Stories

Flying's Never Been so Fun: Check Out these First-Class 'Hotel Suites' in the Sky

Airlines are making it harder and harder to deny yourself the pleasure of first-class travel, especially on long-distance, overnight flights to Europe where you want to arrive feeling well-rested and...

What Exactly is a Luxury Expedition Cruise? An Expert Dispels Myths About One of the Hottest Trends in Cruising

What’s the real difference between a luxury, small ship cruise and a luxury expedition cruise? Many cruise travelers don't know what they’re missing. So cruise travel journalist Lynn Elmhirst sat down...

The Wine Region You Can’t Miss on a Danube River Cruise in Hungary

King Louis XIV of France called it the ‘wine of kings, the king of wines,’ but remarkably, this Hungarian wine remains under the radar for many wine lovers today. For...

Four Seasons Opens Resort on 3000-acre Pacific Seaside Nature Reserve in Mexico

 The Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo recently opened in one of the most unique and rare locations: along a pristine, 6-mile stretch of coastline, part of a 3000-acre nature reserve on...

Sailing Into Beautiful St. Barths

In a world of over-exposure, St. Barthelemy retains its luxe mystique as one of the most exclusive, most chic islands in the Caribbean. Off the beaten track, and with French flair,...

Become a Certified "RumMaster" on the Caribbean Island with the Oldest Surviving Distillery

There’s enjoying tropical rum cocktails when you’re in the Caribbean on vacation… then there’s becoming an actual “RumMaster.” Now you can spend a day with kindred ‘spirits’ immersing yourself in...

Three New Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Let You Holiday in Style in Latin America

Waldorf Astoria hotels’ name and hospitality still reflect its founding family, the legendary Astors, who for more than a century were the pinnacle of American high society. The Astor legacy...

Pretty in Pink: Where to Meet the National Bird of the Bahamas

The Caribbean flamingo is an iconic symbol of the tropics, with its vivid pink plumage standing out against a backdrop of turquoise waters, green palm leaves, and pastel-colored buildings. In...

Now You Can Get Married in Antarctica

February has been an even more romantic month than usual this year. Not only did countless couples celebrate their love in dream destinations on Valentine’s Day – one couple became...

ITINERARY: 9-Day Mediterranean: France, Spain, Portugal & Belgium

9 - Day Mediterranean from Lisbon to London: France, Spain, Portugal & Belgium Date Cruise Ports Arrive Depart Sunday July 30, 2023 Lisbon, Portugal (EMBARK) --- 5:00 pm Lisbon, Portugal...

Happy Holidays 2021

Celebrity Apex Pre-Inauguration, October 28 - November 2, 2021

We were very honoured to be invited to participate in the Pre-Inaugural sailing about the Celebrity Apex. The dates offered were October 31 - November 2, 2021. We decided to...

Bermuda Escape - Viking Orion - September 17 - 24, 2021

Yes, it is safe to travel. AND, on a cruise ship! We were very honoured and thrilled to be invited by Viking Cruises to take part in this week long...

Destination Wedding Referral Program

A quick introduction from Shine Travel on Destination Weddings. A Destination Wedding is when you travel to a special place (usually somewhere hot and sunny) for your wedding. It might...

Our Hosted Groups

Join Shine Travel and TravelOnly on one (or many) of our Hosted Group Tours. There is something for everyone, don't miss out on some amazing pricing/deals for vacations and cruises...

ITINERARY: 10-Day Northern Europe from Reykjavik to London: Iceland & Norway

10-Day Northern Europe from Reykjavik to London: Iceland & Norway ITINERARY DateCruise PortsArriveDepartThu, Jun 15, 2023Reykjavik, Iceland (EMBARK)---6:00 pmReykjavik, IcelandThere is a good reason that Iceland is considered a photographer's...

Your Official Invitation

A Viking holiday river cruise is pure magic. From Nuremberg to Vienna, Germany and Austria light up with Christmas markets offering hand-carved toys and ornaments, spicy glühwein and aromatic gingerbread....

Why You Should Book With A Travel Advisor

“Why would I book with you when I can just book the same trip online?” This is the question we were asked daily, prior to March 2020…but this mindset changed during...