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There’s a reason Royal Caribbean’s new mega-cruise ship is only operating seven-night sailings.The 1,196-foot-long, 20-deck Icon of the Seas is packed with bars, restaurants, and things to do. Any shorter of an itinerary, and you might not have time to experience all it has to offer.If you’re a frequent cruiser — especially with Royal Caribbean — amenities like the mini-golf course and water playground may not seem exciting.But of all the activities the new world’s largest cruise ship has to off…
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A budget vacation on Royal Caribbean’s new wildly popular Icon of the Seas is possible. Just be prepared to stay sober, repeat meals, and pay at least $265 a day.Right now, there’s likely no better example of the mass-market cruise industry’s shift toward the budget airline strategy — charge a cheap base fare and offer irresistible up-charged amenities — than Royal Caribbean’s new world’s largest cruise liner.After all, what other ship comes with a $100,000-a-week cabin and a $200-per-person res…
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Tiny homes have been popping up everywhere, from backyards in California to entire neighborhoods in Florida.Soon, they’ll be dropped onto the sunny and sandy beaches of tourist-beloved Curaçao in the Caribbean — not as housing, but as hotel rooms.Hyatt is expanding its all-inclusive Dreams resort on the Caribbean island. But instead of building another typical highrise hotel, the hospitality giant is taking a page out of the glamping resort playbook with plans to deploy 52 tiny home-sized modula…
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Four Seasons plans to expand its high-end hotels and resorts portfolio with a luxury 222-guest cruise ship.The company says the 95-suite vessel will debut in January 2026 and cost a minimum of $20,000 per weeklong sailing.For that price, the luxury hospitality giant says travelers would enjoy a one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio and massive suites spanning as many as four floors. If all goes as planned, the 679-foot-long Four Seasons I could become one of the most expensive and opulent options in t…
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Royal Caribbean’s family-friendly private island is about to get a bit more crowded — with Gen Xers.On April 21, Gen X-beloved Celebrity Cruises will voyage to Royal Caribbean International’s Perfect Day at CocoCay for the first time, marking the start of a Celebrity-CocoCay bonanza: The premium cruise line plans to visit the family-friendly getaway 47 more times before the end of the year.According to Celebrity, these itineraries will both double its year-round Caribbean offerings and launch it…
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Have a “ruff” time flying with your pup? The company behind the wildly popular pet subscription service BarkBox might have the solution to your problems — so long as you’re willing to pay $6,000 for a one-way flight. Bark is looking to break out of the “box” and shoot for the stars — or at least the clouds — with its latest passenger aviation venture, Bark Air.You read that right: Bark is launching a dog-friendly air carrier.No more leaving your furry friends in under-seat crates or alone in the…
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Are you looking to ball out on your weeklong vacation aboard the world’s largest cruise ship? Get ready to pay $200 for dinner and $100,000 for a cabin.Vacations-at-sea can be a fairly affordable vacation option. With most cruise lines, your base fare already includes accommodations, unlimited food, endless activities, and the opportunity to see several destinations in one go.But as more “pay-to-play” amenities show up on board, the more pricey these floating vacations could become. And there’s…
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Do you know what Cancún, Mexico, really needs? Another all-inclusive resort, according to Hyatt and its new brand, Hyatt Vivid.All-inclusive resorts are having a moment in the spotlight. These properties were one of Hilton’s “catalysts for growth” last year, the company said in February. According to its recent trends report, group reservations at its all-inclusive destinations grew “by double digits” in the first six months of 2023 compared to the same time the year prior.In response to this su…
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Entrepreneur Sasha Jokic dreams of ending global housing insecurity by manufacturing prefab multi-family residences for low-income families.To do so, his San Francisco-based startup Cosmic is now selling its first 100 tiny homes starting at a cool $279,000 for a 385-square-foot studio.Ironic, yes. But Jokic says it’s the first step: The revenue from these 100 accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, sales would be reinvested into the startup’s manufacturing process, setting it on the path of building…
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Outdoorsy is one of the US’ most popular RV-rental platforms. But nine years in and almost $3 billion in sales later, it’s ready to expand.The company now wants to become the go-to destination for $350-a-night luxury-tent camping or something close to it.Outdoorsy is going all-in on “glamping” — a portmanteau of “glamour” and “camping” — with its own branded properties.It’s already opened three “glamp sites” over the last year and is looking to invest over $700 million into the ballooning busine…
