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European cruise trends: Smaller ships and cultural exchanges

Faced with growing concerns around overtourism, environmental impact and port congestion, cruise lines are rethinking not just where they sail, but how they operate. In Europe’s cruise sector, the result is a shift away from high-volume itineraries towards smaller ships, longer stays and curated routes that balance visitor demand with…

Exclusive | Rihanna ‘proud of her man’ A$AP Rocky’s AWGE show

Rihanna is a supportive partner in love and luxe. The billionaire businesswoman, singer and style icon sat front and center at the New York debut of AWGE, the fashion line creative-directed by her “husband” A$AP Rocky. Wearing a fur-trimmed black leather AWGE coat over a black lace bra with footless…

Italy airport strikes threaten severe disruption in February and March

By&nbspRebecca Ann Hughes Published on 10/02/2026 – 13:09 GMT+1•Updated 13/02/2026 – 13:50 GMT+1 Travellers to Italy should prepare for disruption to flights and rail services this month. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Nationwide strikes will hit air transport on 16 February, while trains across the country will be affected on 27 and 28…

Valentine’s Day 2026: Love and luck tarot reading for every zodiac sign

Valentine’s Day is upon us. In honor of the pursuit and power of love, author and tarot reader Kerry Ward has pulled a guiding card for each zodiac element using her “Zodiac Love Match Oracle deck,” available here. “Let’s focus our minds on the key step we can take this Valentine’s Day to…