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Destinations
Five Boroughs, One Mission: Visiting New York City's Oldest Record Stores, Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries
In 1947, when 13-year-old Mike Amadeo moved from Puerto Rico to New York City, the Bronx hummed with the sounds of salsa, mambo, and plena. There were scores of music venues, from the Tritons Club to Hunts Point Palace, where Latin jazz star Tito Puente played as a young…
— Afar
Where to Stay in Iceland Besides Reykjavik: 7 Towns
Iceland is both alluring and in reach for many Americans, especially if you’re located on the East Coast. Whether on the hunt for stunning natural wonders, a glimpse of the Northern Lights, or just seeking out a great (Icelandic) beer, there are dozens of adventures to take on…
— Travel Awaits
Move Over Jackson Hole! Nearby Lake Town Is Equally Stunning & More Affordable
The chance to visit over 1000 alpine lakes sounds like you'd have to jet off to Finland or Switzerland to reach such a place exuding nature's majesty, but it turns out you don't have to venture far off at all. Wyoming may be known for desolate roads, cowboy culture, stunning…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Museums at Indian Boarding Schools Are Shining Light on Their Survivors
“The original intent of this [school] was to destroy our culture,” says Stacey Montooth, executive director of the Nevada Department of Native American Affairs and citizen of the Walker River Paiute Nation. Together, under a cloudless Nevada sky in Carson City, she and I stroll the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Secrets of Southern Egypt’s Tombs and Temples
Overlooking Cairo from a sandy plateau, the Pyramids of Giza are the last surviving wonders of the ancient world. They are undoubtedly Egypt’s most-visited attraction, especially with the hyped-for-years Grand Egyptian Museum opening soon just a short distance away. But…
— Lonely Planet
This NY State Park Was Just Named This Summer's Most Popular In The US — Here's Why You Should Visit
At the beginning of this month, Google Maps shared that, based on online reviewer insights, Watkins Glen State Park is the top outdoor space to check out before summer ends. On August 6, Google Maps released its list of “the most popular U.S. state parks this summer.” The…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
At Least 8 Cruise Ships Impacted by Hurricane Erin
Several cruise ships have had to alter their itineraries due to Hurricane Erin, as the Category 3 storm continues churn in the Atlantic towards the Eastern coast of the U.S. Six major cruise lines have been adjusting their routes to steer clear of the storm’s path, which has impacted…
— Cruise Fever
Norwegian Changes Itinerary of Luna's Maiden Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line is making changes to the itinerary of the first cruise of the new Norwegian Luna, which is set to depart from Southampton on March 10, 2026. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the inaugural voyage is dropping a visit to Morocco to add…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
JetBlue Has New Routes to Beach Destinations in the Caribbean, Florida, and Latin America—With Fares From $49
JetBlue will launch new routes to Florida and several popular Caribbean islands in time for winter, making a beach getaway to escape the cold a lot easier. Starting in December, the airline will launch new flights to Florida's Vero Beach for the first time as well as return service to…
— Travel+Leisure
Air Canada Strike Ends but Travel Disruptions May Last a Week
Air Canada's unionized flight attendants reached an agreement with the country's largest carrier on Tuesday, ending the first strike by its cabin crew in 40 years that had upended travel plans for hundreds of thousands of passengers. The strike that lasted nearly four days had led the…
— USA Today
Amtrak's Most Beloved Service At Serious Risk And May "Cease To Exist" In 2026
Amtrak has so many beloved stations around the United States. A West Virginia station is considered a hidden gem and like a time capsule. We also have beautiful Amtrak stations that are deemed national landmarks, like Washington's Union Station. With cut funds, these beloved…
— The Travel
Lodging
French Government: Child-Free Hotels Are Discriminatory to Children
Some government officials in France want to ban adult-only resorts and hotels, calling them discriminatory. The conversation began during a roundtable held earlier this year by the French government’s Minister Delegate for Children and Families, Sarah El Haïry, who warned that…
— Fodor's Travel
Is It Time to Retire the All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet?
Once a hallmark of hotel luxury, the breakfast buffet is under scrutiny for its waste, overconsumption and environmental impact. Stacks of pancakes, pyramids of pastries and vats of scrambled eggs; endless rows of fruit, cold cuts and cheese, cold cuts. Breakfast buffets across the…
— BBC
Other and Odd
An Inside Guide to Zurich’s Dynamic Art Scene
Zurich is one of Switzerland's best-looking cities: poised on the shores of its namesake lake, its old town split by the Limmat river and the Alps hovering on the horizon. But it isn't just a beauty: Zurich also happens to be Switzerland's cultural capital. It’s a place of avant-garde galleries…
— National Geographic
At Airport Libraries, Books Fly off the Shelves
Jackie Snow was waiting for a connecting flight at Philadelphia International Airport a few years ago when she saw something that jolted her out of the lounge: the airport’s book exchange, a colorful couple of shelves that encourages travelers to “Take One, Leave One.”…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
Salem Witch Trials
On August 19, 1692, five people, one woman and four men, were executed by hanging for the crime of witchcraft in Salem, Massachussetts. The five, Susannah Martin, George Burroughs, John Willard, George…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
AAT Kings Reveals Top 2025 Stargazing Experiences in Australia and New Zealand for Noctourism Travelers
Cypress, CA – July x 2025 – AAT Kings, the leading Australia and New Zealand guided holiday tour operator, is excited to reveal their Top 2025 stargazing experiences with several destinations being recognized by the…
— Travel Research Online
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