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Destinations
My Beautiful French Detour: The Belle Epoque Charm of the Pays de la Loire Coastline
The saying goes “curiosity killed the cat”, as if being nosy is a bad thing. As I stood knee-deep in the cool Atlantic Ocean, marvelling at the beauty and emptiness of the Plage de Port Lin, I decided this was nonsense: without this little detour, “just to have a look”, I’d never have…
— The Guardian
What to Know About the Latest Earthquake in Türkiye 2025
A powerful earthquake shook Türkiye's northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday night, killing at least one person, injuring dozens, and sending tremors as far as Istanbul and Izmir. The 6.1-magnitude quake struck near the inland district of Sindirgi at a shallow depth of about…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Move Over Gulf Shores! Visit Alabama's Secret White-Sand Island To Avoid The Crowds
Gulf Shores got the memo. Visitors were tired of making road trips every summer, mainly as inflation steered gas prices to new highs. While not everyone can fly to Gulf Shores, flights are growing to this Southern paradise's new commercial airport anchored by the increasingly…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Paris's Centre Pompidou Is Closing for 5 Years–Here Are 7 Art Alternatives in France
The iconic Centre Pompidou in Paris will soon be closing its doors for major renovations until 2030, but travelers can still find ample art around Paris and throughout France to fill that artistic void. The “inside-out” building was designed to have its structural and air-circulation network…
— Afar
Go Full Scallywag on the 6 Best Pirate Ship Cruises in Florida
Looking for an alternative adventure in Florida? Forget the amusement parks and the long beach days—there’s another thrilling and sea-centric offer in the Sunshine State. And it’s pretty hard to beat. I’m talking about pirate ship cruises in Florida. Imagine stepping aboard a…
— Travel Awaits
Five European Castles That Court Travelers With Kids
Castles, with their mix of history, glamour and culture, can be a highlight of any European vacation. But take heed, young families! Trips to castles might sound inherently kid-friendly, especially for little people in the Disney Princesses stage, but they can easily break a cardinal rule of traveling with children: Thou shalt maximize the time kids can spend rambunctiously doing things, and minimize the time they must spend quietly looking at…
— New York Times
Cruise
Dream Cruises Offers Bali Cruise from Singapore, Departing November 30
Dream Cruises announced that it is offering an exclusive five-night voyage to Bali, departing November 30, to kick off the Singapore school holidays and festive season. “We’re excited to offer families and travelers a unique way to celebrate the start of the Singapore school holidays…
— Cruise Industry News
Tropical Storm Erin Forms, Aims for Eastern Caribbean
Tropical Storm Erin has officially formed and is on track to impact the Eastern Caribbean at the end of the week. There is great uncertainty several days out in the forecast, but all cruisers should watch the storm carefully. No cruise line has confirmed itinerary changes, but they will…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
This U.S. Airport Was Just Named the Worst in the World for Lost Luggage
With airport handlers worldwide managing 26 million bags each year, few travel inconveniences are more frustrating than arriving without your luggage. The perennial dilemma—check a bag or relay on a carry-on?—continues to trouble travelers. Now, Arka, a California-based…
— Travel+Leisure
Amtrak’s Fastest Train Is Launching This Month on the East Coast
The fastest train in the United States is about to get a serious upgrade. On August 28, 2025, Amtrak’s first NextGen Acela trains will officially enter service on the Northeast Corridor, marking the first major overhaul of the high-speed route since Acela debuted in 2000. The new trains…
— Afar
What It’s Like to Ride the Caledonian Sleeper
I booked the Caledonian Sleeper months before I even set foot in Scotland. But after three weeks of navigating single-track roads, braving sideways rain and pulling over far too often for “just one more view,” I was more than ready to let someone else do the driving. Instead of…
— Lonely Planet
Lodging
Where to Stay in New England for the Ultimate Family Vacation Send-off
Whether you’re chasing sandy beaches, hiking wildflower-strewn trails, or soaking up city vibes under the sun, New England hits different in late summer. And because the right hotel can elevate your end-of-summer getaway even further, I've handpicked seven standout hotels and…
— USA Today
You Can Bid on Full Hotel Buyouts, Couples Trips and More as World of Hyatt Celebrates Bunkhouse Integration
Bunkhouse Hotels, a series of trendy boutique properties located in the U.S. and Mexico (with a big concentration in popular destinations in Texas), is working hard on integrating its unique properties into the World of Hyatt program. As of Aug. 11, seven properties have joined the…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Gay Sex Acts Are No Longer Illegal in This Country
LGBTQ+ travelers vacationing in at least one Caribbean country can now breathe easier with the knowledge that it’s no longer a crime for them to have sex there. A court in Saint Lucia overturned laws criminalizing same-sex relations last month. The colonial-era laws had…
— Fodor's Travel
Mystery Of America's Oldest Road: A Journey Through Time
When driving on the highway, it's easy to get lost in our favorite songs, podcasts, audiobooks, and other distractions. The scenery flashing by catches the mind's attention or the hazards of driving occupy our thoughts. A lot of times, we simply think about the destination we're…
— The Travel
Today in History
The IBM PC Introduced
On August 12, 1981, IBM introduced the IBM 5150. Designed and created by a team of IBM engineers in Boca Raton Florida, the IBM 5150 quickly became known as the IBM Personal Computer, or, more commonly, as the…
— Travel Research Online
Ex Fida Bona
5 Days to Better Negotiating: Day 1 - Quit Winning
by Richard Earls
Sunday August 10, 2025
Business people negotiate daily. We bargain with our suppliers and we deal with our clients. We haggle with vendors and bid for business. One well known negotiation training organization you may have seen in airline magazines proclaims you "don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.” Over the next few weeks, we are going to look at five principles of negotiation that will help you get closer to “Yes” than you may be currently trending.
We are going to begin by requesting you quit trying to win.
— Travel Research Online
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