Goodbye Last‑Minute Deals: Why Planes To and From Australia Will Be Fuller Than Ever in 2026
If 2025 felt busy in the skies, 2026 is shaping up to be even more crowded – and that has big implications for anyone...
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.
Azerai Ke Ga Bay Wins Vietnam’s ‘Best Boutique Resort of the Year’ for 2025
Azerai Ke Ga Bay, a serene all-suites-and-villas retreat on Vietnam’s south-central coast, has been crowned “Best Boutique Resort of the Year” for 2025 at...
New Cruise Ships Launching in 2026: From Mega Floating Resorts to Ultra-Luxury Yachts
Cruising is booming like never before. In 2025, the global cruise industry carried 37.7 million guests, with 38.8 million expected in 2026 and more...
Oceania Cruises Goes Adults-Only: What Travelers Need to Know About the 2026 Policy Change
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Luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises has announced a significant shift in its booking policy that will transform the guest experience across its entire fleet. Effective 7...
Captain Arctic: The Near‑Zero‑Emission Expedition Ship Redefining Polar Cruising by 2026
A new kind of polar ship is taking shape – one that sails on wind and sunlight instead of heavy fuel oil. Selar’s Captain Arctic,...
Aurora Expeditions Celebrates 35 Years of Adventure with Up to 35% Off Antarctica, Arctic and Small Ship Journeys
Aurora Expeditions is celebrating 35 years of pioneering small‑ship exploration with a global anniversary offer, featuring savings of up to 35% on select 2026...
Travel Tops Aussies’ 2026 Savings Goals – And That Says A Lot About Us
For all the talk about tightening belts and cutting back, one thing clearly has not moved off the priority list for Australians: getting away....
Tauck Unveils 2027 Global Journeys & Safaris as It Celebrates 25 Years of Life‑Changing African Adventures
Tauck has opened bookings for its full 2027 Global Journeys & Safaris portfolio, marking a milestone 25 years of African safaris and reaffirming its...
Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Now Open: How to Plan the Ultimate All‑Inclusive Beach Day in Nassau
Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is officially open, welcoming its first guests on December 23 with an all‑inclusive beach day that blends...
Cathay Launches ‘80 Years Together’ Celebrations with Retro Livery, Vintage Uniforms and Heritage Merch
Cathay has officially kicked off its “80 Years Together” anniversary celebrations, marking 80 years since the airline first took to the skies in 1946...
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 