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Destinations
Move Over Marseille: This Posh French Hideaway Has Less Crowds & Golden Beaches
Most travelers jetting off to France have scoped out the Eiffel Tower, world-renowned art museums, and endless sidewalk cafes, but to escape the city grind and sky-high prices, we recently unveiled France's secret beach on the northern coast as an alternative to not only Paris. But even…
— Travel Off Path
What to Eat and Drink in China
China serves up a dizzying array of dishes for food lovers to try – and when you travel around the country, you can truly appreciate the nuances in flavors and textures. You'll discover regional variations in ingredients, seasoning and cooking techniques, and the influences of different…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Goats, Gorges and Greek Hospitality on a Hiking Adventure in Zagori
Greeks don’t hike. You’ll hear this everywhere you go in Greece — usually from the locals themselves. They can’t see the point, apparently; uses up too much beach time. If that’s the case then no one told Anna Diamantopoulou and her jovial group of trekking pole-wielding…
— National Geographic
Under-The-Radar Music Festivals And Conferences Worth Traveling For
While Coachella and Glastonbury grab global headlines, some of the most transformative music festival experiences happen at lesser-known gatherings. These events combine music with community, culture, and creativity. Boutique festivals allow attendees to forge authentic…
— Travel Noire
This Montana Ski Resort Town Lets You Ride To The Top Of One Of America's Highest Skiable Peaks
There is no shortage of amazing ski resorts in North America. From the resort town that looks like a French alpine town in Quebec to a resort that lets you "ski to the ocean". While some of the largest ski slopes in the world lie in Europe, specifically in the three valleys, the US has some…
— The Travel
Cruise
Norwegian Welcomes Aqua and Enhances Great Stirrup Cay
Wave Season is over—but the announcements about big ships and new private islands keep on coming. Norwegian Cruise Line this week christened its newest Prima Plus class ship, Norwegian Aqua, in Miami, and unveiled plans for upgrades to Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in…
— Travel Research Online
Royal Caribbean Suspends Stops in Labadee, Haiti. Is It Safe?
Royal Caribbean is again suspending visits to its private destination in Haiti amid ongoing violence in the country. “Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily paused our upcoming visits to Labadee,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson said in a statement. “We have already…
— USA Today
Crowded Ports, Ship Bans, and Port Fees. Cruising in Europe Is at a Crossroads. Where Does It Go from Here?
In late January, Christian Estrosi, the mayor of Nice, signed a decree prohibiting large cruise ships with more than 900 passengers from disembarking at the nearby port of Villefranche-sur-Mer. Initially set to take effect on July 1, the ban mirrored similar restrictions implemented…
— Afar
Transportation
This Company Wants to Bring Modern Night Trains to the U.S.–Here's How It Could Change Domestic Travel
If you’ve ever returned from a trip to Europe where you traveled from Paris to Amsterdam by train for 40 euros and wondered why the U.S. doesn’t have a comprehensive passenger train system, you’ll be happy to know one is in the works. It’s still in its early phase, but Philadelphia…
— Travel+Leisure
TSA Warns Travelers to Expect Possible Upcoming Airport Delays
The deadline when passengers will need a REAL ID to travel is looming, and the TSA is warning that travelers could face delays at airports when it arrives on May 7, 2025. TSA spokesperson Lorie Dankers told Fox News Digital that about "81% of the public is ready for REAL ID…
— Men's Journal
United, American up the Ante in Battle for Chicago Supremacy
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a hub for two of the largest U.S. carriers: American Airlines and United Airlines. And while airlines frequently compete at key airports nationwide, hometown carrier United wants travelers to know that it's the best choice for people…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
How to Stay the Night in Versailles: Airelles Chateau du Versailles
The former palace of Louis XIV, Chateau du Versailles, is one of Europe’s greatest wonders. Each year, more than 10 million visitors pack into the Palace of Versailles to take a look at how the other half lived. Many spend hours gazing in wonder at a level of opulence that was ridiculous…
— Travel Awaits
These Poconos Cabin Rentals Are What Summer Fridays Were Made For
The best Poconos cabin rentals are bucket list-worthy material for East Coasters (and travelers even further afield) who want to escape to the mountains—including midcentury beauties with lofty ceilings and storybook setups with dreamy ‘70s-inspired furnishings. The Pennsylvania…
— Architectural Digest
Other and Odd
What We Know for Trans, Nonbinary Travelers
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled Wednesday that the definition of a woman under the nation's equality legislation is based on "biological sex." The court insisted that trans people would not be at a disadvantage as a result of the ruling. For trans and nonbinary travelers…
— USA Today
Are U.S. Citizens Banned From Entering Other Countries?
Traveling across borders is a privilege most countries extend to each other’s citizens. Yet, no country is required to allow citizens of another country to enter. Governments can issue a ban on travel for any reason or no reason at all. Sometimes, this means that countries decide to…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The Republic of Ireland Act
Ireland, oppressed by Great Britain for most of its political existence, was historically gripped by poverty and successive waves of emigration from its shores, largely to the United States. However, by the 1990's Ireland had…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
AmaWaterways Launches First-Ever Luxury River Cruise Ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River
Calabasas, CA, April 2025 – AmaWaterways has officially welcomed AmaMagdalena, the first-ever luxury river cruise ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The historic launch, which took place on April 12, 2025…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Beyond Deck: Exploring Bordeaux With Avalon Waterways
 There's something special about stepping onto a ship for the first time; and while Avalon Artistry II is now 12 years old, her recent refit had her feeling brand new. She’s a 128-passenger vessel, just right for sailing the rivers of France, with thoughtful updates that brought a fresh energy to the ship: a stylishly revamped lounge, a sleek new fleet of handmade bicycles and cozy spaces on board that made it easy to settle in and feel at home.
— Travel Research Online
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Top Headlines
Puerto Rico Goes Dark Again
by Cheryl Rosen
Thursday April 17, 2025
 A power outage again plunged Puerto Rico into darkness yesterday and shut down air conditioning across the island.
More than half of Puerto Rico remained dark on Thursday but, with the Easter holidays on the horizon, power company Luma Energy promised to restore power to 90% of its 1.4 million customers within the next 48 hours.
Luma, a private US-Canadian joint venture, said the outage began at about 12:40 p.m. local time on Wednesday…
— Travel Research Online
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mi Beach—When the press events at Seatrade are about six new ships that hold more than 6,000 passengers each, you know the cruise industry is in a growth spurt. And when the annual cruise conference in Miami starts with a party on one ship and ends with a party on another, you know it will be a fun week.