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Destinations
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: I Flew To Bali For A Much-Needed Day Of Silence
Bali is a place of great adventure. Its lush surroundings make it known as a place where many, including myself, come for a reset. Arriving at the Ayana Estate, I aimed to take time to learn about the culture and try to hit the pause button. I wanted a short break from life and its…
— Essence
Is It Safe to Travel to the Canary Islands After Flooding in Gran Canaria?
Heavy rain and flooding have hit the third-largest island in the Canaries, Gran Canaria, covering streets with mud and sweeping away cars. Meanwhile, the majority of the islands in the archipelago, including Tenerife, have been under a yellow weather warning since the weekend…
— The Independent
Make the Most of Rome's Many Charms–Without the Crowds
With monumental baroque fountains and sculptures in piazzas where people gather to chat, Rome feels like a cross between an open-air museum and a big living room where there’s a house party every day. It’s one of the reasons I fell in love with this city more than 15 years…
— Afar
Tours and Activities
12 Things to Do in Seattle as a Solo Traveler
Seattle is hard to beat when it comes to US-based solo travel. The city is near-perfect for a few reasons. First, it offers a great balance between more rugged, outdoor sensibilities and modernity. Second, it’s safe and easy to navigate—even without a car rental. Third, you can…
— Travel Awaits
Relaxing Wineries & Staggering Sequoias: Visit California's Most Underrated State Park This Spring
After much of the U.S. dealt with frigid cold winters, springtime is essentially an open invitation to explore the great outdoors. We all know California is one of the best states for an awesome beach getaway, but it also boasts some of the best national and state parks in the nation…
— Travel Off Path
Grand Teton National Park Generates Mixed Reactions Over Birthday While Morale Is Low At Great Smoky Mountains
2024 was a positive year for National Parks around the US. However, things have now changed following mass firings that have prompted reservation cancelations and admission delays for visitors. Grand Canyon National Park is already seeing the result of the layoffs firsthand…
— The Travel
Cruise
Four Seasons' First Yacht Is Sailing Next Year—Here's What Its 11 Onboard Bars and Restaurants Will Look Like
Fresh from its January float-out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy—and ahead of its January 2026 launch—the culinary line-up of Four Seasons I is finally here. The 11 restaurant and bar concepts are a “nod to the yachting lifestyle,” Four Seasons Yachts announced, while…
— Travel+Leisure
Woman Goes Overboard on Royal Caribbean Ship During ‘The 80s Cruise’
A woman went overboard from the Royal Caribbean ship Explorer of the Seas during the first day of The 80s Cruise, a nostalgia cruise featuring musical acts such as Squeeze, Adam Ant, Tiffany and Men at Work. Multiple sources aboard Explorer of the Seas confirmed to The…
— The Hollywood Reporter
Alaskan Dream Cruises Opens 2026, Adds Itineraries for 2025
Alaskan Dream Cruises has opened sales for its 2026 cruise season, while at the same time adding new itineraries in 2025. The 2026 season will feature the company’s signature small-ship voyages through Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage, providing intimate access to Alaska Native…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Flying in 2025? Here’s How to Find the Cheapest Flights
Booking affordable airfare can be a turbulent process. Prices rise and fall day by day, or in some cases, hour by hour. In the past, frequent fliers swore by loose strategies to find deals — book on a Tuesday! No, on a Wednesday! Never on a weekend! — but experts caution that…
— National Geographic
U.S. Transportation Officials Issue Travel Reminder Over REAL ID Requirements For May Deadline
In 2025, the passport book remains the most powerful passport for flying both domestically and internationally. For those that use a passport book for travel, the REAL ID isn't 100% necessary, but given hints from the transportation department, it may be an even bigger deal to…
— The Travel
What It's Like Flying on the Bombardier Global 7500, the World's Fastest Long-Haul Business Jet
It’s not every day you wish your flight was longer, but after a far-too-short trip on the $80-million Bombardier Global 7500, I certainly did. Of course, speed was the name of the game during this trip. On February 28, Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier flew from San Luis…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
10 Amazing U.S. Hotels You Can Book With Points
If you're looking for a luxurious getaway, you don’t have to travel abroad – there are plenty of amazing hotels in the United States that you can book with points. The US is home to some of the world's most luxurious hotels; from chic and modern urban escapes to luxurious resorts…
— Lonely Planet
This Might Be the Most Fun Doubletree in the World – And the Hyper-Themed Hotel Is Getting a Huge Makeover
The Curtis Denver has always been known as a cheeky, playful and pop-culture-infused hotel where each floor is fully committed to a different theme. It also happens to be a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, maybe even one of the most unique in the entire DoubleTree portfolio. Now, the…
— The Points Guy
This Charming Hotel Recently Opened in Boston's West End
Located in the city’s historic West End, a block from TD Garden, near both the North End and Beacon Hill, the 112-room Pennyweight Hotel, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, opened late last fall. Taking inspiration from Boston’s revolutionary beginnings and merchandising legacy…
— Boston Magazine
Other and Odd
Feeling ‘Slapped Across the Face by Trump,’ Canadians Say They’ll Skip U.S. Trips
In a speech this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, clearly annoyed by import tariffs levied by President Trump and his threats of making Canada “the 51st state,” suggested that Canadians might act individually to respond to the affronts. “Now is also the time to choose…
— New York Times
Why These Travelers Prefer LGBTQ, Adults-Only Tours
For many LGBTQ travelers, an adults-only trip just makes more sense. A large majority of same-sex couples do not have children of their own, and some prefer a less family-friendly experience when they travel. According to the Williams Institute at UCLA, just 14% of same-sex couples…
— USA Today
The Rise Of Luxury Elopements And Curated Travel Experiences
“A trend I see lately is that couples are moving away from traditional weddings and opting for intimate, curated elopements that double as immersive luxury travel experiences,” says Rochelle Cheever, founder of The Elopement Experience, a luxury elopement designer. As the costs…
— Forbes
Today in History
Founding of AAA
It was 1902 and automobiles were quickly becoming the vehicle of choice. Road conditions, however, were deplorable. The relatively small number of drivers had to fight for the right to even use some roads in favor of horse-drawn carriages. Small groups of drivers had formed clubs across the country to exchange driving and…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
At Oasis Travel Network, Smolinski Advises Taking a Conservative Approach
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday February 28, 2025
The job of a CEO is never easy, says Lee Smolinski. As chairman and CEO of Oasis Travel Network, he needs to always have his eye on the trends and watch for signs of weakness in the market. And while he hasn’t seen those yet, he advises a cautious approach for 2025.
“I’m always nervous,” he says. “Business has been so good that I wonder when it is going to stop. And I see some warning signs out there. Interest rates are high. I worry about the global economy. I look at the glass as half full. But that keeps me on my toes. It’s important to run our businesses in a pragmatic and conservative manner and makes sure we operate conservatively…
— Travel Research Online
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