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Destinations
I Was on Vacation During Puerto Rico’s Blackout, and This Is My Advice for Anyone Traveling There
Even though I saw the lights flicker in my hotel, I’m not sure I would have noticed the exact moment that Puerto Rico completely lost power across the island–had I not been explicitly informed that it had happened. I just happened to be changing for lunch at the Grand Regency…
— Fodor's Travel
8 Ways to Find Calm in Thailand’s Larger-Than-Life Capital City
Bangkok may have a reputation as one of the world’s biggest concrete jungles, but in between the neon-lit streets, rooftop bars and crowded markets there are some glorious pockets of calm. The city’s network of canals help create breathing space among the tuk-tuk packed…
— National Geographic
This Is the First U.S. County to Be Fully Dark Sky Certified–and It Just Added the World's First Dark Sky Airport
The night skies over Wyoming have seen some major milestones in recent weeks. In late April, Teton County—home to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Grand Teton National Park, and part of Yellowstone National Park—made history as the first county in the world to be certified as an…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Lectures On Tap: The Coolest New Bar Concept in NYC
There’s always a new boozy venture in New York City. (Or in any good city, for that matter.) When I was living in the city, there was a boom in hidden speakeasies. Before that, bars were made from blocks of ice, and you had to rent a subarctic coat to get in. Now, we’re heading into…
— Travel Awaits
This Ohio City Is Home to 5 of the Country’s Best Festivals
Columbus, Ohio, is known to most as a capital city and home to The Ohio State University, one of the 10 best colleges for sports fans in the U.S. Take a closer look, however, and you’ll discover this Midwestern gem is multifaceted, offering a wealth of cultural and culinary treasures…
— 10Best
Cruise
How to Choose Your Cabin So Your Cruise Isn’t Ruined
The pounding of the music's bass on the floor of our Disney Wish cabin, 6558, was getting under my skin like nails on a chalkboard. It was 11:30 p.m., and we had to be awake at 6:30 a.m. the following day. When could we sleep like thousands of other passengers on Wish were…
— The Points Guy
My First Cruise Connections: Marcus Puttich, Director Destinations, TUI Cruises
In this regular feature to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Seatrade Cruise Global in April 2025, we are inviting a cross section of executives working in the industry, from a wide range of sectors and geographies, to share insights on their first encounters with the…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Video Transportation Secretary Warns of Air Travel Troubles Ahead of Summer
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that issues like the ones seen at Newark International Airport are “going to happen in other places across the country” and have “to be fixed.”…
— ABC News
Newark Airport Equipment Outage: What to Know
Another equipment outage struck air traffic controllers for Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday morning, briefly disrupting some inbound flights and further highlighting the ongoing technology issues plaguing the airport. "There was a telecommunications issue at…
— USA Today
After 20 Years, Amtrak Finally Returns Rail Service to the Gulf Coast
Amtrak will return intercity passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, after a nearly 20-year absence this summer with the introduction of the new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service. The service will offer twice-daily departures in each direction, which are designed…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Work Starts on New Seven-Storey Capsule Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland
Construction has started on TARKA Edinburgh, a new capsule hotel situated just off St Andrew Square and directly adjacent to the city’s Princes Street. Drawing inspiration from Japan’s popular capsule hotel concept, the project is being developed by TARKA Hotels in partnership…
— Yahoo! Finance
‘Resort Fees’ in the U.S. Must Now Be Disclosed. But Some Aren’t Celebrating Yet
A new U.S. rule that requires hotel and short-term lodging companies to disclose so-called “junk fees” starts Monday. Announced by the Federal Trade Commission in December, the rule takes direct aim at the widely loathed charges, which can appear as “resort,” “destination” or…
— CNBC
Other and Odd
European Travel Is on the Rise for U.S. Travelers This Summer
For the fourth year in a row, U.S. summer travel to Europe will increase, according to new data from travel insurance and assistance company Allianz Partners USA’s Top Summer European Destinations Report. U.S. summer travel to Europe will increase by 10% in 2025. London…
— Hospitality Net
Transportation Secretary Duffy Warns of More Ground Stops Ahead of Summer Travel
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning we could see more disruptions nationwide especially as we get ready for the summer travel season…
— CBS News
8 Ways to Travel More Sustainably in 2025
You're ready to book your next holiday, and you're aware of the importance of minimising your travel footprint. But where do you begin? If you're stumped, you're not alone. A new Booking.com report found sustainability is important to 84% of global travellers. But while the desire…
— BBC
Today in History
Florence Nightingale Is Born
The pioneer of modern nursing was born on this day in 1820. Florence Nightingale was born into privileged English society. Early in her life, she felt called into the profession of nursing, scandalizing her family. At the…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Marketing Mistake #4: You Have No Marketing Plan
 I don’t want you to jump ship on this one. Very few people in business today have a marketing plan. It has been my observation that most well-intentioned entrepreneurs have a “wing-it” plan.
They have a “we try harder” plan. They have an “I’m a nice person, so I deserve success” plan. They may call them Marketing Plans, but I beg to differ. No such luck!
The reason they don’t have a plan is that to have a marketing plan, they must first understand what role “marketing” plays in the overall scheme of things. They don’t. (This does not make them bad…
— Travel Research Online
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