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Destinations
Hurricane Rafael Pummels Cuba as Cat 3 Storm, Knocking out the Entire Country's Power Grid
Overnight, Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Cuba's western province of Artemisa, per the National Hurricane Center. As it pummeled the already battered country on its knees from Tropical Storm Oscar in October, it caused a nationwide power outage: its Category 3 strength…
— The Travel
Should You Avoid Traveling to Spain Right Now?
Torrential rainfall severely impacted southern and eastern Spain last Tuesday and Wednesday, potentially marking one of the deadliest events in the country’s recent history. Many people were caught off guard by the flash floods, resulting in 217 confirmed fatalities, with that number…
— Fodor's Travel News
Green Skies & Cheaper Spas: Leave Reykjavik Behind For Iceland's New Travel Hotspot
Ready to plan your next winter thrills? Look no further than Iceland's new “it” destination! Surprisingly, Iceland is one of the easiest European countries to reach despite seeming like a fairytale land in the middle of nowhere. With 2 Icelandic airlines serving the U.S. as well as a pair of…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
A Journey 400,000 Years Back in Human History
Nestled in Germany's picturesque Neander Valley where Neanderthals were first discovered, a museum is tapping into our growing fascination with our long-lost relatives. Inside a museum in western Germany, a man in a tailored suit and a dress shirt leaned against a handrail and…
— BBC
I Visited Elephants in the Wild in Thailand — Here’s How You Can, Too
I encountered my first elephant when I was eight years old, while visiting my grandparents in Bangkok. Back in the 1980s, it was common to see the animals roaming the streets, begging for food in the company of their mahouts, or handlers. I would grab some fruit from my…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Technical Issue Cancels Sailing Onboard Royal Caribbean's Spectrum
Royal Caribbean International is cancelling a cruise onboard the Spectrum of the Seas due to a technical issue with the ship. According to a statement sent to guests, the sailing that was scheduled to depart from Shanghai on Nov. 9, 2024, is no longer going ahead. “Unfortunately…
— Cruise Industry News
Travelmarvel’s 2026 Europe Features New River Vessel, Rigel
APT Travel Group’s Travelmarvel released a preview of its 2026 Europe river cruises, with details of Travelmarvel Rigel, coming on line that year. Travelmarvel Rigel is named after the brightest star in the Orion constellation and is a sister ship to Capella, Vega and Polaris. ‘The…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
United Airlines Passenger Viciously Attacks Deaf Man, Faces Serious Charges
A United Airlines flyer has been criminally charged after allegedly punching a deaf and non-verbal fellow passenger on flight UA2247 on October 28. Everett Chad Nelson is facing a felony assault charge. A criminal affidavit claims he enacted his unprovoked violence while…
— Travel Noire
Spirit Airlines Cuts 24 Routes, Adds 7 Others in Latest Network Shake-up
Spirit Airlines is once again making major changes to its network. This time, the Dania Beach, Florida-based carrier is exiting a whopping 24 routes. This was first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. The cuts are far-reaching, and you'll find the…
— The Points Guy
Flyer Stuck Between Connecting Flights After Airline Didn’t Deliver His Electric Scooter
When James Davis traveled from his home in Tucson to a family reunion in Pensacola, Florida, via Dallas in July, he only had one major request of American Airlines. “They informed me that my scooter would be available at each turn. I went from Tucson to Dallas and Dallas to…
— USA Today
Lodging
Live Like Indian Royalty at One of India’s 10 Best Palace Hotels
There’s living like royalty, and then there’s living like Indian royalty. Enter through arched doorways showered by velvety rose petals while folk musicians serenade you, and amble through manicured lawns as horses are led for their morning feed from the nearby stables. While India…
— Lonely Planet
Have a Stress-Free Holiday: 15 Hotels Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be very stressful. Getting the turkey and all the trimmings ready takes hours, not to mention the time-consuming cleanup. Hotels serving Thanksgiving dinner can make the holiday a breeze. Someone else does all the work, so you can relax and…
— 10Best
6 All-Inclusive Bahamas Resorts for a Quick Escape
Just over 1,000 miles off the coast of the United States sits the Bahamas. These gorgeous, tropical islands are only a short plane ride away for many Americans, especially those living on the South and East Coast. Compared to other tropical destinations, flights are inexpensive and…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
5 Best U.S. Ski Towns with European Charm
The Alps stretch across France, Monaco, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia, and a visit to an Alpine mountain town guarantees gorgeous snowy peaks, endless fondue, and après-ski fun even if you never hit the slopes. If you’re yearning for an alpine…
— AFAR
Visiting Canyon de Chelly in Arizona With a Navajo Guide
There is an often used, traditional Navajo prayer that begins, “In beauty, I walk.” And on this early-September morning, I found myself surrounded by beauty as I roamed the verdant and sandy floor of Canyon de Chelly — a web of deep sandstone gorges that encompasses…
— New York Times
Today in History
The US Capitol Bombing
The Senate had planned to work late into the evening of Monday, November 7, 1983, but unexpectedly adjourned early. Consequently, at 10:58 p.m., when a thunderous explosion tore through the second floor of…
— Travel Research Online
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