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Destinations
Munich On A Budget: Insider Tips For Saving Money And Soaking Up The City
I’ve traveled to Munich twice with budget top of mind, and each time I found ways to save without sacrificing a single stein. Munich is famous for beer gardens, nearby fairy-tale castles, and a culture that effortlessly blends the traditional with the modern. But it also has a reputation as…
— Travel Off Path
A Guide To NYC's West Village
Yes, it really is as pretty as it looks in the movies. Perhaps New York City’s most photographed neighborhood, the West Village is a vibrant tableau of old trees, cobblestone streets, brownstones and fascinating people. And while it’s now one of the most expensive neighborhoods…
— Lonely Planet
Mexico City Travel Guide for Design Lovers: 24 Things to Do and See
Mexico City is a destination that has captured the hearts of many, and with good reason. But you’ll need a Mexico City travel guide to help you navigate the many delights on offer, whether you’re seeking to be charmed by the city’s rich history, invigorated by the ever-growing…
— Architectural Digest
Tours and Activities
Attabad Lake: The Stunning Legacy of a Natural Disaster
When a massive landslide dammed the Hunza River, it destroyed villages – and created one of the most breathtaking lakes in Pakistan. When Lauren Winslow-Llewellyn saw a photo of Attabad Lake in Pakistan's Hunza Valley pop up on her social media feed, she immediately went into…
— BBC
Major European City With Thriving LGBTQ+ Scene Bids for WorldPride 2030
Pride Barcelona vice-president Maria Giralt, WorldPride Barcelona 2030 project manager Andoni Ibáñez, and Pride Barcelona’s Roger Presseguer presented the Catalonian city’s bid at the Spanish Cultural Center, in Washington DC, earlier this month. Giralt told the Washington Blade that…
— The Pink News
Explore 'We Were Liars' Filming Locations In Nova Scotia's Most Scenic Towns
Eerie, emotional and deeply atmospheric, “We Were Liars” is poised to be one of the most visually striking YA adaptations to hit the screen. Based on E. Lockhart’s bestselling novel, the series dives into memory, privilege and betrayal – all set on the hauntingly beautiful Beechwood…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
Sailings That Will Make You Smarter–The Case for Taking a "Nerd" Cruise
In the world of cruising, true diehards often plan their vacation around the ship—how many pools, bars, theaters, spas, and other often over-the-top amenities it has. For some, that can be even more important than the destination. But if your idea of a good vacation is nerding out on…
— Afar
This Cruise Line Has 2 Sailings to Experience the 2027 Solar Eclipse
The next solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, is still more than a year away. But one cruise line is already planning voyages for the next iteration of the celestial event that will occur in 2027. Holland America Line, a Travel + Leisure World's Best winner for midsize-ship ocean cruise lines, has…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
Can You Fly Through the Middle East Right Now? The Current State of Air Travel in the Region
Air travel has resumed in several countries in the Middle East following Monday’s temporary airspace closures due to Iranian missile attacks on a U.S. military base in Qatar. However, the closures led to widespread flight cancellations, delays, and diversions, wreaking havoc in several…
— Afar
Amtrak Sparks Controversy After Passenger Denied Travel Over Little-Known, Controversial Ban
Not many people know that Amtrak has a long list of banned items that passengers need to follow when taking a train across the U.S. However, other rules and bans don't necessarily involve physical objects. The importance of following these guidelines has recently been highlighted in a…
— The Travel
Lodging
Marriott Luxury Hotels: Inside All 6 Brands
It’s been a busy century for Marriott. Since the hotel chain was founded in 1928, it’s grown from a humble hospitality company known as Hot Shoppes, Inc. to become the world’s largest hotel company in terms of sheer room count. With 36 hotel brands under its belt and one…
— Travel Awaits
Stay Cool This Summer With A Staycation At Four Seasons Hotel New York
Temperatures are sizzling in New York City right now, but one midtown hotel is managing to stay cool in more ways than one. Boasting a plum address on East 57th Street between Park and Madison, a breezy walking distance to can’t-miss shopping and attractions, Four Seasons Hotel…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
These Are the Busiest Travel Days for July 4, How to Beat the Rush
Summer travelers, gear up. This Fourth of July is going to be a busy one. Independence Day is often one of the busiest travel periods outside the winter holidays, and this year is expected to be no different. A record-setting 72.2 million travelers are estimated to go on a domestic trip…
— USA Today
Where Next? The Travel Foundation Shares Four Big Ideas to Power Tourism’s Climate Transition
Today at London Climate Action Week, the Travel Foundation announced an ambitious new initiative under the banner: Where Next? Big ideas for tourism's climate transition. The global NGO introduced four such "big ideas" that will form the basis of a global engagement and…
— Hospitality Net
145 People Stabbed With Syringes Across France
A street music festival turned into a nightmare for revelers when 145 people were attacked with needles. Across France, 12 suspects have been detained in connection with these spikings. On the summer solstice, the 44th Fête de la Musique was held across France, with museums, clubs…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
Battle of the Little Bighorn
Led by Sitting Bull, many of the Lokota and Cheyenne Indians had left the reservations carved out for them by the US Government. The US 7th Calvary, lead by General George Armstrong Custer engaged the tribes near the…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
Storms in Europe, Conflict in the Middle East, and JetBlue Exiting Miami Spell Trouble Times Three for Air Travel
by Cheryl Rosen
Tuesday June 24, 2025
 The week is off to a bad start for air travelers, as the combination of severe weather, the US attack on Iran and JetBlue’s changing schedules left thousands of flights canceled and delayed, and travelers and their advisors scrambling to find alternatives.
Flights to Europe were crippled by bad weather, which caused nearly 2,000 flight delays and 100 cancellations by Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, Air France, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and US carriers American, United and Delta Airlines in major hubs including Heathrow, Frankfurt, Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris…
— Travel Research Online
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