Christine Sarkis

1 month ago | tourscoop.com | Christine Sarkis

Active travel tour company Backroads has announced a new set of 34 itineraries created to match the interests and pace of travelers in their 30s and 40s. These small-group biking, hiking, and multi-adventure tours open for booking on June 26 for trips launching in the spring of 2026. What does it mean, to tailor trips to this age group?

1 month ago | tourscoop.com | Christine Sarkis

Trafalgar has long been a land tour expert, but beginning in April 2026, the tour company will be taking to the water with its first two river cruise itineraries, the eight-day Best of the Danube and the 10-day Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam. The company is dipping its toes into the waters of river cruises with seasonal cruises on both the Rhine and the Danube that will be offered from April through October.

1 month ago | tourscoop.com | Christine Sarkis

New for 2026, Adventures by Disney is adding two new tours to its global lineup. And I can’t think of two better new destinations for the storytelling and style of ABD than Greece and Switzerland. The new tours will launch with a mix of family tours and all-adult departures.

1 month ago | tourscoop.com | Christine Sarkis

There are all sorts of reasons to consider a private tour. For me, the big draw is the thought of traveling with my big extended family without being the de facto planner and tour guide, and the idea that we could all wake up every morning relaxed and excited to see and learn and eat our way through a new culture together.

2 months ago | smartertravel.com | Christine Sarkis

Earthquakes. Fires. Tsunamis. Hurricanes. Thieves. Most of us don’t think about these things as we’re packing, but when we visit destinations vulnerable to certain types of disasters, we take on the real risk of an emergency. Many of the most essential items to have in the event of a major disaster are not only small and portable, but they also have plenty of travel uses. Here’s our shortlist of packable things that could save your life while on the road.