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Destinations
This Vibrant Capital Is One Of The Cheapest European Cities To Visit This Summer
If you’ve decided to head to Europe this summer but don’t have a big budget, places like Paris, London, and Milan are likely already off your list. Between the surging crowds, inflated prices, and the “been there, done that” feel, they’re not exactly the most exciting of destinations to…
— Travel Off Path
U.S. Warns Americans Not to Travel to Venezuela Due to Risks of Torture, Kidnapping
The U.S. State Department is again advising American citizens not to travel to Venezuela, warning of "severe risks" including wrongful detention, kidnapping and torture. The State Department said that it does not have an operating embassy or consulate in the South American…
— CBS News
10 Reasons Londoners Hate Tourists
London is a vibrant metropolis that draws visitors from every corner of the globe. The history is rich, the culture is diverse, museums are free, pubs are properly stocked, and the incredible food scene will have you spoiled for choice. For tourists, it’s a dream come true. For locals caught…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
10 Best Boardwalks in the US for Stunning Views and Fun Attractions
With achingly gorgeous views of the water, the salty scent of French fries in the air, and the laughter of people from all walks of life having an incredible time together, there's nothing as quintessentially Americana as a stroll down a bustling boardwalk. There are all sorts of things that…
— 10Best
Iceland's Ring Road Itinerary: 7 Days Around the Island
Iceland’s Ring Road is one of the world’s most iconic drives. Tracing the contours of a remarkable landscape and taking you within reach of glaciers and volcanoes, the country’s Route 1 (1322km or 822 miles) is a two-lane road that unfurls like a magical Icelandic saga. Apart from…
— Lonely Planet
Statue Of Liberty Visitors Are Set To Face Yet Another Ban That Is Looming Near
The Statue of Liberty continues to amaze tourists year after year. Although it doesn't compare to the world's tallest statue, it is still an iconic sight to behold. Given its popularity, the National Park Service has enforced several rules. Certain parts of the Statue of Liberty are off-limits…
— The Travel
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrated for Heroic Rescue
Just a week after Carnival Paradise rescued a group of refugees from an adrift vessel near Cuba, another Carnival Cruise Line ship’s crew sprang into action to make a dramatic rescue on the other side of the world. Carnival Splendor was sailing south of New Caledonia in the South…
— The Street
Disney Expected to Bring New Cruise Ship to Galveston in 2027
Disney is expected to expand its cruise operations out of Galveston in the coming years. According to Galveston Wharves Port Director Rodger Rees, Disney will be expanding its operations to include full-time service out of the port along the Texas Coast. Rees said it will happen in 2027…
— MSN.com
Azamara Marks Historic Sister Ship Meet in Barcelona
Azamara Cruises has celebrated the arrival of three of its ships — the Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and Azamara Onward — in Barcelona for the first time in the company’s history with a series of exclusive events. The company said in a statement that to mark the occasion, guests…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
This Airline Was Named No. 1 for Wheelchair Accessibility
If you are planning on flying with a wheelchair, there’s one airline with a higher approval rating than its competitors. A new study by InsureMyTrip ranks which airlines are great with wheelchairs and which ones fall short based on data from the Air Travel Consumer Report by…
— Travel+Leisure
Southwest Begins Charging for Checked Bags on May 28—Here's What to Know
Starting on May 28, 2025, Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked baggage, marking the official end of its long-standing “two bags fly free” policy. The Dallas-based carrier announced on Tuesday that it will charge travelers $35 for their first checked bag and $45 for a…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
These Are the 17 Best Historic Hotels Around the World
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in history is to literally sleep in it. Afar’s latest installment of Hotels We Love focuses on hotels around the world that offer guests a living piece of a place’s history, in addition to guaranteeing a good night’s sleep. From a ranch with log…
— Afar
New Eco-Hotel at Everglades National Park Built for Age of Super Hurricanes
Acollection of repurposed shipping containers, welded together and fitted out to create an innovative new eco-hotel inside one of the country’s most popular national parks, offers a vision of revival and resilience at the beginning of another potentially active Atlantic hurricane season…
— The Guardian
Barcelona's Coolest Hotel Just Opened, but Already Has Some of the Best Restaurants in the City
Only one thing came to mind when I walked through the front doors of the new SLS Barcelona: I need to add more color to my wardrobe. From that very first step inside, it was clear that this is not your standard luxury hotel—it's more of a vibrant playground. Located in the…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
This Tiny European Island Is The Perfect Travel Destination For You And Your Chosen Family
30 years ago, people would have spoken about 2025 being a progressive haven where they could be themselves and love themselves without any fear of prejudice or repercussions. Unfortunately, every day, it seems we take big steps back. So what does that mean for travel?…
— Buzzfeed
‘That’s Womanhood’: How All-Female Travel Groups Are Forging Fast Bonds, Lifelong Memories
On my first day hiking through Moab's striking red rocks landscape, my excitement took over like an adrenaline rush. By the second day, trekking through the towering 'needles' of eroded rocks in Utah's Canyonlands National Park, my shoulders started to hurt under my daypack…
— USA Today
Fewer International Tourists Are Visiting the U.S. — Economic Losses Could Be ‘Staggering,’ Researchers Estimate
Spending from foreign visitors to the U.S. is poised to fall by $8.5 billion this year as negative perceptions tied to trade and immigration policy lead overseas tourists to look elsewhere, according to a research note published by Oxford Economics. The spending decline, which works out…
— CNBC
Today in History
The Founding of the Sierra Club
"To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the…
— Travel Research Online
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