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Destinations
Travel & Tourism in Egypt Reaches Historic Milestones
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed record-breaking data for Egypt’s Travel & Tourism sector, with 2024 marking the highest-ever contribution to the national economy, and 2025 forecast to surpass that record once again. According to WTTC’s latest Economic…
— Hospitality Net
Piedmont: A First-Time Guide
Italy is a country of fabulous regions – and Piedmont, in the country’s northwest corner, ranks as one of the most appealing. Indeed, the region has a concentration of the pleasures that make Italy such a dreamy destination. Piedmont brims with art and history. It’s one of the best places…
— Lonely Planet
36 Hours on the Outer Banks, N.C.: Things to Do and See
A series of barrier islands and land along the North Carolina coast that stretches for well over 100 miles, the Outer Banks are the setting for many a romantic novel. Yet this laid-back locale offers much more than windswept seascapes. Set among the powerful Atlantic Ocean and the…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
Kentucky's New African American Heritage Trail Includes Over 50 Sites Commemorating 'Historical Accuracy With Cultural Richness'
On June 16, community leaders gathered at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, to officially unveil a statewide African American Heritage Trail, featuring over 50 historical sites that highlight the significant contributions of Black individuals. The Kentucky Department of…
— Travel Noire
This Mini Grand Canyon in the U.S. Is Just 200 Years Old and Totally Underrated
It stands at 500 feet in Stewart County in southwest Georgia — stunning and awe-inspiring, just like the ancient Grand Canyon. But unlike the immense crowning jewel in Arizona, Providence Canyon, Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon," is only 200 years old and is considered one of the…
— The Travel
Meet the 11 Wineries on the Niagara Wine Trail
I know, I know—wine probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when someone brings up Niagara Falls. But just a short drive away from North America’s grandest waterfall waits the Niagara Escarpment. This unique slice of land is ideal for growing grapes, which produce award…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Man Allegedly Boarded Princess Alaska Cruise Using Stolen ID
A man allegedly used a stolen identity to board a Princess Cruises ship in Alaska. Enrico Ronquillo, 37, was indicted for using a counterfeit driver’s license and a birth certificate – both from California – to impersonate a U.S. citizen from May 11 to 14, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the…
— USA Today
Cunard Marks 185 Years with Sale on 185 Voyages
Cunard is marking its 185th anniversary with a sale offering fares from $899 per person and $185 in onboard credit per stateroom on 185 voyages. Now through July 9, 2025, Cunard’s 185th Anniversary Sale applies to select 2025–2027 sailings to destinations including Alaska, the…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
JSX to Begin ATR Operations in the U.S.
ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft is proud to announce that JSX intends to begin ATR operations in late 2025. The Texas-based, award-winning public charter air carrier will lease two ATR 42-600s to expand its hop-on service, reaching more private terminals…
— Focus on Travel News
AirTrain Fares to JFK Airport Reduced by 50% to Ease Summer Traffic Crunch
Travelers heading in and out of New York City looking to save some money are getting a summer surprise. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cutting AirTrain fares to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) by 50% as it tries to reduce traffic congestion during…
— The Points Guy
First, Ryanair Bumped a Couple From a Flight. Then, It Made Fun of Them
Irish low-budget carrier Ryanair is no one’s favorite airline. Its cheap tickets attract travelers who don’t mind no-frills service for short trips, but horror stories occasionally surface that might make passengers reconsider. This time, a couple learned the hard way that skipping reserved…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
9 Extraordinary Black-Owned Hotels Around the Globe
When the historic Wormley Hotel opened its doors in Washington, D.C. in 1871, it became the first Black-owned luxury hotel to operate stateside. As a hub for international business, it welcomed royalty, dignitaries, presidents, and lawmakers, but also opened the doors for other…
— Architectural Digest
These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Florence
As a Florence resident for more than four years, I’ve seen the pressures of overtourism here firsthand. The good news? You can still have an incredible experience in this city so steeped in its Renaissance past—it just takes a little intention. From avoiding the peak summer months and…
— Afar
Other and Odd
Is the US South LGBTQ Friendly? How Queer Couples Navigate Safety
When Madeline Gregg and her wife, Bryn, drive to Florida for vacation, they consider more than just road safety. In certain parts of the South, the 33-year-old certified sex educator said, it feels less risky for her to get out and pump gas while her wife, who is transgender, stays in the…
— USA Today
Your Summer Getaway Just Got Canceled: Why More Than Half Of Americans Are Staying Home This Year
Summer used to mean one thing: escaping the everyday grind for a much-needed tropical vacation (or for some, a city roaming adventure). But this year feels fundamentally different, and we all know why (hint hint, it has to do with what took place in November 2024). As families…
— Essence
The Bangkok ‘Death Cafe’ That Changed My Life
I was sitting upright in a mock hospital bed holding a plastic tray with my "last meal". Around me, machines beeped steadily. "Now tell me," Keue, my tour guide, said gently, "What would you want to say to your mum if this was your last moment on Earth?" The question stopped me…
— BBC
Today in History
West Virginia Becomes a State
"Voices from the mountains are loyal and true" - those were the words of President Abraham Lincoln on this day in 1863 when West Virginia seceded not from the Union, but from Virginia. Sentiment against leaving the Union…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
AmaWaterways Celebrates Historic Christening of AmaMagdalena in Colombia
CALABASAS, CA, June 2025 – Leading river cruise line AmaWaterways celebrated the official christening of AmaMagdalena on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in the UNESCO-designated city of Mompox, Colombia. As the first…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Life On Riverside Debussy: When The Ship Becomes The Destination
 There’s a lot to love about river cruising – the ease, the scenery, the history-packed towns. But for travelers who’ve done these itineraries before, it’s not always the ports of call that leave a lasting impression. That’s where Riverside Luxury Cruises stood apart for me on my last Rhine sailing – not just in the ports, but in the experience onboard.
Let’s start with the accommodations.
When I first stepped onto Riverside Debussy, I’ll admit I was surprised. The lobby area was smaller than I’m used to on other river ships, with an elevator at its center that made the space feel a bit more enclosed. But as soon as we reached the third floor and walked toward our stateroom, I saw where Debussy truly shined…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
At $25,000 a Night, the New Seven Seas Prestige’s Skyview Regent Suite Is an ‘Amazing Value Propositions,’ Advisors Say
by Cheryl Rosen
Thursday June 19, 2025
 New York – Prices beginning at $25,000 per night. $65,000 cashmere and hemp mattresses. 8,794 square feet of space. 3,703 sq. ft. of wraparound balcony.
It’s a “go big or go home” year in travel—and apparently Regent Seven Seas is all in. Far above the streets of Manhattan last week, some high numbers were in the air as the ultra-luxury cruise line rolled out the biggest, baddest, most luxurious and most expensive suite at sea, The Skyview Regent Suite. And rather than flinching at the cost, the travel advisors at an intimate reception were talking about the value proposition it offers…
— Travel Research Online
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