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Destinations
The U.S. Has 21 Countries On Its 'Do Not Travel' List—What Travelers Should Know
The number of countries that the U.S. Department of State advises travelers to completely avoid has expanded. The State Department regularly issues and updates its travel advisories to reflect current recommendations for travelers. Recently, both Burkina Faso and North Korea have…
— Travel+Leisure
This Underrated European Capital Set To Surge In Popularity This Summer
When you think of a European city break, it's probably Paris and its grand Haussmann-era boulevards, London's skyscraper-lined Thames riverfront, or maybe Milan's glamorous feel and haute cuisine that come to mind, not an offbeat Sarajevo. In fact, you might be wondering…
— Travel Off Path
San Juan: Best Things to Do
San Juan seamlessly weaves together the historic and the modern, with streets first cobbled half a millennium ago and neighborhoods that hum with contemporary life. Bursting with charm, Old San Juan’s confection of rainbow-colored buildings unfurls against a dramatic palm…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
POSH PVR Escape, The Newest International Travel Experience Designed For LGBTQ+ Travelers
Exec Eventz, a brand known for curating LGBTQ+ experiences and its signature POSH parties, is expanding internationally. What began as a way for Exec Eventz’s founder, Jay Isak, to celebrate his birthday each year quickly became a gathering place for the community he was…
— Travel Noire
Trump Wants to Turn Alcatraz Into a Working Prison—but Here's Why It'll Remain a National Landmark
President Donald Trump had a busy Sunday evening on social media, announcing various plans he had for the country. One of his most discussed announcements was his intent to reopen and expand Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. This was obviously a surprising statement—partly…
— Travel+Leisure
Disney to Open Its Next Global Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
Mickey Mouse is heading to the Middle East. Walt Disney Co.’s seventh theme park destination will be in the United Arab Emirates, on a relatively new tourist island already packed with amusement parks, a golf course, indoor skydiving and a stadium. An announcement from…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Uses a 3D Cave to Design Its Cruise Ships. Here’s How.
I visited the Bahamas earlier this month without ever leaving Miami. I watched the waves lap the shore from a cabana with rows of beach chairs and umbrellas leading to the ocean. Trees swayed in the breeze outside the shutters. Royal Caribbean’s upcoming Royal Beach Club…
— USA Today
MSC Virtuosa Cruise Ship Murder Suspect Released on Bail
A man arrested as part of a murder investigation on a cruise ship has been released on bail. A 60-year-old man from West Sussex died following an altercation reported about two-and-a-half hours after MSC Virtuosa departed Southampton on Saturday evening. Hampshire and…
— BBC
Mexico's Cruise Passenger Tax Reduced, Roll Out Begins July 2025
Mexican authorities have slashed the forthcoming Non-Resident Duty (DNR) tax for cruise passengers to $5 (USD) per person — set to come into force from July 1, 2025. This is vastly less than the $42 per passenger fee initially billed by the Mexican government in December 2024…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
Air Travel Chaos As REAL ID Deadline Kicks In
ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on the hundreds of cancelled flights as air traffic control systems at Newark Airport ripple across the country and changes to REAL ID kick in at airports across the U.S.…
— Good Morning America
New Air Canada Flight Pass Adds Premium Upgrades
Air Canada Flight Pass now comes with a premium upgrade for travelers in Hong Kong, offering more flexibility, exclusive perks, and deeper savings across multiple cabin classes. Available until May 30, 2025, the newly enhanced Flight Pass includes the airline’s first-ever Premium…
— Focus on Travel News
More Airlines Cancel Flights and Reroute Around Pakistan’s Airspace
Flight radar showed the airspace over Pakistan, as well as 100-200 kilometers along India’s border, were largely empty Wednesday, as major airlines canceled or rerouted flights, amid rising escalations between the two nuclear powers…
— CNBC
Lodging
12 Modern Beach House Airbnbs to Enjoy Seaside Luxury
For seaside enthusiasts, beach house Airbnbs are a vacation spot for any season. Still, a home with good interior design makes the stay that much more special, especially if a property celebrates the local culture. Peppered all around the world are beautiful coastal properties that make…
— Architectural Digest
Hawaii Vacations Will Soon Cost More With New Lodging Taxes
Visitors to the Aloha State may see a slightly higher hotel bill next year. State legislators have voted to increase the state’s existing lodging tax from 10.25% to 11%, effective January 1. The bill is the first of its kind in the nation because the additional 0.75% will be earmarked…
— Fodor's Travel
The Oldest Hotel In The World Has Been Run By The Same Family For 52 Generations
Japan boasts many record-holding attractions, from the world's smallest park in Nagaizumi to the first-ever robot hotel that now employs humans. While its quirky man-made structures attract attention, the Land of the Rising Sun also draws travelers for its natural beauty, vibrant…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
These Are the Happiest Cities in the World for 2025
Every year, the Happy City Index releases a report that ranks the happiest cities in the world—and the results are in for 2025. The index, run by the London-based organization Institute for Quality of Life, ranks 200 cities using 82 indicators across six broad categories including…
— Condé Nast Traveler
10 Minutes from the Taj Mahal, a Must-Visit Café With a Mission
It’s lunchtime when I step from Agra’s busy streets into a quieter side alley. A bright blue banner stretches across the building in front of me, identifying Sheroes Hangout, the café I’ve been looking for. As I climb the steps and push open the door, stepping into the cafe’s cool interior…
— Afar
Today in History
The Founding of New Orleans
The city known as La Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans) came into being on May 7, 1718. Named for Philippe II, Duke of Orléans in France, the city's port made it an ideal area for the French Mississippi Company under the…
— Travel Research Online
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