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Destinations
What Travelers Should Know About Going to the DC Military Parade
As Washington gears up for the military parade this weekend, the Federal Aviation Administration clarified the flight restrictions that will be imposed around the city to accommodate its aerial displays. The agency previously announced that Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport…
— USA Today
The Insider's Guide to the Amalfi Coast
Three influential voices in Italian style share their hidden gems in the timeless, jaw-dropping destination: Rome-born industrial designer and interior architect Achille Salvagni, whose wife grew up in Salerno and considers the region a second home; the shoe designer Edgardo Osorio of…
— W Magazine
Tours and Activities
‘Good Karma’: Laos’ New Monk-Led Travel Experiences
Laos' spiritual heart, Luang Prabang, has seen a surge in tourism. Now, a series of immersive monk-guided experiences are educating visitors about the city's Buddhist heritage. The city of Luang Prabang is Laos' spiritual heartland, renowned for its rich Buddhist heritage, ornate…
— BBC
The Hidden Spain Beach Laws Catching Tourists Off Guard
For many tourists, Spain is the picture of paradise: sun-soaked beaches, sangria at sunset, and cobblestone streets that seem plucked from a dream. But this summer, those daydreams could come with a dose of reality—especially for travelers caught off guard by a growing list of…
— Focus on Travel News
6 of the Best Summer Festivals to Experience, According to an Expert
There’s no better time to visit a new place than during a festival. These heightened moments, special points in the calendar, are when a culture reveals itself most vividly: town squares are festooned with flowers and draped in finery, people conceal themselves beneath extravagant…
— National Geographic
Cruise
When Is It Cheaper to Book, Sail on a Cruise
Last-minute deals are a surefire way to save big when booking a Caribbean cruise, but let’s be honest: Most of us can’t cut it that close. Taking off work, securing flights for the whole family, and finding a stateroom that can comfortably accommodate everyone (and that is in a desirable…
— USA Today
Cruise Ship Waiter Saves Passengers from Shards of Glass Raining Down from Shattered Window
What could have been a devastating situation was avoided by a quick-thinking cruise waiter. On Sunday, June 8, a cracked glass panel installed above the pool deck of Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas gave way, raining down shards on the lounge chairs of the deck below. Luckily…
— People Magazine
Transportation
Plane Passenger Was Stopped by TSA and Almost Received an $800 Fine for Traveling with an Apple
A woman returning home from a trip abroad claimed she was stopped at the airport and almost faced a hefty fine as well as future traveling restrictions after forgetting to declare an apple at customs. Last week, TikTok user Discovering with Dina posted a video of herself standing in a…
— People Magazine
"This May Be One of the Most Affordable Summers to Fly Internationally in Years"
As summer 2025 approaches, transatlantic travel between the United States and Europe is undergoing a notable shift from recent years. “The last two summers have been very strong for transatlantic travel, particularly among Americans,” Brian Sumers, editor of “The Airline Observer…
— Afar
You Can Order Helicopters and Boats on Uber at This Iconic Italian Destination
Traveling up and down Italy's gorgeous Amalfi Coast is about to get a little more streamlined this summer. Uber announced that it is launching Uber Copter and Uber Boat in Sorrento, Italy, allowing visitors to use the app to travel by air, sea, or land throughout Southern Italy this…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
8 Seaside Resorts in California for a Perfect West Coast Trip
There are few experiences that match the same liberating and transformative feeling of travel. In literally moving outside of our daily routines and surroundings, perhaps the greatest souvenir we bring back home from our journeys are the new parts of ourselves we uncover…
— Travel Awaits
4 Surprising U.S. Cities With New Luxurious Resorts This Summer
Tired of the same-o, same-o vacations? Me too. Right now, many Americans' favorite beach getaway (Cancun) is blanketed with seaweed, with water reminiscent of the Tijuana River. Not exactly paradise, right? Problems like these give travelers the chance to open their eyes to new…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
Say Goodbye To Language Barriers: Apple Reveals Latest Travel Features
Apple unveiled a suite of travel features at WWDC 2025 that promises to transform how iPhone users navigate international trips and language barriers. The tech giant introduced digital passport integration with Apple Wallet and powerful live translation capabilities for calls and…
— Travel Noire
Pride Spotlight: Uwern Jong On LGBTQ+ Travel
This Pride month, we’re spotlighting Uwern Jong, co-founder and Experientialist®-in-Chief of OutThere, a multi-award-winning luxury and experiential travel media business for the LGBTQ+ community and their supporters. We spoke to Uwern about his work in queer travel, the…
— Country & Town House
Today in History
Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall
On June 12, 1987, US President Ronald Reagan stood in front of cameras poised at the Berlin Wall. It was clear that the arms race with the Soviet Union was nearly over, and the United States had driven the Soviets to the…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Beyond Times Square Expands, Rebrands as American Stories Travel
by David Cogswell
Thursday June 12, 2025
Beyond Times Sq uare, a destination management company with roots in New York City, got so far beyond Times Square it had to change its name to keep up with the changes in its business.
As the company has continued to expand its areas of operations and its vision it got to the point where it has outgrown its brand. For a new brand, Its new brand is American Stories Travel. The new name marks a strategic shift to better reflect the company’s expanded portfolio and nationwide ambitions. The company offers curated, private tours led by expert guides. The official change date was June 7.
The rationale behind the rebranding is articulated in a company…
— Travel Research Online
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