MSC Cruises Expands Its Award‑Winning MSC Yacht Club to MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra
MSC Cruises is elevating its luxury offering once again, announcing that the MSC Yacht Club—the line’s signature “ship‑within‑a‑ship” experience—will be added to MSC Musica...
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Joe Cusmano is the Editor of Stray Nomad. Having spent 30 years in the airline's industry and having lived in 8 countries and 5 continents he is a true stray nomad and a jet fuel junkie who loves travel. He is a coffee and gastronomy addict and a lover of modern art.
Qantas Launches Major Regional Lounge Refresh Program Across Seven Australian Airports
Qantas has announced a significant upgrade to its Regional Lounge network, with refurbishments beginning across seven key locations throughout February and March 2026. The...
Royal Caribbean Begins Construction on Its Fifth Icon Class Ship: A New Era of Family Cruising Set for 2028
Royal Caribbean is once again pushing the boundaries of modern cruising. In January 2026, the cruise line marked a major milestone with the official...
Virgin Australia Launches ‘Extra Comfort, Zero Imitation’ Sale With Economy X Upgrades From Just $15
2 min read Virgin Australia Launches ‘Extra Comfort, Zero Imitation’ Sale With Economy X Upgrades From Just $15
Virgin Australia has kicked off February with a major win for travellers, unveiling a nationwide sale on its popular Economy X seating—offering upgrades from...
Reviving the Legendary Kangaroo Route: Captain’s Choice Recreates an Iconic Journey 80 Years On
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The Kangaroo Route has long held a mythical place in Australian aviation history, and now—almost 80 years after Qantas first launched the Sydney–London service—Captain’s...
Milano Cortina 2026 Venues: Complete Guide to Olympic and Paralympic Sites in Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino‑Alto Adige
Milan Cortina 2026 will be the most spread‑out Winter Olympics ever, with events staged across three spectacular regions of northern Italy: Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino‑Alto Adige/South...
Holland America’s 2027–2028 Legendary Voyages: Deep-Discovery Cruises for Serious Explorers
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Holland America Line has unveiled its full 2027–2028 Legendary Voyages collection, showcasing longer, deeply immersive cruises designed for travellers who want to go beyond...
Carnival’s New Zero Proof Drink Package: What Aussie Cruisers Need to Know for 2026
Carnival’s new Cheers! Zero Proof Drink Package is now officially available to book on all 2026 Carnival cruises homeported in Australia and New Zealand...
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Cruise Ship?
The global cruise market is booming, with people of all ages eager to experience life at sea, from family-friendly mega ships to intimate, ultra-luxury...
Explora Journeys Unveils EXPLORA III: The Next Chapter in Ultra-Luxury Ocean Voyages
A new era of ultra-luxury ocean travel is on the horizon. Explora Journeys, the European luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, has revealed EXPLORA...
Cunard’s Queen Victoria Gets a Fresh New Chapter at Sea 
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Holland America Turns Oosterdam Into a Rock-Show Stage 