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Destinations
Cheaper Stays & Festive Streets: One Of America's Most Charming Cities Is The Perfect Winter Escape
Ever been to Europe? There's something almost indescribable in regard to wandering timeless streets mesmerized by centuries-old architecture and simplistic lifestyles. Then we come back home dying to be first in line for the latest cell phone, video games, and whatever that whole NFT…
— Travel Off Path
Getting Around in Barcelona
Barcelona is Spain’s second biggest city. Though it's relatively small compared to other major cities around the world and much of the center is walkable, you'll still need to embrace public transport to see many of the major sights. Fortunately, the city is home to one of Spain’s best…
— Lonely Planet
The Rise and Fall of Vang Vieng, Laos’ Notorious Party Town
Once notorious as a debauched riverside party town, Vang Vieng had cleaned up its act in recent years, but is now in the headlines for all the wrong reasons once again. "Just make sure you push yourself off the end when you reach the bottom of the slide. We had someone die on…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
Find a Winter Wonderland in These 6 Stunning National Parks
Winter in the national parks in cold regions is a spectacle of contrasts: Rouge-tinged cliffs stand out against white snow, and the stars seem to dazzle more brightly against dark skies. The sights and iconic drives jammed with selfie-takers and shuttle buses during peak season become…
— AFAR
The Best Art Exhibits to See in New York City This December
No place in New York City better melds the prospect of temporary shelter from winter (if winter ever arrives properly) with cultured activity than the museums, where an ever-rotating slate of art, science, and history exhibits ensure that there's always something to see even if the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
This Is the Ultimate Money-Saving Ski Season Hack
Idon’t typically like used ski wear. No one can convince me that other people’s crotch funk comes out of all of those under-layer leggings, so even the labels that would make my friends squeal don’t get a look. But just beyond the two young women frantically scraping hangers at The…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Five-Month Countdown: MSC World America's Miami Debut
MSC World America is taking shape and will debut in Miami in less than five months! This ship marks a major advancement in MSC Cruises’ World-Class platform, offering a new cruising experience. Next year, guests can look forward to a blend of European style and American…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Study Shows Cruises Enhance Memory, Focus, and Relaxation
A recent study by market research firm Walnut onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 reveals the notable benefits of cruising. Advantages include significant improvements in memory, problem-solving abilities, focus, and relaxation. Cunard and Walnut confirm what we’ve all suspected…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
See Inside the New British Airways First Class Seat Debuting in 2026
British Airways will introduce a new, extra wide first class suite on planes between the United States and London, making a trip across the pond even more luxe. The new seat, which British Airways told Travel + Leisure is expected to hit the skies in mid-2026, will feature a…
— Travel+Leisure
Coming Soon: Renumbered Gates at New York’s JFK Airport
"Is it Gate 22 in Terminal 1, Terminal 5 or Terminal 8?" That's the question that Jessica Forse doesn't want travelers to ask when the transformation at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is complete. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which…
— The Points Guy
'This Is A First:' Passenger Stunned As Airplane Window Panel Breaks Off During Turbulent Landing
A Delta Air Lines flyer claims to have witnessed a window on his flight become damaged during the plane’s landing. In a Reddit thread, a passenger in a window seat posted a photo of what appeared to be a plastic border for the window on the plane’s floor, right in front of them…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
Auberge Resorts’ French Hotel Debut Is A Gorgeous Château Worth A Trip
Almost as soon as Domaine des Etangs became an Auberge Resort last year, it was racking up accolades. Condé Nast readers and editors ranked it the top hotel in France. Michelin bestowed two of its new Keys. Luxury lifestyle magazines produced glowing features about the…
— Forbes
A Historic Southern California Hotel Is Back – and It Has a Luxury Spa, a Chic Pool Deck, and Panoramic Ocean Views
When The Breakers Hotel debuted along Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, California, it immediately drew the attention of high-flying urbanites. In the years to come, the hotel became a hot spot for celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and John Wayne, who enjoyed its opulent exteriors and…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
Rich People Are Dominating Holiday Travel
Traveling for the holidays this year? The answer increasingly depends on your paycheck. Households earning at least six figures a year are expected to make up the largest share of holiday travelers this season — 45%, up from 38% in 2023, according to a recent survey by the…
— NBC News
Storms Threaten Travel for Millions
A storm that was pounding California's Sierra Nevada with snow Tuesday took aim at the Colorado Rockies and could roll east and slam the Appalachians on Thanksgiving Day, bringing unsettled travel weather to millions of Americans hitting the skies and roads for the holiday…
— USA Today
Traveling to the U.K. Next Year? You Need to Get Authorized Online.
Americans traveling to London to see Big Ben, or maybe just changing planes en route to Cairo, will soon need to register online with the British government before they start their journey. Beginning Jan. 8, all visa-exempt travelers landing at an airport in the U.K. with non-European…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
Pope Urban II Launches First Crusade
On this day in 1095, Catholic Pope Urban II launched the First Crusade to reclaim the Holy Lands, and in particular Jerusalem, for the Christians. The motivations for the Crusades were multi-faceted: though often…
— Travel Research Online
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