Etihad Airways Launches First Nonstop Abu Dhabi-Calgary Flights: Gulf to Rockies Direct Connection
Etihad Airways makes history with the first-ever nonstop flights between the UAE and Calgary, launching 3 November 2026. This strategic route links the Middle...
Joe Cusmano
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.
Paradise Reimagined: MSC Cruises Unveils Ocean Cay’s Luxurious New Chapter
There are private islands, and then there’s Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Tucked into the aquamarine embrace of the Bahamas, MSC Cruises’ cherished destination is...
Sailing in Splendour: Queen Mary 2’s Historic Passage Through the Panama Canal
It was a moment of pure maritime majesty as Queen Mary 2, the world’s only true ocean liner, glided silently into the Panama Canal’s new...
Qantas Doubles Sydney-Sapporo Flights for 2026/27: More Seats to Hokkaido’s World-Class Ski Slopes
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Qantas is ramping up its popular Sydney-Sapporo route with a 50% capacity boost for the 2026/27 Northern Hemisphere winter season, adding over 10,000 seats...
Virgin Australia Launches First International Flights from Canberra with New Bali Route
Virgin Australia is set to make history in 2026, launching its first‑ever international service from Canberra with new direct flights to Bali starting 22...
Luxury Reimagined: Emirates’ Iconic Wolgan Valley Resort Returns as the World’s First Ritz-Carlton Lodge
After a three-year hiatus, one of Australia’s most beloved luxury eco-retreats is making a grand return — but with an exciting new chapter. Emirates...
Uniworld’s 50th Anniversary Sale: Save up to 30% on Luxury River Cruises in 2026
Uniworld has set the standard for boutique luxury on the world’s great rivers, pairing opulent “Super Ships” with immersive, small‑group experiences ashore. To celebrate its golden...
Global Gourmet Journeys: The Best Culinary‑Led Travel Experiences for 2026
From Champagne salons in Épernay to overwater sanctuaries in the Maldives and coastal dining on Australia’s Gold Coast, a new wave of culinary led...
Windstar’s Star Seeker Debuts: New All‑Suite Yacht Brings Small‑Ship Luxury to the Caribbean, Alaska, Japan and Southeast Asia
Windstar Cruises has officially welcomed its newest all‑suite yacht, Star Seeker, with an intimate christening in Miami on 15 January 2026, marking the first...
Luxury Cruises 2026: Five Ultra‑Exclusive Ships and Experiences to Experience
In 2026, luxury cruising steps into a new league as legendary hotel brands, rail icons and boutique yachts take to the water, reimagining ships...
Cunard’s Queen Victoria Gets a Fresh New Chapter at Sea 
Explora III Ushers In A New Era Of Ultra-Elegant Sea Travel 
Exclusive Private Bungalow Escape at Ceylon Tea Trails 
Holland America Turns Oosterdam Into a Rock-Show Stage 