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AmaWaterways and Smithsonian The luxury river cruise company is partnering with the Smithsonian Institution to add a new cultural component to its European sailings. These co-branded trips will launch in April 2026, offering immersive experiences on the Danube, Douro, Rhine, Rhône and Seine.

THROW ME A BONE

Hunting the elusive bonefish is growing in popularity among visitors to the Turks and Caicos Islands
Split Rock, Turks and Caicos
Sandals’ coral conservation The Sandals Foundation, conservation group BRANCH Coral Foundation, the Sandals Royal Curaçao resort and the local government have joined forces to restore Curaçao’ s coral reefs. Five trees will be erected to house fragments of staghorn coral in an attempt to regenerate this species, which is threatened by climate change, overfishing and pollution. The two-year project aims to create a coral nursery.

T he bonefish isn’ t renowned as a culinary delight, but the sport of bonefishing is about the skill and thrill of the chase, rather than catching something for dinner. Best described as an extreme form of fly-fishing, it’ s a test of patience as well as physical endurance. Once a bonefish— also known as the gray ghost— is caught, and often photographed and weighed, it’ s then released back into the waters.

Off the coast of the Turks and Caicos Islands, an archipelago of 40 low-lying islands, bonefish are generally found in the shallow waters of the flats; they move
to these areas with the tides. Sailrock South Caicos is a luxury resort that offers a bonefishing experience under the watchful eye of local experts. Whether you’ re a total novice or have years of fishing experience, the extremely knowledgeable guides are trained to cater to guests of all levels. The resort’ s bonefishing trips entail guides sharing their casting techniques and best tips for stalking and hooking a prize catch. As well as bonefish, lucky anglers might catch Atlantic tarpon on their fishing trip. To get to South Caicos, you can fly American Airlines non-stop from Miami on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Up close with nature in Florida The Florida Keys Eco-Experience Trail Pass and the Florida Aquarium are offering visitors natural world interactions. The trail pass offers more than 40 geo-tagged bookable Monroe County experiences, including kayak tours and wildlife refuge visits. The upgraded Florida Aquarium in Tampa will include a tide pool touch experience with an aquatic lounge. The launch date is not yet confirmed.
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