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What Travelers Should Know About the Myanmar and Thailand Earthquake
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Myanmar on Friday, March 28, with tremors felt hundreds of miles away in Thailand and southwest China. The epicenter of the deadly quake was 10 miles outside of Sagaing, near the city of Mandalay, according to the United…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tourists Came for Fewer Days, But Spent More–Why?
Tourist arrivals in Spain reached a new milestone in February 2025, with more than 5.4 million international travelers choosing the country as their destination—a 7.7% increase compared to the same month last year. While most major destinations are still in low season during…
— Focus on Travel News
Best Things to Do in New Hampshire Each Season
When I think of New Hampshire, my mind automatically switches into winter mode. I imagine sipping on warm, spiced drinks in homely cafes. I picture breweries packed with revelers who just finished a long day on the slopes. I see ice castles, towns lit with Christmas lights…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
One of Canada's Most Beloved Winter Wonderlands Is Getting Even Better
At Banff Sunshine Village resort, skiers whoosh down the runs off Mount Standish, leaving tracks in the new snow that fell overnight in Banff National Park in Alberta. But my teenage son Bennett has stopped at the top of a steep pitch, as the wind-whipped snowflakes swirl around…
— Afar
Move Over Phuket! These 3 Postcard Paradises Were Named Asia's Top Beach Getaways For 2025
Looking for an exotic escape to make the most of your passport? Chances are you've set your sights on Asia. While Phuket is one of the most recognizable beach destinations in all of Asia, one could argue Bali and ever-so-trendy Koh Samui certainly belong in the chat. Rather than go…
— Travel Off Path
See the Best of the Tulip Season in and Around Amsterdam
At the center of three vast bulb-growing areas, Amsterdam and its surrounds transform like a larger-than-life coloring book when tulips, in a profusion of red, yellow, orange, pink, purple and white hues, bloom en masse in spring. Flower fields fan out around the Dutch capital in the…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Nicky Jam at Sea: Reggaeton Star Will Perform During Virgin Voyages Cruise
Nicky Jam will stage a live show at sea this May. The reggaeton superstar will perform aboard a Virgin Voyages cruise ship during a Caribbean sailing as part of three new Celebration Voyages. The artist, who recently signed with Virgin Records, will also spin tunes at a special DJ set…
— USA Today
Royal Caribbean Guests Are Being Warned By The U.S. Government Over Excursions At A Popular Destination
Royal Caribbean continues to evolve its excursion categories. They recently made a bold change, introducing "Royal Signature Excursions." The perks include smaller groups, premium transportation, and the ability to skip lines. The timing couldn't be any better as there are safety…
— The Travel
Over 200 Passengers Sickened With Norovirus Aboard Luxury Cruise Ship
A norovirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship has left over 224 passengers and 17 crew members ill, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The affected voyage was a luxury Cunard Line ship traveling from Southampton, England, through New York and the Caribbean…
— ABC News
Transportation
United Adds 4 New Routes to Asia and Australia–What to Know
For travelers inspired by the latest season of The White Lotus, United Airlines has just the ticket: the airline announced new service to Bangkok. (Thailand was voted the ‘2025 Destination of the Year’ by Travel + Leisure.) The U.S.-to-Bangkok route won't be direct; there are…
— Travel+Leisure
Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman: Tariffs, Airline Safety Concerns Could Be Weighing on Demand
David Neeleman, JetBlue founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss outlooks on airline demand, the potential impact of tariffs, and more…
— CNBC
The Do’s and Don’ts of Flying Spirit
Hannah Finnie was tired of all the hate.
She heard it from her friends, from her colleagues. The shade had even made its way into pop culture, popping up on social media and “Saturday Night Live.” “Michael Che and Colin Jost just love to make a Spirit Airlines joke,” said Finnie, 31 who…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
A New Luxury Lodge in British Columbia Gets You Access to Some of the Most Coveted Mountain Trails in North America
A new lodge in British Columbia puts travelers in the heart of Revelstoke ski country with easy access to 300,000 acres of heli-skiing. Eleven Revelstoke Lodge just reopened after a complete overhaul. It’s one of 13 lodges by Eleven, a tour operator known for taking travelers on…
— Travel+Leisure
Fairmont Is Opening Its First Property in Japan With Fairmont Tokyo
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will open its first-ever property in Japan this summer and is now taking reservations for the Tokyo hotel. The Fairmont Tokyo, which is set to open July 1, will house 217 rooms and suites high in the sky on floors 36 through 42 (with the lobby on the…
— The Points Guy
Here's Why This US Hotel Just Won the Best for Food and Drink for the Second Year
What can you say about Blackberry Farm that hasn’t already been said? This Tennessee stalwart has been wowing guests with its food and hospitality since the 1970s and shows no signs of slowing down. More than 70% of its guests are return visitors — so expectations are high…
— Food & Wine
Other and Odd
Business Meets Pleasure: The New Travel Reality
In a luxury suite overlooking Hong Kong’s vibrant skyline, a senior banking executive concludes her quarterly board meeting on Thursday afternoon. By Friday morning, she’s exploring local markets with her partner, who flew in specifically for the weekend. Once an exception, this…
— Hospitality Net
Tourism to U.S. Expected to Drop Amid Trump Policies and Rhetoric
Anger over the Trump Administration’s tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year, an influential travel forecasting company said Tuesday. Tourism Economics said it expects the number of people arriving in the U.S.…
— Time
Traveling to the U.S. Under Trump: Visas, Border Control and What to Know
At airports and land borders across the country, tourists and other visitors coming to the United States have reported being caught up in the Trump administration’s campaign of “enhanced vetting.” Even legal immigrants, like green card holders, and naturalized citizens have been…
— New York Times
Today in History
Coinage Act of 1792
An act establishing a mint, and regulating the Coins of the United States. That was the long title of a law passed by the United States Congress on April 2, 1792. The Coinage Act established the United States Mint and…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Announces New Antiques Theme Cruise Along the Company’s Exclusive Maine Coast & Harbors Itinerary
Guilford, CT—April 1, 2025—American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that it will offer another new Antiques Theme Cruise this June 16th, 2025, along the company’s popular Maine Coast & Harbors itinerary…
— Travel Research Online
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