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Destinations
Romania and Bulgaria Become Full Members of EU’s Schengen Zone
Romania and Bulgaria scrapped land border controls to become full members of the European Union's Schengen free-travel area on Wednesday, joining an expanded bloc of countries whose residents can travel without passport checks. Fireworks lit the sky at a crossing close…
— Reuters
Cheap Vacation Tip: 7 Budget-Friendly European Destinations
If visiting Europe is on your travel bucket list, then 2025 could be your year to make it happen. There are a slew of destinations across the pond providing rich travel experiences without completely breaking the bank, according to data by Chase Travel. The travel booking and…
— USA Today
This Secret Mediterranean Island Offers Mild Weather And Affordable Stays This Winter
If you’re flying to Europe this winter, drawn to all those ancient sights and incredible culture, you might already have made peace with the fact that weather-wise, it’s probably not the best season to be visiting, what with the gloomy skies and freezing temperatures. But then again…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
The New Travel Retreats Addressing Depression and Grief
They combine outdoor pursuits and mental health support for anyone who wants to improve their wellbeing, with or without a diagnosis. At the top of a hill in England's Peak District, life coach Zaidha Roscoe leads our group in an exercise to ground us in the present moment and…
— BBC
Wyoming Sells Land in Grand Teton National Park to Federal Government
A portion of land within Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park has been sold to the federal government, which will prohibit private development. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon certified the sale of the state's so-called Kelly Parcel to the U.S. Department of Interior for $100…
— USA Today
These Are the Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2025, According to a New Report
Deciding where to honeymoon is one of the first big decisions married couples make together — and the options can sometimes feel endless. Thankfully, Virtuoso, a luxury travel agency network, recently released its annual Luxe Report, which surveys 2,200 travel advisors across the…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Will I Get Sick on a Cruise? What to Know About Norovirus Outbreaks.
Beth Knowles and her family left on a Caribbean cruise in late December, but they missed every port. They got too sick to disembark during a norovirus outbreak on board. Knowles got an email from Cunard Line one day before their Dec. 21 departure notifying her of cases of…
— USA Today
Caribbean Cruise Destination Declares State of Emergency
After a weekend of violence, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) has officially declared a country-wide state of emergency for the popular cruise destination as of December 30, 2024. Several people lost their lives in the final weekend of the year, which brought the murder…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Do You Need a Real ID to Fly in 2025? What to Know About New Travel Requirements
The deadline to get your Real ID is approaching fast. The federal Real ID Act will take effect for Arizonans on May 7, 2025. When that happens, people must have identification compliant with the act to pass through airport security or enter federal buildings. As of that date, a…
— AZ Central
Airlines Issue Travel Waivers for New Orleans Flights After Terrorist Attack
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is allowing travelers with flights booked to, from or through New Orleans more flexibility to change their travel plans. The airline in its notice on the waiver said it was being issued because travel may be affected due to “the security situation in New…
— AJC.com
10 New International Airline Routes We're Excited to Fly in 2025
In 2025, travelers are venturing further around the globe and staying in their destinations longer, signaling a move toward authentic and immersive experiences—a trend also known as “slow travel." It makes sense then, that airlines are expanding their networks by introducing…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
This Century-Old NYC Landmark Is Now a Luxury Hotel—Here’s What It’s Like
Since its original debut in 1926, the Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel, has been a base for visitors to the Upper East Side, the neighborhood where Audrey Hepburn once walked in her iconic black dress, gawking at jewelry in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The property, which hosted the likes of JFK…
— Afar
2025 Hotel Tips: Cheapest Seasons to Book Hotels in the US
In celebration of the New Year, I’m taking a fine-tooth comb to some of the best data-driven insights into booking hotels. This time around, I’m relying on the great minds at Vio. This relatively new booking platform makes it easy for travelers to shop around for savings on hotels and…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
How Japanese Psychology Can Shape Your Next Travel Experience and Give You a Life Reboot
Women are encouraged to transform their lives in 2025 through travel and ancient Japanese psychology principles. When you think of the word sabbatical, do you think of a six-month or year-long career break? What if you could get the same valuable life reboot in just four weeks?…
— EuroNews
How to Score an Upgrade to First Class on Your Next Flight
Visions of champagne and lie-flat seats danced in my head when Azores Airlines accepted my 500-euro bid to upgrade my husband and me to business class during our kid-free vacation this past August. But the reality was far less cushy: Our seats reclined only a few inches more than…
— New York Times
At Least 15 Killed, Dozens Hurt on Bourbon Street in New Orleans as Driver Intentionally Slams Truck Into Crowd
A man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter early on New Year's Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens of others, officials said. A black ISIS flag was flying from the truck's rear bumper, and the attack…
— CBS News
Today in History
Nixon Enacts National Speed Limit
On January 2, 1974, President Richard M. Nixon signed the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act, stipulating a national maximum speed limit. Before 1974, states decided on their own speed limits within their…
— Travel Research Online
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