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Destinations
Move Over Mykonos! This Stunning Greek Island Has Cheaper Prices & Smaller Crowds
A country of 227 sun-drenched islands, exuding Old World charm and surrounded by turquoise seas, Greece is one of Europe’s trendiest summer destinations this year. Between Mykonos’ riotous party scene, Santorini’s whitewashed villages bestriding coastal cliffs, and Crete’s…
— Travel Off Path
The 15 Best Things to Do in Louisville: From Bourbon to Baseball Bats
You probably know about the free-flowing bourbon and posh horse races, and maybe about the baseball bats and a boxer named Ali. But what about the haunted sanatorium, underground zipline and nation’s largest, Victorian mansion-filled neighborhood? Louisville in Kentucky has a lot…
— Lonely Planet
Costa Rica Poás Volcano Violently Erupts Spewing Column of Ash over 6,500 Feet into Air, Blanketing Communities
At 2:14 p.m. local time on Monday, April 21, in Costa Rica, the Poás Volcano violently erupted, spewing a plume of ash over 6,500 feet (2,000 meters) into the air, blanketing the valley and communities within it. The ‘intense eruption’ has prompted health officials to urgently alert…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
For Now, No Reservations Required for Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park has not implemented a reservation system as of yet. The news comes after several weeks of uncertainty around whether the popular California park, which routinely hosts more than half a million people per month during the summer, would require visitors…
— Afar
Should You Swim With Manatees in Florida?
On a cool, overcast morning in Crystal River, Florida, groups of wetsuit-wearing tourists snorkel in the steely water of King Spring. They float with colorful pool noodles under their arms; heads pointed down into the murky abyss. My husband, son, and I swim among them, slowly…
— Fodor's Travel
Disney World’s 2026 Vacation Packages Go On Sale This Week
Between choosing a hotel, which parks to visit and which restaurants to eat at, it's not uncommon to begin planning a trip to Walt Disney World a year or more in advance. If you've been (impatiently) waiting for Disney World to release 2026 hotel and ticket packages so you can book…
— The Points Guy
Cruise
Why Major Cruise Lines Are Sailing to Places the US Advises Against Visiting – Despite Widespread Violence and Crimes
The warm, palm-tree-dotted beaches of Royal Caribbean's private Haitian resort, Labadee, accommodate thousands of eager cruisers every year. But a six-hour drive away, near Toussaint Louverture International Airport, the situation couldn't look more different. The Federal Aviation…
— AOL
Carnival Cancels Transatlantic Cruise Due to Dry Dock Changes
Carnival Cruise Line has canceled multiple sailings on two of its popular ships—Carnival Horizon and Carnival Magic—after rescheduling planned dry docks into spring 2026. The changes impact Caribbean itineraries and one rarely-offered transatlantic crossing. Carnival Horizon’s June 15…
— Cruise Radio
Victory I Departs to Great Lakes
Victory Cruise Lines announces that Victory I has set sail from Portland, Maine, for its first revenue cruise, the New England & Canada 2025 Reunion Cruise. “Today is an exciting milestone for Victory Cruise Lines as we set sail for Toronto onboard Victory I, joined by family, friends…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Air Tahiti Nui Provides Free Kids Fares When Traveling With Parents - Here's How to Save
A family vacation to a tropical destination just got cheaper. Air Tahiti Nui is continuing its 'Kids Fly (almost) Free', which provides two discounted fares for children up to age 11 when traveling with their parents from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Los Angeles International…
— Travel+Leisure
The Best Airlines in 2025: Affordability, Reliability, Safety, & More
Who doesn’t want reliable, updated information on major airlines? Usually, Americans have two options at their fingertips: legacy airlines or budget airlines. Throw in a third for private and semi-private airlines, if you’re bougie. We’re concerned first with price, reliability, rewards…
— Travel Awaits
Alaska Airlines Adds 3 New Routes in Big San Diego Expansion
Just a day after making some high-profile cuts to its network, Alaska Airlines is out with a big expansion in San Diego. The Seattle-based carrier will add flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago, Denver and Phoenix, all operating three times daily year-round. Alaska…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
7 Lodges Near National Parks Offering Glimpses Into the Past
Staring up at the sheer granite face of Half Dome. Marveling at the sky-high waterworks of Old Faithful. Drinking in views of the Grand Canyon at sunrise. This is the stuff family vacation memories are made of, and days spent exploring national parks are perfectly paired with overnights…
— USA Today
A New Hotel Says It’s ‘Carbon Positive.’ Is That Hype or Reality?
One of the first things to catch your eye on entering the Populus hotel in downtown Denver is what looks like sheets of cowhide hanging above the restaurant’s bar. But the art installation material is actually Reishi, a leathery material made from mycelium, a root-like structure found in…
— New York Times
New Waldorf Astoria Osaka Raises The Bar On Luxury
The Waldorf Astoria brand made its glittering debut in Japan earlier this month. The much-anticipated Waldorf Astoria Osaka blends New York glamour with Japanese design essence in a shiny new-build set on the top floors of a 39-story skyscraper that forms part of the new Grand…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
The First King to Travel Around the World
Silence engulfed the audience at Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawai'i, as a group of hula dancers appeared on stage. They moved gracefully in unison, rhythmically depicting a scene of an ancient Hawaiian myth as they bellowed mele (chants). The hula performance, which…
— BBC
New Gender Laws In UK And Hungary Spark Confusion For LGBTQ+ Travelers
Recent legal changes in the UK and Hungary have introduced new complexities for LGBTQ+ travelers, particularly those who are transgender or nonbinary. These developments have raised concerns about safety and inclusivity for visitors planning trips to these countries. The changes…
— Travel Noire
A New Generation of Travel ‘Designers’ Wants to Curate Your Trip
Casey Ojdana never thought she would outsource planning her vacations. The 39-year-old mother of three in Watersound, Florida, loves to research destinations. Building itineraries brings her joy. Plus, hiring someone felt dated, she said. “I had a travel blog. I lived abroad,…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
The First Earth Day
On April 22 of each year, millions of people celebrate Earth Day, regarded by many to mark the birth of the modern environmental movement. Gaylord Nelson, a Democratic Senator from Wisconsin, was the principal…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti Destinations Launches “Footprint” Program to Recognize Suppliers Making a Commitment to Sustainability
Portland, OR, April 22, 2025 – Custom FIT tour operator Avanti Destinations has launched a new sustainability initiative, the Avanti Footprint program, to help advisors identify accommodations, tours, and transfers within the…
— Travel Research Online
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