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The U.S. Just Reissued a Travel Advisory for This Beach Paradise Destination—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
Travelers are being encouraged to stay vigilant in a tropical paradise. The United States Department of State reissued a travel advisory for the Maldives, continuing to warn Americans to "exercise increased caution" when heading there. The "Level 2" advisory, which was…
— Travel+Leisure
Experience Pittsburgh Dining Like a Local With Chef Nik Forsberg's Must-Dos
Stroll by the patchwork buildings lining Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood and you’ll come to a single-story tile-and-brick establishment on a corner lot. This is Fet-Fisk, a Nordic-meets-Appalachian restaurant helmed by chef and co-owner Nik Forsberg…
— Bon Appétit
What to Know About Bogota, Colombia, When Visiting for the First Time
In January 2020, I touched down at Bogota, Colombia’s El Dorado International Airport for a 12-hour layover. Rather than waste a day staring at screens on the airport floor, I decided to explore the city with a local friend. In the space of a few hours, I was utterly…
— 10Best
Tours and Activities
I Vacationed on a Working Farm–Here's What I Learned About This Surprising 2026 Travel Trend
Traveling is a bit like playing pretend. Unless the point is to visit family or friends, people typically do not go to places like France, India, or Colombia to engage in activities they do in their day-to-day lives. The point is to see historical structures in person, taste new foods in…
— House Beautiful
2026 Global Travel Trend Predictions: Farms, Castles and Film-Inspired Destinations
As Americans enjoy all that fall has to offer, from leaf-peeping to apple-picking adventures before the busy holiday rush, some experts are sharing early travel predictions for the year ahead and what to expect for trips, destinations and more in 2026. The Expedia Group…
— ABC News
14 Epic Hikes in the U.S.—From California’s Lost Coast to a Northeast Trek Longer Than the Appalachian Trail
With such a spread of diverse terrain, the U.S. is one of the best countries in the world for hiking—whether you’re looking for a remote forested escape or a scramble up a mountain’s razor-like edge. The Appalachian and Pacific Crest trails may get the lion’s share of…
— Afar
Cruise
“I Hate Being Nickel-and-Dimed on a Cruise”: Cruisers React to NCL $5 Fee for Extra Entree
Norwegian Cruise Line has recently implemented a $5 fee for each additional entree ordered in its main dining rooms, prompting a mix of reactions from passengers. Previously, guests could order multiple entrées without an additional charge, but the new policy, included…
— CruiseCritic.com
PortMiami to Welcome 10 New Cruise Ships for the 2025-26 Cruise Season
PortMiami has announced the arrival of 10 new cruise ships, including five newbuild vessels, for the 2025-26 cruise season. Starting in October 2025, a new roster of ships will set sail from PortMiami, including Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth and Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady…
— Cruise Industry News
Princess Cruises Makes Changes to Deposits and Final Payments
Princess Cruises has made two changes that affect non-refundable deposits and the final payment schedule for some of their cruises. Starting today, Princess Cruises has expanded the types of cruise fares that default to non-refundable deposits. Deposits that are paid…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Air Travel Continues to Be Impacted by Government Shutdown
Staffing shortages triggered by the ongoing federal government shutdown are causing more flight delays at airports nationwide, with union leaders warning the situation could worsen. Thousands of people fly in and out of the D.C. region airports every day. It takes a lot…
— FOX 5 DC
American Airline Introduce Airbus XLR For Transatlantic Travel
American Airlines introduce the Airbus A321XLR to transatlantic routes in recent transformation of aircraft fleet. Starting next year, American Airlines introduce their brand new Airbus A321XLR into their transatlantic routes. With double the size of the A321Neo, and…
— Travel Radar
Travelers Can Now Explore Colombia By Train For First Time In Over 50 Years
History is in the making in one of Latin America's premier destinations! For the first time in over 50 years, travelers in Colombia will be able to hear the magic words we all love certifying an epic trip ahead, “all aboard!” — or, in this case, more likely, it's “¡todos a bordo!”.…
— Travel Off Path
Lodging
The Best Resort in Sedona, Arizona, Just Got Brand-new Rooms and a Heated Pool With 200-degree Red Rock Views
Tucked between Sedona's iconic red sandstone cliffs and the babbling Oak Creek, L’Auberge de Sedona has long been considered one of Arizona's most inviting retreats. In fact, the property is routinely recognized by Travel + Leisure readers in our annual World's Best…
— Travel+Leisure
12 Best Aspen Hotels and Homes for Your Next Winter Getaway
When it comes to mountain towns, there’s good, there’s great, and then there’s Aspen—so needless to say, the best hotels in Aspen are the height of luxury. Among the world’s finest ski towns (with a whopping four mountains on one lift ticket) and perhaps the crown jewel…
— Architectural Digest
This Historic Hotel Was Just Voted One of New England’s Best—Thanks to Zip Lines, Full Moon Dinners and Stunning Fall Views
There are hotels that offer excellent locations for leaf-peeping, and then there are places that feel as though fall was made to be experienced there. The latter is true of Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa, a century-old icon nestled in New Hampshire’s White…
— Parade
Other and Odd
Travel Editor Peter Greenberg on the Continuing Impact of the Government Shutdown
CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg joins Jackie Kostek to talk about the effects of the government shutdown, concerns about travelers’ safety with some air traffic controllers not coming in, and airports declining to play a video of U.S. Department of Homeland…
— CBS News
3 New Travel Trends Making 2026 Tourism More Sustainable
Three of the ten travel trends predicted in Booking.com’s latest Travel Predictions report reveal behaviors that will quietly and unknowingly support the Planet in 2026. These emerging desires suggest that travelers may reduce their impact not by mandate, but by…
— Forbes
Black-Owned Getaways In Unexpected Places
It’s not always easy to find a Black-owned hotel or resort when traveling, even when you’re exploring countries where the population overwhelmingly identifies as Black or as having African descent. In the U.S., for example, less than 2% of hotels are Black-owned…
— Travel Noire
One-to-One Interviews
Marcos Roel, Director, Petrabax
 Marcos Roel is the Director of Petrabax, a boutique U.S. tour operator specializing in immersive travel across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Born in New York to Galician parents from Cambre and Tomiño, Roel carries a dual identity—American by birth and Gallego at heart—that fuels his mission to connect travelers with the soul of Spain, especially his beloved Galicia.
At Petrabax, he has led the company’s growth through exclusive partnerships with Paradores de España, Pousadas of Portugal, RENFE, and luxury rail experiences, as well as curated tours spanning the Camino de Santiago, gastronomy, heritage, adventure, and wellness. Under his leadership, Petrabax has become a bridge between North American travelers and…
— Travel Research Online
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