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Thursday March 06, 2025

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Destinations

What It’s Like to Travel as a Woman in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s historic treasures were long hidden behind a practically insurmountable barrier to international visitors, especially women travelers. But obstacles to accessing the conservative country have eased over the past few years thanks to a series of reforms. The Kingdom…

US Updates Turks and Caicos Islands Travel Advisory, Year After Americans Arrested
A level 2 travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands has been updated by the U.S. State Department, warning Americans planning to visit to “exercise increased caution.” The advisory generally warns of crime on the islands, with most occurring in Providenciales, an area where…

When to Go to Colombia
Colombia's equatorial position means temperatures fluctuate by altitude, not the time of year, so with the country's diversity of landscapes, almost any time can be a good time to visit. These changes in altitude also mean Colombia has many microclimates and brief dry and wet…

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Tours and Activities

You Can Visit the Real-life Lumon Building From 'Severance'
Your outie likes to adventure. Your outie never chooses the middle seat. Your outie judges people who take off their shoes on planes. Your outie also wants you to see the real-life Lumon building, which is closer than you think if you're based around New York City. If you're reading…

Japan’s Spectacular Bike Ride Through Six Remote Islands
The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as one of the world's most incredible bike journeys. As I cycled along the asphalt road, the rural Japanese landscape of rolling hills merged with the sea at low tide…

Here’s the Most and Least Popular National Parks in the US
Recent National Park Service layoffs have prompted some travelers to reconsider visiting national parks this year, but newly released statistics show the parks are more popular than ever. A record high 331.8 million people visited national parks last year, bringing billions of tourism…

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Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line Applauded By Guests For Treatment While Stranded During Cyclone Threat
It has been a busy week for cruise news thus far. On a Royal Caribbean cruise, a guest was recently detained for bringing a banned item onboard. Not just any banned item, but a revolver. The guest was kicked off the cruise and arrested in Aruba. We also saw the Norwegian…

The Best Adult-Oriented Cruise Lines to Sail this Year
Many of the world's best cruise ships cater to a wide audience with amenities that intrigue both the youngest of sailors and those with mature sea legs. But some travelers may be more interested in an adult-oriented sailing—a welcome reprieve for those looking to enjoy romantic…

French Polynesia Sets New Record for Cruise Visits in 2024
French Polynesia saw record levels of cruise tourism in 2024, helping to boost the overall tourism in the country to its busiest ever year despite a slight drop in visitors staying in hotels. In 2024, 52,000 passengers embarked on a cruise from the island of Tahiti, sailing itineraries of…

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Transportation

Cyclone Alfred Latest: Brisbane Airport Cancels All Flights as Queensland and NSW Residents Told to Evacuate
Australia is bracing for severe flooding as Cyclone Alfred nears, with the rare storm on the country's eastern coast expected to bring torrential rain, destructive winds, and storm surges. The tropical cyclone is now forecast to make landfall early on Saturday, after its progress towards…

This Is The Most Beautiful Train Ride In America, According To Amtrak
Despite being able to zoom through the skies at breakneck speed, slow travel is making a comeback. And by ‘slow travel', of course I mean trains. Taking a page out of Europe's and Asia's playbook, the U.S. has been teasing more train routes and bullet trains for years, but even the…

This U.S. Hub Is Getting New Budget Flights to Las Vegas, Phoenix, and a Popular Caribbean Destination–What to Know
Travelers in the Seattle area will soon have more options for low-cost domestic travel. Frontier Airlines has just announced four new routes, including its first ever to Seattle Paine Field International Airport in Everett, WA. Beginning on June 2, the discount carrier will begin flights…

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Lodging

Where to Stay in the Berkshires for a Charming Weekend Away
A weekend away at one of the best Berkshires hotels or rental homes is the perfect year-round escape for scenic mountain views and historic charm, whether you choose to bunk at a bucolic inn or an Airbnb from the 1800s that comes blessed with a moody, Wes Anderson-esque…

The Palace Madrid Joins Luxury Collection
After two years of meticulous restoration and renovation, one of Madrid's most iconic hotels has a stunning new design complementing its original, historic grandeur — and a brand-new flag waving over the storied property. Introducing The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel…

Discover These Dreamy Overwater Bungalows for the Ultimate Retreat
There's something undeniably magical about overwater bungalows. The idyllic, rustic-chic huts perched above clear waters offer direct access to marine life swimming beneath you and the gentle lull of waves as your daily soundtrack. Overwater bungalows sit in some of the world’s…

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Other and Odd

Part of Optimism for 2025 Driven by Strong Travel Demand Between Both Sides of the Atlantic, Says Lufthansa CEO
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr discusses the German aviation group's full-year financial results…

The Future Of Wellness Hospitality: Predictions And Pathways For 2025
The wellness hospitality sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven in part by a deeper understanding of well-being and an increasing demand for personalized, purpose-driven experiences. As we move into 2025, wellness is a core element of hospitality. Today’s…

Is Travel Insurance a Scam?
Travel Insurance. Travel Protection. Travel Waivers. Protecting the money that you invested in your vacation can be confusing. These products sound similar, but their differences can financially devastate unaware travelers. Gena Tharp and her husband Lonnie discovered this in the…

Today in History

Remember the Alamo
The territory of Texas was in the northern region of Mexico known as Coahuila y Tejas. Rebel forces in Texas wanted independence from Mexico. The Mexican government saw Texas as an important bulwark against the…

Press Releases of Interest

TravelSMG Unveils Complete 2025 Event Schedule Featuring Forums in Gran Canaria & Antigua
Travel Show Marketing Group, a leading producer of trade events connecting travel advisors with global supplier partners, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its upcoming fall 2025 events: European Travel…


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