Maritime Travel Joe Howe

06/02/2026

In Ecuador, luxury travel is helping protect some of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems. At Mashpi Lodge, guests can support cloud forest restoration efforts, while Galápagos voyages aboard the National Geographic Delfina contribute to projects bringing giant tortoises back to Floreana Island. 🌎✨

Read more about the journeys featured on Virtuoso’s 2026 Impact List, then let’s plan your trip.

The best trips are more than just a great time – they also do good. Virtuoso’s 2026 Impact List celebrates travel experiences that make a positive impact in the world.

05/28/2026

Set on a reimagined sheep farm turned luxury lodge, Eleven Deplar Farm is made for travelers who want big days and beautiful nights, featuring puffin-filled cliffs and heli-accessed adventures. 🏔️🍷

Read the five reasons this off-grid escape is worth a visit, then reach out to plan your adventure in Iceland’s north.

Island-sourced meals, a swim-up bar in a geothermal pool, and heli-hiking on Iceland’s northern Troll Peninsula.

05/26/2026

Puerto Rico’s cocina criolla is all about comfort, culture, and bold flavor. Rooted in Taíno, Spanish, and African influences, the island’s Creole cuisine tells its story one bold bite at a time 🌴🍽️

Read more below, then let’s plan a journey where food, culture, and beach days go hand in hand.

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Mofongo, asopao, frituras, and more Puerto Rican dishes, plus where to try them in San Juan, Piñones, and beyond.

05/21/2026

The in-person experience at a Formula 1 race can’t be beat. From roaring engines to VIP vantage points, these hotels and cruises put you in the heart of the action. 🏎️🏨

Read more in the full story, then let’s connect to plan an unforgettable race-weekend experience.

These balconies and cruise ships in Monaco, Singapore, and Las Vegas are prime perches for Formula 1 race weekend. Just don’t forget the earplugs.

05/14/2026

Known as the Nature Island, Dominica offers more than a beach day, with river adventures, rainforest trails, and dramatic coastlines shaping every moment ashore. 🌴🌺

Read more to learn how to spend a port call here, then reach out to plan your visit.

📷: Luis García

In a single day on this Caribbean island, there’s time to visit Roseau, Scotts Head, Champagne Reef, Morne Trois Pitons National Park, and more.

05/12/2026

From tennis and pickleball to the rise of padel, resort courts are becoming as much a draw as the spa or the beach. 🎾✨

Read more to see where to play next, then let’s connect to plan your stay ⬇️

From the Parker Palm Spring’s new padel courts to a top place to play tennis in the Caribbean, these luxury resorts host an array of programming for racket-sports fans.

05/07/2026

Travel can go beyond the journey itself, creating meaningful connections while supporting the places and communities that shape each experience. ✨🌍

From witnessing the northern lights in Lapland with Sámi guides to learning kintsugi in Japan or tracking elephant herds in Tanzania, each journey offers a more meaningful way to explore.

Reach out to learn how your next trip can make a lasting impact ➡️ [website_url]/travel/articles/the-impact-list-2026?utm_source=rallio&utm_medium=organic_post&utm_campaign=impact_list_2026

04/30/2026

Look at ALL the great options for NON STOP flights from Halifax to Europe this summer with WestJet. Where will you go?✈️🌏

04/30/2026

Puerto Rico’s most exceptional stays come with stories as rich as their settings, from historic hideaways to nature-filled retreats along the coast. 🇵🇷🏝️

Read more, then reach out to plan your stay:

Where to stay, from the beach to Old San Juan.

04/27/2026

Always dreamed of pulling your suitcase to the Halifax pier and getting on a cruise?? Well.... now you can.

Swan Hellenic have a few cabins still available on the sailing from:
Halifax to Iceland - Luxury expedition cruising.
May 18/26 – May 29/26
They are offering a discounted rate for the remaining cabins with a cabin upgrade.

Regular price - $ 14,575 – PER PERSON

OFFER - BALCONY CABIN: $10,688 –PER PERSON.+ CATEGORY UPGRADE.
*airfare from Iceland is additional*

12-day North Atlantic Cruise: from Canada to Iceland
https://www.swanhellenic.com/cruise/cruise-from-canada-to-iceland-along-the-viking-routes-2026-05-18

I had the opportunity to tour the ship and have lunch on her last fall. She is beautiful and only 76 cabins - SH Vega – Expedition luxury.

Please feel free to share if you know of anyone that may be interested.