IF the bright blue waters and white sands of the Maldives are a little out of reach, then apparently you should head to ...

The Scottish archipelago of the Orkney Islands announced it was considering restricting the number of cruise ships that can visit the small island chain this week. According to CruiseHive.com, the ...

Scotland’s Orkney Islands have become a popular destination for cruise ships, but residents are growing frustrated. Inhabitants and business owners have voiced concerns over the rising number of ...

The beckoning song of skylarks, oystercatchers and curlews radiates around the domed ceiling of cloudy sky, ricochetting off pillars of stone that have been struck by this oratorio for thousands of ...

The 900-odd islands, islets and skerries amassed off the western and northern coasts of mainland Scotland are an eclectic bunch. In the north, the North Sea archipelagos of Shetland and Orkney have ...

In May I decided, "it's time! Enough staring at four walls and eating too well. I'm going to Europe!" Overseas Adventure Travel is valued for its person-to-person encounters, e.g. home-hosted lunches ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. On the windswept islands of Orkney, where the North Sea meets ...

It's prime time for the northern lightsWith the sun hitting the peak of its solar cycle this year, tour companies are providing specialized itineraries and luxury... Kensington's journey: Curiosity, ...