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Destinations
Where to Travel This Winter, Whether You Want Sun or Snow
Planning a vacation for the week between Christmas and New Years can feel anything but festive. Hotel and rental rates are generally at their peak, many properties require weeklong or 10-night minimums and rooms book up fast. But below are 15 great hotels in enticing destinations…
— New York Times
This Stunning Island Was Just Named the Safest Place for Travel in 2025
Iceland is the safest country in the world to travel to in 2025 thanks to easy road trips; its low crime rate; its high safety rating for women, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of color; and more. The country, which took the top spot in Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s ranking of…
— Travel+Leisure
Portland, Oregon: When to Visit
People who love Portland, Oregon will tell you to embrace the rain. A reliable condition in the city from October to June, the rain is what makes the city so green, coating the trees and sidewalks in moss – and it’s why flowers bloom here nearly year-round. A good rain jacket and…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
This Year’s Rockefeller Center Tree Will Travel to New York From Massachusetts
This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will travel to New York City from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Rockefeller Center officials announced Monday. The Norway spruce will be cut down Nov. 7 and will make the roughly 140-mile (225-kilometer) journey south, arriving…
— ABC News
Whose Döner Kebab? Why the Beloved Late-Night Snack Is at the Centre of a Meaty Food Fight
With the Turkish government asking to have the döner kebab recognised as a Turkish specialty, everyone’s favourite late-night snack is the big topic of discussion in Germany right now. If there's one thing that unites Berliners, it's an appetite for the döner kebab. Office workers in search…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
Another Carnival Ship Gets Delayed by Propulsion Issues
Carnival Vista has been making headlines recently for ongoing propulsion issues and apparently Carnival Dream felt left out. Carnival Dream, which is currently nearing the end of a 14-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary, experienced a technical difficulty impacting her speed while in…
— Cruise Hive
MSC Cruises to Sail First Alaska Voyages From Summer 2026
MSC Cruises is to sail from Alaska for the first time from May to September 2026, offering weekly seven-night sailings onboard MSC Poesia. As a mid-size ship, MSC Poesia is small enough to explore the narrow channels of the Inside Passage, as well as destinations including Ketchikan…
— Cruise and Ferry
Transportation
Lufthansa Reports Record Sales as Premium Travel Keeps on Giving
Deutsche Lufthansa AG confirmed its guidance for the full year as robust demand for premium travel helped the airline company notch up record revenue in the third quarter. Europe’s biggest airline group said that with passenger demand above levels seen last year, it plans to…
— Fortune
Virgin Atlantic Will Shift to Dynamic Pricing This Week
Last month, Virgin Atlantic announced it would soon make some huge changes to its Flying Club loyalty program, including (among other things) a shift to a new dynamic pricing model. If you've been sitting on a stash of Virgin points, now might be the time to redeem them. The…
— The Points Guy
New Rules for Airlines Could Help You Get Speedy Refunds
There are many ways your flight can go wrong: major delays, WiFi malfunctions, when your luggage takes a trip independent of your own. Under consumer protection rules that the Transportation Department announced in the spring, airlines may owe travelers money back…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
The Real Reason European Hotels Check Your Passport
Planning an international trip comes with a lot of stress, especially if you are new to traveling. Concerns about forgetting your passport on the plane on an international flight or at home, missing your flight, or having things get lost in translation are just a few that come to mind. What…
— The Travel
No Doors, Frosted Glass: Why Hotel Bathrooms Feel Like Peep Shows
Los Angeles comedian Fahim Anwar was showering at an Austin hotel when he reached a boiling point. As water sprayed onto the floor, a shallow pool forming, he realized he could no longer stay silent about the partial door. “I have experienced it so many times that I was like…
— The Washington Post
Other and Odd
Expert Tips for Holiday Travel: When to Book, How to Save on Airfare
The hustle and bustle of holiday travel is fast approaching. Amid another seasonal high volume of screenings at airports according to the TSA, experts are sharing new insights and tips for booking holiday travel. Clint Henderson, managing editor at The Points Guy, offered some key…
— Good Morning America
Going Big and Going Far: Family Travel Trends for Thanksgiving and the Holidays
Airbnb can give families more: more space, more value, and more quality time together. With Thanksgiving, one of the busiest family travel times of the year, just around the corner, Airbnb is revealing new data on the rise of family travel and where and how families are traveling this…
— Hospitality Net
Worried About Storms and Travel? Here’s How You Plan a Vacation Around Natural Disasters
Guests at The Swag in Waynesville, North Carolina, take full advantage of the long-range views outside their luxury accommodations, enjoying the hotel’s position topping the Great Smoky Mountains. The road to get there is challenging, winding around the mountain until you reach a…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The Beheading of Sir Walter Raleigh
By varying accounts, Sir Walter Raleigh was either a true gentleman or a pirate. He was a poet, a soldier, a favorite of Queen Elizabeth, and an explorer. He was knighted in 1585 and assisted with the settlement of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Central Holidays Unveils Groundbreaking Technology System to Revolutionize Travel Booking Experience for Travel Advisors and Group Planners
Moonachie, NJ – (October 22, 2024) – Central Holidays is proud to announce the launch of a pioneering technology system aimed at simplifying and enhancing the booking process for travel advisors and group…
— Travel Research Online
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