Fiji is bracing for a tropical cyclone that could strike this week, with some cruises already impacted by the forecast. Captain Cook Cruises Fiji is monitoring the weather system, as heavy rains are expected to develop into a cyclone late …

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“Authentic travel,” is the latest buzzword in the travel industry to entice travelers looking for off-the-beaten path adventure. But what exactly does it entail? At its core, authentic travel ventures beyond the ordinary and expected hot spots to destinations less …

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Getty Images You can’t travel better if you don’t know what’s going on in the world around you. That’s why each week, ESSENCE will bring you the latest in trending travel news to keep you informed, discover new adventures, and …

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CLOSE For almost a decade, hope for a cruise from Puerto Peñasco has mirrored the rise and fall of the waves lapping the beach city on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez.  Steve Schwab, who owns the vacation rental company Casago with more than 700 properties in the …

The first cruise has sailed from Puerto Penasco. Will it attract more? Read more »

The size and scale of Australia’s bushfires are hard to comprehend. As of this week, more than 20.5 million acres have burned. That’s more than 10 times the number of acres burned in California’s 2018 and 2019 wildfire seasons combined, …

Why traveling to Australia could be the most effective way to help right now Read more »