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Blue Lagoon is making changes to elevate its geothermal spa experience, including a new sauna (rendering on the right).

Iceland's Blue Lagoon goes with the flowDespite the persistent threat of volcanic eruption, the renowned Iceland resort is making improvements. And, it is expanding to...

Sunset in Pesaro, with one of Arnaldo Pomodoro's Sphere Within Sphere sculptures in the plaza.

Pesaro is ready for its turn as Italy's culture capitalEvery year an Italian town or city is named the Italian Capital of Culture, elevating its profile and attracting visitors from...

Steve Perillo, third-generation owner of Perillo Tours.

My dinner with Steve Perillo, 'Mr. Italy Jr.'A conversation reveals reasons for Perillo Tours' sustained success and how budding expansion plans will take the company...

Travelers are opting for less expensive Europe destinations such as Albania. Pictured, the Albanian port city Saranda.

U.S. travelers are hunting for value in Europe this summerWith no signs of price softening in sight, Mastercard economists say that travelers are starting to make different choices that...

Beziers Cathedral, with the city’s 12th-century Old Bridge in the foreground.

Pursuing history by rail in France’s Occitanie regionVisitors don't have to be history buffs to enjoy their time in Occitanie, but delving into its rich medieval past will no doubt...

Hotel demand is very high in Italy. Pictured, a crowd around the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

Tour operators squeezed in Europe as some hotels put groups on the shelfEuropean hotels that turn away group business in favor of more lucrative independent bookings may be risking their reliable,...

Crowds gather at Trevi Fountain in Rome.

Dispatch, Rome: Crowds and weatherThere is probably never going to be a "perfect time" to visit Italy. Some months and seasons will be better to visit than...

Avalon Waterways guests paddled on the Douro river during a preview of an excursion that will roll out in 2025.

A kayak experience with Avalon on Portugal's DouroI was in luck with the Portugal trip: I was able to experience kayaking not only in the off-season but in a new place...

Nuuk, Greenland, as seen from the deck of a ship. The city will serve as a new point of embarkation and debarkation for several expeditions next year.

Airport expansion drives Greenland cruise offeringsWhile cruise ships call at Nuuk almost daily during the summer, the airport's longer runway and new terminal are expected to...

With volcanic activity predicted to remain elevated for the foreseeable future, it's likely that the Blue Lagoon will face further closures.

Volcanic activity poses challenges for Iceland's popular Blue LagoonWith the iconic spa attraction facing periodic disruption, Iceland's tourism ecosystem faces an unpredictable future.