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Destinations
Where Are the Floods in Spain and Is It Safe to Travel?
More than a month’s worth of rain fell in just one day in some parts of Spain on Tuesday, triggering flash floods to sweep through the country’s southeastern region. At least 62 people have been killed in the floods so far, while roads have been closed and train services…
— Time Out
This Nordic City Was Just Named The Most Sustainable Travel Destination
This summer, the effects of overtourism were hard to ignore, from social media images of Greek islands choked with visitors to Barcelona's high-profile protests. But there’s good news for travelers looking to shrink their environmental footprint and make a positive impact on the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
France Itineraries: 5 Routes to See the Best of the Country
Sampling oysters on the northern coast of Normandy, sipping stellar vintages in Bordeaux and wandering the soul-stirring streets of Paris: the French holiday of your dreams awaits. Whether you want to tick off the greatest hits or seek out more under-the-radar spots, these itineraries…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
10 Most Affordable US Cities With the Best Christmas Markets
Sleigh rides, ice skating, Christmas lights as far as the eye can see – there's a lot for travelers to love about the holiday season, and Christmas markets are the one-stop shop for all the winter wonders. Christmas markets are cherished winter traditions across Europe – predominantly in…
— USA Today
California's Fairytale Beach Town: Experience European Vibes In This Hidden Gem
California is teeming with delightful beach towns, from San Diego's scenic shores to NorCal's underrated gems hugging the Oregon state line. But there's one coastal getaway oozing European vibes with fairytale streets and eye-popping architecture. We all love to wander the main…
— Travel Off Path
Five of the Most Haunted Places in Britain
Every country has its ghost stories, its mythical monsters and its ghoulish urban legends. But the United Kingdom – the home of the Gothic novel and the birthplace of paranormal investigation – may stake a claim to being the most haunted country on Earth. With one of the world's…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
Cruisen Launches New Cruise Booking Tool for Travel Advisors
Cruisen Corporation is launching a new cruise booking tool, the company announced in a press release. According to its developer, the new technology aims to redefine the cruise booking experience with a platform designed to streamline the planning process for both travel advisors…
— Cruise Industry News
How to Experience the Best of Vancouver When Your Cruise Ship Docks
Hugged by the Burrard Inlet and the Strait of Georgia, Vancouver sits on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, sheltered by old-growth temperate rainforest. Life in this laid-back city is intimately tied to the sea, both for the Coast Salish Indigenous peoples who have lived here for…
— AFAR
Samantha Brown to Host Mediterranean Voyage Aboard Allura
Oceania Cruises has teamed up with travel expert Samantha Brown from the PBS Emmy®-winning show “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” to host one of Allura’s inaugural sailings next summer. On August 5, 2025, guests can join Brown on a 10-day Mediterranean cruise from…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Planning a Trip? Make Sure You’re on Top of New Travel Guidelines
With changes coming to the travel industry, CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg offers tips to make travel smooth…
— CBS News
Airline Demands Legal Service Dog Be Placed Under Seat or Passenger Must Exit Flight
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) fined American Airlines $50 million for its ill-treatment of passengers with disabilities. This week, a Canadian airline is facing backlash for removing a deaf woman and her service dog from a domestic flight. Georgina Villeneuve…
— Fodor's Travel
These 5 TSA Hacks Will Help You Get Through Security Faster
Hectic security lines are a special kind of hell. Whether or not you’re worried about missing your flight, a noisy and unorganized experience in security is always challenging. From shouting agents to clueless travelers to spilled hair gel, bothersome surprises seem to await us at the…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
The Best Hotels for Digital Nomads in Atlanta
In the vibrant and dynamic city of Atlanta, digital nomads and remote workers can find an array of hotels catering to their unique needs. Whether you're seeking stylish coworking spaces, luxurious amenities, or a serene environment, Atlanta has it all. From the historic charm of…
— MICHELIN Guide
NYC Passes Hotel Licensing Bill – Here’s How It Affects You
On October 23, New York City lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to implement the Safe Hotels Act, which requires hotels to be licensed. The New York City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection favored passing the bill with a 45-4 vote. The bill requires all NYC hotels…
— Travel Noire
Sonder Rolls Out Early Access to New Marriott Partnership for Bonvoy Members
The world's largest hotel company continues to think outside the box of its traditional brands. Marriott International announced in August a partnership with Sonder Holdings — a short-term rental platform of apartment-style residential units largely in major cities. The deal…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Honesty Is the Best Policy at the Border
I travel pretty regularly for work. But, even as a travel reporter, I don’t always feel like I know what I’m doing. One thing I always get tripped up on is what to say at the border on an international work trip. Inarguably, these trips are officially “work,” but I’m usually in a country to…
— USA Today
Are You Daring Enough To Try A 'Hush Trip'? What To Know About The Travel Trend.
After the onset of the pandemic, many office workers learned something: Being present in one physical workplace is not essential for every job. Even as offices reopened, countless employees continued to work from home ― or from somewhere else. Not only did this change the…
— HuffPost
The Ultimate Cheat Code to Traveling with Young Kids? Get the Timing Right
The most restorative trip my husband and I have taken with our two-year-old was to the Baltic Sea in Poland, in early March. We didn’t see a shred of sunlight the entire time and the sea was way too cold for swimming. But we had deliberately traveled as off-season as we could…
— Thrillist
Today in History
The War of the Worlds
On this date in 1938, alien creatures from Mars invaded the earth, wreaking widespread havoc. At least, that is what some believed after listening to an Orson Welles radio broadcast on the popular Mercury Theatre series on…
— Travel Research Online
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