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Destinations
This Gorgeous Beach City Is The Best Destination In The Mediterranean According To Experts
Forget Barcelona and its rising anti-tourism feel, Nice with the high-life and overpriced beach clubs, and don't even think about heading next to a jam-packed Dubrovnik, where you can't even stroll the streets in peace without touching shoulders with a stranger. The Mediterranean is the…
— Travel Off Path
40 Years After ‘The Goonies,’ Their Hometown Never Says Die
Standing in front of a trim Victorian house overlooking the Columbia River, a man suddenly lifted his shirt and began to shimmy. Onlookers egged him on. “You’ve got to do it!” a woman shouted from across the street. “My family would be disappointed if I didn’t!” he called back…
— New York Times
Take a ‘Stormcation’ in the Dramatic Faroe Islands, Where James Bond Died
The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could be a poor choice for travelers with vertigo, seasickness or a fear of enclosed spaces. There are crumbling cliffs, sudden gale-force winds and hillsides so steep that even the sheep can tumble. Three tourists disappeared over two days…
— The Washington Post
Tours and Activities
Europe's Cheapest Cross-Border Road Trips Revealed
There’s something timeless about setting off on an open road—windows down, music up, and the next border just ahead. A new analysis suggests that for travelers chasing value as much as vistas, some European crossings offer surprisingly low costs without sacrificing scenery or…
— Focus on Travel News
Now Is the Moment to Visit the Country's Most Underrated Fall Foliage Route
Fall foliage in the Ozarks, its core spanning Missouri and Arkansas but also comprising tiny parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Illinois, heats up relatively late—weeks later than the Smokies or New England. But the show of flashing gold and copper hits right when you need it. I live in the…
— Afar
London's Famous Cheese Conveyor Belt Restaurant Is Coming to New York City
New York City is home to countless restaurants, but nowhere can diners pluck plates from a slow-moving parade of artisan cheeses—each paired with a clever little accompaniment like tomato and chili jam or rose Turkish delight—as they float past under glass domes. That changes…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
European Port Imposes New Cruise Ship Restrictions for 2026
The prefect of the Ales-Maritimes, which has overall oversight of the region, has disclosed new region-wide rules for cruise ship traffic. Earlier this year, the mayor of Nice unilaterally issued a ban on large cruise ships, while Cannes placed strict limits on cruise ship visits. However, both…
— Cruise Radio
P&O Cruises Launches Shore-Based Wedding Ceremonies in the Caribbean
P&O Cruises expanded its wedding options by introducing ceremonies on shore for passengers sailing on Arvia and Britannia in the Caribbean, marking the first time the cruise line has offered such services beyond its ships. The Ceremonies on Shore programme offers legal weddings…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Air Travel Could Be the Catalyst for a Resolution to the Shutdown, Says TD Cowen’s Tom Fitzgerald
Tom Fitzgerald, TD Cowen analyst, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the impact of the government shutdown on the airline sector and what disruptions to air travel could look like…
— CNBC
United Airlines Forecasts Highest-Ever Quarterly Revenue on Travel Demand Boost
United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab forecast stronger earnings in the current quarter on Wednesday as it expects rising travel demand and improved pricing power to produce the highest quarterly revenue in the company's history. The Chicago-based airline expects an adjusted profit…
— Reuters
Multiple Airports Refuse To Air Kristi Noem Video Blaming Democrats For Government Shutdown
At least seven major airports have refused to display a video message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that directly blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. The 37-second video was intended to play at Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
The Best Airbnb in Every State Across the US
The beauty of an Airbnb is that, more often than not, it comes with a strong sense of place. Hotels can be successful at capturing the vibe of a city, but there’s nothing quite like cosplaying a day in the life of a local, wandering around hidden gems, and exploring family-owned cafés…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Accor’s Delano Brand to Open in NYC and London Following Return to Miami
Ennismore, the lifestyle arm of Paris-based company Accor, is set to make waves with the Delano brand in the coming months in Miami, New York City and London. For starters, Delano is set to return to its original home when Delano Miami Beach reopens early next year. The art deco…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Popular Airline's New AI Tool Can Help You Book Flights Based On Your Vacation Vibe
With American Airlines’ new Gen AI-powered tool, travelers can book flights based on the type of trip they want to experience, rather than the destinations they’ll be flying to and from. American Airlines has been rolling out a new way for its customers to find desired destinations…
— Travel Noire
United States Passport Drops to 12th in Global Passport Rankings
What does it mean to have a ‘powerful’ passport? For travelers, it means you can visit a country without previously acquiring a visa. A powerful passport hands you global mobility because it lessens the number of hoops you need to jump through to obtain that visa, whether in terms of…
— Travel Awaits
Do Incognito Browsers Find Cheaper Airfare? Experts Debunk Trip Myths
Searching for the best airfare deals often feels like a game of chance, where missing out means less money in your wallet. Most travelers think they need to follow longstanding travel booking hacks to score the cheapest price: Clear your browser history and cookies each time you search…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Execution Of Marie Antoinette
At the height of the French Revolution, King Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinette were imprisoned and deposed. No longer referred to by their royal titles, they became the "Carpets", a non-royal designation of their…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Nairobi as a Destination, not Just a Stopover
by David Cogswell
Thursday October 16, 2025
Most tour packa ges to Kenya focus on the country’s fantastic wildlife, and treat the city of Nairobi as a quick stopover on the way to the bush to go on safari. The Nairobi International Airport is where international visitors converge in Kenya, before heading out to the wilderness areas. Most tours on the market are structured spend a day or so in Nairobi, to rest and refresh after international flights, and to see a few attractions, such as the former home and now museum of Karen Blixen, aka Isak Dineson, author of Out of Africa, or the Giraffe Center. It’s a good plan for an introductory tour of Kenya. The safari is the main attraction that brings people from as far as the U.S. Americans…
— Travel Research Online
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