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Destinations
A First-Time Guide to the City of Tromsø
Sitting over 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, you might think Tromsø isn’t a place for the faint of heart but this Norwegian city is surprisingly cosmopolitan for its gaudy latitude (there’s a reason they call it the "Paris of the North"). Many visit for natural phenomena like the northern lights and…
— Lonely Planet
US Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory For Chile
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Chile on January 16, 2025. This advisory urges American travelers to exercise increased caution when visiting the country. The State Department’s decision to elevate Chile to a Level 2 advisory status stems from a combination of…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
Colorado's Historic Ski Train Brings Riders From Denver Straight to One of the Best Mountains in the Region
Skiers and snowboarders now have a more affordable and accessible way to take the train from Denver to the slopes. Thanks to a partnership among the Colorado Department of Transportation, Amtrak, and Winter Park Resort, the legendary “Ski Train” route has expanded service and reduced…
— Afar
This Underrated Florida National Park Is The Perfect Hawaii Alternative For Spring Break
If you're seeking alternative beach destinations in the U.S. to visit besides Hawaii for your next spring break trip, look no further than a Florida destination where vibrant marine life and peaceful beaches await. Whether you’re an adventure seeker or looking to relax by the water, this place…
— The Travel
Why Do People Risk Their Lives to Summit the World’s Deadliest Mountains?
Historian Natalia Mehlman Petrzela explores life, love and death on Earth's second-tallest peak in the new season of Extreme. Straddling the border of Pakistan and China in the Karakoram mountain range, K2 is often referred to as the "savage mountain". Towering 8,611m and reaching into the…
— BBC
Cruise
French City Wants to Ban Cruises and Their ‘Low-Cost Clientele’
The French city of Nice is the latest destination to say it will ban large cruise ships from docking in its port. Mayor Christian Estrosi signed a decree this week preventing ships with a capacity greater than 900 passengers from docking in the ports in Nice and neighboring Villefranche-sur-Mer (which…
— Fodor's Travel
Port Canaveral Breaks Record with Over 25 Cruise Ships and Deep-Sea Vessels in a Single Day
Describing the record turnout as a “full house,” Port Canveral’s Facebook account celebrated and offered details about the day’s marine traffic. “What a day at Port Canaveral!,” the post began. “25 deep sea vessels—6 cruise ships, 6 cargo ships, 8 space vessels, a gambling ship, plus 4 fuel bunker…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
United Airlines Brings Back Elite Status Match Program – What to Know
United Airlines has just dropped its new wave of status match applications for 2025, giving travelers the chance to enjoy elite status perks for a limited time. “We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to participate in our 2025 MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge, offering top-tier…
— Travel+Leisure
What to Do If You Miss Your Flight
What happens if you miss your flight? It's a question I found myself frantically asking just a few weeks ago. I'd made mistake after mistake in my commute from North Brooklyn to John F. Kennedy International Airport—missed one train, boarded the local of another rather than the express—and…
— Condé Nast Traveler
President Trump Orders FAA to Move Away From DEI in Hiring
President Donald Trump last week ordered the Federal Aviation Administration to unwind its diversity, equity and inclusion-based hiring practices, claiming the agency illegally favored minorities, women, people with disabilities and members of other marginalized groups in its hiring under the…
— USA Today
Lodging
‘Luxury and Lifestyle Are Off the Charts’ for 2025, Hilton Says
Since the pandemic, says Hilton Hotels SVP of architecture and design Larry Traxler, “luxury and lifestyle are off the charts. It’s all about giving people a sense of place so when they wake up they know where they are.” From the international space station, where they are partnering to design the…
— Travel Research Online
New Resorts & World-Class Eats: 3 Up-And-Coming California Getaways You Should Visit In 2025
As San Francisco had one of its worst years for tourism and wildfires have decimated some of the most beautiful regions of Los Angeles, travelers may be opening their eyes to new destinations in the “Golden State”. Home to new lavish resorts and world-class eats, there are 3 California getaways…
— Travel Off Path
Marriott Bonvoy Significantly Increases Award Costs Without Warning
In a world without posted award charts, it's hard to say when a program devalues its rewards currency. But, based on online reports and our own searches, Marriott Bonvoy appears to have increased its award costs across a slew of properties. This marks a serious devaluation for its…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Bans, Fees, Taxes. Can Anything Stop Overtourism?
For years, Dubrovnik, Croatia, has been a poster child for overtourism, with summer visitors vastly outnumbering the local population and the municipal government repeatedly introducing measures to diminish the size and impact of a flood of tourists that turns the historic center into a crowded…
— New York Times
Why Is 2025 an Opportune Time to Cruise to Guernsey?
Every year on 9 May, Guernsey celebrates its Liberation, commemorating the end of the German occupation of the Islands during World War II. With 2025 being the 80th anniversary, there will be many more events and activities throughout the year, providing an opportunity for the islanders to…
— Cruise and Ferry
Today in History
King George III Dies
George III was the third British monarch of the House of Hanover, all of whom were of German, not British, descent. In fact, he was the first of the Hanovers to actually be born in Britain and speak English as his first language. But his…
— Travel Research Online
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