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Destinations
6 Reasons to Visit Petra in 2025
Petra is one of the most iconic destinations in the world. Even those who don’t know anything about the country of Jordan have probably seen pictures of Petra’s grand facades carved into a cliff face. Sometimes called Rose City, this ancient wonder is a hugely important tourist attraction…
— Travel Awaits
Panama City Beach Police Chief Says Time as Spring Break Town Is Over
A northwest Florida city is declaring that its time as a hotspot for spring breakers has come to an end, saying it "can no longer be a Spring Break town." Authorities in Panama City Beach, about 100 miles from Tallahassee, said they are calling it quits when it comes to spring break…
— USA Today
Dublin On A Dime: How To Explore Ireland's Capital Without Going Broke
Dublin might have a reputation for pricey pints and expensive stays, but here’s the truth: it’s totally doable on a budget (trust me, I went as a broke college kid). From €2 bus rides to free walking tours and €5 gourmet food markets, the Irish capital has plenty to offer for travelers…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Paddling the Wild River in New York's Backyard
All I could hear was the gentle splash of paddles and oars dipping in and out of the water. The river itself was quiet, with only the occasional gurgle when it trickled over rocks or lapped at my kayak. Waterfowl glided near us, a water snake slithered by. Bald eagles — so many…
— New York Times
Plan a Road Trip on Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road
Few landscapes are as magnificent and pristine as the USA's Glacier National Park in Montana, where grizzly bears roam in a wilderness that’s both easily accessible to humans and authentically wild. The park is renowned for its historic lodges, intact pre-Columbian ecosystem and…
— Lonely Planet
South Africa’s New ‘Big Five’ Safari Destination
Daybreak filters through the fever trees and umbrella thorns of South Africa's White Umfolozi River Valley, splintering orange light across a puckered grassland teeming with newly arrived wildlife. Bumping atop rough roads in an open-sided safari vehicle is field guide Eduan Balt…
— BBC
Cruise
7 Cruises That Will Bring You Directly to the Northern Lights in Seafaring Style
The psychedelic light show that paints the night sky with multicolored neon streams, scientifically known as the aurora borealis, is an experience worth chasing for many. For the best chance of seeing the swirling spectacle, travelers should head to the northernmost climes on a…
— Afar
Cruise Ship Sanitation Inspections Hit by Government Cuts
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cruise ship inspections will continue amid government layoffs, an official said the task will be more challenging for remaining workers. The agency’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) was among the initiatives impacted by recent…
— USA Today
Sarina Bratton Launches New Cruise Company With Paspaley Pearls
Pearl Expeditions, a partnership between Orion Expedition Cruises founder Sarina Bratton and Darwin-based Paspaley Pearls, will launch in July. The company’s 30-passenger expedition motor yacht Paspaley Pearl is the former Island Escape, which operated for New Zealand’s collapsed…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Southwest Airlines Is Getting Rid of Another Traveler Perk–What to Know
Southwest Airlines has undergone major changes in recent months—2025 has so far included a new assigned seating policy and the end of the free checked bags policy that had been in place for more than 50 years. Now, another controversial change is coming, which is already…
— Travel+Leisure
Are Boarding Passes Becoming Passe?
Airlines and airports around the world are shifting from physical boarding passes to digital ones—but soon, travelers might not need them at all. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has announced a major overhaul in air travel procedures. The United Nations agency that…
— Fodor's Travel
Former NCAA Woman Of The Year Among Six Killed In NY Plane Crash
A small private plane crash in upstate New York claimed the lives of six people, including Karenna Groff, the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year and former MIT soccer star. On Saturday afternoon, the twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft went down in a field near Copake, New York…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
Fairmont Golden Prague Is Now Open
On the banks of the picturesque Vltava River, the highly anticipated Fairmont Golden Prague officially opened its doors Tuesday. The 320-room property — which sits on Prague's celebrated Parizska Boulevard and was one of our most anticipated hotel openings for 2025 — underwent a…
— The Points Guy
Wynn Resorts CEO Explains Why the Company Is Expanding Into The UAE
Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday why the casino giant decided to expand into the United Arab Emirates, saying there’s potential to tap into a strong market there. “Several analysts have come out with gaming market estimates, ranging in the $5 to…
— CNBC
9 Tulum Hotels to Book for Rest, Relaxation, and Proximity to the Playa
The Riviera Maya is full of sparkling-white sand beaches, thriving nightlife, Mexican fusion restaurants…and all the best Tulum hotels and resorts, including an editor-approved jungle oasis and a White Lotus-esque spot where suites adjoin their own private pools. Each of these…
— Architectural Digest
Other and Odd
U.S. Tourism Collapsing Under Global Trade Tensions as International Travel to America Drops Sharply
The U.S. tourism industry is facing dire uncertainty after global trade tensions continue to escalate between the United States and foreign countries; the once-thriving and vibrant travel sector is now collapsing under economic and political strife as international travel to America…
— The Travel
Kimpton Taps Into Gen-Z Tattourism Trend With Free Tattoo Offerings
Keychains and coffee mugs? So passé. Well, that is, if you line them up against the cutting-edge travel souvenirs of 2025. Tattourism, driven by Gen-Z and millennials in recent years, is very much a thing. Like the word implies, it “combines ‘tattoos’ and ‘tourism’ as a way to celebrate and…
— Forbes
Today in History
The Birth of Charlie Chaplin
The Academy Award-winning British comedy actor Charlie Chaplin was born on this day in 1889. Chaplin is one of the most notable actors and directors of cinema history. Even today his performances greatly influence…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
AAT Kings Introduces ‘AAT Kings Meets Train’ – A New Tool Providing Seamless Travel Options for Agents
AAT Kings is making it easier for travel agents to navigate and promote Australian travel experiences with the launch of fresh resources supporting its ‘AAT Kings Meets Train’ program. The initiative brings together iconic rail…
— Travel Research Online
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