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Destinations
This Secret Mediterranean Gem Looks Like Santorini But With Better Prices
Anyone who has had the pleasure to visit world-renowned Santorini knows it lives up to the hype — with a price. The price you pay are full paychecks for nightly hotel rates, the hassle of weaving in and out of crowds through narrow walkways, and the pain of fighting jet-lag by…
— Travel Off Path
Your Guide to Rome
Arriving in Rome for the first time is like being dropped into a sprawling open-air labyrinth where every path beckons. Where to start? What to prioritize? How to assure the best experiences in a metropolis that serves up nearly three millenniums of history and thousands of places to eat…
— New York Times
9 Things to Know Before Traveling to New Zealand
While I was born and bred here in New Zealand – or Aotearoa, the country's Māori language name – I’ve spent enough years away to understand why it can feel comfortingly familiar and completely strange to visitors all at the same time. The butter is bright, beta-carotene…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Where to Find Europe's Most Festive, Unique, and Family-Friendly Christmas Markets
Christmas markets across Europe bring the spirit of Christmas to life with seasonal treats, goods, and attractions. When the days are short and the weather dreary across much of Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe, these winter carnivals bring a punch of joy. Whether you’re planning…
— Afar
A Gorgeous New Lagoon Opening in Iceland's Golden Circle—With a Hot Spring, Swim-up Bar, and Mountain Views
From unique hot springs to scenic hiking trails, Iceland’s natural landscapes provide one-of-a-kind experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. The country is also home to over 10,000 waterfalls and lagoons, and now exploring those famed waterways just got easier. This summer, a new…
— Travel+Leisure
How to Do Napa on a Budget: 9 Low-Cost Activities
Napa… on a budget? I know. It sounds like a travel myth. Not only is Napa Valley the most well-known wine-producing region in the US, but it’s also got a reputation for opulence. It even feels reminiscent of Tuscany, especially if you book a stay at spots like The Meritage Resort and Spa…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
These Are the Most Popular Cruise Destinations for 2026, Per AAA
A record number of Americans are expected to take cruises for the fourth year in a row in 2026, AAA said on Oct. 20. The membership organization predicts that 21.7 million U.S. travelers will sail on ocean cruises, according to its 2026 cruise forecast compiled in cooperation with…
— USA Today
The Secret Trick to Actually Enjoying Every Cruise, According to Long-Time Cruisers
There are many people out there that have gone on one cruise, didn’t enjoy themselves, and then decide that the cruise vacation is simply not for them. For a lot of folks, what really happened here is that they didn’t know how to make the cruise enjoyable for themselves. Similar to a…
— Parade
Transportation
Transportation SEC. Sean Duffy: We Could See More Disruption to Air Travel Due to Shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of air travel, impact of the government shutdown, NASA’s space mission, and more…
— CNBC
United Airlines Flight UA1093 From Denver To LA Diverts To Salt Lake City, Plane Remains Unmoved Days Later Over "Space Debris"
United Airlines has seen multiple flight disruptions in recent days and weeks. Among them was a tech emergency on flight UA1357, resulting in a return to Washington within minutes of the flight. We also saw a tech outage for United Airlines that suspended all flights from Canada and…
— The Travel
Qantas Data Breach Exposes Personal Information Of Over 5 Million Customers
Qantas Airways confirmed that hackers stole and leaked personal data of more than five million customers on the dark web after the airline refused to pay a ransom. The cyberattack, carried out by a group calling itself “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters,” came to light on October 13, 2025…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
I’m a Travel Editor – Here’s What I Thought of the World’s Best Hotel
Every year, 600 industry experts – travel journos, hoteliers and seasoned luxury travellers – put their heads together to come up with a definitive ranking of the most outstanding places to stay on the planet. And last year, the World’s 50 Best Hotels – an offshoot of the much…
— Time Out
23 Oregon Coast Rentals for Surf Breaks, Scenic Hikes, and Eclectic Beach Towns
Crashing waves, misty mornings, and the ever-changing hues of the Pacific—Oregon’s 363-mile coastline is nothing short of cinematic. Dotted with charming towns and windswept beaches, this stretch of the Pacific Northwest—from the mouth of the Columbia River to the California…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
The State Where Natural Disasters Receive Little Attention
arlier this month, the remnants of a Pacific typhoon battered small coastal communities in a state popular with tourists worldwide. Catastrophic weather events in tourism-supported states typically receive significant attention, but here there was no widespread coverage of burned-out…
— Fodor's Travel
Passport Stamps to Be Phased Out as Europe Launches EES
Travelers to certain European countries will say goodbye to passport stamps and experience a new border control process as Europe's long-awaited new Entry/Exit System began its rollout Oct. 12. The launch of the system, which uses biometric data instead of passport stamps to…
— The Points Guy
Disney World Is Having a ‘Buy Nothing’ Moment
Disney World isn’t typically a place people go to save money. Millions empty their pockets at the Florida resort every year. Once you add up admission to the theme parks, cartoon-themed hotel rooms, dinners with characters and Mickey Mouse merch, the budget can stretch from…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
The Hollywood Black List
On October 20, 1947, a Congressional committee began investigating Hollywood writers and actors in one of the darkest moments of what is now known as the "Red Scare." As conservative members of Congress sought to…
— Travel Research Online
One-to-One Interviews
Arvin Shah, Chairman, Sky Bird Travel & Tours
Arvin Shah is the Chairman and co-founder of Sky Bird Group, a pioneer in airline consolidation and one of the most respected names in the U.S. travel industry.
In 1974, Arvin and his wife, Jaya, founded Sky Bird with a commitment to innovation, service, and accessibility in global travel. Under his leadership, the company has grown from a single office into an international enterprise with locations in the U.S., Canada, India, and the Philippines… — Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Thanksgivin’ Turbulence—What Travel Advisors Should Know Before the Tofurky Hits the Fan
by Richard Earls
Monday October 20, 2025
OK, this is rea l: the system is creaking. As the U.S. heads toward Thanksgiving travel, travel advisors are likely facing a perfect storm of factors: record-holiday traveler volumes, a federal government shutdown creating staffing shortfalls, and the usual chaos of late-November skies. For advisors, this means the possibility of a high-stress holiday season.
The federal shutdown that started October 1 means thousands of federal workers (including many in aviation) are working without pay or are furloughed. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), controller and security-screen staffing shortages are already contributing to delays—one recent estimate shows staffing-related delays jumping from the historical ~5% to around 50% of delay causes. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has indicated that delays are 10 times more likely now due to air…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Some People Insist On Shooting Themselves In The Foot?
 I see it all the time. Sometimes multiple times in a single week. And when I am a party to it, I see red. I feel the hair on the back of my neck bristle, and my heartbeat seems to spike to an unhealthy level.
Why don’t more people realize that it takes months … even years to earn a customer, while a single mismanaged phone call can put a dent in your income without saying a word?
Consider yourself warned. You DO NOT have to shoot yourself in the foot. Learn by my…
— Travel Research Online
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