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Royal Caribbean has suspended all visits to its private destination of Labadee through at least June 2027. photo credit: Royal Caribbean Busy week, with news ranging from itinerary changes to new onboard experiences and evolving travel trends that could shape future vacations. One of the biggest developments was Royal Caribbean's decision to continue suspending visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, through at least mid-2027 because of ongoing security concern

It was a week of big upgrades, fresh itineraries, and celestial wanderlust across the cruise industry. Here's what caught my eye from the past seven days. Popular Clearwater Beach is 45 minutes from Port Tampa Bay. photo credit: Andrea Guthmann Tampa Steps Into the Spotlight Port Tampa Bay made a significant move this week, completing major terminal upgrades that signal its growing importance as a Caribbean departure hub. Three new climate-controlled passenger boarding bridge

For decades, the Great Lakes were the forgotten giants of North American travel. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, elegant steamships carried passengers between cities like Chicago, Detroit, and Buffalo in a display of Gilded Age opulence. However, the industry faded with the rise of trains, planes, and automobiles, leaving the lakes to freighters and pleasure boaters. But Great Lakes cruises are once again gaining popularity. Once a footnote in cruise guides, Great