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Destinations
Top Tips for Visiting Japan, From the Best Food to LGBTQ+ Hotels
Campaigners have long called for equal marriage rights in the country, but many hotels, restaurants and bars are keen to welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community. After attending the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) conference this year in Osaka – the first held in…
— The Pink News
14 of the Best Things to Do in Vancouver Island
Lightly populated and synced to a slower rhythm than mainland British Columbia, Vancouver Island is Canada’s province within a province. For the first 17 years of its colonial history, it was an independent entity, and an element of this apartness still resounds in its community-focused…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
The New York Region That Changed History 250 Years Ago
A surprise dead-of-night attack helped lead to US independence from the British. Now, a series of events are commemorating the region's pivotal role in shaping the nascent nation. In the violet-grey twilight before dawn in May 1775, a skeleton crew of soldiers were asleep inside…
— BBC
Australia Has Its Own Version Of The Northern Lights, And It Is Just As Epic
Astrotourism has been experiencing a boom in popularity around the globe, but sadly, the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis season has come to an end. The Arctic region, home to the best places to see the Northern Lights, has begun its dramatic transition into a sunnier, warmer, and…
— The Travel
One Hour From Chicago! Vibrant Beaches And Adventure Await In Lesser-Known National Park
Chicago may be known as the “Windy City”, but it becomes a sweltering scorcher come summertime. While people traditionally don't view the Midwest as a beach haven, beautifully blue Lake Michigan is an exception to the rule. As such, Chicago takes on a whole new vibe this time of…
— Travel Off Path
Cruise
Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship Review: What to Expect on Board One of the Most-Beloved Ships in the Fleet
Disney Fantasy is the newest of the original four Disney Cruise Line ships that Disney sailed for years before the line started up its recent rapid expansion. This is one of the larger Disney ships at 1,115 feet long and 14 decks high and with a capacity for 4,000 people spread out across…
— The Points Guy
10 Unspoken Rules for Dressing the Part for Cruise Ship Dining
Don’t be fooled by a cruise ship’s “everything’s fun” and “we’re all on vacation here” vibe. If you adopt the wrong dress code, you’ll either be given the side eye or asked to leave the venue—or maybe both. Yes, you should definitely pack that Hawaiian shirt and tropical-inspired jewelry…
— Fodor's Travel
HX Expeditions Is Partnering With the Inuit Community to Launch Excursions in Arctic Canada—What to Know
Journeys into the most remote, untouched corners of the planet is nothing new for HX Expeditions (HX), an adventure cruise company that has done things differently since they charted a new route to the Arctic in 1896. Now, they’re pushing the envelope again by offering Arctic…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
Trump Administration Drops Lawsuit Against Southwest Airlines
A lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines by the Department of Transportation in January by the outgoing Biden administration was dropped May 16 by the Trump administration. According to court records obtained by USA TODAY, the airline was sued in January by the Department of…
— USA Today
How to Get Compensated for Flight Delays and Cancellations in the US
Airline delays have been top of mind lately for US fliers. Across the nation, travelers have watched as widespread flight disruptions rocked New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport, thrusting the issue of major delays—and what exactly passengers are owed in situations like these…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Airliner Flew 10 Minutes Without Pilot in Medical Emergency, Report Finds
A flight from Germany to Spain flew for up to 10 minutes without a pilot at the controls last year after the co-pilot lost consciousness, a report from Spanish aviation authorities found.
The aircraft in question, a Lufthansa Airbus A321, took off from Frankfurt Airport in Germany…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Can Catskills Hotel the Wellington, Among Top Endangered in U.S., Be Saved?
In Pine Hill sits The Wellington, one of the last large-scale wood-frame resorts built in the Catskills. First known as The Ulster House Hotel when it was built in 1882, The Wellington has been deteriorating for decades, with a foundation that's in danger of collapsing. Temporary stabilization…
— Poughkeepsie Journal
Design Overview: Aliée, Istanbul - a Bold Luxury Hotel on the Historic Golden Horn on the Bosphorus
This June, design duo Dayna Lee and Ted Berner, with their design team at Powerstrip Studio, based in Los Angeles, will unveil their latest project: Aliée, a bold new luxury hotel in one of the most coveted spots in Istanbul - the historic Golden Horn on the Bosphorus Sea. Powerstrip…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
Peru Set New Rules for Machu Picchu—Here’s What You Need to Know
I’ve said it once this year, and I have a feeling I’ll say it again: It’s a big year for travel updates. From new travel form requirements to big questions about visiting the United States, the global routes of tourism are being disrupted. But it’s not just the minutiae of travel requirements…
— Travel Awaits
A Local's Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago
You might come to Chicago for modernist fine dining, or you might seek a hot dog “dragged through the garden.” It could be Tony Award–winning theater or late-night improv comedy. Or perhaps you want to marvel at soaring skyscrapers or, in summer, dig your toes in Lake…
— Afar
Today in History
The First Council of Nicaea
Roman Emperor Constantine wanted to unify the Roman empire. His plan depended in part on unifying the emerging Christian religion. He convened a council of nearly 1800 Christian bishops in Nicaea to solidify Christian…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
Host Agency Reviews Launches 10th Annual Travel Advisor Survey
by Joey DeLoach
Monday May 19, 2025
 Known for empowering travel advisors with unbiased reviews of host agencies, consortia and more, Host Agency Reviews (HAR) has launched its 10th Annual Travel Advisor Survey.
Travel Advisors can take part in the survey from May 14 to June 30, 2025. Hosted, independent, and employee-based Advisors are encouraged to participate in the 10-minute survey.
Steph Lee, Founder of HAR, said, “The survey is about revealing the real challenges and successes of today’s travel advisors…
— Travel Research Online
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