Patrick Clarke

2 days ago | travelpulse.ca | Patrick Clarke |Natasha McKenty |Mia Taylor

Nicky Jam performs aboard Valiant Lady. (Photo Credit: Kim Banocy)Founded by a larger-than-life entrepreneur in Richard Branson, the Virgin brand has always prided itself on being disruptive and its burgeoning cruise line, Virgin Voyages, is doing just that in perhaps the best way possible. TravelPulse was fortunate enough to board the line's most recent five-night Celebration Voyage aboard Valiant Lady—the line's second ship, which debuted in March 2022.

1 week ago | travelpulse.com | Patrick Clarke

Italy's mystical Cala Goloritzé boasts the coveted distinction of being the world's best beach in 2025. That's according to The World's 50 Best Beaches, which surveyed more than 1,000 of the world's leading travel influencers and professionals to determine which shorelines reign supreme. The spectacular Cala Goloritzé—which overtakes last year's winner, Trunk Bay in the U.S. Virgin Islands—is a well-preserved patch of paradise that limits the number of visitors and is accessible by hike or boat.

1 week ago | travelpulse.com | Patrick Clarke

Whether you're in the market for a discounted hotel stay in the destination of your dreams or a bucket-list cruise that you can actually afford, May presents numerous opportunities to save on travel. Hotels, resorts, cruise lines and more are slashing rates and rewarding travelers who make timely bookings this spring. Here's a quick breakdown of some of May's top travel deals.

2 weeks ago | thequietus.com | Patrick Clarke

My response to first hearing London folk duo Milkweed, two and a half years or so ago, wasn’t recorded or precisely remembered, but it was something like, “why have these people made an album based on myths and legends of Wales despite having no apparent connection to the country?” The answer has become more apparent with each of the three albums Milkweed have released since, including latest Remscéla (Broadside Hacks), their first on vinyl: it’s what they do.

2 weeks ago | travelpulse.com | Patrick Clarke

May is Travel Advisor Appreciation Month and the spring celebration will reach a crescendo with Global Travel Advisor Day on Wednesday, May 7. Until then, North American travel advisors ages 18 and up can easily enter to win a myriad of exciting prizes, including free cruises, resort and villa stays, credits and more.