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Destinations
Atsuko Okatsuka's Guide to Los Angeles
The quirky Drop Challenge comedian finds community in multicultural LA. Here are her top ways to enjoy the city, from catching live comedy to getting hot pot with her grandmother. Before becoming a global capital for film and creativity, Los Angeles was – and remains – a cultural…
— BBC
Sick of Tourists, Amsterdam Locals Are Suing TikTok-Famous Shops and Even the City Itself
Amsterdam residents are running out of patience with the city council. In two separate cases, groups of citizens are taking legal action against the city due to overtourism concerns. In one case, residents of the Negen Straatjes neighborhood are taking the city to court over the license of…
— Fodor's Travel
A First-Time Guide to Tunisia
Tunisia has long been a destination for sun seekers, but this North African country within arm’s length of the Italian island of Sicily has much more than beaches of golden sand. Despite its small size, Tunisia shelters many treasures recognized by UNESCO – eight cultural sites and a…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Top LGBTQ+ Beach Destinations for a Summer Getaway
Expedia has listed the best LGBTQ+-friendly destinations for a summer beach holiday. The holiday company’s LGBTQ+ edition of the Summer Travel Outlook surveyed 1,000 queer Brits to highlight the top destinations and travel trends for the upcoming season. Here are the top 10, in…
— The Pink News
Montana's Paradise Valley Hides A Little-Known Hot Springs Escape On Yellowstone's Doorstep
It feels like Yellowstone's secret whisper, right in the rugged heart of Montana's Paradise Valley, a major river valley that stays true to its name. It has been a household name since its inception in 1900, a little-known hot spring tucked away close to Yellowstone National Park, the world's…
— The Travel
Sun, Fun, and Slides: Top 10 Outdoor Water Parks in the US
When the summer season rolls around, millions of people head to water parks across the United States to cool off. We asked a panel of experts to nominate their favorite outdoor water parks in the country for the ultimate day of sun and fun, then our readers voted for their top picks…
— 10Best
Cruise
A Line by Line Guide to the Cruise Apps You Need to Know About
Need to get a message to your cruising companion but you're not sure where she is? There's an app for that. Need to quickly convert a price in Japanese yen into dollars? There's an app for that. Need to make an onboard restaurant reservation or check out when cruise trivia is? There's…
— CruiseCritic.com
Carnival Cruise Line Issues Weather Warning About This Destination's 'Significant Presence of Sea Ice'
An icy journey is making headlines in the cruise community. Carnival Cruise Line recently sent a letter to passengers aboard its Pride cruise ship about significant sea ice, which may impact the ship's route, according to cruise industry media reports. "At present, in areas along our…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
Delta Is Making Business Class Chicer With Custom Amenities From an Iconic Italian Designer
Get ready to rest easy in the sky in sophisticated style with a new luxury bedding collaboration coming to a major airline this year. Delta Air Lines is partnering with luxury Italian fashion brand Missoni to create a bedding set specifically designed for the carrier, with a Missoni duvet…
— Travel+Leisure
United Airlines and JetBlue To Team Up in New, Blockbuster Partnership
Two major U.S. airlines are joining forces in a blockbuster partnership. United Airlines will team up with JetBlue in a new alliance they are calling "Blue Sky," the carriers announced Thursday. The alliance will include a full-blown loyalty partnership that will allow United MileagePlus…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Spain Just Delisted 66,000 Rentals–Here's the Down-Low
Remember when Barcelona made headlines last year because angry locals shot tourists with water guns? It looks like there’s finally been a comeuppance. Let me break down last year’s shocking headline for you. Locals took to the streets to beam water at unsuspecting tourists to…
— Travel Awaits
The Bright Group Announces Opening of The Dayton Vitality Hotel, a Tech-Enabled Lifestyle Hotel Connected to the Dayton Convention Center
The Bright Group announces the opening of Dayton Vitality Hotel, a modern, lifestyle property directly connected to the Dayton Convention Center via skywalk. The tech-forward hotel is set to become a key driver in the city's downtown revitalization, blending convenience, design…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
This Underrated European Island Known As The ‘Santorini Of Italy’ Is All The Rage Right Now
Home to Blanche ‘choras’ that cling vertiginously to cliff-sides, and picture-ready blue dome churches, it’s no wonder Santorini is one of the most popular European summer getaways. If only Greece’s most picturesque island weren’t so incredibly crowded, and overnights in those…
— Travel Off Path
Summer 2025 Travel Already Breaking Records: Our Top Tips to Keep You Sane
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the busy summer travel season. Despite some warnings about falling demand, the summer travel kickoff was another one for the record books. May 23, the Friday before the long holiday weekend, was the third-busiest day ever for the…
— The Points Guy
Today in History
The Sinking of the Empress of Ireland
The Empress of Ireland had a new captain, and it was his first voyage on the Saint Lawrence River in command of the ship carrying 1,477 passengers and crew. The Empress departed Quebec City the afternoon of May 28 on…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Exclusive New Tour
May 28, 2025 – As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, Collette, the leader in guided travel, is excited to announce an exclusive tour designed to commemorate this historic milestone. This tour…
— Travel Research Online
Rental Escapes Extends Bonus Commission and Double REward Points for Travel Advisor Appreciation Month Through June
Montreal – (May 28, 2025) – Rental Escapes, a full-service luxury villa company specializing in providing unparalleled private villa experiences worldwide, today announced the extension of its Travel Advisor…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
United Changes Domestic Check-In Policy
by Cheryl Rosen
Wednesday May 28, 2025
 In a sure hint of crowded skies ahead and an effort to maintain on-time arrivals, United Airlines is asking domestic travelers to leave for the airport a few minutes earlier this summer.
Starting June 3, it will require passengers to be through check-in 45 minutes before departure, whether they are checking a bag or not (Airport Process | United Airlines), and whether or not they are at their gate. International travelers must be checked in 60 minutes in advance…
— Travel Research Online
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US Officials Urge an Extra Dose of Caution for Europe and Domestic Travel This Summer
by Cheryl Rosen
Wednesday May 28, 2025
 With the summer travel season ramping up, US officials are on the case to protect travelers from threats human and technological, at the airport and on the ground, at home and abroad.
New warnings this week caution travelers to be extra careful in Italy, Denmark and the United Kingdom, where the State Department raised its advisories to Level 2, citing terrorist threats. The three counties join Belgium, Germany and Spain, which already were at Level 2…
— Travel Research Online
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