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These Are the 15 Safest Countries and Cities to Visit in 2026
For many travelers, safety plays a deciding role in whether or not they should visit a destination. In the 2024 State of Travel Survey by McKinsey, 81% of respondents said safety and security at a destination is their most important factor in making travel decisions, ranking it as…
— USA Today
Travel Tips For Visiting The Island Paradise Where 'Some Other Woman' Was Filmed
The intriguing psychological thriller, “Some Other Woman,” premiered on the festival circuit in 2023 before expanding to a limited theatrical release in early 2024. It stars an impressive trio – Amanda Crew as Eve, Tom Felton as Peter and Ashley Greene as the mysterious Renata. The…
— Travel Noire
4 Days in New Orleans: Zip Lines Over Alligators, Raised Mausoleums, and Cajun Sausage Croissants
New Orleans is home to those who live here but also, in a way, to those who visit. It’s been my own home for the past seven years, and nearly every day here tends to bring something exciting, wacky, or wondrous. Louisiana’s largest city is both European and American, ancient and…
— Afar
Tours and Activities
This U.S. Winter Festival Celebrates the Cold With Ice Bars, Saunas, and Snowy Adventures
If visiting Minnesota in the dead of winter doesn’t sound appealing, then you probably don’t know about The Great Northern Festival, an event that embraces the north's bitter cold and celebrates all things winter. Cross-country skiers make their way across frozen lakes, hockey players…
— Travel+Leisure
Play, Stay, Repeat: The Evolution of the Casino Getaway
Tourism follows magnetism. Some magnets are ancient, like a temple on a hill or a beach with patient waves. Casinos are newer, and they have learned quickly. If you can stage anticipation, you can move people. The ones who play, the ones who watch, and the ones who only want the…
— Focus on Travel News
The Nine Best Norwegian Fjords Cruises to Book Now
Gaze out across Geirangerfjord, from either the Eagle Road or the Flydalsjuvet platforms, and I reckon you’ll agree that it’s one of the finest views on the planet. Whenever I am asked where the best destination for a first-time cruise is, I say Norway. There’s fabulous scenery for much…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
Visit Three National Parks in One Trip on These New Cruise Itineraries
The easiest way to see multiple national parks in one trip might just be a cruise. American Cruise Lines will launch a new 15-Day Northwest National Parks itinerary in 2026, visiting Washington’s Mount Rainier, Olympic and North Cascades national parks, along with other stops. The…
— USA Today
Celestyal and Norse Atlantic Airways Give Passengers Tickets to Cruise
Celestyal announced in a statement that on Tuesday, October 21, passengers on Norse Atlantic Airways’ last flight of the season from JFK to Athens received a special gift. All 300 of the onboard passengers were awarded a “Golden Ticket” from Celestyal for a potential cruise for next…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Changi Airport's Calm Room Welcomes Travellers With Invisible Disabilities
Changi Airport has unveiled its first sensory-friendly facility, the Calm Room, a purposefully designed space created to support neurodivergent travellers and their caregivers. Travel can be overwhelming, especially for passengers with invisible disabilities and their caregivers. The Calm…
— Focus on Travel News
Alaska Airlines Ends Ground Stop, but Friday Flight Cancellations Piling Up
After a seven-hour disruption that grounded planes across its entire network, Alaska Airlines said it restored its operations late Thursday. But flight cancellations were already piling up for Friday. Overnight, the Seattle-based carrier also warned that additional flight disruptions were…
— The Points Guy
José Andrés Is Bringing Spanish Flavors to Delta Flights Starting This Fall
Delta passengers can leave the trail mix at home starting Nov. 4. The Atlanta-based airline is debuting a bold new inflight dining program in partnership with celebrity chef José Andrés. Inspired by the Yes, Chef host’s Spanish heritage, the new slate of dishes were carefully selected…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
10 Airbnbs in South Dakota Perfect for Your First Trip to the State
South Dakota doesn’t have a strong reputation for travel. Relegated to ‘flyover country’ like other Midwestern states located on the Great Plains, it’s often overlooked. The capital city of Pierre has a population of just under 15,000. Nearby Sioux Falls, the state’s main metro hub, has…
— Travel Awaits
A Night at Boudoir Des Muses, Paris’ Naughtiest Hotel
Somewhere in a 17th-century Parisian cemetery, nuns from the Congregation of Our Lady of Cavalry are rolling over in their graves. I know this because I recently stayed in their former convent. Today, it’s a risqué 28-key boutique hotel: Boudoir des Muses. The name, which loosely…
— 10Best
Other and Odd
White House Warns Government Shutdown Could Lead to Holiday Travel Meltdown
The Trump administration and Republican leaders in Congress on Thursday warned that flight disruptions will increase as a government shutdown enters its 23rd day and controllers miss their first full paycheck. Some 13,000 air traffic controllers and about 50,000 Transportation…
— Reuters
This Stunning Beach City Is California's Top Winter Getaway, According To Travel Experts
There are a select few places providing winter sun that travelers scope out year after year — California being one of them. While iconic cities such as San Francisco can get a bit nippy, Southern California boasts year-round sunshine, from the bright lights of Hollywood all the way down…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
The United Nations
The United Nations was not the first attempt at creating an organization dedicated to international understanding. Years earlier, the League of Nations had failed to prevent World War II. On April 25, 1945, 50…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Oceanwide Expeditions Partners With Vacationport to Bolster Its Digital Presence in North America
Oceanwide Expeditions is excited to announce a new partnership aimed at significantly expanding its reach and visibility within the North American market. This collaboration represents a significant step in the company’s…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Riverside Luxury Cruises Dining: What Makes It the Best on Europe’s Rivers
On many European river cruises, dining can feel predictable – banquet-style meals and rotating menus that rarely surprise. Riverside Luxury Cruises dining takes a different approach. Owner Gregor Gerlach believes food should be as integral to the journey as the destinations themselves. That belief gives chefs both freedom and resources to create dishes inspired by where they’re sailing, using ingredients that reflect the region and the season.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
How Hilton Sandestin Beach Gave Me Two of My Best Experiences of 2025
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday October 24, 2025
It was  a perfect luxury beach getaway weekend, at the perfect time of year, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa on Florida’s Emerald Coast. The sand really did feel like talcum powder under our feet; the weather was a perfect 83 degrees midafternoon; the Gulf waters were warm and clear and full of fish. But what truly elevated this press trip were two standout experiences I have to count among my best experiences of 2025: one at the award-winning Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, and the other in the Serenity by the Sea Spa, where I discovered the magic of the Hydrojet Wave Massage.
— Travel Research Online
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