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A New Mega-Ship From Europe Heads to the Caribbean

The new MSC World America will arrive in spring, joining other huge ships. Be prepared for a strong European influence when it comes to design…

After the Election, Interest in Digital Nomad Visas and Moving Abroad Is Rising

Google searches for “best countries to move to” peaked immediately after the election. Here’s what you need to know about digital nomad visas.

In Finland, Building One of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships

In a Finnish shipyard, the 250,800-ton sister of Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is in the final stages of construction. We…

Juneau, Alaska, Votes Against Limiting Cruise Ship Numbers

Some residents in the Alaskan capital, frustrated with cruise crowds, sought to limit ship traffic on Saturdays, despite the likely negative impact on local businesses.

A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe

Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.

Cruise Lines Build Bigger Ships as Demand Grows

Royal Caribbean and other companies are aggressively building over-the-top ships. “Today’s cruisezillas make the Titanic look like a small fishing boat,” noted one sustainability specialist.

Copenhagen Offers Rewards to Summer Visitors Who Act Responsibly

The Danish capital is offering free museum tours, art workshops and more to visitors who take part in climate-friendly initiatives.

Off to Norway, With Three A.I. Travel Assistants

Can artificial intelligence devise a bucket-list vacation that checks all the boxes: culture, nature, hotels and transportation? Our reporter put three virtual assistants to the…

Traveling During a Heat Wave: Tips and Precautions

It’s summer and the temperature is rising. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your vacation dollars.

Sailing the Mediterranean on a 136-Passenger Windjammer

We checked out the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit on a Mediterranean cruise. In this era of gargantuan ships, it’s elegant clipper design, wooden decks and…