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Orient Express Corinthian Completes Sea Trials: World’s Largest Sailing Yacht Nears Launch
The world’s largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, has taken a major step towards welcoming guests, successfully completing a new round of sea trials off the French Atlantic coast and proving its pioneering sail system at scale.
World’s Best Airlines 2026: Qatar, Lufthansa, HK Express and Jetstar Lead AirlineRatings’ Global List
AirlineRatings.com has unveiled its World’s Best Airlines for 2026, spotlighting the carriers that deliver the strongest inflight product and passenger experience across full‑service,
British Airways Returns to Melbourne: New Daily London–Melbourne Flights via Kuala Lumpur on the 787-9 Dreamliner
British Airways is coming back to Melbourne in a big way, announcing daily London–Melbourne flights via Kuala Lumpur from 9 January
Viking Libra Floats Out: Inside the World’s First Hydrogen Powered Cruise Ship
Viking has reached a major milestone in sustainable cruising, floating out the Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen‑powered cruise ship capable
Australia to Europe: The Most Notable Airline Routes (And How To Book Around the Chaos)
Australia–Europe flights are in flux, but several standout routes and workarounds are giving Aussie travellers solid options to reach the
AmaWaterways Christens AmaSofia on the Rhine: New River Ship Debuts Fresh Branding and 2026 Itineraries
AmaWaterways has officially welcomed AmaSofia, its newest river ship, in a glittering christening ceremony on the Rhine that brought together more
Royal Beach Club Lelepa & 2027–28 Australia Cruises: More Island Time with Royal Caribbean from Sydney and Brisbane
Royal Caribbean is dialling up Aussie summers in a big way, unveiling its most exciting season yet with the debut
Luxury for the Rest of Us: How “New Luxury” Travel Is Rewriting the Rules of Who Gets to Indulge
Luxury travel is no longer reserved for the ultra-rich sipping champagne on private jets. According to new research from Arrivia’s “New Luxury Travel Playbook”, the definition of luxury is evolving—and a broader audience is getting in on the action.
Luxury Mekong River Cruise: Discover Vietnam and Cambodia Aboard Mekong Serenity
Embarking on a Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia is one of the most immersive ways to experience South East Asia – and few ships capture this magic like the five‑star Mekong Serenity.
Celebrity River Cruises Redefines Europe’s Rivers With Immersive Storyteller, Skillmaster and Keys to the City Experiences
Celebrity River Cruises is setting a new benchmark for river travel with a destination discovery programme that turns every port into a deeply personal story,
Grand Royal Riverside Hue – Fusion Collection: A Wellness-Led Riverside Retreat in Vietnam’s Imperial City
Fusion Hotel Group has officially opened Grand Royal Riverside Hue – Fusion Collection, a wellness-inspired luxury hotel on the banks of the Huong River in central Vietnam’s former imperial capital.
Orient Express Corinthian’s Maiden Voyages Begin May 2026: Ultra-Luxury Mediterranean Sailing Reimagined
From May 2026, the Orient Express Corinthian, an ultra‑luxury sailing yacht with just 54 suites, embarks on its maiden voyages across the Mediterranean, blending the legendary heritage of Orient Express with cutting‑edge sailing technology and intimate, yacht‑style itineraries.
Scenic Group Expands River Fleet: Three New Luxury Ships for Europe and Asia in 2027–2028
Scenic Group announced a major expansion of its river cruise fleet, confirming three new luxury river ships that will sail in Europe and Asia from 2027 and 2028.
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji Reopens After Multi‑Million‑Dollar Makeover With New Two‑Bedroom Family Bures
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Savusavu, Fiji is set to reopen on 1st April after the most extensive, multi‑million‑dollar renovation in its history, unveiling refreshed bures, upgraded wellness spaces and brand‑new two‑bedroom oceanfront accommodation for extended families.
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