AmaWaterways, never one to rest on its laurels, has once again expanded its Soulful sailings—those delightfully immersive, culturally rich cruises that celebrate Black heritage in ways that are as enlightening as they are entertaining. Due to their soaring popularity, 2025 and 2026 will see even more of these special voyages, with new destinations and itineraries to entice history buffs, food lovers, and anyone who appreciates a well-placed windmill or a properly aged port.

Before the tragic events of October 7, our clients embarked on a wonderful Bar Mitzvah journey through Israel. Over nearly two weeks, they traveled from Haifa and the Golan Heights to Tzfat, Nazareth, and Jerusalem, then ventured to the Dead Sea, Masada, and Tel Aviv. Each day offered a new lesson in faith, history, and culture.

If there’s one thing Disney knows how to do—besides animating talking furniture and convincing adults that standing in line for three hours is part of the magic—it’s crafting an unforgettable vacation. And in the summer of 2026, they’re taking things up a notch with their newly expanded, soon-to-be eight-ship fleet. More ships mean more destinations, more fun, and, quite possibly, more children in mouse-ear hats than ever before.

A Rhine River Adventure à la Tauck The Rhine River. It's a name that conjures images of castles perched on cliffs, quaint villages brimming with charm, and, of course, wine — lots of wine. My week aboard Tauck's MS Esprit, cruising from Brussels to Basel, was everything I’d imagined and then some. Add in stops across five countries—Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland—and you’ve got the kind of trip that has travel brochures quivering with envy.

Princess Cruises has rolled out the proverbial gangplank with its new “Come Aboard Sale,” a glorious invitation to save heaps of money while planning the cruise vacation of your dreams. Think of it as your golden ticket to unparalleled adventure, with discounts so tantalizingly generous, they might just have you booking a second trip before you’ve even packed for the first.