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Destinations
U.S. Travel Warnings Urge 'Increased Caution' in Germany, Spain
Two U.S. travel warnings are urging "increased caution" in popular European countries. They are Spain and Germany. For Spain, the U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 advisory urging "increased caution" due to "terrorism and civil unrest." The advisory was updated on May 12…
— Men's Journal
This Country Will Join The Schengen Zone Impacting All Travelers And Digital Nomads
Following in the steps of Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania, the last 3 countries to have joined the world's largest passport-free travel zone, Cyprus will ascend to the Schengen Area in early 2026, as confirmed by its President. Despite being a member of the European Union since…
— Travel Off Path
36 Hours in Rome: Things to Do and See
“Roma si trasforma.” Translation: “Rome is transforming.” Trumpeted from signs all over the city, the slogan was developed as a proud declaration of the Italian capital’s urban-improvement projects — renovated public squares, refurbished historical churches, expanded…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
These Are the Top Trending Food Destinations for Summer 2025—From Italy to Upstate New York
The warm season is right around the corner, which makes right now the perfect time to make your summer travel arrangements. And if you're anything like the rest of us, then you're likely centering your next getaway around some delicious meals. And Airbnb knows exactly where you…
— Travel+Leisure
The 10 Best Hiking Trails in Nepal
Few places in the world are as strongly associated with just one activity as Nepal, Asia's undisputed hiking capital. Nepal's best hiking trails cover everything from the trekker-thronged two-week trek to Everest Base Camp to remote hikes to arid valleys alive with Buddhist culture and…
— Lonely Planet
Thailand Travelers Reminded of Ocean Warnings After Two Tourists Drown in Separate Incidents
Last week, two tourists from Australia drowned in Thailand in separate incidents. On May 6, 22-year-old Corey Walsh from Melbourne was pulled underwater while swimming on an island south of Phuket. On May 7, 41-year-old Anthony John Heathcote was reported missing by his…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
More Than 150,000 Contraband Cigarettes Seized From Couple Aboard Cruise Ship In Port of LA
Nearly 750 carton of contraband cigarettes were seized from a couple riding a cruise ship into the Port of Los Angeles in April. According to the U.S. Customs of Border Protection, two female passengers traveling together aboard the ship from Ensenada, Mexico, were found to be in…
— CBS News
There’s a New Way to Sail in the Galápagos—With No Crowds and Plenty of Comfort
The Galápagos Islands of Ecuador need no introduction: The famous laboratory for Charles Darwin and his research on evolution are a naturalist’s paradise, brimming with endemic species. As a wildlife enthusiast, I’ve long had the Galápagos on my wish list, drawn by the…
— Afar
Transportation
What It’s Like to Travel on the New Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, Route to Tuscany
It’s 2.30pm on a spring afternoon in Paris, the sun bathing the streets in golden light that makes it easy to fall in love with the French capital all over again. Or maybe that’s just how I feel – because on this particular Sunday in May, I’m winding my way to Gare d'Austerlitz to take a trip…
— Condé Nast Traveller
Etihad Airways Adds Charlotte to U.S. Routes
Etihad Airways announced that new Charlotte flights will begin on 4 May 2026, marking the airline’s official entry into North Carolina’s largest city. With this new route, Etihad becomes the first airline from the Gulf region to launch nonstop service to Charlotte, further expanding its…
— Focus on Travel News
Last Year’s Airline Complaints Broke Records, Report Finds
Travelers filed more than 66,000 complaints against airlines last year, a record high, according to a report from the consumer advocacy organization U.S. PIRG Education Fund…
— CBS News
Lodging
Dubai Adds Another Eye-Popping Hotel to its Skyline, and it’s a Superyacht-Inspired Beach Retreat
The newest opening from Dubai’s homegrown luxury hospitality brand Jumeirah is taking the city’s hotel scene to even more stratospheric heights. Joining its sister seaside properties—the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel—Jumeirah Marsa Al…
— Afar
Is Airbnb Launching a Loyalty Program? ‘Something Big Is Coming,’ CEO Tells TPG
Airbnb doesn't have a loyalty program, but that might soon change, according to the company's founder and CEO, Brian Chesky. In an exclusive roundtable interview in Los Angeles, Chesky told TPG that "something big is coming." Just don't expect a traditional loyalty program. "I don't…
— The Points Guy
Going To Washington, D.C. For World Pride? Save With These Hotel Deals
Whether you’re planning a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the World Pride festivities or using the city as a jumping off point for epic road trips farther afield, these hotel deals are sure to come in handy. While properties throughout the region are offering specially themed perks…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Experiences Are the Next Chapter for the Travel Industry, Says GetYourGuide CEO
Johannes Reck, CEO of GetYourGuide, discusses how consumers’ approach to travel has changed and why experiences are now the number one priority for people as they go on holiday…
— CNBC
The Oldest Irish Pub In The U.S. Is A Sip Of Dublin In The Heart Of NYC
While there are many top-rated places to visit in Ireland, getting on a plane and flying across the pond is not always possible. But it IS possible to get a taste of Ireland, without the need of a passport, right here in the U.S. McSorley's Old Ale House is tucked away in the heart of New…
— The Travel
Today in History
The First Academy Awards
On Tuesday, May 16th, 1929, Hollywood celebrated the first Academy Awards ceremony at the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood. Actor Douglas Fairbanks and director William C. DeMille hosted the event. Unlike today's…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
What’s More Important To You? A Balcony Stateroom Or Savings?
We’ve been en joying insights from readers about river cruising in our Facebook Group, River Cruise Advisor Crew. We’re a small group so far – just 170+ members – but an informed one.
We recently asked the group: Is a river cruise balcony stateroom your preference, or do you prefer the savings of standard staterooms? Though far from scientific, the group’s responses suggest that most folks are fine with French balconies as opposed to the pricier step-out balconies. It’s a topic we’ve covered before in our story, Five Tips For Choosing Your Stateroom, Do You Need A Balcony?
While river cruising offers a unique and intimate experience that river cruisers like us cherish – especially when enjoying the views from a balcony – not everyone wants…
— Travel Research Online
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