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Destinations
Isle of Man Becomes Latest Region to Introduce Digital Travel Permit
The Isle of Man is set to introduce a digital permit for visitors to the island from late 2025. Known as the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), non-British and non-Irish travellers will be required to apply for the permit at a cost of £10. Once authorised, the ETA allows visitors to make…
— The Independent
10 Best Places to Visit in Japan
Japan is a country where tradition meets the latest in technology and fashion, where serene temples contrast with neon-lit city streetscapes, and historic castles, cherry blossoms and futuristic attractions all captivate wide-eyed visitors. This blend of old and new make Japan one of…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Report Reveals Most Affordable Vacation Destinations To See The Northern Lights
A recently released report has shared insight on where you can snag the most affordable accommodations and see the Northern Lights’ captivating magic in 2025. Vacation rental company HomeToGo released the information in its Affordable Aurora Report. Eight of the list’s 30…
— Travel Noire
The Classic Resort Beach is Being Rethought
Let’s buck the trend, a local marine biologist suggested. In 2018, as the Maldives, a nation of nearly 1,200 islands in the Arabian Sea, continued its transformation into a luxury tourist destination, the country’s handbook for resort developers called sea grass meadows in the…
— New York Times
Glen Canyon Generates Mixed Reactions After Finally Passing New Vehicle Ban
That holds true for Yosemite National Park as the summer schedule remains in question as concerns continue to pile up. Yosemite did update guests on what the future holds for reservations. "After February 26: Yosemite National Park anticipates sharing details about this year's…
— The Travel
Cruise
Behind the Scenes on Carnival’s New $600 Million Private Cruise Island
The countdown has begun to the opening of Carnival Cruise Line’s latest private island. Celebration Key, based in Grand Bahama, will welcome cruise passengers with an inaugural visit from Carnival Vista on 19 July. The development of the island cost $600 million (£474 million). To…
— The Independent
Resorts World Transitioning to Starcruises and Dream Cruises Brands
Two historic cruise brands in Asia are making a comeback: StarCruises – a refreshed take on the previous Star Cruises brand – and Dream Cruises. These replace the Resorts World Cruises brand, which was established in June 2022 to encourage cruising in Asia post COVID-19 and…
— Seatrade Cruise News
2 Major Cruise Lines Update Minimum Age Policy for Solo Bookings Departing From US
Both Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruise lines have updated policies on the minimum age for unaccompanied passengers sailing from U.S. destinations. As of this month, 21 is the minimum age to sail unaccompanied on ships originating in North America on Royal Caribbean ships…
— ABC News
Transportation
The Unwritten Rules for Private Jet Travel—Including Where to Sit and What to Drink
It turns out, once you fly private, it's hard to go back. The pandemic marked a major shift in the private aviation industry: A whole new customer base—fliers who may have flown business or first-class before—crossed over and entered into the luxurious and exclusive world of…
— Travel+Leisure
One Flight Cancelation Disrupted at Least 20 Wheelchair Rugby Players
At the end of a wheelchair rugby tournament, Ryan Major was ready to get home. But instead of a smooth journey back, a series of operational issues hit his flight and delayed his return. “This is by far the worst experience traveling I’ve had. I’ve never had to resort to…
— USA Today
Airlines Move to Undo Protections for Travelers With Disabilities
Last year, the Department of Transportation (DOT) expanded the rights of passengers with disabilities in what was hailed as the “biggest expansion of rights for passengers with disabilities in a generation.” Now Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, and United, along with…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Dreaming of a Private Island Getaway? Here's How to Make It a Reality
When it comes to beach vacations, exclusivity is the ultimate luxury, and that’s why private island resorts are so appealing: Imagine waking up steps from an empty beach with few to no other travelers, the natural soundtrack of birds chirping and waves crashing playing outside. For…
— Afar
10 Puerto Rico Airbnbs to Book for a Healthy Dose of Vitamin D
Any of the best Puerto Rico Airbnbs have what it takes to make your next vacation the one you'll still be reminiscing about for summers to come, with the kinds of enviable terraces and wide, sweeping windows that facilitate indoor-outdoor living of the highest order…
— Architectural Digest
30 More Small Luxury Hotels Are Now Bookable Through Hilton
Hilton's partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World just keeps getting sweeter: The duo announced 30 new hotels that are now integrated into the Hilton Honors ecosystem. Last year, an initial 390 luxury boutique properties were added to the program, and a steady…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Forget Miami: Why "Icescapes" Are This Winter's Travel Trend
You know the moment it strikes: It's the dead of winter, and you're at peak cabin fever. I refer to this feeling as my "winter blues-aissance." After staring at the same four walls and cooking the same meals, life feels dull, gray, and utterly mundane. That's when my inner Aquarius and…
— POPSUGAR
Travel Editor Peter Greenberg on Trump’s Executive Order Eliminating “X” Option on Passports
CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg discusses a new executive order that could impact transgender, intersex, and nonbinary travelers…
— CBS News
Today in History
The Grand Canyon Becomes a National Park
In 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt signed legislation giving the Grand Canyon status as a National Monument. On February 26th, 1919, by an act of the United States Congress, Grand Canyon National Monument…
— Travel Research Online
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