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Sailing Into Beautiful St. Barths

In a world of over-exposure, St. Barthelemy retains its luxe mystique as one of the most exclusive, most chic islands in the Caribbean. Off the beaten track, and with French flair,...

Become a Certified "RumMaster" on the Caribbean Island with the Oldest Surviving Distillery

There’s enjoying tropical rum cocktails when you’re in the Caribbean on vacation… then there’s becoming an actual “RumMaster.” Now you can spend a day with kindred ‘spirits’ immersing yourself in...

Three New Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Let You Holiday in Style in Latin America

Waldorf Astoria hotels’ name and hospitality still reflect its founding family, the legendary Astors, who for more than a century were the pinnacle of American high society. The Astor legacy...

Viking's Newest Ocean Ship Named by NASA Astronaut and Aquanaut Godmother

Viking Neptune, the river and ocean cruise line’s newest ocean ship, has been ceremonially named by her godmother, retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut and artist, Nicole Stott. The ship’s naming ceremony...

On the Night Train: How to Jump On Board One of European Travel’s Hottest Trends

Europe is banning short hopper flights in a battle against emissions. The move is sparking a rail revival – and particularly a renaissance of night trains. This is something to...

Did you Know? The Leaning Tower of Pisa is... 'Straightening Up!'

Will it soon be named the Perfectly Ordinary Tower of Pisa? Will the Tuscan city whose claim to fame is an off-kilter tower fall into obscurity without tourists keen to...

Pretty in Pink: Where to Meet the National Bird of the Bahamas

The Caribbean flamingo is an iconic symbol of the tropics, with its vivid pink plumage standing out against a backdrop of turquoise waters, green palm leaves, and pastel-colored buildings. In...

A Wine River Cruise that's Close to Home

One of the top reasons many travellers take a European river cruise is for the wine. The banks of many of Europe’s rivers provide the perfect combination of drainage and sun...

Australia's Latest Luxe Stays: New Hotels to Inspire a Trip Down Under

Koalas and kangaroos, beaches and beer and ‘bugs’ (lobster-like shellfish), deserts and mountains and rivers iconic in the Southern hemisphere, and that famous Aussie lifestyle and hospitality! There are so...

New Rules for Tourists in these European Destinations

Blame it on irresponsible influencers or out-of-control bachelor/ette parties. But some of Europe’s most beloved destinations are cracking down on masses of visitors whose actions are changing the local atmosphere...

Now You Can Get Married in Antarctica

February has been an even more romantic month than usual this year. Not only did countless couples celebrate their love in dream destinations on Valentine’s Day – one couple became...

Rocky Mountaineer's Newest Route: Rockies To The Red Rocks

Experience the American Southwest on Rocky Mountaineer’s newest route, Rockies to the Red Rocks which travels between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah, with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

ITINERARY: 9-Day Mediterranean: France, Spain, Portugal & Belgium

9 - Day Mediterranean from Lisbon to London: France, Spain, Portugal & Belgium Date Cruise Ports Arrive Depart Sunday July 30, 2023 Lisbon, Portugal (EMBARK) --- 5:00 pm Lisbon, Portugal...

Happy Holidays 2021

Celebrity Apex Pre-Inauguration, October 28 - November 2, 2021

We were very honoured to be invited to participate in the Pre-Inaugural sailing about the Celebrity Apex. The dates offered were October 31 - November 2, 2021. We decided to...

Bermuda Escape - Viking Orion - September 17 - 24, 2021

Yes, it is safe to travel. AND, on a cruise ship! We were very honoured and thrilled to be invited by Viking Cruises to take part in this week long...

Destination Wedding Referral Program

A quick introduction from Shine Travel on Destination Weddings. A Destination Wedding is when you travel to a special place (usually somewhere hot and sunny) for your wedding. It might...

Our Hosted Groups

Join Shine Travel and TravelOnly on one (or many) of our Hosted Group Tours. There is something for everyone, don't miss out on some amazing pricing/deals for vacations and cruises...

ITINERARY: 10-Day Northern Europe from Reykjavik to London: Iceland & Norway

10-Day Northern Europe from Reykjavik to London: Iceland & Norway ITINERARY DateCruise PortsArriveDepartThu, Jun 15, 2023Reykjavik, Iceland (EMBARK)---6:00 pmReykjavik, IcelandThere is a good reason that Iceland is considered a photographer's...

Extraordinary Experiences - Making Connections

Now more than ever, travel holds greater value as a means of connection – to our fellow citizens, to nature, to culture and to understanding one another. This edition of...

Your Official Invitation

A Viking holiday river cruise is pure magic. From Nuremberg to Vienna, Germany and Austria light up with Christmas markets offering hand-carved toys and ornaments, spicy glühwein and aromatic gingerbread....

Why You Should Book With A Travel Advisor

“Why would I book with you when I can just book the same trip online?” This is the question we were asked daily, prior to March 2020…but this mindset changed during...

Post COVID-19 Travel Health & Safety Measures

With summer here and the weather getting warmer across the country, Canadians want to get out of the house and travel again. Here's a summary of how the travel industry...