Criterion Travel

10/17/2025

Recent coverage in Travel Weekly highlighting Criterion Travel’s newly announced 2026 Mississippi River voyage aboard American Splendor.

This nine-day educational journey from Memphis to New Orleans will feature a program of lectures and discussions, including a keynote by Doris Kearns Goodwin, exploring the history, music, and culture of the American South.

The educational travel specialist has put together an itinerary that includes a keynote delivered in Memphis by presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

08/18/2025

Astrotourism is on the rise. With Spain’s 2026 solar eclipse approaching, tourism experts expect a surge in visitors, and many travelers are already booking accommodations and tours in the path of totality.

Criterion Travel’s very own Steve Ridgway was interviewed by Chrissie McClatchie about being prepared for this upcoming surge, as Criterion Travel brings a long history of expertise in astrotourism and eclipse-focused travel experiences.

Skift highlights that our team has spent over a year scouting unobstructed western views in northwestern Spain for this extraordinary event. There’s a reason four of our five Spain-based eclipse tours have already sold out! https://skift.com/2025/08/17/spains-2026-solar-eclipse-sparks-tourism-rush/

Tour operators race to secure Spanish eclipse sites for 2026 event, first total solar eclipse in Europe since 1999.

06/25/2025

Sailings That Will Make You Smarter — The Case for Taking a “Nerd” Cruise

Jeri Clausing from AFAR took a deep dive into our affinity travel niche.

These cruises are designed to provide an enhanced learning experience at sea, with in-depth programming focused on topics such as history, architecture, and astronomy. Be ready to take some notes.

06/20/2025

It’s been a privilege to help revive the golden age of air travel in a way that speaks to today’s luxury traveler. https://www.beyondcapricorn.com/pan-am

The new Pan Am chartered an Icelandair Boeing 757 for a 12-day transatlantic journey to Europe.

06/18/2025

Not Just a Tour, a Tribute
Flying Pan Am again is not about nostalgia—it’s about reawakening the thrill of global travel. A modern tribute to an extraordinary legacy.
https://www.beyondcapricorn.com/pan-am

06/17/2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/pan-am-returns-to-jfk-airport-for-a-nostalgic-flight/

CBS News New York's John Dias has more on a unique vacation that is taking travelers back in time.

06/17/2025

https://www.beyondcapricorn.com/pan-am

A private-jet tour using the Pan American Airways name is operated byBeyond Capricorn, offering vintage Pan Am elements. They aim to celebrate the airline's legacy, with itineraries including transatlantic and upcoming transpacific routes.

06/16/2025

It’s time.

06/15/2025

It’s time.

05/25/2025

This commemorative poster is a masterful blend of vintage aesthetics and aviation heritage, capturing the glamour and innovation of Pan Am Brands transatlantic legacy.

The artwork accompanies Pan Am: Tracing the Transatlantic, a luxury voyage developed by Bartelings and Criterion Travel, celebrating Pan Am’s pioneering 1939 transatlantic route aboard a privately chartered 757-200.

Join us as we commemorate Pan Am’s legendary service, quality, and cachet in the 21st century on an exclusive private air program aboard a luxurious modern aircraft, limited to just 50 participants.
Learn more and join the journey: https://www.criteriontravel.com/panam/

Pan American World Airways: the very name conjures visions of a bygone era when airline travel was synonymous with sophisticated style, adventure and an undeniable glamour. The allure of Pan Am endures:
so much so that the Pan Am brand is taking to the skies once more on a 12-night journey via private jet to relive the original transatlantic routes pioneered by the airline in the golden age of travel.
And Stick No Bills has created the official commemorative poster artwork to celebrate this unique experience.
“Pan Am, Tracing The Transatlantic”: a spectacular collector’s edition and modern addition to our officially licensed archival Pan Am Collection.
Art Direction by Angela Hartwick alongside our Founder and CEO Meg Gage Williams with Chief Poster Illustrator Mads Berg.
Purchase your piece of travel glamour and adventure today – and start to trace your own transatlantic journey...

It’s not too late to join this historic journey, to reserve the last remaining seats call (00) +1 888 722 1927, or contact directly

Exclusively for Stick No Bills-certified distribution under authorisation ©️ Pan American World Airways LLC. All rights reserved.

 

05/16/2025

Thanks to the Travel Agent Magazine Newsdesk for the spotlight!

Criterion Travel is now accepting reservations for a nine-day journey through northern Spain, timed to witness the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.

Designed for curious, independent travelers, the itinerary includes private viewing at the Tiedra Astronomy Center, lectures by astrophysicist Dr. Michael Shara, and visits to cultural treasures from Segovia to Bilbao. Limited to just 40 guests.

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Criterion Travel is now accepting reservations for a journey to northern Spain, from August 7–15, 2026, timed to witness the total solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 | Open to independent travelers, the nine-day program is highlighted by a private viewing experience at the Tiedra Astronomy Center.