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Destinations
The 14 Best Things to Do in Puerto Rico, According to Locals—From Rum Tasting to River Tubing
Located approximately 1,000 miles southeast of Miami, Puerto Rico is a popular Caribbean island with U.S. travelers. Leave your passport at home and head to year-round summer, piña coladas, and occasionally getting caught in the rain. It’s all part of the charm…
— Afar
Valle de Guadalupe: A First-Time Guide
Where I live, in Los Angeles, wine lovers are used to heading north for weekend escapes, whether to Santa Barbara, Sonoma or Napa Valley. Yet there’s some exceptional sipping to be had in the opposite direction, just south of the border – in Valle de…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Stargazing Along Tucson's New 'Astro Trail' in Southern Arizona
Thanks to its unique combination of mountainous terrain, an arid climate, and minimal light pollution, the southern Arizona landscape offers pristine conditions for night sky viewing—whether you’re hoping to see a planetary alignment, meteor shower, or simply want…
— Condé Nast Traveler
5 Perfect Spas in Seoul (And How to Go Au Natural)
If you’ve lived in New York City before, you’ve probably heard of Spa Castle. Spa Castle is a well-known Korean spa that—as the name suggests—is absolutely grandiose. I remember my first visit back in the late 2010s. I was looking forward to spending time…
— Travel Awaits
In Uruguay, 50,000 Steps in a City Where the Sidewalk Never Ends
For a window into the soul of a city, take a stroll along the waterfront: Think of the Seine walkways in Paris, the Copacabana promenade in Rio or the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. Or the nearly 14-mile palm-fringed ribbon called La Rambla, in…
— New York Times
Cruise
Are Alaska Cruises Bad for the Environment? What Travelers Should Know
On a busy day during the Alaska cruise season, Ketchikan’s population can more than triple. Known for its mountain scenery, salmon and Alaska Native heritage, the roughly 8,000-person city at the southernmost entrance of the Inside Passage has welcomed more…
— USA Today
Carnival Adjusts Cruise Itineraries for Four Ships
Carnival Cruise Line is adjusting itineraries for sailings scheduled for 2025 and 2026 onboard four of its ships. According to a statement sent to booked guests, cruises onboard the Carnival Valor, the Carnival Elation, the Carnival Conquest and the Carnival…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Travel Experts Speak on Anxiety After D.C. Plane Crash
It's been nearly 16 years since the last fatal commercial airliner crash in the United States, and by almost every metric, traveling by plane is the safest mode of transportation. But many flyers still have anxiety, especially after the latest crash. "Of course, people who…
— CBS News
I Help Unaccompanied Minors at the Airport for a Living. These Are the Most Common Problems I See
Flying alone for the first time can be a scary experience for anyone—you’re literally suspended thousands of feet in the air, for starters—but it can be particularly frightening when you’re a child or a teen. And while most kids usually travel with their parents…
— Fodor's Travel
Chicago O'Hare Airport Silent After Plane Wing Critically Injures A Tug Driver
While O'Hare International Airport's social media team responded to the devastating crash over the Potomac last week, it remained silent following the critical injury of a tug driver working for American Airlines at the Chicago airport. While the Chicago Department…
— The Travel
Lodging
First Look: New Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
While there is some very tough competition, when all is said and done, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort holds the ranking of my favorite resort hotel on Earth. It looks, feels, smells and is — in all ways — vacation. "The Poly," as it's known by some, first opened…
— The Points Guy
The Best Hotels in New York City for Every Budget
The best hotels in New York City offer a few key features: sweeping views of the skyline, attentive service, and proximity to the city’s buzziest neighborhoods and sights—Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Soho, Chelsea, and (dare we say it) Times Square…
— Architectural Digest
Other and Odd
You’ll Soon Need a Real ID to Fly – but Can You Use Your Passport Instead?
Chances are you’ve heard about the Real ID — maybe you already have one. The gist is that starting May 7, 2025, every U.S. citizen who is 18 years and older will need a Real ID or approved alternative to fly domestically. If you don't have one, you’ll be denied entry…
— Travel+Leisure
This Is How You Can Avoid This Major Scam In Cancun As A Tourist
Luxurious hotels lining a turquoise beachfront, buzzing shopping streets, tropical vibes throughout, and cheap flights galore: it's no wonder Americans love Cancun, probably the best-value sunny destination year-round. As gorgeous as it may be, no trip to Cancun is…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
The Sixteenth Amendment Ratified (Income Tax)
On February 3, 1913, the Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the United States Congress, allowing the Federal government to collect a tax based on income. While the…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Identify Your Miscues, Then Eliminate Them
I have gone on record for more than one occasion and said that it is my personal opinion many travel professionals are making growing business harder than it needs to be. I am not implying it is snap easy. I do feel that there might be an easier way.
Today, and for the next ten weeks, I am going to share a few messages with you designed to help prevent you from shooting yourself in the foot. Without thinking about it, you may be and probably are” guilty of making mistakes that are directly affecting your forward progress. Just by focusing on each one individually, one each week, you will be positioning yourself miles ahead of your competition, who is failing to recognize that which is…
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