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Destinations
This Gorgeous Beach Town Is Officially Europe's Cheapest Destination This Fall
If you've been patiently waiting for the crowds to dwindle and prices to go down in Europe after the summer tourist surge, you'll be glad to know there is a lesser-known gem sure to boast warm temps, Old World charm, and most importantly, cheaper rates in the fall…
— Travel Off Path
8 Las Vegas Alternatives to Keep in Mind in 2026-26
It might be a bit too soon to declare whether or not Las Vegas is really dead. But there’s one certainty: Its prices have gone from affordable to pricey to shocking in a short amount of time. Thanks to additions like the Sphere, the Grand Prix, and an NFL franchise, prices city-wide are…
— Travel Awaits
The 18 Best Things Do in Hanoi
Born in a small village near the capital, I moved to Hanoi nearly 20 years ago. So the city is simultaneously deeply familiar and curiously foreign to me. It feels like a big village that grew into a sprawling metropolis, yet never lost its soul. Hanoi can be chaotic, messy and…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
How to Plan a Last-Minute Winter Olympics Trip to Italy
Ski and snow may be far from your mind as you savor the last days of summer, but if you’re thinking of attending the 2026 Winter Olympics in northern Italy come February, there's no time to waste. With the right planning, it's still possible to be a part of the action this winter—where…
— Condé Nast Traveler
7 Easy Ways to Save Money Visiting the U.S. National Parks
Visiting America’s “best idea” doesn’t have to mean emptying your wallet. In fact, if you’re smart and plan ahead, a national park vacation can be one of the most affordable ways to leave home without breaking the bank. Casting a line with your kiddo into Wyoming’s Snake River or…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
World’s Largest Megaship Sets Sail, Demand for Cruise Travel Surges and Prompts Backlash Over New Fees
Cruises are making waves this year as new megaships set sail and demand reaches record highs, triggering some popular destinations to update tourist tax rules. Here is what to know. Star of the Seas, the sister ship to the cruise liner's Icon of the Seas, set sail on its inaugural…
— ABC News
The Day-Trippers Come for Trieste
A steady stream of tourists clad in shorts and sneakers marched from a hulking cruise ship into the stunning piazza of a northern Italian city, many making a beeline for an alluring cafe with rows of outdoor tables. As a long line began to form in the square, well-dressed locals quickly…
— New York Times
Transportation
Holiday Flights Will Surge This Year, Says Travel Expert—Here’s When to Book
Travelers hoping to come home for the holidays this year may want to start their planning sooner rather than later. Decreased travel demand in 2025 could lead to higher holiday fares later on, said Clint Henderson, managing editor at popular points-hacking site The Points Guy. “I’m…
— Parade
Canadian Snowbirds Concerned Over Winter Travel As Air Canada Cuts Another Florida Route Just Months After Its Debut
Air Canada has revised its stance on travel to the United States for 2025. The airline's Las Vegas operation continues to struggle, while Air Canada is pivoting away from the United States to focus on other international routes, receiving a boost from unexpected markets like Latin…
— The Travel
Lodging
I Swapped NYC Subway Delays for Saddles at This New Catskills Ranch
The family-owned Driftwood Ranch Resort, which opened in April 2025, spans 200 acres of the Sullivan Catskills, a 90-minute drive north of New York City. Horses and Texas longhorns graze in rolling pastures, framed by white pine and maple forests. Beneath the leaves, a…
— Afar
This Luxury Safari Lodge in South Africa Just Launched a Pay-What-You-Can Program
Travelers dreaming of a luxury South African safari but think it’s outside their price range may be in luck thanks to a new pay-what-you-can initiative aimed at helping visitors engage with their surroundings. It’s all thanks to Few & Far Luvhondo, a carbon-negative safari retreat in…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
A Downturn in International Travel to the U.S. May Last Beyond Summer, Experts Warn
For a few hopeful weeks this summer, a bright billboard on the major highway linking Toronto to New York greeted Canadian drivers with a simple message: "Buffalo Loves Canada.” The marketing campaign, which included a $500 gift card giveaway, was meant to show Buffalo's…
— ABC News
Why I Prefer "Queer Travel" to "Gay Travel" – and Yes, There Is a Difference
It was somewhere on the M1 motorway, driving from Dublin, Ireland, to Belfast, that I first considered the differences between gay travel and queer travel. I was in the back of the coach, AirPods in, listening to the entire discography of my favorite Irish songwriter, CMAT, and gazing…
— POPSUGAR
Hersheypark Says Child Rescued After Walking Along Monorail Tracks
A young boy found wandering atop Hersheypark's monorail track was quickly rescued and reunited with family, according to a statement from the theme park. The child became separated from his parents and was reported missing at approximately 5:05 p.m. on Aug. 30, according to…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Great Fire of London
The Great Fire of London began on September 2, 1666 at the storefront bakery of Thomas Farriner on Pudding Lane. The mayor of London delayed calling for demolition of buildings around the fire, the chief means of…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
“Flipping” The First Impression
 For years, I have been reminding people that they exhibit the exact same forces of a magnet. Each of us has the ability to either attract or repel people into or out of our space.
Another truth parallels this truism in that we often choose to imitate the “force” that is tossed our way during an initial encounter. Allow me to simplify. If you show me that you are a person worth getting to know, I will counter in like fashion. If you open with a glare, a grunt, a bad attitude or a gruff demeanor, you will soon see that you just met your worst nightmare.
So, where does the term “flipping” enter the picture? Pull up a chair. Pour yourself a second cup of coffee…
— Travel Research Online
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