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Destinations
5 Surprising European Cities Surging In Popularity This Summer
We're in the midst of the most popular travel season, where many 9-to-5 workers are sticking it to their bosses, cashing in on their well-deserved stash of PTO hours. What better place to put your passport to use than Europe? Though some destinations are off-putting right now with anti-tourism…
— Travel Off Path
The 21 Best Things to Do in Sydney
Sydney is one of those cities that grabs your attention long before you get to experience it. Bodyboarding at Bondi Beach, zipping under the Sydney Harbour Bridge on a ferry or catching a show at the incredible Sydney Opera House are just a few of the incredible Sydney experiences you’ll want…
— Lonely Planet
6 Gulf Countries Are Getting Their Own Version of the Schengen Visa
Traveling across the Gulf is about to become far simpler. The GCC Grand Tours Visa—also referred to as the Unified Tourist Visa—has been officially approved, marking a significant shift in how short-term travel works across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
Disney World Just Debuted Something That Parkgoers Haven’t Seen in Nearly a Decade
Nights at Walt Disney World are even more magical with the arrival of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. For the first time in nearly 10 years, the Magic Kingdom has a new nighttime parade illuminating Main Street U.S.A. The spectacle, inspired by its predecessor the Main Street Electrical…
— Parade
America's Most Beautiful Hidden Lakes And Where To Find Them
The United States is home to more than three million natural, artificial, named, and unnamed lakes, the vast majority of which are situated in Alaska, followed by Kansas, and then Wisconsin. Many of them offer picturesque views and a wide range of recreational activities for all ages and skill levels…
— The Travel
The 13 Best Outdoor Water Parks in the US for Summer Thrills
Nothing says summer vacation like cooling off at one of the best outdoor water parks in the U.S. Whether you’re lazing around the pool, dropping down high-speed slides, or bobbing on the waves, the best water parks in the U.S. are loaded with enough splash pads, dump buckets, and waterslides…
— USA Today
Cruise
Princess Updates its Premier and Plus Packages. Here's What Changed
Princess Cruises has unveiled changes to the cruise line's Premier and Plus packages, raising the cost of each package and adding new perks while removing others. Starting today, pre-cruise pricing for Premier and Plus packages for voyages sailing in 2026 will cost $100 per person, per day and $65 per…
— CruiseCritic.com
Australian Polar Cruise Line Terra Nova Expeditions Is Launched
Greg Carter, co-founder of Australian adventure company Chimu, launched Terra Nova Expeditions, Australia’s new polar cruise company. Carter and Chad Carey, with another Australian adventure company, Intrepid, operated Antarctica cruises with the chartered Ocean Endeavour. Last year…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
TSA Launches Family Travel Lane to Improve Airport Screening Process
The joy of embarking on a grand new travel adventure with your family can sometimes be blunted by a frustrating experience going through airport security. Anyone who's traveled with kids knows going through the TSA screening lines can be anything but smooth — with diaper bags, strollers and…
— The Points Guy
This New Program Eliminates the Most Annoying Parts of Car Rentals
Renting a car can be one of the more frustrating parts of the travel experience. Upon arriving at the destination, there’s a schlep to a car rental facility, a wait in line, and then another schlep to the vehicle, sometimes in a remote lot. Upon return, there’s another long walk or shuttle ride back to the…
— Fodor's Travel
Southwest Airlines Will Start Assigned Seating in January 2026
It’s the final boarding call for open seating. Southwest Airlines announced Monday that flights with assigned seats will begin Jan. 27. The current model, long a differentiator for the airline, allows passengers to take the seat they want as they board. Travelers will be able to select…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
These Florence Hotels Will Make You Feel Like Renaissance Royalty
In a city as beautiful as Florence, which feels equal parts like a Renaissance jewel box and a vibrant living city, a room with a view (as in E.M. Forster’s immortal novel of the same name, based in the very same place) feels not just desirable, but essential. While you can’t actually lodge at the fictional…
— Architectural Digest
Inside Ode: The Only Black-Owned Hotel In Toronto
In a province where more than half of Canada’s Black population resides, representation across certain industries can be hard to find in Ontario. The hospitality industry is no different. Ode is the first and only Black-owned hotel in Toronto — following national trends in Canada. While Black people…
— Travel Noire
The Best Hotel in Bardstown, Kentucky, Has a Bourbon Butler
If there were a Disney World for bourbon lovers, it would be Bardstown, Kentucky. A historic district peppered with posh cocktail lounges and approximately a dozen area distilleries has earned it the nickname “the bourbon capital of the world.” Tourists flock from across the globe to tour bourbon trail …
— 10Best
Other and Odd
How Boycotts on American Products and Travel Are Impacting The U.S.
In response to U.S. tariffs and President Trump’s policies, 71% of Canadian consumers say they intend to buy fewer American products this year, according to retail data consulting firm Dunnhumby. That’s having an impact. The US economy could lose up to 0.3% of its GDP or about $90 billion in…
— CNBC
The Fertile Silk Road Valley Few Travellers Know
In recent years, Uzbekistan has embarked on an ambitious nationwide tourism boom that is transforming much of the country. But its beating heart is in a stunning and largely secluded valley. It's dawn in Tashkent when the hulking Soviet-era train groans into the station and shudders to a…
— BBC
Free Cabins for Hiking: Welcome to United States Wilderness Huts
Imagine this: you’re hiking through the San Juan Mountains in the Rockies, and you see an empty cabin as the sun starts to set. Night is going to fall soon, and the cabin is empty, well-equipped, and unlocked. In fact, it’s there for you to use. While it might sound too good to be true—and even a bit…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
The First Solo Flight Around The World
With a co-pilot, Wiley Post had already flown around the world, setting a record in eight days, 15 hours, and 51 minutes. Now, he wanted to accomplish the same feat solo. Using a newly developed autopilot and one of the first…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Rental Escapes Expands Luxury Villa Offerings With New Global Destinations
MONTREAL – (July 21, 2025) – Rental Escapes, a full-service luxury villa company specializing in providing unparalleled private villa rentals worldwide, today announced the expansion of its global portfolio with the addition of new…
— Travel Research Online
60-Second Geography
New York City in Lights: A Holiday Season to Remember
by TRO Staff
Tuesday July 22, 2025
Each year, as the air turns crisp and city lights glow a little warmer, New York City enters a season unlike any other. Between late November and early January, the city becomes a livin g celebration — from parades and public art to Broadway marquees and winter markets. For visitors, these weeks offer a chance to witness the city in full holiday splendor, shaped not just by tradition but by the energy of the moment.
— Travel Research Online
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