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Destinations
U.S. Issues 'Serious' Travel Warning on May 7
The United States has issued a new "serious" travel warning on Wednesday, May 7. Travel warnings are issued regularly by the U.S. Department of State. The warnings range in levels, from Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions to Level 4: Do Not Travel. There are currently dozens of travel…
— Men's Journal
The Best Places To Travel In May
The best places to travel to in May boast pleasant weather, often ahead of hot summers when tourism is at its peak. Springtime travelers may experience the benefits of the locations below during their busiest seasons, just with fewer crowds. One of the special things about traveling in…
— Travel Noire
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
Tours and Activities
A Restaurant Guide to Geneva: The Best Michelin Star Restaurants to Try
As we live in touching distance of mainland Europe, UK travellers have no shortage of exciting city breaks that can be easily reached to brighten up an otherwise dull weekend. San Sebastain in Spain has long been in style for holidaymakers desperate for a taste of phenomenal food, but…
— Harper's Bazaar
4 Amazing Ranches To Go Horseback Riding in Colorado
Similar to surfing, horseback riding is an activity many of us experience for the first time while traveling. When we’re on the road, we’re more likely to try out things that don’t normally appeal to us. Maybe you’re suddenly interested in specialty museums, or unique fusion dishes, or…
— Travel Awaits
5 Under-The-Radar Washington, DC, Museums to Visit This Summer
Washington, DC, is known for its museums, and figuring out which ones to visit while in the nation's capital can be daunting. Instead of hitting the tried-and-true institutions on the National Mall, why not seek out the more unusual museums? DC has a treasure trove of under-the-radar…
— 10Best
Cruise
HX Expeditions Launches Travel Advisor Tools and Incentive
In honor of Travel Advisor Appreciation Week, HX Expeditions has launched a co-branded marketing platform in partnership with Approach Guides. The initiative aims to support travel advisors with enhanced tools for promoting and selling HX’s expedition cruises, which span over…
— Cruise Industry News
I Booked One of Disney’s Cheapest Inside Cabins — Would I Still Love Cruising in a Cave?
Imagine spending thousands of dollars to go on a cruise and knowingly booking a cabin with zero views of the ocean — or any natural light, for that matter. Would you regret your decision? I've grown to love cruising over the last few years, and I've logged 10 cruises since 2019. Each…
— The Points Guy
Here's What to Expect on Star of the Seas: Food, Drinks, Shows
Royal Caribbean has shared a closer look at what guests can expect when Star of the Seas debuts in August 2025 from Port Canaveral. The second ship in the Icon Class will offer new experiences and returning entertainment, dining, and nightlife favorites tailored for families…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
The Best Airlines in North America for Each Flight Class, Ranked
It’s been yet another rocky year for air travel in the wake of a series of devastating accidents and economic uncertainty that is starting to impact travel demand. But despite the challenges, overall passenger satisfaction with North American airlines was up six points (on a 1,000…
— Afar
Jeremy Renner Says TSA Agents Have to Help Him Bypass Security Now–Here's How
In 2023, actor Jeremy Renner suffered life-threatening injuries after getting crushed by his own snow plow on New Year's Day. Renner, thankfully, not only survived but is back living, acting, and thriving once again. He even has a new memoir, My Next Breath, which came out on…
— Travel+Leisure
This Is the Best Airline for Economy Seats in the US
This year has been a shaky one for airlines so far, as the industry faces economic uncertainty and concerns about the safety of air travel. But according to a new report, fliers are actually more satisfied with US airlines in 2025 compared to last year. Analytics firm J.D. Power released its…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
Las Vegas' Most Iconic Hotel Made A Big Change That's Leaving Guests Disappointed
In the 80-odd years of the Las Vegas Strip, it’s come to be associated with many things we now consider trademarks. There’s the rainbow gleam of neon lights, so synonymous with Las Vegas that there’s an entire Neon Boneyard, an unusual gravesite for vintage neon signs. Quickie…
— The Travel
How A Moroccan Entrepreneur Built A Luxury Hotel Oasis At The Sahara's Edge
M’Hamid El Ghizlane is the end of the road. Not in a figurative or literary way. It’s simply the end: no more pavement, no more pathway, just the vast shifting seas of Sahara Desert’s sands. In this last stop in Morocco’s southern Zagora Province, old hand-painted signs still point the…
— Forbes
Holiday-Inn Owner IHG Defies Industry Trend With US Growth
Holiday Inn owner InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG.L), opens new tab said on Thursday it was on track to meet market expectations for annual profit after a rebound in U.S. room revenues. The United States is IHG's largest market, which faces heightened recession risks due to a…
— Reuters
Other and Odd
Coolcations, Comebacks and Culture: What's Shaping Global Summer Travel in 2025
Sojern, the leading digital marketing platform built for hospitality, shares its latest travel data ahead of the busy summer season. Despite ongoing global political and economic uncertainty, travel demand is holding steady with 2024 levels—as travelers seek out cooler climates, rich cultural experiences and more local…
— Hospitality Net
TV Tourism Is Big Business — and It’s Booming
Every few years, a show hits so big it reshapes the travel industry. The White Lotus didn’t just mint memes — it spiked bookings at Four Seasons resorts from Hawaii to Sicily to Thailand, making “White Lotus tourism” a thing. But while this may feel like a uniquely modern…
— Quartz
Travelers Are Canceling Their Trips to a Massive LGBTQ+ Celebration in Washington, D.C.
here’s growing nervousness about WorldPride this year. The event is scheduled for May 17–June 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C., but with anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment rising in the United States, some are rethinking their plans to travel. In Australia, some have canceled their trips, fearing…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The Destruction of Saint-Pierre, Martinique
On May 8, 1902, Mount Pelee, a volcano in Saint-Pierre, Martinique erupted. Hot, caustic volcanic gases and dust poured from the mountainside, covering the small city of approximately 30,000. Just prior to the blast, there…
— Travel Research Online
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