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Destinations
Portugal Tourism Surges as Americans Seek Safety, Scenery and Value
The best way to describe a Portuguese vacation boils down to one word: easy. During a recent trip with G Adventures and a group of 13 international travelers, I was able to explore over six destinations across Portugal, making connections with locals at every stop. "Portugal has…
— USA Today
These 3 Stunning Mediterranean Paradises Are Breaking All-Time Tourism Records
The Med is booming! It's not just Greece, Croatia, and Spanish islands having a moment — there are some real surprises surging in popularity. Most travelers choose the 3 aforementioned destinations as their top choices for postcard beaches, incredible food, and even dusk 'til dawn…
— Travel Off Path
This Destination Was Named the Most Peaceful and Serene Travel Spot in North America—and It Is Famous for Its Pristine Turquoise Lakes
As "calm-cations" surge in popularity, travelers seeking tranquility might want to head up to Canada. Two North American destinations have been ranked in the top five for the best spots for serenity seekers by Travelbug, and both are in Canada. The award-winning holiday company…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Heading to Vienna for Eurovision 2026? Here’s Where to Go and What to Do
Vienna has been named the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, and the vibrant Austrian capital offers an ample amount of activities for LGBTQ+ visitors. Famous for its world-class music and cultural scene, Vienna now ties in fourth place with Copenhagen, Malmö…
— The Pink News
‘It’s Like Being in Greece’: the US Neighbourhood Where Cars Are Banned
In Tempe, Arizona, Culdesac is reimagining US cities for people, not cars – and inviting travellers to explore its plazas, paseos and Mediterranean-inspired design. When Sheryl Murdock walks to her apartment in Culdesac – the US' first modern car-free neighbourhood built…
— BBC
This Beloved National Park Is One Of The Best Places To Spot Bald Eagles This Month
The majesty of a bald eagle in flight or sitting in a nest high above, is an extraordinary sight for wildlife lovers. In recent years, observing bald eagles has become quite popular, with viewers from around the world watching the bald eagles Bella and Scout on the USFWS National…
— The Travel
Cruise
A Locals’ Guide to Cruising Croatia
For those who dream of a Mediterranean idyll, Croatia offers a less-touristy alternative but with similarly sunny weather, pristine beaches and charming old cities. In recent years, savvy travelers have caught on to its less crowded, more tranquil vibe, unique blend of Slavic, Balkan and…
— Lonely Planet
Two Carnival Cruise Passengers Arrested for $18K Scam at PortMiami
Two cruise ship guests were led away in handcuffs at the end of their cruise vacation on suspicion of operating a retail fraud scheme. Rogerio da Cunha Fernandes, 45, and Aida Parada la Paz, 43 were detained at PortMiami after disembarking their ship after their short cruise. They…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
'Getaways By Southwest' Promises Easier Travels With New Vacation Packages
Southwest Airlines wants to simplify vacationing for its flyers by now offering them an all-in-one booking option for getaways. The airline announced its new offering in an August 19 press release. Named “Getaways by Southwest,” the “in-house” vacation package booking product…
— Travel Noire
Swiss Unveils Huge, New First Class ‘Grand Suite’ Experience
When Swiss unveiled its new first-class cabins last month, it saved the best detail for last. The new first class, which the airline plans to introduce on the Airbus A350-900 later this year, features suite-style seating in a sort of 1-2-1 configuration: The window "Single Suites" offer…
— The Points Guy
United Customer Scammed Out of $17,000 by Calling Legit Customer Service Number
Tourism scams are a dime a dozen. Travelers must be wary from start to finish with the rise in fraud at every stage of bookings and vacations. This time, the question is who can be trusted? A Denver man called United Airlines customer care after his flight was canceled and was…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Our 10 Favorite Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Resorts for 2025
Staying at an amazing adults-only, all-inclusive resort is akin to flying first class. Once you've had the experience, it's hard to go back to life as you knew it. These resorts don't always mean the sexy, provocative vacations you may have heard about. Instead, they're destinations that…
— 10Best
The Best Weekend Resorts Near NYC
When it comes to resorts in New York, some of the most alluring escapes lie just a few hours from the clamor of New York City—places with misty lakeside mornings, candlelit dinners, and outdoor tubs under the stars are closer than you think. Whether you're craving the Atlantic…
— Condé Nast Traveler
This New Seattle Hotel Has a Rooftop Bar, an Artist Residency, and a Regenerative Ethos
Set inside a restored warehouse in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, Populus Seattle aims to be more than just a stylish place to sleep. Since opening in May 2025, the hotel has been working to become the cultural anchor of RailSpur, a newly imagined micro-district within historic Pioneer Square…
— Afar
Other and Odd
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: Underrated 'Second Cities' That Rival Popular Destinations
Taking a vacation in a popular city can sometimes feel like a hassle: fighting for dinner reservations, navigating shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, and paying peak-season prices for the same landmarks everyone else is trying to see. That’s why you should consider a “second city” getaway…
— Essence
Fewer People Are Drinking — and That’s Changing How They Travel
Peter Shankman, an American, said he looked forward to free drinks when he flew business class for work. The entrepreneur would have a drink, then a few more, sleep, then land. All was well, he said. Until it wasn’t. “Eventually, I realized that I wasn’t fine,” he said. “I was tired…
— CNBC
What to Do if Your Vacation Is Canceled by Weather
Hurricane Erin churned along on Aug. 20, bringing dangerous conditions to parts of the United States and other popular destinations that could impact travel plans. Much of the country's East Coast, along with the beaches of the Bahamas, Bermuda and Atlantic Canada, are likely to see…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Theft of the Mona Lisa
On August 21, 1911 a patron of the Louvre Museum in Paris walked into the Salon Carré where Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa was on display for all to see. On that day the famous painting was not on the wall where it had…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Tui CEO Blames Trump Immigration Policies for US Tourism Decline
by David Cogswell
Thursday August 21, 2025
The Tui Group i s the largest tour operator in Europe and one of the largest travel companies in the world. In recent decades, it has absorbed most of Europe’s largest tour operator brands, including Airtours, Thomas Cook, MyTravel and First Choice, all of which were among the heavyweight champs of European travel companies in their days. Tui stands over the European travel market with a more comprehensive view than anyone. According to Tui’s CEO, the “atmosphere” in the U.S. is now causing European travelers to pass over it in favor of other places.
Tui and its European tour operator progenitors follow a vertically-integrated structure of business, owning the entire value chain of travel. They are both retail and wholesale, owning and operating their own airlines, cruise…
— Travel Research Online
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