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Destinations
How to Plan a Trip to Japan on a Budget
Japan is a top destination for travelers in 2025. And while some of the once-in-a-lifetime experiences — whether that’s savoring exquisitely prepared nigiri at a Michelin-starred omakase restaurant, staying at one of the best five-star hotels in Tokyo, or relishing a luxurious private onsen experience…
— Travel+Leisure
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: Caribbean Destinations To Visit In 2025
The Caribbean is home to a rich tapestry of cultures and landscapes, with each island offering something unique. Beyond the well-trodden paths, the region’s quieter corners beckon travelers to discover a more intimate side of island life. In 2025, take the opportunity to explore these gems…
— Essence
4 Major Changes Travelers Headed To Europe Will Need To Know In 2025
For many decades now, Americans have been able to travel to Europe essentially hassle-free, simply by virtue of carrying a valid travel document: none of the additional bureaucracy of visas or entry permits. This year, this will no longer be the case, as the Old Continent reforms its border policies and…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
How to Take an Affordable Ski Vacation
Ski trips are often seen as the kind of vacation that's only available to the upper crust. Between lift passes, lodging, gear and overpriced on-mountain meals, a winter wonderland getaway certainly can come with a hefty price tag. But it doesn't have to be that way. "The biggest thing is planning early…
— USA Today
What to Eat In Aruba, the Caribbean Island Where Wahoo Is King
Leaning back on the captain’s chair, Sherwin Muller crosses his scuffed, olive-green sandals and steers our trawler out of Aruba’s Renaissance Marina. It’s 7.30am and the breeze blowing through the boat’s upper deck is merciful on this humid morning, as the marina’s stillness gives way to the Caribbean…
— National Geographic
11 Best Things to Do in Indonesia
Bali–Lombok–Gili Islands may be the classic tour route, but there is so much more to Indonesia. The breadth of activities matches the sprawling scale of the more than 13,000 islands in the world’s biggest island nation. Rich wildlife zones extend across both land and sea for bountiful hiking, diving…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Tauck and Aurora Waive Single Supplements for Wave Season
Fear not, travel advisors with solo travelers in 2025. But act fast. Celebrating its 100th anniversary with a nod to the $500 billion global solo travel market—whose members make up 11% of the industry and travel an average three times a year—luxury tour operator Tauck is waiving single…
— Travel Research Online
Want to Visit Richard Branson’s Necker Island? This Cruise Line Will Score You an Invite With the Right Booking
If you thought a year's worth of unlimited Virgin Voyages cruises in 2025 was epic, wait until you hear what the cruise line has cooked up for next year. Virgin Voyages has amped up its Annual Pass, which allows travelers to hop on and hop off an unlimited number of sailings during a 12-month window…
— The Points Guy
Crystal Serenity Sets Sail on World Cruise
The Crystal Serenity recently departed from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades to kick off Crystal’s 2025 World Cruise. Sailing to South America, the Caribbean, the Atlantic and Europe, the 123-night cruise is scheduled to visit 75 destinations in 25 countries. According to Crystal, the itinerary is…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Ryanair: No More Than Two Drinks at Airports Should Be Allowed
Flying has become a nightmare, with horror stories of reprehensible conduct popping up. But one airline has had enough of the disruption. Irish low-budget carrier Ryanair is leading the charge by demanding that European authorities set an alcohol limit at airports. Ryanair is championing airlines’…
— Fodor's Travel
Egypt's High Speed Rail Costs Billions, But Could Connect 60 Cities Once Its Done
Egypt is one of the world's oldest ancient civilizations. It is known for having the oldest pyramids in the world, which can still be visited today, ancient mummies adorned with gold tongues and nails, and tombs dating back 4,000 years. Beyond its many ancient archaeological discoveries, the country's…
— The Travel
Lodging
The Best Time to Book a Hotel Room, According to Travel Experts
Whether a budget-friendly room or five-star resort, hotels and accommodations are among the biggest expenses of any trip, and no one wants to pay more than they have to. Just as timing impacts getting the best prices on flights, so too does timing play a big role in finding deals on hotels. How far…
— Afar
How to Know What Insurance Will Reimburse for Hotel Stays Amid the Los Angeles Wildfires
There are currently more than 100,000 people in Los Angeles who have been displaced by the ongoing wildfires. As Travel + Leisure shares hotels and vacation rentals with significantly reduced rates for Angelenos who are evacuating or have lost their homes, the question becomes: How much…
— Travel+Leisure
Avoid These Mistakes When Booking Lodging for Large Group Trips
Once upon a time, I traveled the world alongside 30 other students to earn my Global Studies degree. We slept in many places on our journey across the planet. Some of my most memorable stays include renting a hammock for $6 a night in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica; sleeping on mats in an ashram with my…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
Bitter Cold Grips Much of Us, Creating Dangerous Travel Conditions
A mix of snow and freezing temperatures are sweeping across the eastern half of the country, creating hazardous travel conditions for tens of millions. NBC’s Shaquille Brewster reports from Cleveland and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast…
— Today
What It’s Like Travelling With Endometriosis, Plus Tips on How to Combat Symptoms
I was clustered around a baggage reclaim belt, my eyes wide, anticipating the arrival of my suitcase so that I could head out into the balmy Balinese summer and lift my face to the sky. I’d been daydreaming about this moment for the past few months, on crowded train journeys, at my desk and…
— Condé Nast Traveller
The Historic Landmarks Lost In L.A. Due To The Wildfires
As the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage across Los Angeles County, the toll on human life and property has been immense. Beyond the tragic loss of lives and homes, California’s latest wildfires have also claimed several irreplaceable pieces of Los Angeles history. For the city and…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
The British Museum Opens
Sir Hans Sloane was a naturalist who had managed to amass an enormous collection of books, manuscripts, dried plants, and antiquities from his travels. As he neared his death, he did not wish to see his collection broken…
— Travel Research Online
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