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Is It Safe to Travel to Turkey? Latest Advice After 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Istanbul
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 hit Istanbul and the surrounding regions this week, one of the strongest to strike the city of 16 million in recent years. Buildings shook and crowds fled down busy streets as a quake in the Sea of Marmara rocked the major Turkish city and…
— MSN.com
Raging Wildfire in New Jersey Consumes More Than 13,500 Acres: Mandatory Evacuations for 5,000 Residents Issued
Firefighters worked feverishly into the night on Wednesday, trying to gain the upper hand on the fast-spreading wildfire that began on Saturday and has now burned approximately 13,500 acres as of Wednesday evening, according to fire officials. The Jones Road Wildfire has, so far, been…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Theme Parks Dominate the Top Travel Attractions for 2025—and These Are the Most Popular Ones
People travel for all sorts of reasons—to eat at the best restaurants in the world, to hike the tallest mountains, and to experience vibrant festivals. But according to a new study by travel planning website Trip.com, many people travel for one simple reason: theme parks…
— Travel+Leisure
Kids Eat Free At Walt Disney World In 2026: What Families Need To Know
Planning a magical family getaway to Walt Disney World just got even more appealing. Starting in 2026, children aged 3 to 9 can enjoy free meals when their families book a vacation package that includes a Disney Dining Plan. This exciting offer is part of Disney’s ongoing efforts to…
— Travel Noire
A Guide to Shopping in Paris
Shopping in Paris is so enjoyable in part due to the pleasure of popping in and out of the many markets and the beautiful boutiques that line postcard-pretty neighborhoods. But whether it is food, souvenirs or clothes you are seeking, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
6 of the Best Cruise Ships That You Must Travel on in Your Lifetime
The journey is often as good as the destination when it comes to a cruise and there are many ships that are just as attractive as the itinerary. From large family-focused vessels with round-the-clock entertainment and activities, to more serene, small-ship sailings, there are plenty of…
— The Independent
Holland America Line Celebrates First U.K. Season in a Decade
Holland America Line marked its first season of sailings from the U.K. in 10 years with Nieuw Statendam departing Dover on April 19, on a 14-night Canary Islands, Morocco and Portugal voyage. The 2,666-passenger ship will make 10 roundtrip Dover sailings this year, with cruises…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
How Do I Get a REAL ID? What to Bring to Your Appointment
After multiple delays, the REAL ID enforcement deadline is just a couple of weeks away. The Transportation Security Administration will begin requiring compliant documentation for adults at U.S. airport security checkpoints on May 7. The rule – which also applies to certain other…
— USA Today
These Are the Best Times to Buy an International Flight
If you're planning an international trip and trying to pinch pennies, don't stress too much about your airfare budget. Just plan ahead and study the best times to book. While you can often find great deals year-round thanks to regular flash sales from the biggest airlines, you can't always…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
I Paid for a Hotel That Didn’t Exist. Here’s How to Avoid Getting Scammed the Same Way
It was supposed to be the perfect start to our Mexican getaway: A four-minute walk from the Huatulco airport, we expected to find our accommodation, Casa Nodisponible, and then dive into the pool that had beckoned us invitingly from the ad. That’s what the third-party hotel…
— Toronto
The 10 Unspoken Rules for Resort Wear at Adults-Only All-Inclusives
Vague phrases like “resort casual” and “casual elegance” try to give guidance, but even those descriptors don’t touch the unspoken rules of true all-inclusive resort wear. Aside from the select few who are in it solely for the unlimited room service pizza and piano bar karaoke (ahem, my…
— Fodor's Travel
Airport Hotels Are Evolving Beyond Layover Necessities
Travel writer Harriet Baskas faced a dilemma for her 20th wedding anniversary. An assignment to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport would see her miss the milestone with her husband and, while they had no standing traditions at home, a couples weekend package at the new…
— The Washington Post
Other and Odd
Fewer Americans Are Planning Summer Vacations. Travel Costs Aren’t the Top Reason
Around 46% of Americans said they are planning a summer vacation — down from 53% in 2024, according to a Bankrate survey conducted in March. Recent tariffs and fears of a recession are causing more travelers to take a wait-and-see approach to summer trips. Respondents who…
— CNBC
Travel Bookings to Rome Soar by 400% as Hotels and Airlines Hike Rates Exponentially Ahead of Pope Francis' Funeral
As millions of people from around the world descend upon the Eternal City of Rome for the next few weeks to mourn and pay their respects to Pope Francis, who died within the peaceful surroundings of his home after suffering a stroke on Easter Monday morning at the age of 88, the…
— The Travel
Today in History
Founding of the Library of Congress
President John Adams signed into law an act establishing the Library of Congress on April 24, 1800. The same act transferred of the seat of government of the United States from Philadelphia to the District of Columbia. The…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Allowing X Markers on Passports
by Cheryl Rosen
Wednesday April 23, 2025
 A federal judge has partially blocked a Trump administration policy that bans the use of X markers by non-binary people on their passports, or changes to their existing gender markers.
US District Judge Julia Kobick, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, sided with a motion by the American Civil Liberties Union. The State Department now must allow the plaintiffs in the case, six transgender and nonbinary people, to obtain passports with sex designations consistent with their current gender identity, and puts any action by the federal government on hold until the lawsuit is settled.…
— Travel Research Online
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The Incessant Traveler
Petrabax: Combining and Expanding
by David Cogswell
Thursday April 24, 2025
Since 1986, Pet rabax has made its reputation as a specialist in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. But the company has evolved to a new stage and is now offering tours to many other countries. These are not new services for the company. What is actually happening is that the company is offering English-language versions of tours it has already been offering for years to its Spanish-speaking market.
Those in the English-speaking market who have known of Petrabax during the last 39 years most likely were not aware that the company also sold its tours in Spanish-speaking versions. To its Spanish-speaking clientele it sold tours and FIT programs to many other destinations. But now it is opening up its programs for the rest of the world to its…
— Travel Research Online
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