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Destinations
This Island Off the Coast of Georgia Was Just Named the Most Underrated U.S. Destination—and It's a Retiree Haven With Pristine Beaches
If you’re still trying to decide where to go on vacation this summer—and you want somewhere relatively quiet, affordable, and under-the-radar—you’re totally not alone. Thankfully, U.S. News & World Report has you covered—it just released its annual Best Vacations rankings…
— Travel+Leisure
Dublin-Born Designer Simone Rocha's Guide to the Most Romantic Corners of the City
I love Dublin at Christmas, as everyone who is away comes home and the pubs are glowing. I like to stay in the Merrion Hotel, in the original wing, which is traditional and beautiful. I love its No. 23 bar, with the open fires, and I also recommend a boiled egg for breakfast in your…
— Harper's Bazaar
This City Is The Top Florida Destination For Summer Travel
Travelers will be flocking to beaches all over the South this summer, and the crystal-clear waters off the coast of Florida attract lots of vacationers since there are so many great beach towns from which to choose. This year, Tripadvisor has declared that Panama City Beach is the…
— Southern Living
Tours and Activities
Why Your Next National Park Vacation Could Help Save It
Spending time in our country’s national parks offers a powerful reminder of nature’s ability to uplift and inspire. In light of recent political developments that have raised concerns about the future of these cherished places, one travel company is offering its first-ever activist-led…
— USA Today
This Central Vietnam Resort Has the Region’s First Michelin-starred Restaurant—and It Just Opened an Ambitious New Eatery
Vietnam’s coastal city of Da Nang is known for buzzy street-food vendors, rich coffee culture, and the country’s freshest seafood. Now that the Michelin Guide has come to town, there are more reasons to visit this culinary capital. Since the guide first debuted in Vietnam in 2023…
— Travel+Leisure
The Best Beaches Near Lisbon
You might be tempted to grab your towel and head for Ribeira das Naus in Lisbon to relax or dip your toes in the Tagus River – but it’s not officially considered a beach. Fortunately, the Portuguese capital is just a short trip away from stretches of sand along river and ocean where…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Promises Special Benefits To Travelers Willing To Change Travel Plans
After Royal Caribbean made the news for lowering prices for solo travelers, they’re back at it, offering guests special benefits for travelers willing to alter their plans if they have flexibility in their schedule. Having done this in the past, Royal Caribbean International is tempting…
— MSN.com
Cruise Line Offering Free Flights to Tahiti When You Book a Cruise
A cruise line has launched a new promotion where they are giving out free flights to Tahiti if you book a cruise and hotel package. From now through July 31, 2025, Windstar Cruises is offering free airfare on select cruises to the French Polynesia. Three of the cruise line’s signature…
— Cruise Fever
Insider Tips for Cruising on Celestyal Journey: 15 Things to Know
If you’re new to Celestyal Cruises, you’re in for a different kind of cruise experience. For one, it prioritizes time in port over time at sea, cultural immersion over big-name stage shows, and personal touches over mass-market scale. Celestyal Journey, the fleet’s freshly refurbished…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Are Solo Travelers Being Charged More For Their Airfare?
Several reports claim several major airlines are charging solo travelers more for their airfare than those flying with one or more accompanying passengers. In late May, Thrifty Traveler shared a report after its flight deal analysts scoured the internet. It found that some of America’s…
— Travel Noire
American Airlines' New Business Class Suites Start Flying This Week—Here's What to Expect
American Airlines has officially unveiled a brand-new aircraft complete with its new Flagship business class seats fitted with privacy doors. On June 5, the first flight on board the new plane will take off from Chicago to Los Angeles, followed by another from Chicago to London Heathrow…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Southwest Announces Latest Partner Airline, 3 More International Gateways
Southwest Airlines is closing in on its second partnership with an international airline. Southwest on Monday said it is currently "in discussions" to launch an interline agreement next year with China Airlines, based in Taiwan. As part of the agreement, Southwest customers would…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
9 Affordable Seaside Resorts in Florida That Feel High-Class
Who isn’t dreaming of a sunny resort escape in Florida? Unfortunately, resort dream vacations are hard to come by. Even if you’re not breaking the bank on a flight to your destination, it’s easy to overspend when booking resort rooms—even with all-inclusive packages on the table…
— Travel Awaits
Can You Stay at Epic Universe? These Hotels Put You Closest to the Action.
If money were no object, there’d be no question about where to stay while visiting Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park. Hands down, it would be Universal Helios Grand Hotel because it’s connected to the park and has an exclusive entrance. “You can ... almost literally roll out of…
— USA Today
Disney Guests Reminded That Major Campsite Rule Change Is Just Months Away
Disney continues to roll out key changes to its parks and resorts worldwide. They surprised visitors with the announcement of a new theme park and resort set for Abu Dhabi. Additionally, rules continue to change for their parks and resorts worldwide. Disney's resort in Tokyo received…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Americans Slow to Book Summer Travel Amid Discount Hunting
This year's hottest summer travel trend? Waiting for deals. Americans are scaling back travel plans from flights to drives or waiting to book only if the price is right, a tell-tale sign of an industry slowdown that's got travel companies worried. Hotel summer bookings are either flat or…
— Reuters
Warning of Overseas Outbreaks, CDC Urges Americans to Get the Measles Vaccine Before Traveling Abroad
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to make sure they’re protected against measles before traveling to other countries this summer. Last week, the agency updated its travel guidance for the virus as cases pop up nationwide. Nearly all exposures at…
— NBC News
Hawai'i Becomes First U.S. State to Implement "Green Fee" Tourist Tax in Effort to Better Protect the Islands
From Hanauma Bay’s aquamarine waters to the misty cliffs of Waipiʻo Valley, Hawai’i’s striking beauty is truly iconic—and, sadly, also increasingly under pressure from climate change (as the 2023 wildfires in Maui made glaringly apparent). But the Aloha State is taking steps to…
— Afar
Today in History
The Shooting of Andy Warhol
Valerie Jean Solanas was an unusual woman and artist. Her work was so radically feminist and pornographic that even Andy Warhol refused to publish it. The two collaborated on other ventures, but Solanas, perhaps…
— Travel Research Online
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