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Destinations
How to Experience Cape Cod Like a Local, With Charming Boutique Hotels, Fresh Seafood, and Stunning Ocean Views
This geographic flexed arm jutting from the Massachusetts mainland is more than just a quirky shape on the map—it’s also a den of coastal charm and salty heritage. Cape Cod’s sandy stretch of dunes and kettle ponds has long laid out its welcome mat for those in need of refuge and…
— Travel+Leisure
From Terror to Tourism: How Georgia’s Pankisi Valley Rewrote Its Story
Long overshadowed by headlines of extremism, Georgia's Pankisi Valley is now welcoming travellers with Sufi rituals, mountain trails and home-cooked Kist food. The chants start quietly. Sitting cross-legged in a circle, the women respond to one another in softly sung words of Arabic and…
— BBC
This Is What It's Like to Be a Tourist in North Korea
In modern times, North Korea is the closest we get to a destination sealed off behind an Iron Curtain. The country’s authoritarian leaders have isolated North Korea from the rest of the world, depriving its citizens of access to the internet and news beyond that which the government…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
From Tabasco Sauce to Taiwanese Tex-Mex: Felicity Cloake’s American Odyssey
Gordon Ramsay famously credits his success in the US to Americans knowing nothing about good food. Felicity Cloake begs to differ. In her new book, Peach Street to Lobster Lane, the award-winning British food writer sets out to challenge the stereotype of American food as deep-fried…
— BBC
From London to Rio de Janeiro, International Pride Events That Happen Throughout the Year
For the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, June is a special month. While some of the biggest Pride celebrations globally are held in June (like the iconic New York City Pride March), tons of Pride celebrations, parades and festivals happen throughout the year. With that in mind, it's not…
— The Points Guy
13 Free Museums and Galleries in London
Some of the world’s greatest museums are clustered in London. Giant whale skeletons, classical sculptures, groundbreaking fashion – the city's best museums collectively satisfy all interests. Better still, many are completely free to visit. Although some venues may charge a fee for…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
A Floating Disney Bubble: What Families Can Expect on Disney Cruises
I’ve been visiting Disney parks my entire life. I thought I knew what the Disney bubble was. Disney Cruise Line blew my definition out of (or into) the water. Everything Disney fans look for in a Disney vacation is – as Disney likes to say – plussed up on their ships. Here’s what I…
— USA Today
The 5 Best Transatlantic Cruises & Companies
The idea of cruising across the Atlantic Ocean has always sounded a little counterintuitive to me. Isn’t the Atlantic Ocean massive and subject to Mother Nature’s whims? Also, what about all those icebergs—I remember what happened to Rose and Jack. And wouldn’t it be a waste to…
— Travel Awaits
Transportation
American Airlines Announces Big Change for Winter Travel
The U.S. airline industry looks very different in 2025 than it did in 2024, and one of the largest changes the industry is seeing this year is a decrease in international travel. Airlines are expected to see a decline in international travel to the U.S. through the rest of 2025, according to…
— Men's Journal
When You Check in for a Flight Matters—Here’s Why
Prior to the advent of the Internet, passengers used to have to wait until they were at the airport to check in for their flights. Sounds prehistoric, right? Fortunately, these days, most airlines allow you to check in online, starting at least 24 hours before your flight departs. In…
— Travel+Leisure
Though Facing Challenges, Newark Airport May Offer Cheap Flights For Your Next Vacay
On June 2, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby noted that customers might be able to secure more affordable flights from Newark Liberty International Airport amid the airport’s ongoing struggles. During a press conference spearheaded by Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
The Best Places to Stay in and Around Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorful alpine meadows, ornery moose, and fluttering aspen leaves are all emblematic of northern Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. From its fertile riverine valleys to its sky-high 14ers (that’s Colorado-speak for any mountain above 14,000 feet), this dynamic landscape is a…
— Condé Nast Traveler
These New Alpine Lodges Make Montana's Outdoors Even Greater
Montana’s allure is undeniable: The landscapes are vast, the towns are laid-back, and the access to the outdoors—be that hiking in alpine meadows, fly-fishing cold rivers, or skiing fresh powder—is unmatched. Now, a trio of new hotels arriving in 2025 are offering thoughtful bases…
— Afar
Other and Odd
Drag Race's Aja, Bosco, Kerri Speak on Travel Woes as Trans Performers
When Aja, a transgender drag icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 contestant, books an international gig, the logistics go far beyond packing wigs and rhinestones. There’s also the mental checklist: Is her passport up to date? Where is she least likely to encounter an issue if…
— USA Today
Trump’s New Travel Restrictions Hit Tourists, Families
Reaction to President Donald Trump's new travel bans was swift in South Florida, home to what are believed to be the largest Venezuelan, Haitian and Cuban communities in the United States. "I am deeply concerned by this decision which further divides us as Americans and harms…
— USA Today
Costco Cards Banned By TSA At Airport Security
The TSA has banned Costco cards at airport security checkpoints after a circulating rumor led passengers to believe the membership card was an acceptable form of identification. Earlier this week, the Transportation Security Administration posted on X that Costco cards were not a…
— The Travel
Today in History
Charles Dickens Dies
Charles Dickens is easily one of the most celebrated and widely-read authors in history. Writing during the Victorian Era in England, Dickens is best known for his imaginative stories and novels usually set in and around…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Guarantees Thousands of Tour Seats Prioritizing Commitment to Advisors
Pawtucket, RI (June 6, 2025) – Collette emphasizes a commitment to stress-free travel with the announcement that they are approximately 90% sold for the year, with thousands of seats remaining available on guaranteed…
— Travel Research Online
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