders of a single nation. These transcontinental countries offer travellers the unique...