IN THE KNOW
PRINCESS CRUISES RETURNS TO TEXAS
After six years , the Ruby Princess will sail again from the Texas port of Galveston
NEWS IN BRIEF
The east is open As of September , travelers are welcome back to the Far East . With Japan , Hong Kong and Bhutan finally loosening their COVID-19 restrictions , you can once again travel in the region .
Mexico cruising on the rise According to Mexico ’ s Secretary of Tourism , Miguel Torruco Marqués , cruise travel in Mexico is up 18.2 % in 2022 . Its most popular spots include old favorites like Baja California and the Gulf of Mexico .
Sydney ’ s big spring During 2023 ’ s spring / summer , Sydney , Australia is set to host more events than ever before in city ’ s history . Stop off there to catch concerts , festivals , musicals and more .
Princess has added new round trips from Galveston , Texas . You can take a trip for five to 11 days , exploring the west of the Caribbean . There , you can discover Mayan ruins , coral reefs and world-famous beaches . Once you reach the trendy town of Tulum , you ’ ll find yourself exploring a pre-Columbian Mayan kingdom that sits on a cliff overlooking azure seas . Zip-line above the jungle in Roatán , see the world ’ s second-largest barrier reef in Belize and snorkel through shipwrecks in Grand Cayman . Alternatively , relax on white-sand beaches while sipping rum cocktails in Jamaica . Explore the best of the region with ease on Princess ’ s new Texas-based routes .
Clockwise from left : Tulum , Mexico ; Princess Cruises ’ new Voice-style competition ; Beautiful golden light over Indian Wells Golf Resort , in Palm Springs , California
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