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Destinations
This Is the Most Pedestrian-friendly Place in the World, According to the Guinness Book of World Records
Walking is one of the best ways to explore a new city. Being on foot gives you the ability to pop in and out of stores, cafes, and restaurants with ease. Needless to say, though, some destinations are more pedestrian-friendly than others—and one of the best spots to take a stroll just…
— Travel+Leisure
June Tourist Numbers in Vegas Are Down 11.3%—But Is Las Vegas Dead?
Throughout the summer, reports have swirled that Las Vegas is ‘dead’. The Strip is described as empty, along with casinos, sportsbooks, and entertainment venues. Visitors have also slashed spending, according to reports. Some believe the setback is due to a range of factors, from…
— Travel Awaits
This Tiny Mediterranean Island Is One Of The Hottest Destinations This Fall
If you’re still dreaming of an international vacation this year but feel like you’ve missed the boat on summer, we have the perfect spot for you. It’s a place that perfectly blends a sun-drenched beach getaway with an unforgettable cultural immersion, all without the chaotic crowds of July…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
8 of the Best Things to Do in Florida’s Iconic Everglades National Park
Across more than 1.5 million acres across South Florida sprawls Everglades National Park, a wonderland of marshland, sawgrass and mangroves. Such a vast place can intimidate first-timers, and it’s hard to know where to begin. As you plan, remember that how you explore…
— Lonely Planet
Northern Lights, Night Skiing, and Paddling Bioluminescent Waters: Canada's Best After-Dark Adventures
With so much of our day-to-day lives swamped by artificial light, and true darkness increasingly hard to experience, being outside at night can feel thrilling—almost taboo. Thanks to its wealth of wide-open spaces, Canada is especially rich with outdoor adventures, and the ones you take…
— Afar
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Keeps Quiet After 200,000 Sign A Petition For A Major 2027 Ban In Mexico
Royal Caribbean continues to push the boundaries in the cruise world. To its credit, Royal Caribbean is doing its best to enhance vessel efficiency. The company just signed a significant new 15-year investment with ABB. The goal is to enhance the vessel efficiency of 33 existing…
— The Travel
Hawaii Government Plans to Cut Cruise Ship Calls
The Hawaiian Department of Transportation is planning to significantly reduce cruise ship visits in an effort to cut the state’s carbon emissions. The measure is part of Hawaii’s Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan, which is available online and aims to slash emissions by 75 percent…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Alaska and Hawaiian's New Joint Rewards Program Is the Best News in the Loyalty Space This Year
For years, U.S. airline loyalty programs have been marching toward the same model: Earn status based on how much you spend, not how much you fly. However, a new joint loyalty program is offering travelers unprecedented flexibility in how they earn points. On August 20, Alaska…
— Afar
Part of Delta Air Lines Plane Wing Breaks off During Flight
A Delta Air Lines flight heading from Orlando to Austin experienced a malfunction that caused a part of one of its wings to detach. Delta flight 1893 flew from Florida to Texas on Aug. 19 with “a portion of the left wing’s flap … not in place,” the airline said in a statement. The aircraft, a…
— USA Today
Passengers Sue Airlines for Charging for ‘Windowless’ Window Seats
When booking a ticket, travelers pay extra charges for baggage, seats, legroom, and nearly every other service. But it’s frustrating not to receive the amenity you’ve already paid for. Dismayed by such practices, passengers have filed class-action lawsuits against Delta Air Lines and…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
You Can Get a Free Cup of Coffee at Holiday Inn Express Hotels Next Weekend — Even if You’re Not a Guest
Free coffee? Yes, please — we'll never say no to that. Thanks to a new partnership between Holiday Inn Express and Costa Coffee, you can get a fresh cup of Joe on the house next weekend. The new partnership makes the complimentary coffee available in all Holiday Inn Express…
— The Points Guy
9 Hotel Spas Around the Globe Where Otherworldly Design Is One of the Perks
The art of pampering begins, and in some cases ends, with aesthetics. Space and design contribute greatly to our mood and energy, so it only stands to reason that the setting where we let our guard down—disrobe and bare it all to be indulged with healing touch and therapeutic…
— Architectural Digest
Other and Odd
State Department Can’t Deny Visas Based on Trump Travel Ban, Judge Rules
A federal judge has ruled that the State Department cannot use President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban to deny visas to foreigners who apply for them. The decision issued Thursday by U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan applies only to 82 would-be immigrants and comes with…
— Politico
APT Travel Group Announces Travelmarvel as Standalone Brand
APT Travel Group has launched Travelmarvel as a standalone brand with a new visual identity and a refined market focus, aimed at the growing premium travel segment. The group said that the move reflects its long-term strategic investment in the premium market, a space which it…
— Cruise Industry News
Without USAID, Conservation and Tourism Projects Have Ground to a Halt
Four miles by foot into the Colombian Amazon, in war-torn Guaviare, a stunning prehistoric rock painting known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Ancients” stretches across a full eight miles of cliff face. The frieze, estimated to be about 12,500 years old, depicts massive ice age beasts…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
The Founding of the Red Cross
In 1864, the Swiss government invited the governments of Europe and the United States to a diplomatic conference in Geneva. On August 22, 1864, that group of nations adopted the first Geneva Convention "for the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute’s all-new Education Hub Unlocks Higher Level of Success
FRAMINGHAM, MA, August 19, 2025 – The Travel Institute has unveiled its all-new Education Hub, a technologically advanced, 24/7, on-demand continued learning resource for both seasoned advisors and new…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
River Cruising Ramps Up Worldwide
For decades, Eu rope has been the heartland of river cruising, with storied waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Seine drawing travelers to explore medieval villages, grand capitals and scenic vineyards. But as demand grows and seasoned travelers (us included) seek more diverse cultural experiences, river cruising is pushing far beyond its European roots. From the jungles of South America to the deserts of Africa and the palaces of India, new itineraries are opening up on rivers once out of reach for mainstream travelers.
— Travel Research Online
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