Alaska is on track for one of its busiest cruise seasons ever. More than 2.1 million passengers will flood the Great Land's historic ports for a record-breaking season in maritime travel. Seattle alone expects a staggering 330 scheduled vessel calls to handle the surge this summer.

Soccer fans from around the world are expected to descend on Boston this summer as the city hosts seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, which runs from June 11 through July 19, is the largest in World Cup history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Boston will host five group-stage matches, a Round of 32 match and a quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

Luxury hotels aren't hard to find in downtown Seattle. Finding one that feels distinctly connected to the Pacific Northwest takes a little more effort. LOTTE Hotel Seattle has built a reputation for doing both. Since opening in 2020, the property has collected some of the travel industry's highest honors, including Travel + Leisure's No. 1 Hotel in Seattle ranking, TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Best of the Best award, and Michelin Keys in 2024 and 2025.

More than fifty whales have died on the West Coast of North America as of May 31st, already making it the second deadliest year for the aquatic mammals. Eleven of the fatalities were in the San Francisco Bay area, two as a result of ship strikes. Historically, 40% of grey whale deaths have been caused by collisions with ship propellers, but a new technology rolled out earlier this year hopes to reduce those numbers.

A memorable meal can sometimes become the highlight of a trip. That's one reason culinary experiences are playing a bigger role in travel planning, according to a recent luxury travel trends report. Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, recently introduced Sora, a new sushi-focused dining spot overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.