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The 8 Best Rhine River Cruises for 2026

European river cruising is known for its intimate ships, immersive itineraries and captivating scenery — and there’s no better waterway to experience this than on the Rhine River. Regarded as one o...

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The 9 Best Cruises for Teens in 2026

When you think of a cruise vacation, do you automatically envision older adults sipping frozen drinks by the pool and less-than-stellar stage performances? While that may have been the case in the ...

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Southwest CEO talks future of airfare prices amid industry pressures

The Southwest CEO explains why airfare deals may be harder to find.Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan has a new warning for travelers about higher airfares, which he said could be here to stay as th...

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The perfect base for a Wind in the Willows weekend: a stylish B&B in the Chilterns

Taking a leaf out of Kenneth Grahame’s book, our writer spends a few days getting lost among the woods and riverside villages of Oxfordshire and BerkshireStrolling through a deep tangle of beech tr...

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Celebrity Cruise Ships by Size (2026)

Discover the fun features and amenities across Celebrity's fleet, from the largest to smallest ship.Courtesy of Celebrity CruisesCelebrity Cruises wows guests with a wide selection of itineraries a...

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The 12 Best Themed Cruises for 2026 and 2027

From Christmas to "Star Trek," find the perfect cruise theme for you.Getty ImagesImagine boarding a cruise ship to find that hundreds – or even thousands – of your shipmates share the very same pas...

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10 Top Music-Themed Cruises for 2026 and 2027

Set sail on an unforgettable musical adventure aboard an exciting themed voyage.Courtesy of Celebrity CruisesIf you're planning your next vacation on the high seas – and you enjoy jamming to music ...

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‘We are not like the rest of the Andalucía’: the rugged charms of Almería, Spain’s desert city

While Málaga battles overtourism down the coast, this ‘forgotten’ working port city revels in its outsider statusPerched high on the battlements of Almería’s 10th-century Alcazaba, looking over the...

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Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices...

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Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan -- The trouble started with a beautiful photo. Social media was soon awash with the lovely view of Japan's snow-capped Mount Fuji looming over a red pagoda and the short-lived ch...

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‘The vast wooded wilderness doesn’t look like England’: exploring Northumberland’s Kielder Forest

England’s largest forest has an aura reminiscent of parts of Canada or Finland. This year it celebrates its centenary with new trails and dark sky eventsDeep in Kielder Forest, on the northern side...

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The 9 Best Mississippi River Cruises for 2026 and 2027

Explore the history, culture and cuisine of the U.S. while cruising along the Mighty Mississippi.Courtesy of VikingThe more than 2,300-mile Mississippi River invites travelers to discover its multi...

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On the shoulders of giants: roaming among England’s famous chalk figures

Ancient hill carvings of horses, crosses and crowns have fascinated artists, writers and travellers for centuries. I went in search of their storiesIn the churchyard next to Wilmington Priory in Ea...

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Passenger gives birth on flight from Jamaica to New York

Air traffic control recordings captured the sequence of events.A passenger aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday went in to labor a...

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A cruise through history on the Canal du Midi

Designed as a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Med, today the scenic waterway from Toulouse to Sète is seen as a living ‘work of art’Centuries before Donald Trump started playing around with ...

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2 airlines raise baggage fees: What to know

The increase is United's first update to bag fees in two years.United Airlines is the latest carrier to update its checked bag fees in the wake of rising jet fuel prices amid the ongoing conflict w...

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Norwegian Cruise Line Ships by Age: From New to Old (2026)

Norwegian Cruise Line first made waves in the travel industry in 1966 with its inaugural vessel, the Sunward. In the decades since, the line has redefined the modern cruise vacation with its “Frees...

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Why This Company is One of the Best for Finding Work

Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars....

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The 10 Largest Cruise Ships in the World

Just when you think cruise ships can't get any larger, a major cruise line unveils yet another massive, state-of-the-art vessel – with the capacity to carry the population of a small town. In fact,...

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‘It’s like witnessing a Renoir or Matisse painting coming to life’: readers’ favourite trips in France

From Normandy to Provence, our readers enjoy great art, architecture and outdoor activities in France• Tell us about a trip to Scotland – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherVichy is not on eve...

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The 12 Most Affordable Alaska Cruises for 2026 and 2027

There's no better time than now to book your dream vacation to Alaska. Cruise vacations are more popular than ever, and affordable cruises are getting harder to find – especially for beloved destin...

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