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NORWEGIAN AQUA™ MAKES WAVES WITH HER ARRIVAL TO MIAMI FOR A SEASON OF CARIBBEAN VOYAGES
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, celebrated the arrival of Norwegian Aqua to her new homeport of Miami, kicking off her winter season of Caribbean cruises with calls to the Company’s quintessential private...

I am travelling to the EU. What has changed with the entry-exit system?
British passport holders – as well as other “third-country nationals”, from the US, Canada, Australia and elsewhere – are now subject to the European Union’s entry-exit system (EES) – requiring fingerprints and facial biometrics. The digital...

Deadly crash at Oslo Road in Vero Beach blocks lanes
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A deadly crash in Vero Beach is blocking lanes on Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported the crash at 18th Avenue Southwest and Oslo Road at 5:21 a.m. According to FHP, they arrived at the scene at...

Bicyclist dead after being struck by semi-truck on Oslo Road
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A bicyclist was killed after colliding with a semi-truck along Oslo Road on Tuesday morning, deputies said. The identity of the bicyclist, a man, was not publicly released. “(The bicyclist) was not in a crosswalk,” said Lt....

Qatar men's beach volleyball team ranks 2nd globally
Doha, Qatar: The Qatari men's beach volleyball team, composed of duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan, has advanced to 2nd place in world rankings issued by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Tuesday. The Qatari team made this jump in...

Crash in Indian River County leaves Vero Beach man, 44, dead
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY − A 44-year-old Vero Beach man died Oct. 14 after being struck by a truck on Oslo Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Reported at 5:18 a.m. Oct. 14, the crash happened as a 47-year-old Vero Beach man drove a 2017...
Traveling to EU is now more complicated. Here's what you need to know
The long wait is over. After years of planning and myriad delays, the European Union's Entry/Exit system (EES) has gone into effect as of October 12. While nothing has changed when it comes to the rules of who can enter the EU, and how long they...

Seven Unique Hotels in Fjord Norway Receive MICHELIN Key Distinctions
On 8 October 2025, the MICHELIN Guide revealed its latest Global Key distinctions, highlighting what the inspectors consider to be the most outstanding hotels in the Nordic countries for the very first time. The first Nordic hotel selection...

Outlook for real Christmas trees ahead of 2025 holiday
Like it or not, you’re going to start hearing people talk about Christmas very, very soon. Sure, Halloween and Thanksgiving haven’t arrived yet for 2025, but that doesn’t mean Walmarts, Dollar Generals, and other discount retailers aren’t carving...

UK tourists issued update on when holiday hotspot will roll out new EU border rules
Majorca is set to launch the EES in the coming weeks(Image: Getty Images) As the EU rolls out new border entry rules, UK tourists have been issued an update on when a popular holiday hotspot will launch the new system. From Sunday, October 12, the...
Traveling to the European Union is about to get more complicated. Here's what you need to know
The long wait is over.After years of planning and myriad delays, the European Union's Entry/Exit system (EES) will go live on Oct. 12.While nothing has changed when it comes to the rules of who can enter the EU, and how long they can stay, the new...

Norwegian Cruise Line Just Canceled A Slew Of Sailings Between Late 2026 And Early 2027 – What To Know
A recent announcement of canceled sailings will impact many Norwegian Cruise Line vacationers. The cruise line shared the news in a statement published by USA Today on October 1. In an email, the company explained that its Norwegian Gem and...

Holy Door Jubilee revives Indonesian pilgrimage travel to Europe
Indonesian travel to Europe has slowed this year due to global economic and geopolitical factors, but the Vatican’s opening of the Holy Door for the 2025 Jubilee has renewed interest in pilgrimage travel and helped sustain the market. Although the...

Condé Nast Traveler: Valletta, Oslo, Best Cities to Visit in Europe – Prague in the Top 20
Everyone knows Paris is a magnificent city. It’s no secret that Prague is worth a visit, and that you’ll have a wonderful time in Berlin. But according to Condé Nast Traveler (CNT), the best city to visit in Europe right now is Valletta, Malta....

The Best Time of Year to Cruise in Every Region
The best time of year to cruise depends on the specific destination and what’s best for you in terms of… The best time of year to cruise depends on the specific destination and what’s best for you in terms of timing, budget and your personal...

Tourist reveals they got scammed while applying for a travel visa - how to avoid the same mistake
A tourist has revealed that were caught out after applying for a visa to visit Canada on what looked to be the genuine Canadian government website. However, after inputting his bank details, they were immediately contacted by his bank, alerting...

20 ideas for your February holiday — sun, snow, safari and more
By February, those new year parties (and resolutions) are a distant memory — and it seems a very long way to go before summer. Booking a holiday is the perfect way to get through the short, dark days and there are plenty of enticing options,...

A guide to Norway’s best culinary experiences
A swirling mist hangs over the winding road ahead, forcing me to slow to a crawl. Just beyond the passenger window, the icy cold torrent of Furebergsfossen waterfall thunders down the fjordside. It’s not the first waterfall I’ve crossed here in...

2025 Juneau cruise season comes to a close
Tourists donned raincoats and ponchos yesterday as they disembarked Juneau’s final cruise ship of the season. The Norwegian Encore berthed at the Alaska Steamship Dock in the afternoon and departed late that evening. Wesley Kinney, dock...

A small town at the world’s edge
A protest van parked next to a memorial for the Red Army soldiers lost in the liberation of Kirkenes. Image: Boštjan Videmšek Words and photographs by photographer A decade ago, Kirkenes was a bustling duty-free border town in northern Norway....