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Destinations
This Beautiful Lake Michigan Town You've Never Heard Of Blows Florida's Beaches Out Of The Water
Michigan was once voted as the most scenic U.S. destination, with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula being a favorite area thanks to its stunning landscapes, charming lakeside towns, and endless outdoor adventures. From exploring all the things to do at Pictured Rocks National…
— The Travel
Granada: The Ultimate Weekend
I first fell in love with Spain in Granada, on my first weekend trip to the city back in 2004. I remember the precise moment that I knew. I was standing in one of the city’s cobbled medieval streets, with water trickling down the channels either side, munching on a chorizo tapa that…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
13 of the Best, Most Community-Oriented Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.
There is transporting power in great stories, and some of the finest keepers of that power are the nation’s independent, Black-owned bookstores. These shops are community meeting places that amplify diverse voices and often provide essential context to the histories of the…
— Afar
The Maya Train Now Connects To This Secret Mayan Sites
Following years of restoration and archeological research, a secret Mayan site that had previously been off-limits to tourists is finally opening to Mexico-bound tourists. Located in the south of the Yucatan Peninsula, Dzibanché is a huge pre-Columbian city dating back over 2,300 years…
— Travel Off Path
Cruise
William Shatner, Walter Koenig and More to Headline ‘Star Trek’ Cruise
“Star Trek” will have a 60th birthday celebration on the high seas. The ninth installment of the popular theme cruise, Star Trek: The Cruise IX, will mark six nearly decades since the franchise’s first TV series premiered when it sets sail next year. Like past installments, the cruise will…
— USA Today
Captain Kate McCue Announces Departure from Celebrity Cruises
Captain Kate McCue, the first American woman to be a captain of a large cruise ship, has announced on her Instagram that she is leaving her role at Celebrity Cruises. After an incredible 22-year journey with the Royal Caribbean Group, which saw her rise from 2nd Officer to Captain…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Carnival Cruise Line Has No Plans to Introduce Solo Cabins
There are many advantages to traveling solo, such as taking the opportunity to find oneself, developing independence, or simply decompressing from the stressors of daily life. However, for cruisers hoping for special cabins specifically for single passengers, Carnival Cruise…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Fired FAA Worker Says He's 'Scared To Death' Regarding National Security
A former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) defense program employee has publicly shared his concerns about traveling Americans’ safety amid the government’s sweeping changes and firings in the air travel industry. Charles Spitzer-Stadtlander was terminated on February 14 from…
— Travel Noire
Should You Be Worried About Bedbugs on Planes?
Many travelers live in fear of bed bugs. The small pests are most commonly found in hotel rooms. However, a couple of years ago, visitors to Paris learned that nearly an entire city can become infested. In Paris, bed bugs were stopped everywhere, from movie theatres to the metro…
— Fodor's Travel
United Airlines Opens Its Second Grab-And-Go ‘Lounge’ in Houston Today
If you like the option of just grabbing a quick drink or snack between or before flights rather than going through the traditional airline lounge experience, then you were probably excited when United Airlines opened its first grab-and-go Club Fly location at Denver International Airport…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Should You Use Cash, Points, Miles, a Free Night Award or a Credit Card Benefit to Book Your Hotel?
A friend of mine recently embraced the points and miles lifestyle. Lately, we've spent some fun afternoons discussing strategies to earn and use points and miles. During one of our recent sessions, he asked a smart question: "When I plan a trip, how do I decide if I should pay cash, use…
— The Points Guy
The Flat Iron Hotel – Historic Charm Meets Inspired Design
Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Asheville, North Carolina, The Flat Iron Hotel is an adaptive-reuse boutique property where historic charm meets inspired design in a space that feels as unique as the city itself... With its Art Deco doors officially opened in Q2 of 2024, The Flat…
— Hotel Designs
Other and Odd
Here We Go Again... Initial Forecast And Names Revealed For 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season officially came to an end on November 30th, 2024, ending a catastrophic run. A potential November hurricane in Florida could have set an all-time record for most hurricanes in a single year. Now, we're already looking ahead to yet another hurricane…
— The Travel
How Trump’s Sweeping New Policies Could Change Travel
As the new US president makes massive governmental cuts, issues tariffs and leads an immigration crackdown, domestic and international tourism faces unprecedented changes. In the United States, a new presidential administration always comes with policy shifts. But the dizzying…
— BBC
Today in History
Sir Christopher Wren Dies
Today marks the anniversary of the death of the greatest English architect of all time, Sir Christopher Wren, who designed St. Paul's Cathedral as well as over 50 other churches in London. He was a founder of the Royal…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
Airport Strikes Disrupt Airports Across Germany
by Cheryl Rosen
Monday February 24, 2025
 Travelers to or through Germany will have a tougher time than usual this week as workers walk off the job in wage disputes.
Cologne/Bonn and Düsseldorf report widespread cancellations and delays today as members of the Ver.di union working in administration, check-in, aircraft handling, passenger and crew transport, and baggage handling went on a 24-hour strike today (Monday). But the big one is yet to come, as a two-day strike is planned at Munich Airport, from midnight Wednesday and until midnight Friday.…
— Travel Research Online
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