There’s a reason more luxury travelers are quietly abandoning the mega ships in favor of something smaller, slower, and far more immersive.

Small ship cruising has become one of the most exciting ways to experience Europe and Asia — especially for travelers who want the convenience of cruising without sacrificing authenticity, comfort, or access to incredible destinations.

A few of our new favorite hotels around the East Coast and Southeast, great for a weeklong family retreat or a long weekend in the city.

Nestled between Europe and North Africa, Malta offers travelers an enchanting Mediterranean destination that blends rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty. Read more about why you should consider this island nation as an alternative to Italy, Greece, or Croatia.

As we kick off the beginning of 2025, there are a lot of exciting things happening in the travel world for this year, including for cruises. Some of our favorite cruise partners are launching new ships with new itineraries, while others are launching totally new cruise itineraries focused on specific interests that go beyond the Christmas markets and wine cruises you may be familiar with. 

Somehow 2025 has become the year of cruising - so excited to take my first river and ocean cruises next year!

Travel trends we’re seeing for 2025 including set jetting, more solo travel, and the resurgence of luxury train travel.