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Destinations
How To Plan A Caribbean Island-Hopping Vacation
Island hopping – exploring multiple destinations in one vacation – is the pinnacle of travel experiences, particularly in the Caribbean. Nonstop aquatic activities, seafood delicacies, and a wealth of cultural traditions typically characterize these adventure-filled itineraries. While many…
— Travel Noire
11 Things to Know Before Traveling to South Africa
South Africa is a country that captivates travelers with its diversity—breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, thrilling adventures, world-class cuisine, and an overall accessible price point. Whether you’re hiking Table Mountain, going on a safari in Kruger, sipping in Stellenbosch…
— Fodor's Travel News
5 Under-the-Radar Destinations in Mexico for 2025
Mexico is a tried-and-true destination for millions of Americans. Hyper-popular spots like Tijuana, Cozumel, Cabo, and Cancun aren’t the only mainstays anymore. Tourists are also eager to explore places like Tulum, Mexico City, and Oaxaca City on the hunt for unspoiled nature…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
The Most Underrated Countries for Golf, According to 2 Golf-Travel Experts
When it comes to golf and travel, we’ve got one word for you: Wales. Not the mammals you see off Kapalua. We’re referring to the proud nation in the United Kingdom, which earns our nod as a sleeper destination for lovers of the game. Often overshadowed by its nearby…
— GOLF.com
This Week's Total Lunar Eclipse Will Reveal a ‘Blood Moon’—Here's How to See It
This week, on the evening of March 13 and into the morning of March 14, the moon will slide into Earth’s shadow, creating a wondrous and graceful event: a total lunar eclipse. The whole show, over three hours long, will be visible across almost the entirety of North America…
— Condé Nast Traveler
10 of the Best Pubs in England
The pub is an iconic cornerstone of British culture, and the pub crawl is practically our national sport. Pubs have kept this fair isle well-watered ever since the Romans invaded in 43 CE and introduced their own wine-based drinking dens. While an Italian wine bar may sound like the…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Cruise Lines Are Launching New Off-Season Sailings—Here’s Why You Should Get Aboard
The skies are gray, there’s a soft drizzle, and the first thing we notice as we walk into Vienna’s Volksgarten park is that the rose bushes—all 3,000 of them—are covered in burlap. In warmer months, they’re a Technicolor dream that perfumes the air, but in February, they are bundled…
— Afar
Carnival Cruise Line Takes on Tricky Casino Problem
There is no shortage of controversial issues when it comes to casino gambling, and that’s especially true on cruise ships. For example, smoking has been outlawed or severely restricted in many land-based casinos. Or, in Las Vegas, where smoking is generally allowed in casinos…
— The Street
Transportation
What Does TSA Do? A Quick Rundown of the Agency’s Duties.
Any traveler who has flown within the U.S. over the last 20 years knows the Transportation Security Administration is a standard part of the air travel process. This agency inspects all passengers and their belongings before they board a plane at one of the nation's approximately 440…
— USA Today
Southwest Airlines Just Made a Big Change to Its Points System–What to Know
A popular airline is changing the way passengers can earn coveted loyalty points. Southwest Airlines recently modified its Rapid Rewards program, with the Wanna Get Away+ and Business Select fares seeing new earnings potential of the frequent flyer points. Southwest offers…
— Travel+Leisure
Plane Crash Near Retirement Community In Pennsylvania Sends Five To Hospital
A serene Sunday afternoon in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, was disrupted when a small plane crashed into the parking lot of a retirement community. The plane crash resulted in multiple injuries and a fiery scene that left onlookers in shock. At approximately 3:18 p.m., a single…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
Pensacola Beach Could Get a New 11-Story Hotel With Lazy River
A new 11-story hotel is planned for Pensacola Beach. The proposed hotel would consist of 215 rooms using about 4.3 acres of land between two existing hotels, the Beach Club Resort & Spa and the Emerald Isle condominium resort. If the project is approved, the new hotel will be…
— Pensacola News Journal
Susafa – An Eco-Conscious Retreat Reimagining Sicilian Luxury
With views across the rolling countryside of Palermo, Susafa embodies its founding family’s five-generation legacy of farming, which dates back to 1870. This sustainable boutique hotel has reimagined its 500-hectare historic masseria, seamlessly integrating timeless architecture…
— Hotel Designs
Other and Odd
What Is Sleep Tourism and Why Is It on the Rise?
Scrolling through social media over a morning coffee, you’re just as likely to see someone sharing their sleep tracker data as a sunrise yoga session or breakfast smoothie. Amid the so-called sleep epidemic — in the UK, 74% of adults report sleeping badly, and research suggests that…
— National Geographic
Delta Cuts Profit Forecast as US Economic Uncertainty Hits Travel
Delta Air Lines (DAL.N), opens new tab on Monday slashed its first-quarter profit estimates by half, sending its shares down 14%, and its CEO said the environment had weakened due to U.S. economic uncertainty. The Atlanta-based airline is the first major U.S. carrier to report that…
— Reuters
‘I Don’t Feel Safe’: Trump’s Passport Gender Policy Sparks Fear for Trans Travelers
Westley Ebling and his partner gave each other the same gift for Christmas: the promise of a trip to Mexico City this fall. The trip would have capped years of effort to get where Ebling is now, at 26: living as a transmasculine nonbinary person with all his legal documents in…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
General MacArthur Leaves the Philippines
It was March 11, 1942. General Douglas MacArthur climbed aboard a gun ship in the Philippines under cover of darkness and ran a Japanese blockade. Speaking to the press in Adelaide, Australia, MacArthur told reporters, "I…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
Four Travel Advisors Win DWHSA Will Medina Spirit Awards
by Cheryl Rosen
Monday March 10, 2025
 When travel advisor Suzanne Haire lost her colleague and buddy Will Medina, she decided the travel industry needed a way to remember his generous spirit. And the next thing we knew, she was partnering with the Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association and Medina’s partner, Mario Lopez, to create a series of awards honoring travel advisors who give back to the industry and the communities we…
— Travel Research Online
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