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Destinations
6 Safe International Destinations for a Girls’ Trips or Solo Travel
A girls' trip is always a great idea, and Galentine's Day offers the perfect opportunity for friends to get away. On Feb. 13, the day before the famous romantic holiday, Galentine's Day is a newer occasion focused on celebrating platonic love, friendships and sisterhood. This year, it falls on the…
— USA Today
The 15 Best Things to Do in Geneva
Glinting in the sun in the far west of Switzerland, French-speaking Geneva is a rare breed of city. With the air of wealth and prestige emanating from its luxury jewelers, chocolate shops and investment banks, Geneva’s flawless, glossy veneer can feel impenetrable. But meander away from…
— Lonely Planet
Here's How to Navigate Japan With Kids
Blazing neon signs, Pokemon centers, and seemingly endless arcades and capsule toy machine stores. Japan is no doubt an incredibly exciting place to visit at any age–especially for kids. But while the lively, futuristic, manga comic vibe of decidedly overwhelming Tokyo certainly has its draw…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
10 Black-Owned BBQ Joints In Houston, Texas
Houston’s culinary scene is rich with flavors that reflect the city’s diverse culture, and its Black-owned BBQ joints are at the heart of this gastronomic tapestry. From smoky briskets to savory ribs, these establishments not only serve up mouthwatering dishes but also represent stories of…
— Travel Noire
The Most Impressive Pyramids to Visit in Mexico
There are plenty of wonders of the world to visit during your lifetime, but you only have to travel to the southern point of North America to find incredible historic architecture. Mexico’s Maya and Aztec pyramids deserve a spot high on your travel list. These were once holy spaces for ancient…
— Afar
NYC Restaurant Week: Your Guide to Finding a Great, Affordable Meal
Have an appetite for the Big Apple? I’ve got good news. If you’ll be in New York City from January 21 – February 9, then your visit coincides with one of my favorite pastimes: Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week is a foody dream in which the city’s thousands of restaurants (there are over…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Solo Cruise Travelers, Consider Cruise Insurance Beforehand
With all the chaos going on post-election, it’s enough to need a vacation far away from the news, social media and (sometimes) even relatives and friends. That solo island travel trip that had been on your mind for a while now suddenly sounds even better, especially to a remote place where you…
— Travel Noire
5 Great Lakes Cruises That Belong On The Bucket List
For this particular cruise, Viking’s expedition vessel departs from Toronto, the largest city in Canada, to the Welland Canal, an engineering marvel built in 1833 to allow large ships to bypass Niagara Falls. Travelers will be able to admire the latter up-close, especially the largest of them, Horseshoe…
— The Travel
Transportation
Southwest Points Are On Sale Right Now – What to Know
It’s possible to score Southwest Rapid Rewards points at a much lower rate right now thanks to the airline’s newest sale. “Turn your points into plans,” Southwest shared about the promotion on its website. “Reveal savings of 40 percent, 45 percent, or 50 percent off Rapid Rewards points and…
— Travel+Leisure
At the Airport, How Many Drinks Is Too Many?
Ryanair flight 7124 took off as planned from Dublin airport on April 9, 2024, heading to Lanzarote, Spain. But mid-flight, a drunk and unruly passenger disrupted operations, causing the plane to divert to Porto, Portugal instead. After landing, the crew reached their maximum work hours and…
— Condé Nast Traveler
7 New Airline Routes to Plan a Trip Around This Year
A new year means new resolutions, new opportunities and, importantly for travelers, new flights.
Hawaii trips are set to get a bit easier at Southwest Airlines. Greenland will get what may be its first U.S. nonstop on United Airlines. And a newly beefed-up Alaska Airlines is launching…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Universal Stella Nova Resort Opens by Future Epic Universe Theme Park
Want to stay in an epic place where you can channel your inner astronaut? Universal Orlando might have the resort for you. The destination's newest hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, officially opened this week, seeking to transport guests to the "center of marvelous galaxies for a resort…
— USA Today
Southern California's Secret Resort: Recharge In Wine Country With 24/7 Pools
San Diego, Los Angeles, among other quintessential Orange County beaches may be what you envision when planning a Southern California vacation. You're not wrong. However, what's lost in the shadows of household names lies SoCal's own “Napa,” teeming with grand Chateau-style…
— Travel Off Path
How to Stay Safe If a Hotel Fire Erupts
After a deadly fire swept through a ski lodge in Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 79 people, multiple surviving guests and hotel workers said that they did not hear fire alarms and, in their desperate attempt to get out, could not locate the fire escapes. In the United States, an estimated…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Wildfire-Ravaged Los Angeles Wants Visitors to Help the Area Recover and Rebuild
As Los Angeles slowly begins to assess the damage caused by recent wildfires, it's clear that rebuilding will take years and cost an astronomical sum of money. Some reports estimate a cost as high as $40 billion. Not to mention the threat of more fires remains strong as the Santa Ana winds…
— The Points Guy
Southern Sicily Secrets: My 5 Favorite Hidden Gems
My first impression of Sicily wasn’t the best. I was surprised at how dry and desert-like the landscape was. For whatever reason, I’d pictured greenery and sprawling farms. Then it was seeing horse and donkey dishes on so many menus. Coming from the US’s cowboy culture, the idea of…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
Sir Winston Churchill Dies
Many heroes were born out of the chaos of World War II, but perhaps none as inspiring as Winston Churchill. Upon the resignation of Neville Chamberlain in 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister and led Britain to victory against the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Nominations Open for Annual Educational Excellence Award
FRAMINGHAM, MA, January 21, 2025 –The Travel Institute’s award nomination process is again underway for its annual Educational Excellence Award with applications accepted through March 31, 2025. Established in…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Yes, The Trend Is Real: Why River Cruisers Are Booking Close-In
We recently wro te about Close-In Bookings: Too Late To Book For Spring? In that story, cruise companies told us that folks were booking closer to their departure dates than in years past.
While the norm was book a year or more in advance, the trend now is booking for departures less than a year in advance, with many booking their cruises only six months or less before their sailing dates. Why the change? We asked our readers in a survey that appeared in last week’s…
— Travel Research Online
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on’t think for a minute that any of these resorts doesn’t want to work with us,” says John Hawks, president of the Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Specialists Association (DWHSA). “No one meant to cause trouble. But since Covid, they have made little changes here and there that have become a thicket for agents planning groups.”