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Destinations
9 Destinations Worth A Repeat Visit, According To Travel Influencers
Travel fanatics generally try to visit as many different parts of the world as they can in their time here. But some destinations are so magical that even the most restless explorers can’t help but return again and again. Whether it’s the delicious food, breathtaking landscapes, welcoming…
— HuffPost
Mexico City Tourism: A Pro Tour Guide Shares 7 Tips with Me
If you’ve been feeling a little conflicted about visiting Mexico City recently, you aren’t alone. Protests related to rising housing costs, unregulated tourist rentals, and issues like gentrification swept through the city, culminating in a major protest in early July. But that doesn’t mean you…
— Travel Awaits
Why Travelers Are Flocking To These 3 Vibrant Southern Cities In Record Numbers
Yeehaw! The South is booming! There are some hugely surprising destinations seeing record-breaking tourism numbers right now. While some parts of the South need a PR company to tweak their often misunderstood reputation, many cities in the region are safe, welcoming…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Charming Small Towns, National Parks, and Road Trips: 18 Beautiful Places to Travel for Fall Foliage
With the days still long and warm, it seems impossible that leaves across the country will soon be changing. But if you’re a foliage fanatic, fall is your moment, when the glowing gold of aspens and hickories, the burnt orange of sumac, and the vermilion and plum of oaks and maples…
— Afar
This State Park Was Named the Most Calming in the U.S.–and It Has a Gorgeous Beach, Dolphins, Boardwalks, and Waterfront Glamping
Sure, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia are all fantastic destinations to visit in the U.S., but why let national parks have all the fun? There are more than 6,000 state parks sprinkled around the nation, all of which are worthy of your time. However, as Google uncovered, some…
— Travel+Leisure
The Best 5 Hikes in Crete
On the scores of superb hiking trails in Crete, you can glimpse life through the eons. Ancient churches and caves haunted by the ghosts of medieval hermits border paths down deep gorges, into patches of lush foliage and among stark, geological beauty. Most coastal towns also…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
I Travelled on the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship – This Is What I Thought
As a yachting journalist, I’ve spent years waffling on about the perks of superyachts – such as absolute privacy and the chance to escape the masses. So, I was more than a little hesitant when Royal Caribbean invited me to experience a three-night inaugural Bahamian cruise aboard…
— The Independent
Carnival Cancels Conquest Sailings Due to Drydock Rescheduling
Carnival Cruise Line is canceling four cruises onboard the Carnival Conquest due to a drydock rescheduling. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the affected cruises were set to depart from PortMiami between Feb. 6 and Feb. 16, 2025. “We have had to reschedule Carnival…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Best Airlines, Airports for Travel Deals in the US
Airfares are famously opaque, but the experts at Going.com unveiled new rankings that can help you feel assured you're getting a good deal the next time you fly. In their first-ever Flight Deal Awards, the airfare booking and deals site released a list of the top airports and airlines for…
— USA Today
Airline Bookings Haven’t Moved With the Times. That’s About to Change
In June, my children and I flew from Singapore to Texas to visit family. Several weeks later, we met up with my husband in New York City. Then I flew, solo, back to Asia, later followed by my husband. Eventually the kids returned with a set of grandparents in tow. All in, our summer trip…
— CNBC
Lodging
5 Legendary Hotels Steeped in Film Festival History, From Venice to Cannes
With the Venice Film Festival just around the corner (August 27-September 9, 2025), it’s only fitting that we delve into the historic hotels that have served as crucial backdrops for film festivals around the world—not merely the buzzy five-stars where celebrities like to stay, but bonafide…
— Condé Nast Traveler
10 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts for Couples
At the best adults-only all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, every day feels like a daydream. Imagine lying on a perfect white-sand beach with an ice-cold frozen drink in your hand, your partner cozied up next to you. There's no need to try to fish some cash out of your swimsuit when you…
— USA Today
This Breathtaking Caribbean Resort Is Family-Friendly and Pure Luxury All in One
Summer is officially coming to a close, and for many of us, that means jam-packed weekends are slowing down, school schedules are starting up again and it feels exciting to begin making new vacation plans—either for the whole family or a much-needed grown up getaway. I was…
— Parade
Other and Odd
Labor Day 2025 Travel Expected to Break Records: What to Know
Gearing up for one last summer getaway? You won’t be alone. Record crowds are expected on the roads and at the airports for Labor Day Weekend, as Americans coast-to-coast eye one last vacation for the season. But there's some good news: the cost of flights, hotels, car rentals…
— Today
The Wing King’s Guide to the Best Wings in Buffalo
Born and raised in the city of Buffalo, New York, Drew Cerza is a passionate ambassador for his hometown's eponymous dish: the Buffalo wing. "Fiery, crisp and delicious, the Buffalo wing is an American culinary icon," says Cerza, better known as the "Wing King". "It's more than bar…
— BBC
Today in History
The Liberation of Paris
The Liberation of Paris from Nazi occupation reached its climax in late August, 1944. Nazi Germany had occupied and administered Paris since June, 1940, in collaboration with the puppet Viche regime. The French Resistance…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
That Sounds Good … But!
 If you are anything like me, you are leery of incoming emails or phone solicitations right from the git-go. When you hear the words bigger, better, faster, cheaper, more or less, your internal red flag shoots up the flagpole faster than a Nolan Ryan fastball back in his heyday. The common knee-jerk reaction is to fall back on the phrase, “The devil you know is better than the devil you don’t know.”
But what if? What if the caller or sender is a lot like you—an honest, hard-working, sincere and caring salesperson who actually does have a product that can contribute to a smoother and more enjoyable life? What if there is a better solution to one of your current problems that you are not aware…
— Travel Research Online
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Top Headlines
Disneyland Replaces Early Entry with Lightning Lane Passes
by Cheryl Rosen
Thursday August 21, 2025
 Think of it as a chance to catch a few extra minutes of sleep at Disneyland in California.
Starting Jan. 5, guests staying at the resort’s three hotels will no longer get a popular perk: entry to the park half an hour before outsiders.
Instead, each guest will Lightning Lane access to one Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction per stay (not per day), including Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space Mountain and Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT!, pending availability…
— Travel Research Online
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