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Destinations
The 14 Best Things to Do in Maine
When you've got 3500 miles (5632km) of sand and granite shoreline, studded with fishing villages, forts, lighthouses, lobster shacks, islands and the state's crown jewel, Acadia National Park, flaunting seems a prerequisite. But Maine is no peacock. Instead, the state's stunning natural beauty hooks…
— Lonely Planet
Follow Clark Kent's Journey Through These 'Superman' Filming Locations
The 2025 “Superman” reboot, directed by James Gunn, reintroduces the iconic hero with a fresh cast and a cinematic style that blends realism with comic-book wonder. Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent, the film follows a young Superman as he balances his alien legacy with life on Earth. Filmed…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
8 of the Best European National Parks to Discover This Summer
Europe’s national parks contain a magnificent array of landscapes; think glaciers, volcanoes, primeval forests, mountain ranges and wild Atlantic coasts. In many cases, summer is the best time to visit them. Here we’ve picked out eight that show off the continent’s diversity as well as its beauty. These…
— National Geographic
This 3,700-mile Trail Will Connect Washington State to Washington, D.C.—and 2,000 Miles Are Already Open to Travelers
Imagine crossing the country not by highway or interstate, but on a scenic, car-free path built for walkers and cyclists. A trail where the hum of traffic is replaced by birdsong and the crunch of gravel, where you can set out for a morning jog, a bike ride to a neighboring town, or—if you're ambitious—a…
— Travel+Leisure
Where to Go in Norway to See the Northern Lights: 7 Towns
The Northern Lights are a fickle phenomenon. A few years back, I visited northern Sweden in February. That should have been the perfect time, place, and season to catch a glimpse of the colorful, sky-high show. Sadly, my partner and I joined a midnight Northern Lights-chasing tour to no…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Azamara Highlights Itineraries Embodying 'Slowcation' Travel Trend
Azamara has showcased a selection of its itineraries that provide a “slowcation” experience, which, according to the company, is emerging as a defining travel trend for 2025. The company said in a statement that each of its selected itineraries offers travelers the chance to slow down, stay longer…
— Cruise Industry News
Want to Visit Norway’s Hidden Villages? This Cruise Line Will Take You There and Pay the Locals
Cruise line giant Hurtigruten is now offering passengers the opportunity to visit some of Norway’s most remote coastal communities in an effort to promote meaningful slow travel. The “Open Village” experience will allow travellers to visit three secluded locations: Bessaker, Trᴂna and Sæbø…
— EuroNews
Transportation
U.S. Airlines Hint at Stripping Perks From Business Class for 'Basic' Fares
Executives at two U.S.-based legacy carriers have hinted that a lower-fare international business class fare could be in the works. In the quarterly earnings call for Delta Air Lines, the company’s president Glen William Hauestein teased that the world would learn more about Delta’s plans to unbundle its…
— Fodor's Travel
Quick-Thinking Skywest Pilot Pulls ‘Aggressive Maneuver’ to Avoid Collision With B-52
A SkyWest pilot performed an “aggressive maneuver” on Friday to avoid a B-52. SkyWest Airlines was operating a regional flight for Delta Air Lines from Minneapolis to Minot International Airport in North Dakota, when the military plane apparently appeared without warning. In video captured by Monica…
— USA Today
Lodging
For a Cooler Summer Escape in France, Head to This Gorgeous New Hotel on the Country's Northern Coast
Originally built as a private home in the 1920s and run as a hotel for decades, this French seaside villa in Perros-Guirec was restored and reborn as Les Bassans, the first property in Brittany from the French-owned Fontenille Collection. Although it opened in June, Les Bassans was years in the…
— Afar
10 Best Hotel Saunas Around the World
Saunas are having a moment. In the US, we’ve finally cottoned on to what the Finnish have known for centuries—that sweating it out makes you feel good. Sauna-stocked spas and wellness clubs (like Othership) keep popping up all over major cities, and ads for at-home saunas can be spotted…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Hotel La Compañia Review: Hyatt Transforms Stunning 300-Year Ruins Into Perfect Old Town Hotel
We at Travel Off Path recently covered San Diego's new groundbreaking flight to Panama City via Copa Airlines, a historic feat 12 years in the making, according to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. With their popular Stopover Program, travelers have the chance to spend as long as a full week in Panama…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
How Safe Is LGBTQ+ Travel in 2025? Risk Map Highlights Global Trends
The LGBTQ+ travel safety 2025 report shows a shifting global landscape where social acceptance, legal protections, and on-the-ground experiences vary drastically. The new survey released by ITB Berlin in collaboration with Diversity Tourism and A3M Global Monitoring digs deeper than laws…
— Focus on Travel News
What is UNESCO and What Does It Do? Explaining the Global Organization
The United States is once again withdrawing from the United Nations' UNESCO program with the Trump administration labeling the organization as "woke" and UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay calling the decision "regrettable." The move, which takes effect at the end of 2026, continues…
— USA Today
Top Headlines
Carnival’s New Celebration Key Offers Lots of ‘World’s Biggest’—but No Free Drinks
by Cheryl Rosen
Tuesday July 22, 2025
 Jumping into the dedicated private island business at long last, Carnival Cruise Line this weekend welcomed its first guests to the new $600M Celebration Key on Grand Bahama.
Nearly 5,000 guests—among them Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal—tried out a series of “world’s biggest” attractions, including the 10-story Suncastle, the world’s tallest sandcastle; the world’s largest swing and swim-up bar; and the Caribbean’s largest freshwater lagoons…
— Travel Research Online
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