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Destinations
Inside Tucson, the Arizona City That’s America’s Final Frontier
The city of Tucson, Arizona, sits on America’s southern border, surrounded by the cactus-strewn landscapes of the Sonoran Desert. Its present-day creativity draws on its Native American and Mexican roots, Spanish colonial heritage and Wild West frontier days…
— National Geographic
Italy Enters Mourning Period Following Pope’s Death—Here’s What Happens and How It Will Affect Travel
Rome is no stranger to over-the-top events unfolding in real time. But when a Pope dies, the Eternal City immediately enters the spotlight—and it will be even more so since this year is already a Jubilee Year, a once-every-quarter-century Catholic tradition. Over the next few weeks (yes…
— Afar
US Travelers Now Need Online Authorization to Visit the UK
Like most Americans, I often take my passport privilege for granted. With the ability to travel visa-free to over 150 countries around the world, I found myself having to set a calendar alert (and multiple iPhone alarms) to remind myself to apply for the UK’s new Electronic Travel…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
3 Lesser-Known Attractions in London That You Can't Miss
Cities like London are top of mind for travelers, but they’re difficult to dig into. With almost two thousand years of history under its belt, this capital is massive, ancient, and ready to be discovered. It’s also incredibly modern, home to larger-than-life establishments, contemporary…
— Travel Awaits
Tourists Visiting Cancun Warned To Be Cautious On All Beaches After Multiple Incidents
Cancun – the name likely brings beautiful images to mind: stunning turquoise water, soft white sand, and plenty of sunshine. It's a dream destination for many people looking for relaxation and fun by the ocean. However, some recent, serious events have prompted urgent warnings…
— Travel Off Path
What to Know About Visiting National Parks This Summer, From Acadia to Zion
Firings, resignations and delays in seasonal hiring have clouded the coming vacation season at the 433 sites and 85 million acres managed by the National Park Service. Parks are already closing campgrounds, cutting hours and reducing services, and insiders are predicting a challenging…
— New York Times
Cruise
New Gulf Coast Cruise Sets Sail March 1
American Cruise Lines is adding a new Gulf Coast cruise to its lineup for next year, the company announced. You can board a ship in New Orleans and hop along the coast all the way to Pensacola. The new trip itinerary starts in New Orleans and makes stops at Ship Island, Biloxi…
— Axios
APT Launches Second European River Vessel
Australia’s APT Travel Group christened its second wholly-owned European river vessel, APT Solara, in Rotterdam before she embarks on her maiden voyage Friday. The 154-passenger APT Solara will sail on APT’s flagship ‘Magnificent Europe’ itinerary. This follows the launch of Estrela…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Kailua-Kona Cruise Port: Tendering, Getting Around, and What's Nearby
Nestled on the sunny shores of the island of Hawaii, the Kailua-Kona Cruise Port is a welcoming gateway for travelers looking to explore the magic of this tropical paradise. Some smaller cruise ships dock directly at the port, while most use tender boats to bring passengers ashore. No…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Economic Worries Could Weigh on Airline Results as European Bookings Drop
European airlines are set to report first-quarter results in the coming weeks, offering outlooks for the lucrative travel season amidst growing worries that economic uncertainty could slow demand and threaten earnings. That comes after the European Travel Commission noted in a study…
— Reuters
Where to Sit When You Fly With Your Partner
Choosing a plane seat often involves a bit of strategy. For us frequent travelers, our favorite seats can vary by plane, and it takes some trial-and-error to know which ones are the best. When traveling with a partner, or with friends, the strategizing can reach a whole other level…
— USA Today
Delta Plane Catches Fire At Orlando Airport, Forcing Emergency Evacuation
On Monday morning, April 21, 2025, a Delta Air Lines plane bound for Atlanta was evacuated at Orlando International Airport after one of its engines caught fire during pushback from the gate. The Airbus A330, operating as Flight 1213, had 282 passengers and 12 crew members on…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
Best Hotels in Amsterdam
Amsterdam celebrates a milestone event in 2025: its 750th anniversary, which is officially Oct. 27 (the day the city was first mentioned in official records). However, a yearlong calendar of events promises plenty of options to join the fun whenever travelers are visiting, from small…
— The Points Guy
The Best New Hotels in the World: 2025 Hot List
We've spent the last 12 months sleeping, eating, and sailing our way around the globe in order to bring you the 29th edition of the Hot List, our carefully curated annual collection of the best new (and reborn) hotels, restaurants, and cruise ships in the world, and we had a ton of fun doing…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Epic Universe's Luxe, Jaw-Dropping Helios Grand Hotel Will Put You Steps From the Action
As the opening of Epic Universe approaches, Universal Orlando Resort is giving potential guests an inside look at the hotel that offers the single-best way to experience the new park, the Helios Grand Hotel. The majestic, 500-room, Mediterranean-inspired hotel has a lot to offer, but…
— AOL
Other and Odd
This Beloved Travel Destination Just Got A Bit Closer To Heaven, Thanks To "God's Architect"
Barcelona is set to experience a shift in its tourism amid Spain's three-year tourist ban. This time, it's because of Antoni Gaudí—the designer behind the city's most eccentric sites, most notably the Sagrada Família—who could become a saint soon. The Vatican started the process of…
— The Travel
Lonely Planet LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Our 7 Picks of Queer Travel Advice From the Book’s More Than 50 Destinations
If you’ve ever landed in a new city and typed “gay bars near me” into Google with fingers crossed, Lonely Planet‘s The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide is for you. Indeed, the new tome, written by journalist Alicia Valenski, is the queer travel bible we’ve been waiting for. The guide features over 50…
— Attitude
Japan’s 97-Year-Old Cherry Blossom Guardian
Each spring during sakura (cherry blossom) season, the Ninna-ji and Daikaku-ji temples in Kyoto's leafy Ukyo ward are overwhelmed by busloads of tourists who come to snap photos of the temples' blooming cherry trees. But little do they know that only a few kilometres away, there's a…
— BBC
Today in History
Founding of the Conch Republic
Drug smuggling and illegal immigration during the early 1980's found a home in southern Florida. The United States Border Patrol set up a roadblock and an inspection point in Key West to stop vehicles for searches. Both…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
AmaWaterways Launches AmaSintra, its Third Luxury River Cruise Ship on the Douro River
Calabasas, CA, April 2025 – AmaWaterways today christened its newest luxury river cruise ship, AmaSintra, which has officially embarked on its inaugural voyage along the picturesque Douro River in Portugal. The launch of this…
— Travel Research Online
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