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Destinations
The Best Time to Visit the Algarve
Although temperatures vary from month to month, the Algarve gets reliable sunshine 300 days a year, and with the obvious natural beauty of its cliff-backed golden beaches, this region in southern Portugal draws big crowds to one of the loveliest stretches of sand in Europe…
— Lonely Planet
A Little-Known Corner of Ireland Beckons
Less than an hour from Cork Airport, but tucked away off the main tourist trails, Ireland’s Blackwater Valley is steeped in natural splendor and Old World romance. The area gets its name from the Munster Blackwater — a deep, fast-flowing river that wends through the verdant…
— New York Times
The Remote Arctic City That's Suddenly in the Spotlight, Thanks to Netflix
Considering that I’m an Alaska Native Tlingit tribal member who was born in Southeast Alaska, you’d expect me to be well acquainted with life in the Far North. However, a recent trip to Iqaluit, Nunavut—the site of Netflix’s new female-led Inuit comedy North of North—showed that even…
— Afar
Tours and Activities
What It Costs to Visit Epic Universe This Summer
Theme park lovers eager to escape reality at Epic Universe this summer may be paying a premium to get there. Orlando's newest and highly anticipated theme park is set to open its doors on May 22, transporting park goers to five immersive worlds. Guests can enjoy new thrilling…
— USA Today
Paul Feig’s Top Cocktail Bars Around the World
Paul Feig – the perennially well-dressed director of Bridesmaids (2011) and A Simple Favor (2018) – has become almost as well-known for his love of cocktails as he is for his films. "Try to find one of my movies where somebody's not drinking a martini," he jokes. The BBC caught up…
— BBC
Cruise
Why Cruises Are Booming as Air Travel Slumps
The cruise industry is proving uniquely resilient as the travel industry navigates rocky economic waters and airlines prepare to trim their schedules as demand sinks. Cruise giants Carnival and Royal Caribbean reported strong first-quarter earnings and said they'll boost capacity this…
— Business Insider
Viking Announces Dream Seine Trip on Its Newest Ship
Too soon to plan your Christmas vacation? Bah humbug. Savvy travelers already have their sights set on the holidays—and in particular, the Seine, where Viking has unveiled a new yuletide itinerary. The eight-day tour ushers revelers from Paris to Normandy for an architecture…
— Architectural Digest
Transportation
Do Kids Need A REAL ID? What to Know Before Flying
The REAL ID enforcement deadline is one week away. Starting on May 7, adults will need compliant identification – or an acceptable alternative like a passport – for commercial air travel within the U.S. and to enter certain other facilities. The new rule stems from the REAL ID Act of…
— USA Today
The 35 Definitive Rules of Train Travel
Train travel is an excellent way to see a country. A planet-friendly way to get to work. And a surefire way to get thwacked in the face by the person next to you who didn’t have the sense to take their backpack off in a crowd. Then there are the seat sprawlers who try to take up extra real…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
The U.S. Has Maldives-Like Overwater Bungalows In A Place You'd Never Expect
Though the thought of overwater bungalows tends to bring to mind the sparkling waters of the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean, complete with hefty price tags and a crowd of influencers, there’s actually a place in the U.S. that offers something similar. Disney’s Polynesian Village…
— The Travel
The Most Haunted Motel in the Nevada Desert Is Full of Ghosts and Clowns
“I remember thinking to myself on several occasions that if I was in a horror movie, everyone would be yelling at their screen, ‘Don’t stay in that hotel! Don’t go in that cemetery!’” says Mark Steele, the owner of the Restaurant Hospitality Institute in Las Vegas, upon visiting The…
— Fodor's Travel
6 Funky Boutique Hotels in the US That You'll Want to Visit Twice
Many travelers nix boutique hotels from their lists, usually for fear that a smaller and more specialized hotel might cost too much. It’s common to conflate boutique hotels with luxury hotels, especially because many boutique hotels are, in fact, a bit more upscale. However, the word…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
What to Do if You’re Affected by Travel Disruptions This Week
This week has provided plenty of reminders about what can go wrong when it comes to travel. In Spain and Portugal, airlines, airports, rail lines and just about every facet of the economy are only beginning to get back on track after widespread blackouts Monday snarled travel and…
— The Points Guy
Booking Holdings CEO on Travel Demand: At the End of the Day People Will Always Want to Travel
Glenn Fogel, Booking Holdings CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the company’s quarterly earnings results, state of travel demand, impact of policy uncertainty, utilizing AI for travel, and more…
— CNBC
These Are the Top Solo Travel Destinations Right Now–and Asia Dominates the List
It’s not just your algorithm serving you solo travel content. According to an industry report from Future Partners, solo trips continue to be a popular choice among travelers. While the creative insights firm found that 43 percent of American travelers are interested in traveling alone in…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
George Washington Takes Office
On this date in 1789, George Washington took the oath of office at Federal Hall in New York City to become the first President of the United States. He remains the only president ever to have received 100% of the Electoral…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
New Week of FAM Trips Offered by TTC Tour Brands
by Cheryl Rosen
Tuesday April 29, 2025
 After hosting 500 travel advisors on fam trips in March, TTC Tour Brands has scheduled a repeat performance in November.
Four TTC brands—Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Contiki, and Costsaver—will participate in this second TTC Tour Week, which will host Fams between November 3 and 16…
— Travel Research Online
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