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Embrace the ‘Quiet Travel’ Trend in Laid-Back Costa Rica

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If the world seems noisier and more chaotic than ever to you – you’re not alone. As life gets more stressful, online searches for ‘quiet travel’ have shot up like your blood pressure. One of the first places savvy travelers...

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VIDEO: Captain of Scenic Eclipse Shares What it’s Like to Navigate in Antarctica

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Is Antarctica on your travel bucket list? The White Continent is the ultimate expedition cruising destination: literally at the end of the earth, and able to be reached only by ship, with its epic scenery of glaciers, icebergs, and surprisingly...

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In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”

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There’s the North Pole… and there’s the “North Pole of Inaccessibility.” Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has done something no ship of any kind has ever done before. In the 21st century, it’s hard to imagine there’s a place on earth...

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The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species

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On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in another extraordinary landscape, the can’t miss, iconic wildlife is summed up on the ‘Big 15’ list. Many are found nowhere else...

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Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth

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Silversea is taking a groundbreaking approach to ultra-luxury Antarctic expedition cruising – literally! The cruise line has broken ground on a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, to create a seamlessly deluxe experience for its guests on their voyages to the...

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New Experiences in Australia that Connect You to Indigenous Culture

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A new selection of activities for visitors to Australia allow you to experience the country’s history and nature, with the added richness of Aboriginal culture.  Australia’s Aboriginal people are the island continent's original inhabitants, with a history that dates back over...

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

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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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Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords

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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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This Scandinavian Capital is Paying Visitors to Travel Green

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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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Great New Rail Journeys in New Zealand

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Discover – or renew – your love of train travel, and take advantage of one of the most sustainable forms of travel to explore in depth a destination renowned for its eco-sensibilities and spectacular scenery. Great Journeys of New Zealand, part...

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Eastern & Oriental Express Unveils New Design, Michelin-starred Chef, Malaysia Wilderness Routes by Rail

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The legendary Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond train, captures the essence of ultra-luxury train travel’s history and modern opulence like never before, with revamped interiors, a new culinary curator with two Michelin stars, and eye-opening, one-of-a-kind journeys through Malaysia. NEW...

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Shell-ebrating World Turtle Day! The Top 10 Places to Travel to See Turtles

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May 23 is World Turtle Day, to celebrate and protect what may be the planet’s most captivating reptiles. Here are some of the best places to see turtles in the wild – and some tips to help protect turtles and...

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