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Luxury rail travel company Golden Eagle has announced a new 22-day itinerary across Central Asia titled “The Great Silk Road by Train”, positioning it as one of the most ambitious high-end rail journeys in the region. The 3,862-kilometre trip […]
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Celestyal has confirmed its return to the Arabian Gulf for a third consecutive season, unveiling new Formula 1-themed itineraries for 2026 aboard both Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery. The programme will see the 1,260-passenger Celestyal Journey positioned in Doha
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The familiar sight of suitcases tightly wrapped in plastic film at European airports is set to disappear. The European Union has approved a decision to gradually ban the use of plastic stretch film for baggage wrapping as part of
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Luxury expedition cruise operator Aqua Expeditions has revealed a series of expanded Mekong River itineraries aboard Aqua Mekong, placing the spotlight on lesser-explored regions of one of Southeast Asia’s most storied waterways. Between July and August 2026, the company
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Etihad Airways is set to become the first Middle Eastern carrier to operate non-stop flights to Canada’s west coast, with a new service linking Abu Dhabi and Calgary launching on 3 November 2026. The UAE’s national airline will operate
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On Wednesday 21 January, Aman at Sea announced the inaugural itineraries for its first deep-sea yacht, Amangati, marking a significant step in the expansion of the Aman universe beyond land-based resorts. The first voyages are scheduled for spring 2027
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Air Canada has announced it will launch the only nonstop flights from North America to Sapporo, Japan, starting in December 2026, giving travellers direct access to one of Asia’s most celebrated winter destinations. The new seasonal service is timed
A massive winter storm sweeping across the United States on January 25–26, 2026, triggered widespread flight cancellations and severe disruptions at 13 major airports, underscoring the scale of the weather system and its impact on the national air travel
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A massive winter storm made for a brutal travel day on Monday, triggering widespread flight cancellations and delays at some of the busiest airports in the United States as snow, sleet, and freezing rain swept across large parts of
Massive Winter Storm Triggers Thousands of Flight Cancellations Across the US Read More »
Brand-new trains are finally on the horizon for Amtrak passengers, but travelers hoping to ride them to major sporting events will need patience. The next generation Airo trainsets are scheduled to make their broader debut in 2026, missing the
At least one person has died and more than 30 others have been injured following an accident on the Rodalies commuter rail network in Gelida, near Barcelona, just days after a deadly train derailment in Adamuz, Córdoba, which claimed
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Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss is preparing a major upgrade of its long-haul product, unveiling new Airbus A350 interiors that significantly raise the airline’s premium offering with modern business class suites, a new Premium Economy cabin and 4K inflight entertainment
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Etihad Airways has announced the launch of the first and only nonstop air service between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi. The new route is scheduled to commence on 29 October 2026, with three weekly frequencies operated by Etihad’s Airbus A321LR.
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Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled a new, elevated brand identity, marking a strategic refresh aimed at capturing the essence of its luxury expedition experience. According to the cruise line, the updated expression is designed to reflect the sophistication, elegance
Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils Refined Brand Identity to Sharpen Luxury Positioning Read More »
The world’s flight routes and airports with the worst turbulence during descent and landing in 2025 have been published in the annual ranking by aviation data service Turbli. The data is based on information provided by the National Oceanic
