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Destinations
As Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles, Here's What Travelers Need to Know and How to Help
Several major wildfires erupted in the Los Angeles area this week following a catastrophic windstorm that broke out on January 7, scorching acres of land and homes in their path and forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee as evacuation orders went into effect. As of press time…
— Afar
Why Americans Are Flocking To This Caribbean Island Despite Safety Warnings
Blessed with sunny temps year-round and being a paradisiacal island bordered by turquoise seas, Jamaica is a no-brainer for Americans planning a tropical getaway this winter despite not being the most peaceful of countries. According to the State Department, Americans should…
— Travel Off Path
Aruba, Bonaire or Curaçao: Which Island Is Best for You?
Forming a delightful trio lying just off the coast of South America, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao (affectionately known as the ABC Islands) appeal to sun-seeking travelers from all over the world. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be much to differentiate these three Dutch-affiliated…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
These 8 Beaches Have the Bluest Water in the World
Silky white sand, luxurious resorts, and cloud-free weather all contribute to the perfect beach day. But for pure visual appeal, nothing is prettier than a beach with crystal-clear, ultra-blue waters. You’ll often find these peaceful stretches of sand in protected coves, where calm surf invites…
— Afar
The NYC Staple You Never Hear About: Cigar Lounges
I know, I know. Smoking is bad for you. While America isn’t short on unhealthy tastes, we’ve taken a strong stance against tobacco, nicotine, and hand-rolled delights. (We’ve come around the greenery, oddly enough.) I’ve lived through the take-down of Big Tobacco—still, that doesn’t…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Is Offering 20% off Select Trips and 2-category Suite Upgrades for 2025 and 2026 Sailings – What to Know
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises is helping travelers sail into the new year in style with big discounts, free suite upgrades, and reduced deposits for future trips. Travelers who book now will receive a free two-category suite upgrade up to a Penthouse Suite along with up…
— Travel+Leisure
Four Seasons is Launching 9 Yacht Itineraries in 2025
The Four Seasons brand is hitting the open seas—in luxury fashion, nonetheless. In the United States, cruises are often an accessible, budget-friendly ticket into the Caribbean. Guests usually jump onboard in Miami, and then enjoy a week-long adventure through crystal-clear waters…
— Travel Awaits
Cruisers Praise Carnival For Stepping In With A New Rule To End "Chair Hogging" For Good
Carnival Cruise Line continues to update its policies. Some rule changes received positive reviews. Cruisers rejoiced after Carnival put a ban on Bluetooth speakers. On the flip side, reactions were negative after Carnival reminded cruisers that a popular onboard activity of friendly…
— The Travel
Transportation
Emirates Is Training Its Staff to Better Serve Autistic Passengers
Emirates will soon become the world’s first commercial Autism Certified Airline. The Dubai-based carrier’s 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff will complete training designed to allow passengers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience a personalized service, and to make the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Jeju Air Black Boxes Stopped Recording Minutes Before Deadly Crash
The two black boxes on the Boeing jet involved in the worst aviation disaster on South Korean soil stopped recording about four minutes before the accident, the transport ministry said on Saturday. South Korean investigators previously said the flight data and cockpit voice recorders…
— USA Today
You Could Lose a Limb on Airport Moving Walkways. But This Could Change Everything
When moving walkways first debuted in airports, they were hailed as a futuristic way for people to traverse large terminals. But over the last 50 years, they’ve become more frustrating than convenient. Narrow lanes and bottlenecks (basically human pileups) make them inefficient, and…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
In Los Angeles, Hotels Become a Refuge for Fire Evacuees
The lobby of Shutters on the Beach, the luxury oceanfront hotel in Santa Monica that is usually abuzz with tourists and entertainment professionals, had by Thursday transformed into a refuge for Los Angeles residents displaced by the raging wildfires that have ripped through…
— New York Times
Marriott Expands in Spokane With a Chic New Residential-Style Autograph Collection Hotel
Portland, Oregon, may have claimed a spot on TPG's list of best places to travel in 2025, but just over the border, Washington's second-largest city, Spokane, boasts an exciting new reason to spend a few days visiting the Evergreen State: The Louie at Davenport Hotel. A reimagining of…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Britain’s Greatest Natural Wonders to Explore in the Wintertime
Across the UK, a collection of natural marvels reveal themselves at this time of year, including some of the rarest and most spectacular phenomena that the country has to offer. For many Brits, the winter months – particularly once Christmas and New Year have passed – are all…
— BBC Travel
U.S. Sues to Block Corporate Travel Company Merger
The U.S. has sued to block a proposed merger between American Express Global Business Travel Group and CWT Holdings, saying the $570 million deal would eliminate competition between the largest and third largest providers of business travel management services. The deal…
— CNBC
Today in History
Wyatt Earp Dies
An icon of the American West, Wyatt Earp was born on March 19, 1848. His tumultuous life included stints as a saloon keeper, a farmer, a law enforcement officer, a boxing referee, and a gold miner. Along with his brothers…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Well Begun Is Half Done
 I am one of those people who honestly feel that every new day provides a new opportunity to ply your trade and to make somebody’s day. That being said, January is the time of year where most people make up their minds to make the next twelve months a year for the record books.
Let’s jump on that bandwagon for the moment. The New Year and the NEW YOU. So, what is it you are planning to do to improve upon the current you. Your options are…
— Travel Research Online
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