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U.S. Gov. Says ‘Reconsider’ Trips To This Scenic Southeast African Country In Updated Travel Advisory
On September 27, the U.S. State Department raised its travel advisory for Madagascar to “Level 3,” encouraging Americans to “reconsider travel.” The increased severity of the travel advisory for the southeastern African island nation comes as it faces crime, unrest, and protests…
— Travel Noire
Guide to Halong Bay, Vietnam
In the Vietnam’s northeast corner, extraordinary Halong Bay is home to over 1900 towering limestone islands and islets spread across 1500 sq km of the emerald-green Tonkin Gulf. In Vietnamese, “halong” means “descending dragon”: according to legend, the Jade Emperor sent the…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Travel Experts Reveal Surprising Lake Destination As America's Ultimate Fall Escape
You'd never guess where in the Midwest travel experts are raving about. Nope, it's not Chicago, any charming town along Lake Michigan, or even record-breaking Indianapolis. Not even close — it's arguably the prettiest region of Minnesota, don’tcha know? That's right — Minnesota's…
— Travel Off Path
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rescued By Unexpected Heroes During The Government Shutdown
As the government shutdown rages on, national parks across the U.S. continue to strive to remain open, according to the National Park Service Contingency Plan, while a majority of staff is furloughed and the entire federal site functions without funding. While the majority of national…
— The Travel
10 of the Prettiest Fall Destinations in the World (No US Locations!)
If you love vibrant autumn foliage displays, you’re in luck—North America has some of the prettiest fall destinations out there. From New England to the Rockies, Americans are spoiled by our mature, healthy forests that drop colorful leaves for weeks on end. Even if you live down…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
What Happens if You Die on a Cruise Ship?
Discover what happens if a passenger dies during a cruise, including onboard protocols, support services for families, reporting requirements, and the process of repatriating remains. Learn how cruise lines handle these rare but sensitive situations, and what steps travelers can take to…
— Fodor's Travel
P&O Opens Arcadia and Aurora to All Ages for Select Cruises
P&O Cruises has announced that guests of all ages will be welcomed onboard the Arcadia and Aurora from December 2026. Selected cruises on the ships will be open to families on specific dates, during peak holiday periods and in time for Christmas next year. The company said in a…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
You Can Now Travel Around the World by Luxury Train on These Epic 29- to 60-Day Journeys
There are few things that conjure the old-world glamour of golden age travel like trains. And if there’s anything more bucket list-worthy than a luxury train ride, it's a luxury train ride around the world. To that end, train vacation company Railbookers introduced four around-the-world…
— Travel+Leisure
American Airlines Announces Major Policy Change for Carry-On Bags
American Airlines is changing up the way it does carry-on bags. According to several new reports, American Airlines is removing its physical bag sizers at the gates and instead leaving it to the gate agents to monitor for oversized carry-ons. According to an internal memo obtained by the…
— Parade
Flight Delays Could Be Coming as FAA Sees ‘Uptick’ in Worker Callouts
Flight delays could soon pick up, and service to some smaller American communities may be in jeopardy as the federal government shutdown stretches into a second week. In recent days, control towers at airports across the country have seen a "slight tick up" in air traffic controllers…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
These 5 Treehouses Offer the Perfect Views of New England’s Fall Colors
When you think about fall in New England, you envision a blaze of red, yellow, and orange foliage streaking the landscape. During the autumn months, the one thing that might beat sitting on the porch of a New England inn with a cup of hot apple cider is sleeping among the trees…
— National Geographic
The New Era of B&Bs: Zebra Prints, Cannabis Gardens, and Maximalist Mansions
Once draped in doilies and dusty stereotypes, bed-and-breakfasts are in a new era. Creative entrepreneurs have transformed a once-sleepy hotel into a neon-lit maximalist mansion, a refurbished brothel into a saloon strung with chile ristras, and cabins into an inn with adult…
— Afar
Other and Odd
Americans, Canadians Look Past Tariffs to Rekindle Travel Ties
Canadians have their arms wide open, and the travel industry is ready to hug it out. Almost a year after President Donald Trump suggested our northern neighbors become the 51st state, tariffs took place, and a broader anti-American tourism took place, Canadians are ready to move on…
— USA Today
More Holidaymakers Using AI to Plan Trips
More holidaymakers are turning to AI when planning or booking their trips, according to travel association ABTA. The body found that 8% of travellers were using AI - up from 4% last year - with younger holidaymakers more likely to use the technology when planning their trips…
— BBC
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: Destinations Perfect For First-Time Passport Holders
I had always shrugged off the idea of needing a passport. Growing up as a Black American, I had a perplexing relationship with travel. I felt bound to the 50 states of this country. Where exactly was I to go when all of my roots were here? Turns out, I wasn’t alone in that thought. A…
— Essence
Today in History
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Founded
On October 7, 1919, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the oldest airline in the world, was founded under its original name. The first flight was on May 17, 1920 from Croydon Airport in London to Amsterdam on a press flight. For…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Tren Maya: Rail Travel Through Mexico
by Beth Giffen
Saturday October 04, 2025
The Tren Maya r epresents what may well be one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in modern Mexican history. This railway system is transforming how travelers can travel through and experience southeastern Mexico, connecting ancient Maya ruins with Caribbean beaches through a network that spans nearly a thousand miles.
The Tren Maya covers 966 miles of railway tracks that loop through five southeastern Mexican states: Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo. The route begins in Palenque, Chiapas, and travels northeast toward Cancún, forming two interconnected…
— Travel Research Online
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