If Japan is on your travel list, Princess Cruises has expanded its presence with an extensive 2027 season now open for booking. The line’s two Japanese-built sister ships will be based in Tokyo from March through December, offering 78 departures across 50 unique itineraries designed to showcase Japan’s cultural and natural highlights. “This upcoming 2027 … Read more

Travelers should expect to pay more for vacations beginning next year. A stronger global economy, higher oil prices and rising inflation are driving up costs across air travel, hotels and ground transportation. Forecasters predict price increases of up to around 4 percent in some sectors over the coming year. The 2018 Global Travel Forecast, compiled … Read more

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport is rapidly transforming into a modern, technology-driven hub designed for the independent traveler. The airport is introducing new systems that enable self-service across the travel journey—from check-in to boarding—aiming to deliver a faster, more efficient and more enjoyable experience for passengers. “HIA continuously and proactively focuses on its people, processes, technology … Read more

When in Brussels, do as the locals do: eat. Enjoy Belgium’s traditional dishes and explore its lively contemporary cuisine. Sample the city’s street food—Belgian waffles are a must—or stop at an open seafood bar such as La Mer du Nord. For dessert, choose from trays of handcrafted chocolates produced by master chocolatiers. And when you … Read more

For the first time in four years, Princess Cruises will return to the Caribbean for summer sailings in 2018. The 3,192-guest Caribbean Princess will operate a full summer season, offering voyages that range from seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries to a 20-day Caribbean and Panama Canal Explorer. Reservations open Dec. 1. Running from April … Read more

Eight Outrigger Hotels and Resorts properties are expanding their sustainability efforts, with the brand’s 2013 eco-friendly initiatives diverting more than 27 tons of recyclable plastic bottles and aluminum cans from guest rooms — an increase of roughly 20 tons over the previous year. That reduction in waste helped save more than 200 cubic yards of … Read more

Hungry? The eclectic, seaside village of Carmel-by-the-Sea is an excellent destination for dining, offering an impressive variety of chef-driven restaurants for a town of its size. Nestled on California’s Central Coast with direct access to some of the state’s finest growing regions, Carmel features outstanding eateries and several celebrated annual food festivals. Where to make … Read more

NASHVILLE: Known worldwide as Music City and a popular bachelorette destination, Nashville offers far more than the neon lights and live music of Broadway. Step beyond Honky Tonk Row and you’ll discover a vibrant, layered city with rich history, creative energy and welcoming neighborhoods that make it a rewarding destination for women travelers. In 2020 … Read more

The Watermill at Posara in Northern Tuscany, Italy offers sunlit, creatively focused holidays set in a tranquil historic estate. These all-inclusive learning retreats pair inspiring surroundings with expert instruction from international teachers. Guests can choose from painting workshops led by accomplished artists, creative writing retreats taught by published authors and screenwriters, Italian language courses, and … Read more

After an afternoon thunderstorm, clear blue skies welcomed me to Athens’ famed Acropolis.