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Destinations
A Travel Guide to Exploring Mexico's Serene Riviera Maya
Of the many picturesque coastlines in Mexico’s geography, few are more swoon-worthy than the Riviera Maya. Drive down the country’s Federal Highway 307, which hugs Mexico’s eastern Caribbean coastline along the Yucatán peninsula, and you’ll find a host of fabulous beaches, Mayan…
— Hotels Above Par
Belize To Require New Travel Authorization From Americans In 2025
Sorry to induce flashbacks, but yes, there are still countries switching up their entry requirements. The good news it's regarding 2025 and not 2020. My how time flies… Following the U.K. and Thailand's lead, Belize is up next requiring new travel authorization from Americans beginning…
— Travel Off Path
Grímsey: The Arctic Island With 20 People and One Million Birds
Set some 40km off Iceland's northern coast, this windswept sliver is home to one of Europe's most remote settlements and a thriving seabird population. Even on a sunny day in late August, the wind on the island of Grímsey cut through our waterproof layers with so much force that…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
You Can't Visit the Florida Keys Without Trying Key Lime Pie. These Are the 6 Best Slices.
Ask any Floridian how they like their key lime pie, and you’ll be met with a chorus of takes on the ideal recipe—graham cracker or pastry crust? Fresh key limes or bottled juice? Whipped cream or meringue topping?—each option sounding as delicious as the last. The origin stories of the…
— Afar
The 10 Most Incredible Places to Visit In Türkiye
The captivating city of Istanbul, the fantastical rock forms of Cappadocia, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, and the glimmering Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines are the biggest draws in Türkiye, as Turkey is now known. But every region of the country has something distinct to offer…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
True Crime Theme Cruise Setting Sail in 2026
Calling all amateur sleuths: A true crime-themed cruise will set sail in 2026. Wondery’s Exhibit C Presents: A True Crime Cruise will take place on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy ship. The voyage is a collaboration between festival and music cruise operator Sixthman and podcast…
— USA Today
Viking Adds Their 11th New Ocean Cruise Ship Over the Past Decade
Viking went from zero ocean cruise ships in their fleet 10 years ago to adding their 11th vessel when they took delivery of their newest ship, Viking Vela. Viking Vela is not only the 11th ocean ship in Viking’s fleet, but it is also their largest at 54,300 gross tons. It has 499 cabins, 34…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
United CEO Thinks Spirit Will Liquidate Assets Following Bankruptcy – What That Could Mean for Travelers
Some big names in the airline industry are skeptical that struggling Spirit Airlines will be able to keep flying even as it restructures in bankruptcy. “I think the current business plan is not going to work and, if they pursue it, Chapter 11 will be a brief pit stop on the way to…
— Travel+Leisure
This Simple Trick Can Help You Get Liquids Through TSA. But Should You Do It?
There’s a new TikTok travel hack making the rounds, but it may not be as useful as it is creative. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules, you can’t bring more than 3.4 ounces (100 ml) of liquids through airport security. However, travelers have found an…
— Fodor's Travel
Airlines Face Capitol Hill Grilling Over Add-on Pricing Tactics
Executives from five major U.S. airlines are set to be grilled Wednesday on Capitol Hill over those pesky add-on fees that regularly cause passengers to pay far more than the base price of a plane ticket. A Senate subcommittee will hear testimony from leaders of American Airlines…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Is it Better to Get a Hotel or Airbnb?
When Airbnb first launched, the hospitality world was flipped on its head. Suddenly, travelers could access pied-a-terres around the world and manage their own bookings on an easy-to-use platform. No spiked prices. No loyalty programs. No add-on charges. At least, not at first. Since…
— Travel Awaits
Timeshares Can Trap You. My Family Couldn’t Escape Until My Dad Died.
A few months before my dad died, he called me to his room and asked me to open a drawer. Inside, I pulled out a folder so big that I needed two hands to hold it: our family’s Florida timeshare contract. Timeshares are vacation products that allow you to stay at an accommodation…
— The Washington Post
It's Official: New Law Implemented in Italy Bans Airbnb Self-Check-Ins in a Move to Stop Overtourism
In lieu of numerous anti-tourism protests spanning across Italy’s countryside over the last two years, the Italian government has moved full steam ahead with enforcing regulations on the key lock boxes used by many short-term holiday rentals such as Airbnb. A new law has been put…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Top 25 Destinations to Add to Your Travel Bucket List in 2025, Plus Trends for Flights, Hotel Stays and More
'Tis the season for trend analysis. As 2024 comes to a close, consumers are getting a glimpse into future predictions based on what's bubbled up this past year for everything from dining to travel. From an increase in pop-culture-driven destinations -- like flying to another country for…
— Good Morning America
A Guide to Sustainable Travel Certifications—and How They Can Make You a Better Traveler
Sustainable travel can mean a lot of things, whether it's lowering your carbon footprint, protecting local wildlife and conserving natural resources, or making a positive impact on the communities you visit. More and more travelers are prioritizing factors like these when planning…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
The Discovery of the Mary Celeste
On December 4, 1872, the captain of the commercial sailing vessel Dei Gratia spotted the American ship Mary Celeste sailing toward the Straights of Gibraltar. Captain David Reed Morehouse of the Dei Gratia knew the Mary…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
It’s Back! Time for the Travel Institute’s ‘Season of Giving’
FRAMINGHAM, MA, November 25, 2024 – The Travel Institute’s Season of Giving is back starting Black Friday, November 29, with tuition assistance for travel professionals at all levels of experience. From now until year’s…
— Travel Research Online
Ex Fida Bona
A Guide to TSA PreCheck and Global Entry
by Beth Giffen
Saturday November 30, 2024
 Travel is about exploration and excitement, not enduring endless security lines. Programs like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry make the process smoother, but how do they differ, and which is best for you? Essentially, TSA PreCheck expedites security checks for domestic travelers within the U.S., allowing you to keep on shoes, belts, and light jackets while leaving laptops and liquids in your bag. Available at over 200 airports, it’s a time-saver for frequent flyers. Global Entry not only speeds up your arrival at U.S. customs but also includes TSA PreCheck, allowing you to sail through security at domestic airports.
Here is a closer look at the two programs…
— Travel Research Online
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