Freedom Cruise Line Revives Plan for Nuclear-Powered Floating City
Freedom Cruise Line is reviving plans for a mile-long floating city with homes, hotels, schools, hospitals and space for up to 80,000 people.
Viking Opens Sales for 2028-2029 World Cruise Programs
Viking’s new world cruise lineup expands long-duration ocean travel with routes spanning six continents, extended voyage options, and deeper destination programming.
Hantavirus Headlines Have Not Slowed Cruise Demand, Travel Advisors Say
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the Hondius expedition ship has raised traveler questions, but cruise bookings and fares appear largely unaffected.
Oslo and Berlin to Get Direct Train Service for First Time in More Than 20 Years
By
Thomas Grant
• 4 mins read
A new direct train linking Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Berlin will launch in summer 2028, reconnecting Norway with continental Europe by rail.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express Adds Rome-Istanbul Route With Five-Day Luxury Rail Journey
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Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
La Dolce Vita Orient Express will launch a luxury Rome-Istanbul journey in October 2026, reviving one of Europe’s most storied rail routes with an Italian twist.
Etihad Rail Completes First Passenger Station as UAE Prepares for 2026 Rail Launch
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger station in Fujairah, marking a major step toward the UAE’s first intercity passenger rail services.
Cruise Demand Holds Strong Despite Hantavirus and Norovirus Outbreak Concerns
By
Thomas Grant
• 4 mins read
Recent cruise ship outbreaks have raised public health questions, but industry forecasts and booking trends suggest travelers are still choosing cruises in record numbers.
EU Proposes Single-Ticket Rules to Make Cross-Border Rail Travel Easier
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
The European Commission has proposed new rules that would let passengers book multi-operator rail journeys as one ticket with stronger protections across the full trip.
Disney Cruise Line Expands Summer Entertainment With Frozen, Broadway and Pirate-Themed Experiences
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Thomas Grant
• 4 mins read
Disney Cruise Line is adding new and refreshed entertainment across its fleet this summer, including Frozen-themed Alaska programming, Broadway performers and updated deck parties.
Sphere Abu Dhabi to Bring a $1.7 Billion Immersive Entertainment Landmark to Yas Island
By
Thomas Grant
• 4 mins read
Sphere Abu Dhabi will become the first Sphere venue outside the United States, adding a $1.7 billion immersive entertainment landmark to Yas Island.