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Destinations
Kenya Entry Requirements For Americans: The Easy Guide
Whether you're drawn by the world-class wildlife viewing, the stunning landscapes, or the chance to connect with its vibrant cultures, Kenya destination that offers truly unique experiences. Before you get swept up in planning your safari routes or beach time, there's…
— Travel Off Path
The Best Time of Year to Visit China
A multifaceted gem, there is no one special time to visit China. This vast country relaxes to the pace of warm lapping island waves in a southern pocket while swarming with workers in heavy coats in the east. Yet most visitors will find the ideal periods to visit are…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
An Astronomer's Guide to Seeing the Planetary Cluster This April
From blood moons to partial solar eclipses, there's been no shortage of exciting astronomical events in 2025. Over the course of a couple of weeks in mid-April, early risers will get a treat looking to the east before sunrise: three naked-eye planets will be clustered…
— Condé Nast Traveler
NYC Helicopter Tour Company to 'Cease Operations Immediately' After Deadly Hudson River Crash That Killed Six People
It was a horrifying and unimaginable scene to watch last Thursday. A New York City tour helicopter had eerily disassembled midair, with the rotor completely detaching from the fuselage, sending the Bell 206 spiraling out of control and plunging upside down into the…
— The Travel
Songkran: The World’s Biggest Water Fight
Every year from 13-15 April, Thais across the country cool off and celebrate new beginnings with what is arguably the nation's largest and most important festival: Songkran. Tied to the Thai New Year and the close of the annual rice harvest season, this annual…
— BBC
Cruise
A Guy's Guide to Packing for a Cruise
Hey guys, admit it. You just returned from a Disney Cruise and have come to the conclusion that you over-packed. You know it. I know it. How do I know? Because I just did it myself. I’m not saying I’m the quintessential guy, I just might know a thing or two…
— DCL Fan
NCL Ready to Deliver More at Reimagined Great Stirrup Cay
Great changes are coming to Great Stirrup Cay. Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled plans to reimagine its 268-acre private island destination in the Bahamas, with new experiences debuting by the end of this year. Among the list of upgrades, the cruise line will…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
Airports Set to Scrap Boarding Passes and Check-Ins in Major Travel Shake-up
Boarding passes and traditional check-ins are set to be abolished as part of the most significant overhaul of the aviation industry in half a century. Passengers will soon be able to upload passport details to their smartphones and pass seamlessly through airports…
— MSN.com
Exclusive Video: First Look at Air France’s New la Premiere First Class
On April 8, Air France's stunning new La Premiere first-class seats flew their first long-haul flight from Paris-Charles de Galle Airport (CDG) to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and TPG was among the first on board to experience them. In…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
You'll Want to Stay at These Hotels in Japan Before They Get Too Hard to Book
Japan’s beauty is drawing overwhelming crowds. Popular destinations including Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, and even Nara and Kanazawa are experiencing unprecedented overtourism. Fortunately for travelers, Japan is abundant in beautiful destinations. In the country’s…
— Afar
There Are Now More Than 500 Luxury Hotels You Can Use Hilton Points On–Including These Brand-new Stays
For travelers looking to use long-hoarded Hilton points on a luxury vacation, this might be the year, with a slew of new openings across Hilton's luxury portfolio. Hilton’s luxury line-up now includes more than 500 hotels under brands like Waldorf Astoria, Conrad…
— Travel+Leisure
12 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Families in 2025
My family has stayed at our fair share of all-inclusive resorts over the years, and I've learned a thing or two in the process. Some resorts that are perfect for toddlers can leave teens and tweens totally bored. Some of the best resorts for older kids, on the other…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
11 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Vacation, According to Experts
If your economic future seems uncertain, you may be tempted to cancel this year’s plans to get away. However, “protecting a vacation in times of economic volatility may be the key to a happy work-life balance,” says Filip Telibasa, the owner and planner at…
— Fodor's Travel
On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs and Their Toll on Travelers
The on-again, off-again tariff policy of the Trump administration has wreaked havoc across the global economy, including the travel industry. Until Wednesday’s 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs, the American dollar was showing signs of weakening, hotels faced…
— New York Times
Today in History
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth was an angry man. The actor had been a Confederate during the civil war and viewed President Abraham Lincoln as an unconstitutional tyrant. He formulated a plan to kidnap the President…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Sales Mistake #10: Not Planning Your Day Efficiently
 Well, we finally arrived at Sales Mistake #10. Good work!
Don’t talk yourself into thinking you can “wing it.” Your success will come as a direct outcome of how much time you put into planning.
This mistake can fill a book all by itself. I once was as guilty as the next person when it came to Sales Mistake #10. So, to avoid being labeled a hypocrite, here is a single thought for you. Think about planning your day around the acronym W-I-N. Win stands for “what’s important…
— Travel Research Online
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