Karen Rubin

09/09/2026

Explore Worldwide Debuts 14 Tours Leading Travelers to Quieter Corners for New Adventures

Explore Worldwide announces new tours for 2027 that touch on the parts of destinations most itineraries skip: the lesser-visited north of Sri Lanka rather than the southern beaches, the quiet back side of Mount Fuji rather than the standard Tokyo-Kyoto trip, the rainforests and volcanic highlands of Sumatra rather than Bali, and the white hill villages of Andalucia rather than the coast. ...

Explore Worldwide announces new tours for 2027 that touch on the parts of destinations most itineraries skip: the lesser-visited north of Sri Lanka rather than the southern beaches, the quiet back …

09/09/2026

CroisiEurope Offers 15% Early Booking Discount on 2027 River, Ocean, Barge Cruises, Featuring New Ship on Amazon and Extended Season in Europe

CroisiEurope, one of Europe’s largest river cruise operators, is offering 15% early booking discount off all its 2027 river, ocean and hotel barge cruises (apart from Nile and Ganges) when booked before September 30, 2026....

CroisiEurope, one of Europe’s largest river cruise operators, is offering 15% early booking discount off all its 2027 river, ocean and hotel barge cruises (apart from Nile and Ganges) when booked b…

02/09/2026

Gondwana Ecotours Taking Reservations for Alaska Northern Lights Winter Expedition

Gondwana Ecotours is accepting reservations for its flagship eight-day Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an all-inclusive winter expedition designed to give travelers an intimate look at Interior Alaska while maximizing opportunities to witness the Aurora Borealis....

Gondwana Ecotours is accepting reservations for its flagship eight-day Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an all-inclusive winter expedition designed to give travelers an intimate look at Inter…

02/09/2026

2nd Annual LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival Announces Schedule, Films for Sept. 25- 27

Details and film lineup for the second annual LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival, from September 25th through 27th at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) in Stony Brook Village (at 97 Main Street), has been announced. Ticket information is available on LIMEHOF’s website....

02/09/2026

First-Ever Cosmic Hockey Game Coming to Lake Placid’s Historic 1980 Herb Brooks Arena

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announced that the Olympic Center’s 1980 Herb Brooks Arena will host the inaugural Cosmic Hockey game on Friday, December 18, marking the public debut of hockey's first entertainment-focused experience. A ticket lottery has just opened at www.cosmichockey.com....

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02/09/2026

Lake Placid Olympic Museum to Receive Third Consecutive ISHY Award

The Lake Placid Olympic Museum will receive a top honor from the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA) for its new “Snow on Demand” exhibit. The Museum will be presented with the ISHY Award in the New Exhibit category on September 24 at the ISHA Annual Conference in Pittsburgh. ...

The Lake Placid Olympic Museum will receive a top honor from the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA) for its new “Snow on Demand” exhibit. The Museum will be presented with the ISHY Aw…

17/08/2026

The U.S. Tennis Open begins with Fan Week, August 23-29 – a whole week of free activities including the thrilling Qualifiers tournament as players vie for a coveted spot in the US Open, opportunities to watch at close proximity the greatest tennis players today in their practice sessions and all the excitement as the tournament comes to life in this vast complex. U.S. Open Championship US Open Tennis Championships

The U.S. Tennis Open begins with Fan Week, August 23-29 – a whole week of free activities including the thrilling Qualifiers tournament as players vie for a coveted spot in the US Open, opportuniti…

05/08/2026

Holland America Line Offers ‘Save on Sunshine’ Sale on Select Sailings through August 31

With warm-weather escapes on the horizon, Holland America Line is inviting travelers to plan ahead with its Save on Sunshine offer. Running through August 31, 2026, the promotion features savings on select sailings to the Caribbean, Mexico, the Panama Canal, Hawaii, and the Pacific Coast, including select holiday cruises, making now an ideal time to book a tropical getaway at a great value....

01/08/2026

August Travel Deals, Seasonal Offers Across the U.S. and Caribbean

Feeling like a spontaneous getaway? Here is an eclectic list of timely packages and seasonal promotions. The offerings range from a Caribbean rum experience to luxury city escapes, waterfront stays, and end-of-summer experiences across Philadelphia, Annapolis, Charlotte, Boston, Long Beach, and El Paso....

Feeling like a spontaneous getaway? Here is an eclectic list of timely packages and seasonal promotions. The offerings range from a Caribbean rum experience to luxury city escapes, waterfront stays…

28/07/2026

Six Flags Great Adventure unveils BAKUNAWA, World’s Tallest, Fastest Spinning Launch Coaster Where Every Ride is Different

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson NJ unveiled BAKUNAWA, the world's tallest and fastest spinning launch coaster. Debuting in 2027, it will serve as the signature attraction of the park's transformed Boardwalk area....

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson NJ unveiled BAKUNAWA, the world’s tallest and fastest spinning launch coaster. Debuting in 2027, it will serve as the signature attraction of the park& #82…