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Destinations
Looking for Information on L.G.B.T.Q. Travel to Florida? Don’t Ask Florida.
For years, L.G.B.T.Q. people planning a trip to Florida could turn to the official website for Visit Florida, the state’s tourism marketing organization, for resources on where to go, what to eat and where to stay. While there are other resources for queer travelers, the site offered information about…
— New York Times
This Picturesque Mountain Town Was Just Named the 'Most Charming' in the U.S.
There are plenty of places that could be considered "charming," but one small town in the American West has the privilege of saying it's scientifically the most charming of all: Red Lodge, Montana. In early August, InsureMyTrip released its list of America's most charming small towns. To come to its…
— Travel+Leisure
Forget Barcelona! This Stunning Spanish Beach Town Is Where Locals Escape The Crowds
It's been well-documented some Barcelonians are giving the cold shoulder to tourists at this point, but Spain is just too good to pass up! Like many awesome destinations across the globe, crowds can be a nuisance, but many in Barcelona act like they're in an exclusive club. The reality is they know the…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Arizona's Havasu Falls Closed Due to Flash Flood — What to Know
Arizona's Havasu Falls has been closed to visitors until further notice after a flash flood caused "extensive" damage. As a result of the flood, the trail into Supai as well as to the campground and falls are impassable,according to the Havasupai Tribal Council. “Therefore, the Council has made the…
— Travel+Leisure
Alternative Atlanta: Why You Should Keep Escape Rooms on Your Radar
Escape rooms are one of my favorite pop culture topics. In case you’ve resisted the zeitgeist, escape rooms are physical puzzles that challenge participants to solve mysteries. The goal? You guessed it, escape a room. Over the last decade, escape rooms have taken off. But the trend is older than you…
— Travel Awaits
Haters Came for This ‘Disappointing’ National Park. It’s Fighting Back.
Very dark. Not enjoyable. “A world of regret awaits you at Mammoth Cave!” the national park wrote Friday on its Facebook page. With tongue firmly in cheek, Mammoth Cave National Park leaned into the news that it had been ranked No. 3 on a list of the country’s “most disappointing U.S. tourist attractions.” The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
Playing a Winning Hand, RCCL Orders More Icon Class Ships
Everyone loves a winner—and apparently Icon of the Seas is just that. In last month’s analyst call, Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley reported that Icon’s load factor is running around 132%, meaning every cabin is full, often with three or four guests. So it’s no surprise that…
— Travel Research Online
A Skeptic's Take on Sailing the Mediterranean on a 1,250-Passenger Cruise Ship
“I know why this cruise is 10 days,” my husband half-joked as we wandered the Riviera shortly after boarding in Athens. “Because it takes that long to figure out where everything is.” Indeed, with a capacity of 1,250, the ship seemed large to my husband and me; we have typically sailed on ships…
— AFAR
This Epic New Cruise Will Take You From the US to Antarctica Without Ever Getting on an Airplane
Always wanted to see Antarctica? Holland America Line this week unveiled an unusual new option for getting there. The Seattle-based line announced an epic sailing to the White Continent that begins in Fort Lauderdale, Florida — a port thousands of miles away from the typical jumping-off points for…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
Don’t Worry About Your Inflight Movie Choices
Isn’t it weird when you’re watching a movie or a show on a plane and all of a sudden the characters on screen start having sex? I shouldn’t have been as surprised as I was that this happened a few months ago when I was watching “Sex and the City” – the act is literally in the show’s title – but I…
— USA Today
8 New International Flights Launching From the US This Fall
Thoughts of fall travel might conjure up images of cozy cabins and hiking through fiery red foliage. This autumn, however, a wave of new airline routes from the US is shaking up the usual pumpkin-spice-laced doldrums and offering easy new ways to access exciting destinations. Think city escapes…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
Alabama’s Cheaha State Park Sees New Multi-Million-Dollar Hotel
A new four-story hotel is planned for Mt. Cheaha State Park in eastern Alabama. The $25 million project will replace the current facility that has been in operation since 1973. The hotel will be moved closer to the mountain vista and provide views of Cheaha Lake. It will have a rooftop lounge and a…
— MSN.com
Oasis Fans Frustrated After Manchester Hotel Cancels Bookings
A hotel chain has been accused of trying to cash in on Oasis shows next year by cancelling bookings customers had made before the reunion tour was announced. Lily Stroud from Newcastle said she "took a risk " by reserving rooms on two weekends at the Maldron Hotel in Manchester in July 2025…
— BBC
Other and Odd
7 Life-Changing Travel Experiences Around The World
Many tourists are used to trips that feel familiar—visiting destinations that, while beautiful, are somewhat similar to what they’ve experienced before. These destinations could be bustling cities, spectacular beaches, serene towns, or natural wonders that don’t offer a world much different from…
— The Travel
3 Red Flags That You and Your Friend Should Not Go on Vacation Together—and More Advice for Group Trips
Anyone who has tried to corral a group of friends into a trip knows it’s no easy feat. And, sometimes, the vacation itself proves to be just as challenging as the planning. But, if you have certain conversations beforehand and adhere to a few common courtesies, you can have a frictionless group…
— CNBC
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg promotes accessibility investments
Transporation Secretary Pete Buttigieg poured billions into accessibility efforts. He wants you to know it’s yielding results. The Department of Transportation has invested billions of dollars over the last few years in improvements meant to make the nation’s transportation system more accessible to people…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Founding of St. Augustine
The oldest continuously occupied city in the United States was first sighted on this day in 1565. Explorer Pedro Menendez founded St. Augustine, naming it for St. Augustine of Hippo. He and 600 of his soldiers arrived and settled in an…
— Travel Research Online
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