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Destinations
Oldest July 4th Bash? Bristol, Rhode Island, Has That and More
When it comes to July 4th celebrations, no one has celebrated longer than the citizens of Bristol, Rhode Island, which began "patriotic exercises," as they're called, back in 1785 under the leadership of Henry Wight, reverend of the First Congregational Church and a veteran of…
— 10Best
This Beautiful Medieval City Is One Of Europe's Most Affordable Destinations This Summer
Dreaming of cobble-paved Old Towns that have remained virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, soaring church spires that seem to touch the sky, and the kind of mouthwatering food you can hardly pronounce, let alone describe? Europe is surely at the top of your wish list this…
— Travel Off Path
How Chiwetel Ejiofor Is Spending His Summer in London
Chiwetel Ejiofor's summer in London got off to a dreamlike start. A die-hard football fan, Ejiofor was overjoyed when Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City in May's FA Cup Final to win their first ever trophy. Unfortunately Ejiofor couldn't attend the match at Wembley because he…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
5 Swimming Spots in Paris
Perhaps the world’s most romantic river, the Seine in Paris is adding a new dimension to its storied reputation with the revival of an old tradition: public swimming. Starting in 2025, both locals and visitors will be able to swim and sunbathe at three points along the river. But you…
— Lonely Planet
Iconic Disney World Attraction Reopens After Significant Refurbishments
In many ways, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is filled with iconic attractions beloved by fans the world over. Whether looking at classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain or more recent thrill rides like TRON Lightcycle Run or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train…
— Parade
Cruise
New Hurtigruten Cruises Highlight Norway's Indigenous Sami Cuisine–and We Got a Sneak Taste
Arctic berries. Seaweed-infused bread. Rich, creamy brown-cheese ice cream. And reindeer meat. Lots and lots of reindeer meat. These are just some of the Nordic ingredients baked into Hurtigruten’s new and upcoming Culinary Voyage itineraries launching this fall that aim to put a…
— Afar
This Underrated Caribbean "Cruise" Will Only Cost About $100 A Day
Book in hand, I made my way to the bow of the ship as we set sail through the British Virgin Islands. The waves rocked the boat gently as I sipped coffee and took in the view. I heard the rest of the group begin to wake up and start gathering breakfast, chattering from the kitchen…
— The Travel
Transportation
Sweden Reverses Air Travel Tax, Pushing Against ‘Flight Shaming’ Wave It Created
Sweden reversed its air travel tax policy that aimed to curb carbon emissions in 2018, during a time when “flight shaming” had been popularized by environmental activists like Greta Thunberg. Since its inception, domestic air travel has slumped—but the shift, effective July 1…
— Fortune
TransNusa Expands Singapore Flights
TransNusa is reinforcing its commitment to meeting passenger demand with an expanded flight schedule between Jakarta and Singapore. Beginning July 1, 2025, the airline will increase the frequency of its Jakarta-Singapore service from two daily flights to three, directly…
— Focus on Travel News
Affluent Travelers Are Ditching Business Class for Business Jets
We’re cruising 35,000 feet over the French Riviera, the plane’s wing cutting through billows of white. Below us, the sea is sparkling, and I spot a cluster of yachts anchored along the coastline. A ray of light hits my glass of Champagne and turns it to liquid gold. I take another sip. So…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
11 Family-Friendly Hotels in the Wisconsin Dells
I like to think every state has a zone like the Wisconsin Dells. I’m talking about places where nature comes alive, making for perfect, sunny days out on the lake. I’m talking about quaint towns where families reunite year after year for summer fun. I’m talking about destinations…
— Travel Awaits
This Is One of the Most Affordable Ways to Travel
In the 2006 rom-com film The Holiday, characters portrayed by Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz switch homes in Los Angeles and England, 6,000 miles apart. They easily find a romantic interest and integrate into a new community, all in one swoop. But is a Hollywood ending…
— Fodor's Travel
W Florence Is Now Open
Set in the heart of one of the most romantic cities in Europe, the W Florence — featured on our list of the most exciting hotel openings for 2025 — officially opened its doors on Tuesday. The historic property, formerly the Grand Hotel Majestic, now houses 119 guest rooms…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
4th of July Forecast Reveals Where Rain Could Impact Fireworks, Travel
Rain and potential thunderstorms are in store for Americans in several states for the Fourth of July, while severe storms are expected to snarl one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, forecasters said. A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel between Saturday, June…
— USA Today
What to Know About Measles When Traveling
Measles, most unfortunately, is back in the news and in the air. In the United States, more than a thousand cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2025, the majority of them in an outbreak in Texas, which is still going on, and has resulted in…
— New York Times
Today in History
The Assassination of President James Garfield
Charles J. Guiteau was an unhappy man. Disgruntled by his failure to obtain a government position, he stalked James Abram Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. Guteau approached Garfield and his entourage…
— Travel Research Online
Departures
Point Nemo: The Ultimate Middle of Nowhere
 Imagine being farther from dry land than anyone has ever been—so far out in the ocean that astronauts floating overhead are literally your closest neighbors. Welcome to Point Nemo, Earth's most isolated location and quite possibly the loneliest spot on our planet.
Point Nemo isn't just "remote." It is mathematically, precisely, scientifically the most isolated place possible on Earth's surface. Located at coordinates 48°52.6′S 123°23.6′W in the South Pacific, this watery wasteland sits an astounding 2,688 kilometers from the nearest speck of land in any direction…
— Travel Research Online
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Top Headlines
After 14 Months, San Juan Pier Reopens to Big Ships
by Cheryl Rosen
Tuesday July 01, 2025
 Hola, San Juan! More than a year after an accident closed Pier 3 West in San Juan, Royal Caribbean’s biggest cruise ships can again stop in the Puerto Rican capital.
The only pier big enough to accommodate Royal Caribbean’s Oasis and Icon Class ships, as well as other ships including Disney Treasure, Pier 3 West has been closed since it was struck and damaged by an MSC Cruises ship in April 2024…
— Travel Research Online
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