Sylvia Earle, the second purpose-built small ship in Aurora Expeditions, will set sail on December 10, 2022. Her inaugural voyage will kick off in Ushuaia, Argentina and head to Antarctica, according to a press release.

"We are beyond thrilled to announce our newest ship, Sylvia Earle, is in the water and on her way to Antarctica," said Aurora's CEO, Michael Heath, in the release.

While many people focus on the best places to visit in 2023, Fodor's Travel released their "No List" for regions people should reconsider in 2023.

Part of the reason, they say, is that the world may be trying to tell us to slow down, considering the 29 climate-related disasters in 2022 that have each caused more than a billion dollars in damage.

Neal Family Vineyards, a Howell Mountain estate winery, has gained Regenerative Organic Certification as recognized by the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA).

Wine Industry Advisor reported that only five vineyard estates hold the certification worldwide. Neal Family Vineyards now represents the first vineyard in Napa Valley to receive this award. The ROA is also considered the highest level of certification.

Element Hotels, which are among the Marriott Hotel's impressive portfolio of brands, announced a partnership with Lettuce Grow to start including hydroponic gardens at their hotels.

The Element Hotels brand itself takes on a wellness-first mindset that promises a commitment to sustainability. Healthy, active travelers already made use of the fully equipped kitchens. Now, the new partnership makes eating healthier an even easier option on the road.

Travel trends change daily, and wanderlust is a bug that bites you when you least expect it. This year, more people are hitting the skies, filling the hotels, and flooding the theme parks.

More so, even amongst inflation rates, consumers are showing a willingness to spend a little more on their trips.

Business travel leaders are favoring green hotels in their corporate booking tools. HRS, a payment technology platform that leads global corporate travel, and GBTA, the largest business travel association in the world, released results from a survey that showcased sustainability becoming an increasingly key factor in influencing where business travelers lay their heads when they're away from home.

Airbnb released a report about the impacts of their flexible search features supporting more sustainable travel trends in Europe.

The 16-page report, called "How Airnbnb Supports Sustainable Travel in Europe," shows that they are diverting bookings away from Europe's more saturated spots to support more sustainable options.

Pink food looks pretty when it hits a plate, but it's more than just an Instagram-worthy picture. The rosy color in food is actually a sign of healthy antioxidants. With more health consciousness on the mind, rosy pink food is set to increase trends in 2023.

Restaurant Business reported on the trend this week. Results for the pink food predictions came from their sister company, Technomic, in their "What We Foresee for 2023" report.

As sustainable travel is on the rise, businesses like Minneapolis' Forever Ware are on the forefront with sustainable practices.

Twin Cities Business reported on Forever Ware's use of reusable takeout containers. Software engineers Nolan Singroy and Natasha Gaffer sell the reusable to go containers to local coffee shops and restaurants in the Twin Cities and more.

Sustainable travel has seen a spike in importance, according to recent findings by Expedia Group Media Solutions.

Travel Bulletin showed that nowadays, 90% of consumers seek out sustainable practices when they travel. At that, half of them are willing to pay extra for eco-friendly food, activities, accommodation, and transportation options.