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Destinations
Where to Go in Japan That Isn't Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka
Everyone is traveling to Japan these days: In 2024, a record-breaking 36.9 million international visitors came to the Land of the Rising Sun, descending upon the best hotels in Kyoto and trending fusion restaurants of Tokyo with gotta-get-the-picture itineraries and a healthy amount…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Move Over Charleston! This Fairytale Town Is South Carolina's Best Kept Secret
Necessary or not, travelers are venturing beyond the European charm of Charleston into South Carolina's lesser-known. The proof is no more evident than the vibrant state capital, Columbia, which is seeing record numbers of visitors, but that's not the state's best-kept secret. Southern…
— Travel Off Path
The 15 Best Things to Do in Manchester, England (and Top Things to Avoid)
Manchester doesn’t sit still. Once the world’s first industrial city, it’s now known for its creativity–everyone can name at least one Manchester band–and big-name football teams. The first thing I’m often asked when I’m traveling is whether I support City or United (it’s neither–sorry!)…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Mount Etna Eruption Prompts Tourists to Seek Safety
A volcanic eruption in Italy left people scurrying for cover from what officials are saying is a pyroclastic flow. Several videos circulating online show people running as smoke from the side of Mount Etna, an active stratovolcano volcano in Sicily, filled the air on June 2. Footage and…
— USA Today
60-Days Of Adventure With World's Leading Luxury Active Travel Company
In 1966 George Butterfield had the idea to start leading escorted bicycle tours to Europe, and in doing so, he pioneered a new segment in the travel industry, luxury guided active travel vacations. Six decades later there are dozens of companies offering high-end hiking and biking…
— Forbes
How to Prepare for Altitude Sickness
Similar to seasickness, altitude sickness can throw a wrench into what’s meant to be the trip of a lifetime. Altitude sickness is a taxing form of oxygen starvation that’s common for hikers and climbers who ascend above 8,000 feet. The air is atmospherically ‘thinner’, meaning there’s less…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Four Seasons Is Launching Its First Yacht–Here's a Sneak Peek
Four Seasons has unveiled initial renderings, inaugural itineraries, and pricing for its first yacht, the 222-passenger Four Seasons I, which promises to raise the bar on small-ship cruising. The first ship to launch under the new Four Seasons Yachts brand will begin sailing the…
— Afar
These Are Dream Vacation Destinations for Food Lovers This Summer
Summer is finally here, and the urge to escape to an idyllic island doesn't have to compete with your commitment to tasting food capitals. From the world's southernmost capital to the capital of French Polynesia, to the capital of Canada's smallest province, some of the most scenic…
— Food & Wine
Transportation
The Crisis in American Air Travel, Explained by Newark Airport
Air travel is such a common part of modern life that it’s easy to forget all the miraculous technology and communication infrastructure required to do it safely. But recent crashes, including near Washington, DC, and in San Diego — not to mention multiple near misses — have left many…
— MSN.com
How to Get Around in Chicago, From Bike-Shares to the L
As the third-largest city in the United States, Chicago makes getting around easy for visitors and residents. The city features an efficient public transportation system and a convenient travel pass, Ventra, so you can bounce around smoothly between delightful venues. This means you…
— Lonely Planet
Lodging
This Iconic Bahamas Resort Is Hosting Wellness Weekends Throughout the Summer–Here's How You Can Join
There's arguably no better destination for rest and relaxation than the sandy shores and turquoise waters of the Bahamas, and The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, is ready to add a little extra wellness to your R&R routine. Nora Tobin—integrated health coach and founder of…
— Travel+Leisure
12 Resorts With After-Dark Activities
Many travelers these days aren’t slowing down after the sun sets. Nocturnal tourism – commonly known as noctourism – has been a major travel trend for 2025, with vacationers interested in everything from stargazing and chasing the Northern Lights to exploring destinations when…
— USA Today
Hyatt Announces New Brand Called ‘Unscripted'
Another day, another new hotel brand. Hyatt has announced the launch of Unscripted by Hyatt, part of the company's Essentials portfolio, which consists of Caption by Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios and UrCove by Hyatt. According to the company, Unscripted by…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
CDC Steps up Measles Travel Warning After Spread in Airplane
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its warning about the risk of contracting measles while traveling, after the agency tallied dozens of cases so far this year in travelers who were infectious while flying on airplanes within the U.S. "Travelers can catch measles in…
— CBS News
The Women Saving Japan’s Vanishing Cuisine
For 450 years, the little-known Ryukyu Kingdom thrived in what is now Japan. Now, after nearly vanishing, its unique fusion cuisine is being revived. "You can learn a lot about a person by looking at their tongue," Yukie Miyaguni tells me in the kitchen-classroom of her second…
— BBC
Today in History
Queen Elizabeth II Crowned
On this day in 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was held, having been delayed almost a year since her ascension to Queen to properly mourn her father, King George VI. She was 26 years old. Her coronation…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Marketing Mistake #7: You Don’t Ask For the Business
 “If he wanted to do business with me, he would call me.”
This would be nice if this was truly the case. Unfortunately, it isn’t.
Think of it this way. You are a professional. If you don’t ask me to do business with you, you will be considered an AMATEUR. The choice is yours. Are you a pro? Or, are you a…
— Travel Research Online
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