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Experiencing 16 ships and one virtual ship in less than a week at the ASTA River Cruise Expo was a lot to absorb! Now that I’ve had time to settle back in at home, and gone through my copious notes, here are a few of my favorites.
The average age of river cruisers has dropped from the mid-60’s to mid-50’s over the last few years and I think millennial women will bring it down even lower. When I’m looking to travel, I look to build a trip that will let me see the world in a new way without sacrificing the conveniences (and safety) I crave, especially when I’m solo. It’s why I’m recommending river cruises to more and more women.
I don’t think you can visit Iceland without enjoying at least one geothermal spa. And the two names that keep popping up are Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon. After spending time at both, I can tell you they're not so much competitors as they are completely distinct experiences. They're built around different ideas of what a spa day should feel like.
Epic Universe is packed with jaw-dropping lands and amazing rides but if you’re anything like me, the real adventure lives on the menus. This article features hot chocolate mornings, culinary highs, a few misses but mainly hits, and a whole lot of themed snacking.
Epic Universe has been open for months now, which in my opinion is long enough that many early hiccups should be ironed out. And to Universal’s credit, the park shows the enormous amount of heart, tech, and detail poured into every inch of it. The ambition is undeniable, but look a little closer, and you’ll still spot room to grow.
You’ve been hearing about ETIAS for years but EES is here first. This biometric screening is supposed to occur when you enter one of 30 participating European countries, starting April 10th. The reality is, it’s not so consistent, yet.