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Destinations
The Philadelphian's Travel Guide to New York State
From city bustle to nature-filled escapes, the Empire State has a little of everything, no matter how you travel. Here’s where to spend a long weekend right now. When’s the last time you splashed out in New York City? Our perpetually-in-motion neighbor to the north is always calling…
— Philadelphia Magazine
Heritage Tour to Angola Bridges History and Healing
As the sun beat down on us, we slowly walked down the dirt path, stirring up red dust as we headed toward the centuries-old fort atop a hill here. The chatter hushed. The 21 of us understood the gravity of the moment. We dreaded the history lesson ahead. On one side of the path…
— USA Today
D.C. Tourism Was Already Struggling. Then the National Guard Arrived.
Canden Arciniega was not giving up on summer.
The chief operating officer of Tours By Foot had seen the company suffer a number of setbacks in multiple cities, including D.C. The weather swung between sweltering hot and soaking wet. A decline in international tourism…
— The Washington Post
Tours and Activities
This Travel Advisor Swears by Adventures by Disney for Small Group Trips–Here's Why
As a luxury travel advisor, the thought of group travel always made me cringe. Being crammed into a bus with strangers, stuck on someone else’s schedule? I’ll pass. I like my privacy, my space, and an itinerary that's entirely my own. And yet, Adventures by Disney somehow got it…
— Travel+Leisure
Women Who Travel Podcast: Hiking Through Italy, Gilded Age Homes, and Bombastic State Fairs
We all contain multitudes, and it's hard to come by an individual who better personifies this idea than pop culture critic and Women Who Travel podcast guest Kristen Meinzer. With a Scandanavian first name, German surname, Midwestern sensibilities, and Korean background, Meinzer…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Interactive Fall Foliage Maps That Predict 2025 Fall Color
Fall is coming, and that means travelers will be out and about in search of the gorgeous reds, oranges, and yellows of fall foliage. To help you plan your leaf-peeping trip, we found two interactive fall foliage maps that predict when and where you can anticipate peak fall foliage across…
— 10Best
Cruise
The Eight Best British Isles Cruises to Book Now
It’s not surprising that an increasing number of travellers are deciding to spend their precious holiday time in the UK. It’s far more appealing than dealing with crowded airports, luggage restrictions and potential flight cancellations. Airport hassle notwithstanding, the British Isles have…
— Telegraph (London)
On an Emotional Cruise in Alaska, Reconnecting with My Family History–Including a Famous Ancestor
This summer, my husband, Lance, and I—along with our sons, Matthew, 18, and Josh, 24—decided to dig into some of my family history in Alaska. A cruise seemed like the best and easiest way to experience the state, which was to be the 50th U.S. state I’ve visited, after many…
— Afar
Transportation
The Secretly Amazing Things You Can Do in One of Europe's Busiest Airports
More than 23 million tourists are expected to visit Amsterdam in 2025, as the Dutch capital celebrates its 750th anniversary. Its airport, Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), is busy too, with more than 70 million passengers (including those who are connecting to another flight) expected…
— Afar
Passenger Alleges Delta Flight Attendant Slapped Him Over Palestine Shirt
A passenger plans to sue Delta Air Lines after claiming a flight attendant slapped him mid-flight. The passenger and his attorneys held a press conference to recount the events that took place on July 29, 2025. According to the lawyer, the incident was sparked by a Palestine shirt…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Forbes Travel Guide's 11 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings For Fall 2025
As the leaves change and the air begins to chill, it’s time to start planning a fall getaway. Whether you’re seeking a contemporary escape on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como, a ski retreat in Montana’s Big Sky Country or a luxe eco-sanctuary in Tokyo, a lineup of new hotels promises to…
— Forbes
Kyamaia Puerto Escondido Hotel Review
A peaceful escape along one of Mexico’s most sought-after coastlines, this new opening provides rest and relaxation in buckets. Mexico is a place of greenery, but at Kymaia, there are colourful flowers sprouting from everywhere: the rooms themselves are surrounded by their own…
— Condé Nast Traveller
Other and Odd
Are North American Consumers Changing How They Travel?
Amid an uncertain economy, new data from Lighthouse reveals that consumers are simply adopting a more strategic, cautious, and spontaneous approach to travel. This shift has led to clear trends: travelers are booking later and for shorter periods. This fundamental change…
— Hospitality Net
Returning To Tobago Taught Me How To Travel Alone Without Feeling Lost
“Tobagonians are resilient people,” Marsha Patrick, our friendly yet firm host, repeatedly tells us on our journey around the island. The 7.5-mile-wide, untouched land changed hands 33 times during colonialism, ping-ponging between the French, Dutch, Spanish, British, and even the…
— Refinery29
Is the US in a Travel Slump? Reports Diverge
Headlines cover a vast gamut when it comes to the state of US travel and tourism. Publications have covered the state of US tourism from a range of angles, from analyzing Las Vegas’s summer slump to forecasting how new visa fees might change tourist outlook. But what does that…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
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In 1865, white settlers in California killed more than forty Native Americans of the Yahi tribe in what has become known as the Three Knolls Massacre. The remnants of the Yahi tribe fled into the forest and hid. Over the next…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Amid Rising Competition, Viking River Cruise Prices Continue To Creep Upward
As Viking conti nues to expand across both rivers and oceans, its pricing power stands out in an increasingly competitive cruise landscape. CEO Torstein Hagen recently reaffirmed Viking’s confidence in both segments (ocean and river), pointing to robust demand and strategic expansions—in Europe, Egypt, and India—even as newcomers like Celebrity enter the river cruise space.
One notable metric Viking shared: Its average revenue per passenger cruise day (per diem) across all products—river and ocean—ranges between US $800 and $900. This figure reflects strong pricing performance, though it includes both categories and is quoted per guest, not per…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
After He Wins the US Open, Jannik Sinner Will Sail Explora Journeys
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday August 29, 2025
Hig h above Manhattan — When you’re reaching for a new generation of new-to-cruise customers with money to spend, you have to go where the beautiful people are. And this week many will be at the US Open in the Big Apple, rooting for #1 seeded Italian golden boy Jannik Sinner.
So one could say it was pretty smart of Explora Journeys to make a splash on Friday night and announce Sinner’s new role as brand ambassador of the luxury ocean travel company at a cocktail party on the rooftop of The CORE: Club.
And it’s safe to add that everyone there hopes that he will win—and that they will get a chance to celebrate with him on his first-ever cruise, on Explora in…
— Travel Research Online
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Cruise Line Insurance vs. Third-Party Coverage: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Are your cruise clients protected as well as they think they are? In this session, we’ll take a closer look at what’s really included in cruise line insurance policies—and what’s missing. You’ll learn how third-party coverage compares across key benefit areas like trip cancellation, medical emergencies, missed connections, baggage protection, and optional add-ons like Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR).
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