Top 5 Facts About Holland America’s Koningsdam Cruise Ship

Passengers:2,650Best for:Multigenerational travelers and passengers looking for a sophisticated experience without a sky-high price tagSails:The Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and Northern EuropeAt a Glance:With a 2,650-passenger capacity, this is Holland America’s newest and largest ship—the first of the new Pinnacle class. It’s also the line’s most luxurious vessel, featuring an airy, modern design, world-class entertainment, and restaurants you’ll want to come back to again and again.

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Top 15 Romantic Hotels in Europe for a Perfect Getaway

Honeymoons, proposals, and anniversaries are all great excuses to take a romantic trip with your significant other. However, sometimes you don’t need any reason other than love to spend a weekend in a fairytale castle in Ireland or sip champagne on a rooftop in Prague. Could there be a better way to forge a bond—or rekindle one—than discovering a new place together? Across Europe, couples can find a dizzying number of romantic hotels and resorts. There are places that encourage twosomes to detox and recharge, invite them to explore a new culture and find adventure, or simply be pampered by the best service European hospitality can provide. Whether you want rose petals and chocolates or an utterly luxurious urban escape, you’re sure to find it on this list.

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Explore 9 Secluded Gems in U.S. National Parks to Escape the Crowds

Enjoying the splendor of some of America’s most breathtaking national parks can be tough when you’re dealing with crowds of tourists. Thanks to their massive size, these national parks are home to mesmerizing corners and corridors that most travelers never get the chance to explore. We spoke to former National Geographic travel photographer Jonathan Irish, whovisited every national parkin the U.S. last year with his partner, Stephanie Payne, to find the top hidden gems in popular spots around the states. “Our goal was to celebrate what these parks mean for us, so it was important for us to dig into every park and not just hit the main points, but to get to the heart of the park and find the places that most people don’t get to,” Irish stated of their trip. From hikes that lead into craters to campsites in the Everglades that sit right in the water, here are some of their top finds.

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Top Romantic Cities Worldwide: Readers’ Picks for 2025

When we askedGoTravelDailyreaders to rank their favorite cities in the world for romance in our 2016 World’s Best Awards survey, the 20 results covered more than 7,840 miles, ranging from the palm-fringed beaches of Hawaii to the luxury hideouts of Monte Carlo. Italy, unsurprisingly, holds fast to four spots on this year’s list: one even claims the No. 1 title. Paris is a close second, and almost a requisite for any couple traveling in the name of love. Beyond the beautiful but somewhat obvious picks, there are exciting new spots that ascended onto the list, such as the lavender fields of Aix-en-Provence and the musical hills in Austria’s Salzburg. Cliffside Carmel-by-the-Sea took bronze this year, beating other romantic Californian destinations like San Francisco and Santa Barbara. A popular Hawaiian honeymoon spot climbed the ranks, propelled by a winning combination of flourishing city culture and eternal island beauty. And this year’s No. 1 city in the world, Charleston, didn’t disappoint travelers seeking an easy romantic weekend getaway. Couples seeking cityscapes and wild nightlife, or those yearning for rugged coasts and uninterrupted countryside, can easily find a destination on this list that satisfies their unique passions. Turn your one-on-one time into an adventure of a lifetime with these most romantic cities in the world.

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48-Hour Chişinău Getaway: Explore Moldova’s Capital

Quick, name a wine- and food-loving European city within reach of ancient monasteries and world-class vineyards! You’re likely thinking of France or Italy. However, consider Chişinău, Moldova. Now better connected than ever by air to Western Europe, this leafy capital offers an appealing and affordable short break, featuring a delightful mix of accessible sights, lively nightlife, and post-Soviet exoticism.

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Top New Hotels Worldwide for 2025

At the end of every year, we at GoTravelDaily are busy taking stock of the past 12 months and putting together the It List, our annual collection of the best new hotels around the globe. This year, the competition was fiercer than ever. The 44 hotels and resorts ahead are making waves for different reasons—some for killer design, others for culinary bona fides or an unbeatable location—but all are inspiring the rest of the hospitality world to take note.

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9 Must-Do Adventures Before Starting a Family

Adventure travel and young children don’t precisely go together. Parents often find it challenging to enjoy a peaceful vacation, as they might have to alternate parenting duties while the other indulges in relaxing activities like soaking in geothermal pools, learning to kite board, or enjoying a hot stone massage. Therefore, instead of searching for resorts featuring kids’ clubs and babysitting services, seize the chance to embrace your child-free lifestyle. Here are a few remarkable destinations you should consider visiting before welcoming a baby into your lives.

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