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Destinations
Why Fall Is The Best Time To Visit This Tropical Latin American Country
If you're a savvy traveler with a taste for adventure, you've probably been waiting for summer to end, for the crowds to thin, and for the flight prices to drop. You know that the end of the peak season is the start of the secret season—the best time to travel. If that sounds like you, then…
— Travel Off Path
The French Riviera’s Picture-Perfect Car-Free Island Escape
A brief ferry ride from the glitz of the French Riviera, the Hyères Islands offer an idyllic escape into protected pine forests, unspoilt beaches – and one of France's most unique communities. The ferry ride from the Giens Peninsula takes just about 15 minutes, but when my feet touch…
— BBC Travel
The Town That Started The National Parks Is Now An Underrated Travel Destination
Located in the heart of the North Dakota Badlands, Medora is a quirky little town with a population of just 181—but don’t let its size fool you. This unassuming place played a pivotal role in shaping one of America’s greatest conservation legacies. Founded in 1883 by French nobleman…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
This Northeast Gem Was Just Named The Best Fall Foliage Destination To Check Out In 2025
A report on the best places to experience the magical vibrancy of fall foliage this year crowned New York’s Hudson Valley as the premier place to be. With the end of summer quickly approaching, Priceline analyzed figures “to reveal the most in-demand U.S. destinations for peak fall…
— Travel Noire
10 Top Things to Do in Ecuador
Outdoor adventures, incredible landscapes and diversity-driven culture place Ecuador high on any travel bucket list. Spanning altitude-high Andean cities, sun-kissed beaches and wildlife havens, the South American nation offers some truly epic experiences. Upon arriving in Ecuador…
— Lonely Planet
7 State Parks That You Really Love. You Told Us So.
In May, after a series of federal staffing cuts in the national park system, we offered a look at five state parks that feel like national parks — duplicate destinations for readers worried about long waits, service reductions or other issues in marquee spots like Yellowstone, Zion or Great…
— New York Times
Cruise
Meet the Astronaut Godmother of Royal Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean International’s newest cruise ship is named Star of the Seas, so it’s only fitting that its godmother is an astronaut. Kellie Gerardi, a research astronaut and payload specialist who was the 90th woman to visit space, officially named the ship during a ceremony earlier…
— USA Today
As New Conservation Rules Go Into Effect, Can You Still See Polar Bears on a Svalbard Expedition Sailing?
On a recent June morning sailing in Svalbard, it was time to set down our silverware and abandon breakfast—polar bears had been spotted. I raced to the bridge of the National Geographic Endurance and peered out the windows at the front of the ship to see two polar bears. Earlier…
— Afar
Transportation
Qantas Shares Surge to Record High as Profit Jumps on Robust Travel Demand
Shares of Australian flag carrier Qantas rose to a record high Thursday after its full-year earnings results beat estimates, buoyed by resilient demand across its domestic and international networks. Qantas stock rose as high as 13.59% in early trading, before paring gains to trade 9%…
— CNBC
Amtrak’s New and Long-Awaited Acela Shines in Northeast Corridor Debut
After years of delays, the day is finally here: The fastest train in the U.S. is ready for its big debut. That's Amtrak's all-new next-generation Acela, which can (theoretically) travel at 160 mph. The trainsets, which will become a mainstay on tracks between Boston and Washington…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
This All-Inclusive Los Cabos Resort Is a Dreamy Romantic Getaway for Couples
Every vacation I take with my husband is time well spent, but anniversary trips are even more special. After visiting Hyatt Ziva Cancun for my cousin’s birthday a couple of years ago, I knew that I wanted to explore its sister property, Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, with him. I thought visiting for…
— Parade
When Business Meets Bliss: Why Hotel Washington Is The Perfect Professional Reset
I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some truly exceptional hotels around the world, so when I say I don’t impress easily, I truly mean it. But when I am impressed, I run to the internet to tell everyone about it. And lucky for y’all, this is one of those times. Let me be honest with…
— Essence
10 New York City Hotels for a Cozy Fall Escape: Top Spots and Perks
Even though September signaled the start of school, fall was my favorite season when I attended university in New York City. I grew to love autumn in the Big Apple so much that I still return every year to stock up on apple cider donuts from the farmers markets, go leaf-peeping in…
— 10Best
Other and Odd
How Women-Only Tours Are Reshaping the Way We Travel
Women are pivotal to shaping the travel industry. From deciding which destinations to visit to booking the trip, they make 82% of all travel decisions, according to Skift Research’s 2024 The Woman Traveler report. Women also travel more frequently than men — the same Skift report…
— National Geographic
You Won't Get Packages From These Countries Due to Tariffs
Postal services around the world have suspended shipments to the U.S. due to uncertainty about new regulations on tariffs. Australia, Denmark, India, Japan, Sweden, the U.K., Germany, Italy, France, and Austria are among the countries pausing some or all deliveries until they determine…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The Founding of St. Augustine
The oldest continuously occupied city in the United States was first sighted on this day in 1565. Explorer Pedro Menendez founded St. Augustine, naming it for St. Augustine of Hippo. He and 600 of his soldiers arrived and…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
KHM Travel Group Joins the Family Travel Association
Brunswick, Ohio [August 27, 2025] – KHM Travel Group is proud to join the Family Travel Association (FTA) as a Premium Host Agency Member. With this partnership, KHM Travel Group Agents will have greater access to the…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Universal is Booming with New Parks and Destinations
by David Cogswell
Thursday August 28, 2025
Universal Orlan do is buzzing with a crop of new attractions, and Universal Destinations & Experiences, the operating division that runs Universal theme parks, has more to crow about. I had the opportunity to interview Tom Valley, director of travel agency sales for Universal Orlando Resort, and he gave an enthusiastic rundown of some of the highlights of Universal’s current projects. It started with a simple question.
TRO: What's new at Universal Orlando?
Tom Valley: We've had a lot of excitement here at Universal, not only in Orlando. First, our new theme park, Epic Universe, opened in Orlando May 22. We are super excited about it. The response from guests has been amazing. Everyone loves all the different immersive worlds that are located inside of Epic. It has…
— Travel Research Online
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