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What would you do with $91,500? If your answer is incredibly niche and something like “move onto a ship for four months while it sails to six continents,” Regent Seven Seas Cruises has you covered.Like other luxury cruise lines, Regent Seven Seas operates annual monthslong world cruises, many of which have sold out. If you’ve missed the opportunity to book its previous around-the-world voyages, here’s your next shot: On Wednesday, the ultra-premium cruise line announced its newest global itinera…
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Say goodbye to questionable lunch buffets and tiny, windowless cabins. On ultra-luxury cruises, travelers get mountains of caviar, roundtrip business-class flights, and floating Rolex stores.When you think of a cruise, you might picture the giant ships run by companies like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian. On these family-friendly floating resorts, activities like go-kart tracks, waterparks, and virtual reality arcades are commonplace.On smaller, more expensive cruises, these large and loud amenit…
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Earlier this year, guests at Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay private island were the first to revel at the historic sight of the world’s largest cruise ships, Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas, docked side-by-side.The vessels towered over their communal dock like skyscrapers, casting a dark shadow over their relatively tiny shared pier.Together, they can accommodate about 19,250 people.At 1,196 feet long and weighing 248,663 gross tons, the Icon of the Seas is a sight to behold. W…
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Royal Caribbean has a secret to its smashing success.No, it’s not its cruise ships’ water parks or Broadway-style shows.It’s you, your parents, and your young children. Or, as the industry calls it, “multi-generational families.“In 2023, Royal Caribbean’s bookings hit an all-time high ahead of the launch of its newest ship, the Icon of the Seas.Interest has yet to wane: The three strongest booking weeks in the company’s history were at the start of 2024 and “wave season,” when cruise lines typic…
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Forget concerts — Live Nation wants music fans to start going on yacht vacations.In 2023 and amid a boom in experiential travel, the entertainment company established Vibee, a music-based event curation arm. Less than a year later, Vibee has already executed affairs like a weekend Bahamas getaway headlined by singer Lionel Richie and a three-day Cabo San Lucas, Mexico party featuring DJ Tiësto.Now, it’s moving off-land and to the high seas with its new segment: Vibee Yacht Club.This summer, Vibe…
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Bowlus is known for its ultra-sleek, ultra-luxury RVs with price tags that can rival a house.To some roadtrippers, a recreational vehicle that costs more than $300,000 might be a little out of the price range.But if you fall into this camp, Bowlus has a counteroffer: the new Rivet, its smallest and cheapest travel trailer.In early March, the California-based RV maker unveiled the new “rugged” model with all-terrain tires, remote-control capabilities, and a more manageable starting price of $165,…
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Over the last few years, several new startups have promised to build better homes using less labor, time, money, and materials — all with the help of a piece of technology: a 3D printer.But amid this quest to alleviate the US housing crisis, the nascent 3D printing construction industry has continued to face major roadblocks.A construction-tech startup in Austin now says it has the solutions.On Tuesday, Icon announced four products that could help solve for 3D printing construction companies’ bi…
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Richard Brandon’s Virgin Voyages wants you to “WFH” this summer.No, not home — “Helm,” it said.The adult-only cruise line says it’s launching monthlong summertime passes, aptly known as the “Scarlet Summer Season Pass,” starting at $9,990 for two people in one cabin.Say goodbye to your desk and hello to destinations like Ibiza, Spain; Cannes, France; and Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy. With this pass, travelers would sail on four consecutive weeklong Mediterranean cruises.
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Oceania Cruises wants you to spend at least $59,700 — and 180 days — living on its newest cruise ship while it sails 360 degrees around the globe.And if the itinerary’s bookings are anything like the company’s previous global sailings, this six-month cruise could sell out — fast. Bookings for this cruise officially open on March 13.The brand’s around-the-world itineraries have become wildly hyped over the last few years. In January, its most recent world cruise on the fully booked Insignia depar…
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Recently relaunched luxury cruise line Crystal wants to woo you back. How does a 135-day around-the-world sailing sound?In 2026, Crystal says one of its two ships will sail from Los Angeles to Rome on a 4 ½ -month cruise. Along the way, travelers can expect to see 72 ports in 27 countries, from Australia’s recognizable Sydney Opera House to Monaco’s legendary Grand Prix.
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Randy and Kit Cassingham sold everything for a dream: to live out their retirement years on a residential cruise ship.They sold family heirlooms, lifelong collectibles, and their Colorado “dream” home of 20 years with views of the Rockies. Randy, 64, re-homed his cat. Kit’s was so old that she had to put her down.“Those are really hard things to do,” Kit, 69, said. “But we’re really committed to this lifestyle.“But the Victoria Majestic ship, where the married couple planned to rent a $7,200-a-m…
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