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Destinations
7 Fairytale European Towns That Inspired Your Favorite Disney Movies
To all our fellow culture buffs, how much of your current obsession with medieval castles and cute European towns frozen in time can be traced back to the Disney tales you watched on repeat as a child? It might be easy to forget nowadays, when overly progressive creatives…
— Travel Off Path
How to Get Around in Atlanta, Georgia
As the capital of the great state of Georgia, Atlanta serves up a generous portion of Southern hospitality. Even if this characterful city isn't your end destination, the chances are that you'll drop into Atlanta, either by plane en route to smaller airports dotted around the state, or by…
— Lonely Planet
The 15 Best Things to Do in New York City (and Top Things to Avoid)
New York is a city that needs no introduction. When I arrived here from London in 2013, the streets were so familiar that it felt like I had relocated to a movie set. Like so many newcomers before me, I fell for New York’s inimitable energy–the sense that any normal day has the…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Las Vegas This Year
With so much uncertainty in the world these days, it’s comforting to know: some things never change. When it comes to the Las Vegas 4th of July fireworks, 2025 will honor the city's annual tradition of going bigger and brighter with Independence Day celebrations. Since the 1970s…
— Condé Nast Traveler
7 Beaches With ‘Something More’ for the Fourth of July and Beyond
What makes a great beach? It’s not necessarily the quality of the sand and the water. Sometimes it’s a nearby boardwalk, or the chance to explore a secluded cove. Sometimes it’s the boat ride that carries you there. Whether you’re in search of a relaxing day by the water, a sandy…
— New York Times
Cruise
Lindblad and Approach Guides Deliver Marketing Solutions for Travel Advisors
Lindblad Expeditions announced the expansion of its partnership with Approach Guides to provide travel advisors with more sales tools, including new customized content experiences and a personalized, conversion-optimized website. The new website connects advisors’…
— Cruise Industry News
13 Gorgeous South Pacific Island Destinations for Every Type of Traveler–and the Cruises That Sail There
Few places conjure up images of exotic, far-flung getaways quite like the South Pacific’s island destinations, such as Bora Bora and Pago Pago, and their sweeping volcanic mountains, white beaches, and clear turquoise waters. But these traditionally difficult-to-reach Polynesian islands…
— Afar
What Cruise Passengers Should Know About U.S. State Department Advisories and the Global Travel Warning
The U.S. Department of State regularly updates its travel advisories to countries all over the world, advising American citizens who might travel there about the destinations. But, how worried should a traveler, and particularly a cruise ship traveler, be based on the U.S.…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
TSA Sees Historic Surge in Air Travel With Six Records Already Reached This Year
The Transportation Security Administration has seen a historic surge in airline travel, with six record-high days already reached this year. The summer travel season started off hot when TSA screened almost 3.1 million passengers on June 22, ABC News reported. It was the busiest…
— The Independent
Airline SAS To Buy Up to 55 Aircraft From Embraer in Deal Worth $4 bln
Scandinavian Airline SAS said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy up to 55 aircraft from Brazil's Embraer (EMBR3.SA), opens new tab in a deal worth around $4 billion, excluding purchase rights. SAS has signed a firm deal for 45 E195-E2 aircraft with an option of an additional 10, CEO…
— Reuters
Lodging
Southwest Stunners: 11 Coolest Boutique Hotels in Arizona
The desert is usually the main reason travelers head to the Southwest. Oftentimes, warmer temperatures are a motivation, too. Each winter, tens of thousands of Americans flock to the Southwest to enjoy downtime in the warm sunlight—far from the snowy winters farther north…
— Travel Awaits
Cool Off This Summer at These 14 Family Resorts With Lazy Rivers
I’m never one to turn down the peace and quiet of a lazy river on a busy family vacation. It’s probably where you’ll find me, my husband, and any of the other parents we're traveling with whenever we're at a resort, while our teenagers are off racing down waterslides or otherwise…
— USA Today
Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort Opens in the Dominican Republic
Hilton is calling crowd-weary travelers back to the Caribbean with the opening of Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort. The newest member of Hilton's Curio Collection, the property is in the lesser-known coastal town of Miches, about 90 minutes north of Punta Cana. It…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Are July 4th Travel Costs Higher in 2025 Than Last Year?
If you're one of the record 72.2 million Americans planning to travel this Fourth of July weekend, you might be worried about the cost. While AAA reports Independence Day trips are up 2.4% over last year, travel costs are all over the place. Some activities have become more…
— Quartz
How The Rise of Quiet Luxury in Asia Pacific Is Redefining High-End Travel
Luxury travel in Asia Pacific (APAC) isn’t what it used to be. It’s no longer about five countries in two weeks, infinity pools, or flashy labels. The new status symbol? Traveling with intention and often, to places no one expects. Take Bangladesh, for example. The destination is now…
— Skift
Today in History
The First Zip Code
On July 1, 1963, the United States Post Office introduced the first non-mandatory ZIP for the entire country. Employee Robert Moon first submitted his proposal for the idea while working as a postal inspector in 1944. In…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
by TRO Staff
Sunday June 29, 2025
 The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve encompasses over 70,000 acres along the New River. The park, the most recently established US National Park, offers a wide array of easily accessible recreational opportunities for visitors, including white water rafting, fishing, and rock climbing.
The New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent, flowing northward through deep canyons that it has carved over millions of years. The waterway has sculpted a rugged terrain, creating a gorge that plunges up to 1,500 feet, offering a unique ecosystem. The park's diverse topography features cliffs, forests, and wetlands, each of which supports a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Situated at the core of one of the largest remaining blocks of unfragmented mid-latitude forest in the world…
— Travel Research Online
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