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Destinations
Growing Brush Fire Impacts Travel to and From Florida Keys
As of Friday morning, northbound Card Sound Road is open, but the southbound lanes are closed. Over on U.S.1, on the 18-mile stretch, the northbound lanes are closed but the southbound lanes are open…
— CBS News
Is It Safe to Visit India or Pakistan? Latest Travel Advice
The conflict between India and Pakistan has significantly impacted flight operations and aviation across the world, as airlines suspend operations, aircraft make large diversions and long-haul journeys are delayed. On the night of Tuesday, 6 May, the Indian Ministry of Defence…
— The Independent
Tipping in Italy: A Guide to Aperitivo Hour, Espresso Bars, and Trattorias
Is tipping in Italy required? The short answer is no. By and large, Italy does not have the same culture of requisite tipping that the United States does. But if you’re heading to the Italian peninsula, whether to the bustling metropolis of Milan, the historic streets of Rome, or the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
These 13-night Jet Trips Are One of the Most Luxurious Ways to Experience Southeast Asia
On the third season of White Lotus, Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey) said, while languidly rubbing on designer hand cream, “I just don’t think, at this age, I’m meant to live an uncomfortable life.” If that resonates with you, then you’ll be very interested in what Remote Lands, an ultra…
— Travel+Leisure
Best Things to Do in Niagara Falls This Summer: Events, Festivals, & Activities
Niagara Falls is one of North America’s most striking landmarks. It’s no surprise that the falls and surrounding area have been a popular tourist destination for well over a century. Though travelers today prefer to explore the falls by boat instead of barrel, the area’s tourist numbers have…
— Travel Awaits
Yellowstone National Park Visitor Gored by Bison
A Florida man was gored by a bison this week at Yellowstone National Park. The park said the 47-year-old approached the animal too closely Sunday, in the Lake Village area. The visitor from Cape Coral was treated for minor injuries. “Bison will defend their space when threatened and…
— USA Today
Cruise
Hawaii Begins Taxing Cruise Passengers, Raises Hotel Tax
If you’re planning to sail Pride of America, hurry up. A new tax in Hawaii will add 11% to its fare beginning January 1. Both houses of the Hawaiian Legislature last week passed the state’s first-ever tax on cruise ship passengers, in a bill that increased the transient accommodations…
— Travel Research Online
Popular Cruise Lines' New Ships Are Arriving In The U.S.–Can Americans Expect More Vessels Soon?
Cruise lines have made some exciting announcements in the first quarter of 2025. In March, Royal Caribbean announced its new destination lineup, which sails to China, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. During the same month, Captain Kate revealed she would be joining Four…
— The Travel
HX Becomes a Member of Clia UK
HX joined CLIA UK, strengthening its trade commitment ahead of its 130th anniversary in 2026. Nathaniel Sherborne, SVP Europe at HX, emphasised their commitment to responsible exploration and sustainable travel partnerships. He said, ‘Joining CLIA in the UK reflects our…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Air Canada Lowers Annual Core Profit Forecast as US Travel Slows
Air Canada (AC.TO), opens new tab on Thursday lowered its annual adjusted core profit forecast and posted first-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates, as trans-border traffic declined due to a weaker Canadian dollar and trade tensions with the United States. The airline…
— Reuters
Carriers Cancel Israel Flights
Just a month after resuming flights to Israel, many international airlines have again stopped service to the country after a ballistic missile crashed in the dirt outside Tel Aviv’s international airport on Sunday, and Israel retaliated with airstrikes on the airport in Yemen's capital…
— Travel Research Online
What's Going on at Newark Airport, and How It Could Affect Your Upcoming Flights
Weeks from the start of the summer travel season, cascading delays and cancellations at one of the nation’s busiest airports—Newark Liberty International (EWR) in New Jersey, close to New York City—are not only rippling throughout the U.S. but also reigniting the debate about how…
— Afar
Lodging
This Tree House Is Built Around a Real Tree—and It Has Blue Ridge Mountain Views and a Resident Owl Named Betty
Finding some peace and well-deserved rest in nature shouldn’t be hard. In fact, one easy way to get some time in nature is to book a tree-top getaway for the weekend, like this luxurious tree house near the small town of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Known as the Forestry House…
— Travel+Leisure
The First Orient Express Hotel Is a Romantic, Layered Tribute to Rome
Mention the Orient Express and thoughts immediately go to visions of Agatha Christie and Belle Époque train travel. But when tasked with designing the brand’s first hotel, on Rome’s quiet Piazza della Minerva, in the shadow of the Pantheon, Hugo Toro took care not to fall back on…
— Architectural Digest
Other and Odd
I'm a Seasoned Solo Traveler—I Wish I'd Known These 10 Things Before My First Adventure Alone
To date, I’ve visited over 30 countries solo. There's been a nine-month escapade through the tropical island of Sri Lanka, weekend breaks to little-visited Romanian and Polish cities, and lush vacations in Costa Rica, where cloud forest trekking and sloth spotting ensured I was…
— Marie Claire
A Definitive Guide to Spain’s Wine Regions
For lovers of bold, oaky red wines and crisp whites that remind you of that perfect seaside day, Spain is a dream. There are more than 100 officially recognized wine regions in the country that vary in notoriety from the small but fruitful province of La Rioja to the smaller, more niche…
— Lonely Planet
Today in History
The Theft of the Crown Jewels
On May 9, 1671, a parson visited the Tower of London. 77 year old Talbot Edwards, the keeper of the jewels, was very fond of this parson, and hoped that his niece would someday marry the parson's nephew. However, the…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
The Trump Effect on Travel
by David Cogswell
Friday May 09, 2025
 Seven months ago if we discussed the possible effect of a new Trump administration on the travel industry we would have been speculating based on what Trump says and on what he did in his first term. And we would be discussing it from the perspective of an upcoming election. Now the facts of this ongoing administration are starting to roll in and it’s a matter of surveying the situation and making strategic decisions about how to best position travel businesses to take advantage of any possible benefits and to avoid damage.
What matters now are the changes that are taking place and how they might affect the travel industry, or various parts of it. For now, it’s just about how to prepare for an unprecedented…
— Travel Research Online
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