A cruise ship adventure off the coast of Cape Verde took an unexpected turn, as the MV Hondius was hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak, resulting in several fatalities and illnesses among passengers. Here’s what travelers should know about this incident, its possible implications for cruising, and what might happen next.
May 4, 2026On January 25, 2026, Winter Storm Fern swept across North America, throwing travel plans into chaos with record-breaking flight cancellations, hazardous roads, and widespread power outages. While airlines and cruise lines scrambled to adjust, many travelers found themselves stranded or forced to change plans as this historic storm made its mark. Here’s a look at what happened, what went right, and what to expect next.
January 25, 2026Get ready! This year’s holiday travel boom is on track to break records, with over 122 million Americans expected to be on the move. Cheaper gas will help your wallet, but be prepared for crowded roads, unpredictable weather, and booked-up hotels. Here’s what every traveler should know before packing up the car, catching a flight, or setting off on a cruise.
December 23, 2025In 2024, the cruise industry is riding a record wave, with more people choosing to vacation at sea than ever before. This surge past pre-pandemic numbers is changing how – and where – we all travel, from who boards the ships to the experiences waiting at each port.
October 10, 2025The cruise industry is making headlines with its record-breaking growth in 2024. With more travelers than ever choosing to set sail, cruises are transforming how people explore the world—bringing fresh opportunities and challenges for both adventurers and the destinations they visit.
October 3, 2025In August 2025, Hurricane Erin, a fierce Category 5 storm, disrupted air and sea journeys between the US and Europe. From canceled flights and re-routed cruises to closed beaches, the travel world had to make some quick pivots for safety—offering important lessons for travelers and the tourism industry alike.
August 29, 2025In August 2025, Hurricane Erin, a category 5 beast, hit the Atlantic region hard—impacting travelers, cruise lovers, and beachgoers from the Caribbean to Canada. Here’s a quick look at what unfolded, how the industry responded, and what future travelers should keep in mind during hurricane season.
August 27, 2025A powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula recently sent shockwaves, both literal and figurative, across the Pacific. The quake set off tsunami warnings stretching as far as Hawaii, turning what should have been dream vacations into rapidly shifting adventures for cruise passengers and island tourists. Here’s what travelers experienced and what could come next.
July 30, 2025On July 24, 2025, a violent incident on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas shocked both crew and travelers when an alleged stabbing among crew members led to one death and raised fresh questions around cruise safety. While the immediate impact is a renewed sense of caution, experts believe it could spark industry-wide improvements in how passenger and crew wellbeing is managed at sea.
July 27, 2025A recent outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas put over 130 vacationers under the weather. Here’s how it unfolded, what it means for cruise lovers, and how the industry may change moving forward.
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