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Destinations
This Italian City Was Named the Most Underrated Luxury Destination in Europe–and It's Known as the 'New Tuscany'
Tucked between Tuscany and Lazio in central Italy is Umbria, a region that remains, somehow, just out of the spotlight. Often called Italy’s “green heart,” it may feel less polished and be less photographed than its more well-known neighbors, but it's no less enchanting. The little…
— Travel+Leisure
4 Destinations In Spain Still Welcoming To Tourists Amid Recent Protests
It's that time of year again. As we enter summer, residents in touristy cities across Spain are once again locking up arms and flocking to the streets to protest against tourists. It's mostly demonstrations—with the usual ‘Go Home!' picket signs—but they can be disconcerting to some…
— Travel Off Path
10 Best Things You Can Only Do in Lyon
Lyon passes remarkably under-the-radar, but once you’ve been, it’s nearly impossible not to return. Vast parks, two rivers and a vibrant (and often al fresco) dining scene all feature prominently in a city that’s small enough to get around on foot. From May until September, Lyon…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
10 Best Aviation Museums in the U.S.
If you’re someone who’s fascinated by all things aviation—commercial planes, space travel, aerodynamics—there are more than a handful of places you can go to learn more in person. “Aviation museums preserve the stories and breakthroughs that shaped flight. For many of us in…
— Travel+Leisure
No One Thought This State Would Start Making Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.
Sunlight glints off the water with a Mediterranean shimmer. Rolling hills cascade toward this cobalt bay, their slopes quilted with neat rows of grapevines. The pine-scented air carries the rustle of leaves and clink of glasses. Inside a hilltop tasting room with water views, a bottle of…
— Afar
The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Have Been Announced
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has just announced ‘The World’s Best Restaurant’ as part of a prestigious awards ceremony on June 19, 2025. This year’s winner is Maido in Lima, Peru. The 2025 ceremony took place in Turin, Italy. World-renowned chefs, restaurateurs, and…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Cruise
The Real Reason Houston Stopped Taking All Major Cruise Lines
Houston, the largest city in Texas, is largely known for its robust oil and gas industry and for having one of the busiest commercial ports in the United States. For a brief time, city officials believed Houston would also become a major hub for the cruise industry, rivaling the nearby Port…
— The Travel
Video Shows Near Collision Between Celebrity And Carnival Cruise Ships In Juneau, Alaska
In footage recently shared on YouTube, two ships, each operated by a major cruise line, nearly collided in Juneau, Alaska. YouTube user @TheUndeadKennedy shared the footage the day after the June 16 incident on the Gastineau Channel. The clip captures various cruise ships…
— Travel Noire
The Ritz-Carlton's Luxury Cruise Ship Is Sailing To The South Pacific In 2026
The high-end trappings of the Ritz-Carlton hotel brand are once again taking to the high seas, as the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has unveiled exotic new routes for its 623-foot Evrima cruiser starting next summer. The 298-passenger. 149-suite Evrima is already poised to sail…
— Maxim
Transportation
More Flights Cancelled and Delayed After US Strikes on Iran
The US entry into Israel’s conflict with Iran has caused global travel disruptions to pile up. Following unprecedented bombings ordered by President Donald Trump on three Iranian nuclear and military sites over the weekend, Iran on Monday launched a missile attack on US forces…
— EuroNews
Why JetBlue Is Pulling Out of Miami
JetBlue passengers with future flights booked for Miami will soon need to make alternative plans as the airline cuts service from the city. The airline currently offers one or two daily flights between Boston and Miami, and will halt service starting Sept. 3 due to the route's low…
— USA Today
5 Transported to Hospital After American Airlines Flight Hits ‘Unexpected Turbulence'
Five people were transported to a hospital after an American Airlines flight encountered "unexpected turbulence," the airline said. American Airlines Flight 1286 was traveling from Miami International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina on Sunday when…
— ABC News
Lodging
Best Boutique Hotels in Asheville, Plus Inns & Bed and Breakfasts
Asheville is one of the coolest up-and-coming travel destinations in the US. It’s not hard to see why. The city has just about everything a visitor could dream of. Unexpectedly quirky museums and shops? In spades. What about homegrown restaurants and breweries? Yep, they’re…
— Travel Awaits
The Best Airbnbs in Florence Offer Rooms With Spectacular Views
If Lucy Honeychurch were to arrive in Florence today, she might very well skip a pensione in favor of a rental. The city’s charm now extends beyond its grand hotels, and the best Airbnbs in Florence—from 16th century palazzi and artist ateliers on the Arno to regal apartments where…
— Architectural Digest
Lotte Hotel Seoul Has A Hotel-Within-A-Hotel for A Luxurious Stay
Seoul’s hotel landscape is highly competitive, with outposts of the world’s most established names in hospitality, from Conrad to Four Seasons, peppered throughout the city. There’s one name, however, that even the most experienced globetrotters may not be familiar with. With a…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
How the Political Climate Is Changing Latin Americans’ US Travel Plans
Even though Karen Aguayo lives in central Mexico – a short flight away from the United States – she has yet to visit, and has no plans to. The 35-year-old Mexican national was hoping to make her first trip to the U.S. this year to visit her uncle, and even has a visa to visit the country…
— USA Today
A Whopping 72 Million People Expected To Travel Over July 4th
Get ready for a busy Fourth of July! On Friday, the American Automobile Association (AAA) projected that more than 72 million Americans are expected to travel domestically during the holiday period, which begins the weekend (Saturday, June 28th) before Independence Day this…
— The Travel
Today in History
Dancing Mania Breaks Out in Germany
On this day in 1374, a severe outbreak of "dancing mania", also known as "St. John's Dance" or "dancing plague", occurred in Aix-la-Chapelle, Germany. This particular outbreak soon spread across the European…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute’s 12th Annual ‘Promote Your Professionalism’ Scholarship Campaign Kicks Off
FRAMINGHAM, MA, June 23, 2025 – The Travel Institute’s 12th Annual Promote Your Professionalism (PYP) campaign kicks off today, running through July, to provide industry professionals—travel agents, agency…
— Travel Research Online
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