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Destinations
What Are the ABC Islands? Your Guide to the Dutch Caribbean
If you’ve visited the Caribbean before or have dreams of doing so, you’ve probably heard of Curaçao and Aruba. These two islands are some of the most popular, unspoiled, and multi-range options for Americans heading to the Caribbean. With established tourist infrastructure and a…
— Travel Awaits
15 Years Into the Boom, Iceland Asks if It’s Had Enough of Mass Tourism
“Sometimes it can feel like Iceland is just one big tourist attraction.” Helga Gudrun, a waiter at a family-owned restaurant in Vik, a scenic village in South Iceland, had just placed a bowl of warm Icelandic lamb soup on the table. Home from college to work the summer season, she was…
— New York Times
8 of the Best Things to Do in Bordeaux, France’s Sixth-Largest City
Be it tales of medieval love and a hundred-year war starring the claret-loving English or beheadings of parliamentary rebels during the Revolution, Bordeaux’ playbook is as rich, intense and Herculean as its eponymous wine known the world over. France’s sixth-largest city brims…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
This Scenic Train Through Colorado's San Juan Mountains Is Magical in the Fall
For 143 years, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has carried passengers deep into the San Juan National Forest—a spectacular journey most magical in the fall, when mighty cottonwoods turn brilliant shades of yellow and orange. The railroad runs from Durango, a classic…
— Travel+Leisure
Inside Ireland’s Most Unusual Ball Sport
In East Cork, far off Ireland's tourist trail, a crowd has gathered by the hedgerows lining the roadside of Ballincurrig. A murmur ripples, then silence falls as festival Grand Marshall Bill Daly releases an iron ball. It whistles past the rapt onlookers, scrapes the tarmac and rolls towards a…
— BBC
Fall Migration: 6 Bird-Watching Destinations In The US
Bird migration represents one of nature’s most remarkable phenomena, where millions of feathered travelers navigate thousands of miles using nothing but instinct and celestial navigation. This aerial journey has captivated humans for generations, and today, bird-watching continues to…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
Celebrity to Open Remaining River Cruise Inventory
Celebrity Cruises’ inaugural season of river cruising will open to the public on Thursday, September 25. “We are thrilled to open the remaining inventory on 2027 Celebrity River Cruises sailings, following Priority Booking Access selling out earlier this month in just six minutes,” said Laura…
— Cruise Industry News
New York-Based Cruise Ship Delayed, Embarkation Late Due to Technical Issue
Norwegian Escape has enjoyed a good visit to Bermuda for her 5-night, September 19 sailing, despite the looming presence of Hurricane Gabrielle (which missed the island by a good margin). Now, however, the ship has encountered different difficulties. As she returns to New…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Why Airlines Are Chasing Premium Travelers in an Uncertain Economy
Airlines have been doubling down on their premium cabins, with many companies across the industry investing in new seats and amenities to lure customers who are willing to pay higher fares. It’s hardly a new trend, but as the U.S. economy starts to lag somewhat, I’ve been…
— USA Today
93% of Pilots Admit to Napping in the Cockpit, Says German Survey
study by a German pilot’s union indicates napping while on duty in the cockpit of an aircraft may be more common than imagined by the everyday passenger. The study, commissioned by the union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), which represents pilots for a number of German airlines…
— Fodor's Travel
Boston Flyers Could Soon Bypass TSA by Using Public Transit
Flying out of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)? The next time you take public transportation to the airport, you might get to skip the long security lines. A new concept at BOS plans to trial a form of "presecurity" for users of the greater region's Logan Express bus service. This…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
21 of the Best Airbnbs in Los Angeles, From Malibu to Mulholland
75 miles of tranquil coastline, a buzzing city center, and the birthplace of Hollywood define California’s metropolitan hub. The best Airbnbs in Los Angeles offer several ways to take it all in. In such a sprawling metropolis, figuring out where to stay is key to cutting down the time you…
— Architectural Digest
The Best New Hotels in the World
The five hotels below are our Inspectors’ nominees for the inaugural Opening of the Year Award presented by UOB — part of a series of awards announced this summer, with winners to be revealed along with the new global Key distinctions on Oct. 8, 2025. There’s a reason a brand-new…
— MICHELIN Guide
Other and Odd
Canada Profits From U.S. Travel Boycott At America's Expense In An Unexpected Way
Canada's travel boycott of the United States has continued into its eighth month after a challenging summer for the latter's travel and tourism sector, in spite of Canadian business travel to the U.S. on the up—or at least steady. Tourism Economics revealed on 22 August that Canadian…
— The Travel
Amex Just Launched Its Own Travel App (Finally) With These 5 Exciting Features
For years, booking travel through American Express meant logging into a desktop browser and clicking through the Amex Travel portal. It worked, but in a world where travelers have grown used to sleek apps from airlines and hotel chains, the experience often felt clunky…
— Afar
Today in History
The First National Monument
The 1859 Yellowstone Expedition first reported the find of an amazing rock formation, known by local Native Americans as the "Bear's Lodge". On September 24, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils…
— Travel Research Online
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