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Destinations
5 Reasons Why 2 Million Americans Will Visit This Mediterranean Paradise In 2025
Bye, bye Italy, France, hello Türkiye––or as the former name spelled out, Turkey: A transcontinental country bestriding the natural border between Europe and Asia, it is seeing a remarkable increase in tourism, particularly coming from the United States, with 1.9 million Americans traveling across the…
— Travel Off Path
36 Hours in Barbados
Easternmost in the Caribbean Sea, Barbados is an island-nation of dualities. The Atlantic side is tumultuous and windswept, while the Caribbean side is tranquil with soft breezes. The former British colony’s sugarcane plantation system profited enormously from enslaving Black people for centuries…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
New U.S. National Monuments Worth Planning a Trip Around
President Biden designated two new national monuments in California this month and one each in Maine and Pennsylvania in December. The new Chuckwalla National Monument covers more than 624,000 acres south of Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, and the Sáttítla Highlands…
— Afar
Where to Find the Best Lobster in Portland, Maine
I’ll never forget the first time I had lobster. I was in my early twenties and living in Brooklyn. Being from Missouri, I hadn’t eaten too much exotic seafood—and those bright orange lobsters always seemed a little out of my league. Then came Restaurant Week, a time for restaurants around New…
— Travel Awaits
What to Know About Traveling to Rome During the Jubilee
It comes four times a century, bringing crowds and chaos but also faith and beauty. In Rome, 2025 is the year of the Vatican Jubilee. For Catholics that means it’s a holy year – the chance to strengthen your faith and worship with pilgrims from around the world. For everyone else, it’s a…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Cruisers Have Mixed Reactions To Royal Caribbean's Uneaten Food Policy
The likes of Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line are drawing mixed reactions for bans in 2025. Royal Caribbean in particular caused a stir by putting a toddler device back on the banned list for a second time. The cruise line put a ban back on baby monitors. Royal Caribbean cited radio signals…
— The Travel
Celestyal Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Giveaway for Advisors
Celestyal is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year with a giveaway of travel advisor prizes and rewards, the company announced in a press release. To mark the occasion, over 1,000 experiences will be offered to advisors throughout the year, including cash prizes, cruises and sold-out concert…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Airlines Cancel 1,900 Flights Amid Deep South, Gulf Coast Winter Blast
After a weekend winter blast that saw thousands of flights delayed and canceled along the East Coast, disruptions are mounting as a second major storm bears down on parts of Texas, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast — a system that could bring snow and ice to a large swath of the country this…
— The Points Guy
You Can Score Tickets to Mexico or the Caribbean For Just 100 Miles With This U.S. Airline — What to Know
Booking a Caribbean or Mexican getaway just got cheaper. Frontier Airlines recently announced a special promotion that drops the number of miles for a one-way flight to international destinations from the United States to only 100 miles, whereas it usually is 15,000 miles. Best of all, the…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
IHG Expands in Germany with Holiday Inn Ratingen
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), continues its expansion in Germany with the signing of Holiday Inn Ratingen, in the wider Düsseldorf area, in partnership with multi hotel operator tristar GmbH. After a full renovation, expected to open in the second half of 2025, the hotel will further expand IHG’s…
— Focus on Travel News
The Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2025, From Montana to Japan
In the world of hotel openings, 2025 will be a year of firsts: Oetker Collection makes its debut in North America, 1 Hotels is heading to Australia, and likewise Aman to Mexico and Auberge Resorts to Italy, to name just a few. Grande dames like the New York City Waldorf Astoria will reopen (after…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Save Some Money at These 11 Family Resorts Where Kids Stay Free
With flights, hotels, rental cars, bathroom breaks, snacks, and keeping kids entertained to consider, family vacations can be fun yet stressful – not to mention expensive. To ease the hassle and costs, I often opt for family resorts where kids stay free. Even places that don’t advertise such deals may…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
I’m Dedicating 2025 to Solo Travel—and I’m Not Alone
Solo travel is an activity I’ve wanted to explore for years now, but I’ve yet to find the courage—or money, quite frankly—to embark on the adventure. I’ll take small day trips or book dinners for a part of one, sure. I enjoy my own company and the introspection it triggers. But following through…
— VICE
How the Second Trump Administration Might Impact Your Travel Plans
There is a new president today, as Donald J. Trump takes the oath of office for the second time at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. What does that mean for the travel industry? Many of the administration’s policies pertaining to the industry will flow through the U.S. Department of…
— Fodor's Travel
What to Expect From Travel Prices in 2025 — And Which Destinations Have the Best Vacation Bargains
About 51% of Americans say flight cost will determine their destination choices this year, according to Skyscanner. International airfare costs about 4% less in 2025 from last year, according to Kayak data. Domestic flights are 3% pricier. Travel to the Asia-Pacific region is shaping up to be a bargain…
— CNBC
Today in History
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin Dies
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the Russian revolutionary and leader of the October Revolution, died on this day in 1924. Lenin was the first head of the Soviet Socialist Republic, and the brand of Communism that he espoused is…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
How to Become a Better Listener
 I have gone on record to imply that an entrepreneur’s biggest problem involves “visibility,” or lack thereof. It is my opinion that a close second may very well involve listening skills, or lack thereof.
Many, if not most people spend a great deal of time waiting for their turn to add to a conversation. Their mind is busy formulating their next contribution rather than trying to understand and internalize what is being said.
In my opinion, it is high time that we all focus on improving the art of…
— Travel Research Online
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