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State Department Reissues Travel Advisory For North African Country Popular With Travelers
On April 21, the State Department reissued its “Level 2” travel advisory for Morocco to share terrorism warnings. The update was reissued after a periodic review with minor edits. It claims that terrorist groups in the North African country “continue plotting possible attacks.” Moreover…
— Travel Noire
This Island Just Changed Money–and Everyone Wants to Visit
This island just changed its currency, and if that weren’t enough, it also happens to be the most searched international destination by U.S. travelers for summer 2025. Curaçao, the vibrant Dutch Caribbean gem, is enjoying a moment in the global spotlight thanks to a wave of coastal…
— Focus on Travel News
Pope Francis’ Funeral Could Spur Tourism Spike Among Americans Headed to Rome
Pope Francis' funeral could be a boon for airlines but a pain for travelers. As the late pontiff lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica before his funeral at St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday, April 26, Americans are searching for flights to pay their respects in person. Flight searches to Rome surged…
— CBS News
Tours and Activities
The 7 Most EV-Friendly Travel Destinations in America
In the first years after electric vehicles hit the mainstream, one American tradition remained a challenge for EV owners: the road trip. But now, as more cities and national parks install charging stations to satisfy travelers’ needs, eco-conscious travelers can explore more of the U.S. in an…
— Quartz
The UK’s Beach Towns Are Bouncing Back—Here Are 7 of the Best
At the turn of the century, a range of micro and macro factors, from whittled-down transport links to the availability of cheap foreign holidays, combined to lay waste to Britain’s seaside towns. Precious few were to escape the ruinous effects of this retreat of the economic tide. Fast…
— National Geographic
Mario Meets Harry Potter: What We Loved at Universal Epic Universe
The motion sickness pills came out at 2:46 p.m. I was nearly five hours into my quest to ride, watch, do and eat everything I could at the hottest new theme park destination on the planet, Universal Epic Universe. And the mission was about to go into overdrive. My husband and small…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
Riverside Luxury Cruises Targeting Family Travel
‘There is no easier way to see Europe while catering to different ages, interests and travel experience,’ said Jennifer Halboth, CEO of Riverside Collection Americas. ‘Driving through Europe, or taking trains with the family in tow, will simply steal time away from your precious vacation…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Holland America's New Grand Voyages
Two new Holland America Line cruises will take on months-long voyages to hard-to-reach places – and then back home to the U.S. The company revealed its 2027 Grand Voyages on Wednesday, including a 70-day Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage, and its 129-day Grand…
— USA Today
Transportation
International Travel Disrupted as Pakistan Shuts Its Airspace; Air India, Indigo Issue Travel Advisory
In a recent update, Pakistan has shut down its airspace for Indian airlines which has a huge impact on international travel. Now with Pakistan closing its airspace, international flight times are expected to increase. The fares on some routes are also likely to rise by 8–12% in the near…
— MSN.com
American Airlines CEO Says Domestic Travel ‘Fell off Considerably’ Just a Month After Trump Took Office
American Airlines pulled its financial guidance for 2025 on Thursday, joining rivals Southwest and Delta in declaring the economic outlook too uncertain to provide full-year forecasts. All three airlines cited weakening sales among economy class leisure travelers. “We came off a strong…
— Fortune
Alaska Airlines Is Elevating Its Onboard Meals in All Cabins–What to Know
Travelers may want to skip a pre-flight meal inside the airport before a future Alaska Airlines flight. The Seattle-based airline recently announced an upgrade of both its First Class and Main Cabin dining menus. The Michelin and James Beard award-winning chef-designed meals…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
You Can Get an (Almost) Free Stay at Some of the World's Most Exciting New Hotels–Here's How
As we recently reported, hotel loyalty programs aren’t what they used to be. Rather than just highlighting a cookie-cutter collection of brand-name properties, they now encompass enticing global portfolios filled with high-design boutique hotels, outdoor-focused glamping outposts…
— Afar
Editor's Letter: Why the Best Hotels Feel Like Sanctuaries
At the tail end of winter, I had one of those magical hotel stays that are among the great blessings of this job. The place was the Fife Arms, the 19th-century coaching house in the Scottish Highlands transformed six years ago into a whimsical temple of art, food, whisky, and heritage by…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
5 Underrated Travel Destinations For Black Travelers In 2025
The global Black travel movement continues to flourish in 2025. More Black travelers are seeking enriching, safe, and culturally meaningful experiences around the world. While popular destinations like Paris, Accra, and Bali remain beloved favorites, there’s an exciting world of lesser…
— Travel Noire
Major UK Travel Company Forced to Shut Immediately - With All Future Holidays CANCELLED
A British travel company has been forced to close down and has revealed that all holidays booked under its service have been cancelled. In a shocking twist, Balkan Holidays said it had ceased trading as of April 24, following nearly 60 years of providing trips. Though travellers currently…
— MSN.com
Today in History
La Marseillaise
On April 25th, 1792, Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle composed "La Marseillaise", the song destined to become the French national anthem. Rouget composed the song as a rallying cry as Prussian and Austrian armies…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
Go Small or Go Home: Explora, Riviera, Transcend, Ama and HX Plan Big Growth from Small Ships
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday April 25, 2025
It wasn’t onl y about big ships at the annual Seatrade show in Miami this month. Also on the agenda were lots of new ships rolling out in much smaller dimensions.
Even as it made a splash with the 6,000-passenger MSC World America, MSC Cruises said it is on course to add four ships to its luxury lifestyle brand, Explora Journeys. Holding less than 1,000 passengers each, EXPLORA III and EXPLORA IV will double its fleet from two to four ships by 2028. And to keep its passengers coming back, Explora will debut its first Explora Club loyalty program for repeat guests—and cross-honor loyalty status from all the other, more established, cruise brands on the seas.
With one of the highest ratios of public space per guest and…
— Travel Research Online
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Top Headlines
New Istanbul Earthquake Brings Memories of Last Year’s Disaster
by Cheryl Rosen
Thursday April 24, 2025
 A 6.2 magnitude earthquake rattled houses and their inhabitants in Istanbul on Wednesday, sending people running into the streets but causing little serious damage.
More than 200 were injured as they jumped from buildings and rushed into the streets on what started as a peaceful afternoon during the Easter holidays, with schools closed and families celebrating. Schools will remain closed on Thursday and Friday, the government announced…
— Travel Research Online
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