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Destinations
State Department Elevates Travel Advisory for Israel to “Do Not Travel,” Highest Level
The State Department on Monday raised its travel advisory for Israel to Level 4, the highest level, and warned U.S. citizens not to travel to the country due to "armed conflict, terrorism and civil unrest." The escalated warning from the State Department comes on the fourth day of…
— CBS News
Is Venice Sinking? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Floating City
It is known as the floating city, but is Venice sinking? Venice is made up of 118 islands separated by canals and connected by more than 400 bridges. Located in a lagoon on the Adriatic Sea, Venice serves as both the capital of the Venezia province and the Veneto region of northern…
— Architectural Digest
This North Carolina Island Is Home to a National Seashore, Quiet Beach Villages, and the Tallest Lighthouse in the U.S.
“There are things we just don't have here,” Karla Jarvis, the president of the Hatteras Village Civic Association, tells Travel + Leisure. “There are no big-box stores, no McDonald's, and you won't be going to a theater to catch a movie.” But that’s the beauty of Hatteras Island, North…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Where to Eat in Lisbon, From Modern Tascas to Fine-Dining Restaurants
The story of Lisbon’s culinary evolution over the past decade is one of homecomings. Portuguese chefs, having sought their fortunes in the great kitchens of Europe, were drawn home by saudade, that uniquely Portuguese concept of longing. And together with other homegrown and…
— National Geographic
The Best Cities for Vegan Foodies Who Love to Travel
Swapping animal products for plants is one of the simplest levers an individual traveler controls: the United Nations’ ActNow campaign estimates that going vegan can shave up to 2.1 metric tons of CO₂ off one person’s annual footprint — about the same climate punch as…
— Veg Out Magazine
Cruise
Texas Will Get Its First Robotron Cruise Ride with MSC Seascape
Guests sailing out of Galveston, Texas, will soon get to enjoy ROBOTRON, the very first and only robotic arm ride at sea. The ride, which is only available on the 5,877-passenger MSC Seascape, is a customizable experience open to all cruisers of all ages — as long as you are over 34…
— Cruise Hive
HX Expeditions Completes Refurbishment of Spitsbergen
HX Expeditions has completed a refurbishment of its expedition cruise ship Spitsbergen, introducing updated guest spaces, a bistro, a science centre and a refreshed exterior in HX’s updated Indigo Blue and Sand livery. The refurbishment is part of a €7 million ($8.09 million) investment…
— Cruise and Ferry
Australis Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Australis Cruises is celebrating its 35th anniversary after being founded in 1990, the company announced in a press release. Offering expedition cruises in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, the Chile-based company highlighted its growth over the decades. According to the statement, the…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
10 Ways Travel Insiders Deal With Annoying Flight Delays
Earlier this year, my partner, two kids and I got stuck in Los Angeles for three days. We were on a layover, trying to get to Hawaii for a family reunion. But the airline kept canceling our next flights. It was a nightmare — we had no idea when we'd ever get to leave L.A. After we finally…
— NPR
Travel Writer Kicked Off American Airlines Flight After Moving Attendant's Bag From Overhead Bin
American Airlines has apologized to travel writer JT Genter after he claimed a cabin crew booted him off a flight because he moved an attendant’s bag from premium economy to an overhead bin in coach. Genter’s work has been published in various travel publications across the…
— Travel Noire
This Airline Was Named No.1 in North America in the ‘Oscars of Aviation’ ... And Donald Trump Isn’t Going to Like It
Donald Trump may not like hearing this, but Air Canada has been rated the best airline in North America for 2025. That's according to the Skytrax World Airline Awards — known as the 'Oscars of Aviation' — which has placed what Trump might call the “51st state’s” namesake…
— The Independent
Lodging
The Most Remote Places to Stay on Earth That Are Worth the Trek
Profound silence on the tundra in sub-Arctic Canada, the gunshot of a calving glacier heard from a tent in Greenland’s backcountry, the reflection of snow-crowned peaks in a mirrored lagoon in the high plateau of Bolivia. Some of my most awe-inspiring travel experiences have…
— Outside Online Magazine
How to Use Rooms.aero to Find the Best Hotel Award Availability
Seats.aero is one of our favorite tools for searching award flights, and its sister site, Rooms.aero, is handy for finding hotel award stays. If you use multiple hotel loyalty programs and collect transferable currencies like me, Rooms.aero is an easy way to round up all the points hotels in…
— The Points Guy
The 10 Best Resorts in Myrtle Beach to Book in 2025
As one of the US’s premier family getaway destinations, Myrtle Beach comes alive as soon as the weather starts to warm up. It’s non-stop fun for any generation, offering endless beach days, exciting outdoor activities, and a long boardwalk that’s chock-full of restaurants. Myrtle Beach…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
Officials See Major Change in Canada Travel to U.S.
Canadian tourism to the Northeast U.S. and other border states can be very important to some small businesses and the tourist industry. Cross-border tourism is important to the economy of states like Maine, Vermont, and Upstate New York. However, now a group of U.S.…
— Men's Journal
What US Travelers Need to Know Amid Anti-tourism Protests in Europe
The U.S. State Department is warning travelers to exercise caution when traveling to Europe amid a renewed wave of anti-tourism protests. The U.S. Embassy in Spain issued an alert ahead of anti-tourism demonstrations, as well as "additional protests related to the conflict in the…
— ABC News
Can Bad Bunny’s Residency Spark Sustainable Travel Among 600K Fans?
“Don’t let go of the flag ... I don’t want them to do to you what they did to Hawaii,” Bad Bunny sings in his song “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii.” The singer and global phenomenon has made it clear that his homeland of Puerto Rico is at a pivotal moment in its history. Tourism is up, but…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Statue of Liberty Arrives in NYC
The French frigate Isere steamed into New York Harbor on June 17, 1885. On board were 214 crates originating in France. Inside the crates were the 350 individual pieces that would be assembled to create the Statue of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute Releases Q3 PEP Talks Schedule
FRAMINGHAM, MA, June 16, 2025 – The Travel Institute announces its Q3 2025 event calendar with a continued robust list of PEP Talks—complimentary, expert learning events held live and online, as led by…
— Travel Research Online
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