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Destinations
This State Was Named the Most Welcoming in the U.S. – and It's Home to the No. 1 Beach in the Country
There’s nothing better than being welcomed into a brand-new destination. That feeling of warmth and hospitality can make a trip all the more memorable. And if you’re looking for somewhere that delivers that kind of “hello,” Booking.com knows exactly where you should go. And you…
— Travel+Leisure
Lima: When to Visit
Whether you’re visiting Lima as a destination in its own right or just passing through en route to Cuzco and the Andes, there’s no bad time of year to visit. Every month, you’ll almost always find something on the cultural calendar, and the Peruvian capital serves up world-renowned…
— Lonely Planet
Traveling to the House of Slaves in Senegal, and Finding Something Unexpected
When I stepped onto the pebble-paved pathways of Senegal’s Gorée Island, I saw bright-pink flowers along vines that wrapped around the tops of purple doorways. Children laughed and played soccer on a sandy area in the distance, and the waves emitted a peaceful sound as…
— Afar
Tours and Activities
U.S. Government and Embassy Issues "Exercise Increased Caution" Travel Security Alert Ahead of Brazil's Carnival 2025
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil have issued a security alert for U.S. citizens to “exercise increased caution” when visiting the country during its upcoming annual event, Carnival 2025. Set to begin February 28th and run through March 8th, Brazil’s Carnival is expected to witness…
— The Travel
5 of the Coolest Whiskey Distillery Tours in Ireland: Must-See on the Emerald Isle
I heard about whiskey at least once a day during my two-week jaunt across the Emerald Isle. On day three, it became apparent that whiskey is a lot more than a spirit to the Irish. It’s also a source of pride and identity—similar to how Polish and Russians feel about vodka. Like vodka…
— Travel Awaits
Sri Lanka: Best Beaches
Few visitors can complain about Sri Lanka’s tropical beaches. Sprinkled along a 1340km (833-mile) coastline, its countless, topographically varied beaches, coves and bays attract sun seekers, fun lovers and surfers throughout the year. Wildlife plays its part too: beaches are vital…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
This New Cruise Ship Will Feature an Onboard Bazaar
Celebrity Cruises’ new ship will take guests from port to port, but also bring destinations to them. Celebrity Xcel will feature The Bazaar, a three-story space where rotating programming will mirror the on-shore experience, when it launches in November. Michael Scheiner, the line’s…
— USA Today
Fincantieri Firms Up New Ship Order for Norwegian Cruise Line
Fincantieri announced in a press release that its Letter of Intent with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, first disclosed on April 8, 2024, has been finalized into a firm order for four new cruise ships for the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand. The new ships, each approximately 226,000…
— Cruise Industry News
Crystal Unveils First Half of 2027 Itineraries
Crystal has announced its complete 2027 itineraries for the first half of the year! The itineraries cover six continents and over 170 destinations. Journeys will take place on Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Voyages will include French Polynesia, the Amazon River, and the…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Is Air Travel Still Safe? Here's What To Know Before Your Next Flight
Air travel safety is a topic on many people’s minds following the influx of plane crashes, collisions, or breakdowns in the news. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lists over 40 aviation accidents or incidents that occurred within the first month of 2025 in the United States…
— Travel Noire
12 Pet-Friendly Airlines to Fly in 2025
Chat with any pet parent who loves to travel and they’ll likely tell you how guilty and anxious they feel dropping their beloved animals with a pet-sitter or friend on the way to the airport. But it doesn’t have to be this way: Many pet-friendly airlines will let you bring your dog, cat, bird…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
House-Sitting Offers More Than Just Free Accommodations to Travelers
Jeannine Orr has traveled to Portland – both in Maine and Oregon – as well as Redondo Beach and San Diego in California in the past six months. On all these trips, Orr didn't pay a cent for her accommodations. That’s because she was house-sitting through TrustedHousesitters, a…
— USA Today
The JW Marriott Bonnet Creek: Where Magic Meets Luxury In Orlando
In a land filled with resorts, both high-end and budget-friendly, it takes a really distinctive identity, incredible passion, and a fair bit of magic to stand out among the crowd. Florida in particular is home to an abundance of cheap beach vacations and luxury all-inclusives at every turn. As I…
— The Travel
Romantic Hotels Near Us Cities for a Weekend Getaway
There's a common misconception that you need to book a flight to experience honeymoon-worthy romance. Often, when couples envision a dreamy getaway (think: overwater bungalows, waterfront dinners and unforgettable views), they assume such wow factors can only be found…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Swimming to Your Next Destination? This Travel Trend Requires Stamina and Strength
The pale-blue copper domes of the church of Our Lady of the Rock were easy to spot as we swam across the Bay of Kotor from the picturesque fishing village of Dražin Vrt. So too were shoals of Adriatic fish: sardines, mackerel and sprats, as well as sea anemones and urchins. The water…
— BBC
Boomers not concerned about environmental impact of travel
Less than a third of older Britons are worried about the impact of their travel on the environment and local communities compared with almost half of Gen Zers, a new study from YouGov has revealed. Only 31 per cent of baby boomers – those aged between 60 and 77 – said they were…
— The Independent
Trump Administration Removes Trans Individuals From LGBTQI Travel Information Resources
Just days after President Donald Trump took office for the second time, he signed an executive order making it U.S. government policy to only recognize male and female sex. Quickly thereafter, the U.S. State Department suspended the processing of passports for applicants who…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Tybee Bomb is Lost
Somewhere off the coast of South Carolina on the bottom of a shallow channel lies an 11-foot-long canister. Written on it, a serial number: "No. 47782." It is a fully functional hydrogen bomb, lost by the US Military fifty…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Nominations for the Travel Institute’s Award May Require Resubmission
February 4, 2025 – A third-party software glitch for The Travel Institute’s recently announced Educational Excellence Award nominations may have caused some applications not to be captured between Jan 22 – Feb 3…
— Travel Research Online
American Cruise Lines Kicks Off Mississippi Season With Big Game Riverboat Fun in NOLA This Week
GUILFORD, CT—February 4, 2025, American Cruise Lines is kicking off the 2025 Mississippi Season early, with some special football fun this week. Big Game Travel has chartered two of American’s Mississippi riverboats to…
— Travel Research Online
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Why Touring: Selling Land the GFOB Way
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