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Is It Safe to Travel to Naples? Italy Prepares for Possible Evacuations Amid Earthquake Tremors
Residents have been warned that evacuations may be necessary if the seismic activity continues. An area of southern Italy near Naples has been experiencing a surge in seismic activity over the last few days. Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields) is a volcanic caldera near Naples, Mount…
— EuroNews
11 Things to Know Before Traveling to Argentina
Argentina is one of those countries that just has it all. Fascinating history, beautiful architecture, and a truly inspired cuisine make the capital of Buenos Aires a traveler’s dream. As fabulous as the city is, you should still venture beyond the capital, where you’ll be thrilled with Argentina’s…
— Fodor's Travel
Peru: Top Things to Do
Peru is an inspiring cradle of ancient civilizations – and its topography also makes it a wonderland of adventure, too. The icy mountain peaks of the Andes draw trekkers and climbers. The untamed desert coast is lapped by world-class waves that delight surfers. And explorers thrill to the…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
I Camped at the 'Edge of the World' in Greenland–Here's What It Was Like
My eyes played tricks on me in the dark. It was 2 a.m. on the edge of a bay in Greenland, and our tented camp appeared like a black-and-white photograph in the light of my headlamp. I watched as an iceberg glided by on the water. The mountains were wreathed in a spectral fog…
— Travel+Leisure
The 10 Best Places to See the Northern Lights
The best places to see the northern lights all have one thing in common—as the name implies, they’re pretty far north. The aurora borealis is most commonly visible in the high latitudes, though they occasionally dip farther south when particularly strong geomagnetic storms bombard…
— Architectural Digest
Om Ali: An ‘Unforgettable’ Sweet With a Sinister History
As millions of people break their Ramadan fast, many believers around the world reach for a wildly popular dish tied to an unbelievable legend. On a hot and sultry August evening in 2011, I sat at a table in my favourite restaurant in Kuwait City, facing the calm waters of the Persian…
— BBC
Cruise
Silversea Unveils 132-Day World Cruise for 2028
Silversea has announced its 2028 World Cruise, “An Ode to the Moment,” set to depart from Miami for the first time on a Silversea World Cruise. Sailing aboard the Silver Shadow, the 132-day journey will begin on January 5, 2028, and conclude in Nice on May 16, visiting 58…
— Cruise Industry News
9 Cruise Holidays You Must Do in Your Lifetime
One of the main benefits of a cruise is that it can take you to a variety of amazing and once-in-a-lifetime destinations. Locations such as the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the Greek islands may be popular for sun seekers or those who want a relaxing cruise, but there are other…
— The Independent
Transportation
Passengers Evacuate After American Airlines Plane Catches Fire on Tarmac of Denver Airport
An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday evening, forcing many passengers to evacuate by climbing out onto a wing and with emergency slides. Airport officials said 12…
— CBS News
Breeze Airways Is Launching New Routes to Key West
This summer, it’s about to get a whole lot easier to visit some of the most popular islands in the US, thanks to Breeze Airways—a budget airline many American travelers may still not be familiar with. Launched in 2021, Breeze Airways is based in Salt Lake City, and it bills itself as a “low…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
Why I Love Hilton’s Approach With ‘Free’ Breakfast for Elite Members
I don't really like breakfast all that much, and, typically, if I'm eating it while traveling, it's because I have an opportunity to eat a local specialty, like a bagel in New York or pain au chocolat in Paris. So, perhaps unsurprisingly, when Hilton first eliminated complimentary…
— The Points Guy
A 16th-Century Baroque Palace in Lecce, Italy, Just Reopened as a Gorgeous Boutique Hotel—and You Have to See Inside
Palazzo Zimara also has a concierge team that can curate local experiences, city tours, cooking classes, and access to private beach clubs. Lecce, a laid-back city in the heart of Italy's Puglia region, is known for its golden-hued limestone buildings, proximity to beautiful beaches, and…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
From Flights to Cruises: How COVID Changed Travel
Nearly five years ago, a $2 trillion U.S. industry nearly came to a total standstill. Amid the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health crisis hampered all manner of once-routine trips, from spring breaks to family vacations and business travel. Cruise ships became the early sites of…
— USA Today
New Research Shows US Black Travelers Now Spend $145 Billion
Black travelers are taking up more space than ever in travel and tourism, and findings from a new study by MMGY Travel Intelligence prove that. The study, conducted in the fall of 2024, looks into U.S. Black travelers’ travel motivations, planning behaviors, and spending patterns…
— Travel Noire
U.S. Government Issues Two "Do Not Travel" Warnings For March
With a busy month of travel, the US Department of State has updated certain advisories, which include hot spot spring break islands. The Turks and Caicos Islands was bumped to a "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution" warning due to rising crime rates. Visitors are being told not…
— The Travel
Today in History
Albert Einstein is Born
Time magazine named him the "Person of the Century". He was a physicist, but his name is known by every common laborer, housewife and school child. His last name is synonomous with genius. He is Albert Einstein…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
AmaMagna: Double The Width, Double The Onboard Experience
It’s  been five years since I last sailed on AmaMagna. Back then, I was blown away by her size, as she sits at twice the width of traditional river cruise ships. But after half a decade of river cruising for the site and stepping aboard more river cruise ships than ever, I can confidently say that her size stood out even more this time around. And her size isn’t just a novelty. It makes life onboard much more comfortable and convenient than on traditional river cruise ships.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Land-ing in Orlando at KHM’s Crystal Conference
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday March 14, 2025
KHM Tra vel’s Crystal Conference moved onto dry land this year, forgoing its usual weeklong cruise in favor of bringing the whole headquarters team—and almost 600 advisors and suppliers—along to celebrate its 20th anniversary. While some missed the opportunity to sail the high seas, others loved the shorter format and the opportunity to come and go at will.
— Travel Research Online
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