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Jennifer Allen

Cruise lines launching new ships in late 2026 are selling specific kinds of travel, not just cruises

The newest cruise ships arriving after spring 2026 are being built around very specific travel styles instead of trying to appeal to everyone at once. Cruise lines are leaning harder into ships designed for particular experiences, whether that means lingering longer in European ports, wellness-focused luxury, expedition cruising in

International Hummus Day highlights a global staple still evolving in US kitchens

About 1 in 4 Americans now keep hummus in the refrigerator, a change that has evolved over the past two decades as the dish has moved from a specialty ingredient to a kitchen staple. On May 13, International Hummus Day celebrates this tasty combination of ingredients that can be so

It’s grilling season, but you won’t see much of this on BBQs this summer

As National Barbecue Day approaches on May 16, this year’s grilling season looks a little different. Higher beef prices push many backyard cooks to rethink what goes on the grill, moving away from meals built around a single premium cut and toward menus that start with more affordable proteins.

What travelers regret not packing for an Alaska cruise in May

Packing for an Alaska cruise in May sounds simple until travelers experience four seasons in one sailing. Early-season voyages from Vancouver through Alaska’s Inside Passage and toward glacier-viewing areas like Hubbard Glacier can move from sunshine to cold rain and sharp wind within a few hours, leaving

The Biggest Wellness Travel Trend of 2026 Isn’t About Relaxation — It’s About Living Longer

The promise of a vacation used to be simple: go somewhere beautiful, come home rested. In 2026, travelers are asking for something more. They want to come home with more years. Longevity travel is the practice of choosing destinations and experiences intentionally designed to extend a healthy lifespan. It is

Celebrity Solstice’s refresh focused on something most cruise ships overlook

Celebrity Cruises invested more than $250 million in modernizing its Solstice Series ships, beginning with Celebrity Solstice, and after spending a week onboard in Alaska, it became pretty obvious why this redesign works so well there. Alaska passengers use a ship differently from Caribbean travelers. Instead of parking themselves beside

More Americans are flying to Mexico City for one thing, and it’s not the city’s history

Mexico City’s food scene draws growing attention from American travelers as restaurant searches climb to record highs and visitors increasingly plan entire trips around where they want to eat. Travelers who once built Mexico itineraries around beaches or resorts now book flights for restaurant reservations, market visits and neighborhood