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Destinations
Is It Safe to Travel to Jordan Right Now?
Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, concerns over the safety of travel to and from countries in the surrounding region of Israel, Gaza and Lebanon are heightened. Although the Foreign Office considers most of Jordan generally safe to travel to – bar the area up to 3km from its…
— The Independent
ETIAS Won’t Become Mandatory for Travel to EU Until 2027
Foreign travellers who are permitted visa-free entry to the EU will not be required to obtain a travel authorisation – ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) – until April 2027, at the earliest. According to the EU’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home…
— Schengen Visa Info
The 15 Ultimate Things to Do in London in 2025 (And the Top Things to Avoid)
There are 9 million people in London, and I’m proud to be one of them. As a first-generation Brit, I took on a tour guide role from a very young age, navigating the West End independently before I was even a teen. I’ve lived North-West, worked all over Central, and now reside in East…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
The Best Wellness Travel Experiences in the Middle East, From Yoga Retreats to a Digital Detox for Kids
The global trend for wellness travel has shown no sign of slowing down, with 94% of travelers now incorporating some form of self-care into their trips, according to a report by trend forecaster Virtuoso. Traditionally, travelers from the Middle East might head to the likes of Sri Lanka…
— Condé Nast Traveler
One Of North Carolina's Most Beautiful Waterfalls Offers A Rare "Behind-The-Scenes" Experience
Instagram boasts unlimited picturesque waterfalls, but one in North Carolina is making waves with a unique difference. A few miles outside anunderrated but scenic Blue Ridge mountain town called North Carolina's Scotland, this amazing waterfall is not just beautiful to look at, but…
— The Travel
The Best Parks in New York City’s Five Boroughs
It isn't hard to find respite among the clamor of New York City. Exquisite landscapes, tiny "pocket parks," community gardens and many hundreds of acres of woods (really!) make up Gotham's archipelago of over 1700 green spaces, all of which offer an alternative to the…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Curating Journeys to Remember With the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Creating a cruise itinerary is about achieving the optimal mix of breathtaking destinations, immersive cultural experiences and time for guests to enjoy both relaxation and onboard activities. It’s an art that Spyros Almpertis, vice president of port and destination operations for The…
— Cruise and Ferry
Man Dies After ‘Altercation’ on MSC Cruise, Murder Suspect in Custody
British police have opened a homicide investigation following the death of a man on an MSC Cruises’ ship over the weekend. A 60-year-old man died aboard MSC Virtuosa at roughly 8:30 p.m. on May 3 after “an altercation,” the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary told USA TODAY…
— USA Today
The Travel Corporation’s Trafalgar Tours Expands Into River Cruising
Escorted land tour operator Trafalgar Tours will make its debut into European river cruising next year. Trafalgar, part of The Travel Corporation which was bought by Apollo Funds from the founding Tollman family last year, also owns the upmarket Uniworld Boutique River Cruises…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
The Big Change Affecting US Air Travel
Starting tomorrow, many American citizens and residents will need a new form of ID to board domestic flights. This week, the US government is set to implement a major change to its air travel policy that has been nearly 20 years in the making. Starting 7 May, US citizens and residents…
— BBC
Delta Air Lines Makes Disappointing Announcement
The travel season is ramping up for the second half of 2025, and travel is lower than expected for many major airlines, at least when it comes to domestic travel. A bevy of airlines, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines, are cutting back their…
— Men's Journal
Days of Delays and Cancellations Are Causing Chaos at Newark Airport
If you’ve flown through Newark Liberty International Airport in recent days, chances are you’ve had a rough time.
Thousands of flights into or out of New Jersey’s main airport have been derailed, with 94 cancellations and 112 delays after 9 a.m. Tuesday and more than 2,800…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Marriott Amplifies Travel Industry Stress With 2025 Revenue Forecast Cut
Marriott International (MAR.O), opens new tab trimmed its 2025 room revenue forecast and projected second-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, as the U.S. hotel operator braces for slowing travel demand. The dour forecasts add to recent downbeat comments…
— Reuters
San Diego's Hotel del Coronado Has a Grand Comeback
To the people who know it, the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego is not a page of history — it’s a chapter. Opened in 1888 by Elisha Babcock and Hampton Story, it was then the largest hotel in the world. The owners set out to create a resort that would “be the talk of the Western…
— New York Times
12 Hotels for Every Kind of Family
Disney World isn't just the most magical place on Earth, it's also the ultimate family vacation spot in the U.S. But when it comes to choosing the best Disney World hotels for your trip, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices. After all, there are more than 30 hotels affiliated with…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
I Was Stranded on a Train During Spain’s Massive Blackout—Here Are 4 Travel Lessons I Learned
I didn’t think much about it when our train rolled to a stop, but when a voice came over the loudspeaker, I—and the other 439 passengers on the high-speed train from Madrid to Barcelona—would learn what the rest of the country already knew. “There is no power in all of Spain.” On…
— Afar
Simi Valley Plane Crash Kills 2, Damages 2 Homes
According to local authorities, a May 3 Simi Valley plane crash involving a small aircraft resulted in the deaths of its two passengers, in addition to a fire and damage to two Wood Ranch homes. The Ventura County Fire Department shared information about the incident in a May 4…
— Travel Noire
Pinkies up for Afternoon Tea: 10 Luxury Hotels That Do It Best
Afternoon tea and high tea are experiences that transcend the sum of their parts. Foods like cucumber sandwiches, chicken salad, and scones are always appealing, but they are somehow transformed into delicacies when prepared in miniature and arranged artfully on a tiered platter…
— 10Best
Today in History
The Chunnel Opens
On May 6, 1994, the tunnel from Folkestone, Kent, England to Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, France opened for business. Passing under the English Channel, the Chunnel, as it became known, is a modern marvel of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TTI Celebrates National Travel Advisor Week With Discount on Continued Learning Library
Professional travel advisors help clients maximize their travel investment each and every day. Celebrate 2025 National Travel Advisor Week with a $60, or 33%, savings on a 1-year online continued learning library…
— Travel Research Online
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