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PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot and L’Austral staged a rare Hidden Bay rendezvous in Antarctica, showcasing small ship innovation, cleaner hybrid propulsion and more responsible, science focused polar cruising for future travellers.
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new hybrid sailing yacht Atlas Adventurer, debuting in 2028, promises low impact, ultra luxury expeditions with solid sails, polar ready design and extended journeys up to 128 nights.
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa with a free Fire Horse art centerpiece, luxury shopping promotions, family lantern crafts and festive dining from February 12 to March 1.
From Boston to Beijing, new high-speed lines, battery trains and inland freight corridors are quietly turning rail into the backbone of cleaner, faster national travel in 2026 and beyond.
Poland’s 2026 European Railway Award spotlight signals a bold shift from infrastructure laggard to high‑speed rail leader, driving 350 km/h CPK corridors that reshape EU travel, climate goals and defense resilience.
Spain’s 2025 tourism boom cements it alongside the UK, France and Germany, as Mallorca tests higher tourist taxes and sustainability measures to balance record arrivals with protecting island communities.
Amtrak passengers across Michigan and Illinois face extended Midwest cancellations after Winter Storm Fern, exposing fragile equipment, tight bus capacity and communication gaps that could disrupt regional rail travel for days.
Germany’s Hermann Hesse Line has reopened after 40 years, offering hourly battery hybrid trains between Calw and Weil der Stadt and a planned Renningen extension that strengthens Stuttgart region climate friendly rail links.
Kuwait’s $5.8 billion Terminal 2 is reshaping Kuwait International Airport into a sustainable, architect designed Gulf megahub by 2026, promising smoother connections, more airlines and a landmark passenger experience.
Winter storms and staffing bottlenecks are triggering widespread flight delays and cancellations at Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary, stranding Canada travelers and testing airline rebooking policies this week.
Brazil’s 2026 permanent e‑Visa rules will reshape how Canadians, Americans, Mexicans and Europeans plan trips to Brazil, adding digital paperwork, higher costs and stricter pre‑departure checks for short‑term visits.
Thai Airways deepens its Amadeus partnership to power smarter pricing, personalized offers and smoother payments, signaling a bold digital retailing reset as the Thai flag carrier emerges from restructuring.
