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Is It Safe to Travel to Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa?
A major category 5 hurricane in the northern Caribbean has raised serious concerns about the safety of travel to Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175mph, is expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday morning. Forecasters have warned that…
— The Independent
This Country Was Just Named the Safest Place to Travel in 2026
When planning to go abroad, safety is often a top concern. And while common sense must always prevail, some countries are just a bit more worry-free than others. The Netherlands was named the safest country in the world this year by travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway…
— Travel+Leisure
Sleepy Hollow: The Town That Renamed Itself for Halloween
Two centuries after Washington Irving wrote The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the once-industrial town of North Tarrytown has rebranded itself around his ghostly horseman – and discovered that myth still sells. It was early October in Sleepy Hollow, New York, when I saw the Headless…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
This South Carolina Gem Is Becoming the South’s Next Big Food City—And It’s Not Charleston
With string-lit streets, a downtown waterfall and coffee shops that outnumber Starbucks 28 to 3, this isn’t Charleston—it’s Greenville, South Carolina, a fast-rising food city tucked in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Reedy River. “It has that Hallmark Town vibe but…
— Parade
How One Small Southern Town Became a Modern Music Epicenter
What do R.E.M., the B-52’s, and Widespread Panic have in common? These bands all got their start in the sleepy college town of Athens, Georgia, an incubator for some of the greatest musical talent of the 20th century, earning the city its moniker of “the Liverpool of the South.”…
— Fodor's Travel
10 of the best cities in the world for New Year's Eve 2025
Ringing in the New Year is a tradition worldwide, with many places putting their own spin on the festivities. Whether it’s a party on the beach, fireworks over an ancient city or a cruise around a harbor, there are lots of ways to mark the occasion. Travel somewhere new to bid farewell to…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Cruise Ship Returns to Portmiami After Passenger Goes Overboard
A passenger aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship was reported missing after going overboard while the vessel was sailing from Portugal to Miami, the company confirmed…
— CBS News
Search Underway After Crew Member Goes Overboard on Viking Cruise
A search was underway on Monday after a crew member went overboard during a Viking cruise in the Mediterranean that was carrying passengers from Greece to Italy, the cruise company said. At 11:31 a.m. local time, a member of the crew on the Viking Star “was observed…
— New York Times
Australia’s Cruise Industry Presses for a Longer Season as Figures Show $1 Billion Loss
New figures from the cruise industry have revealed the economic impact of fewer ships sailing in Australia during the 2024/25 season. Cruise tourism delivered $7.32 billion to the Australia economy over the 2024/25 season, which is still a huge number, but represents a massive $1.11…
— Cruise Passenger
Transportation
Southwest Airlines Expands Global Ticketing Reach With Hahnair
Hahnair, the world’s leading provider of airline distribution solutions, announced a pivotal interline agreement with Southwest Airlines Co. (WN). Operating the largest Boeing fleet in the world, comprising 802 aircraft, and covering 117 destinations across 11 countries, Southwest Airlines is…
— Focus on Travel News
Flight Delays Worsen as Shutdown and Hurricane Melissa Hit Travel
It could be a rough week for air travel as the partial government shutdown nears the one-month mark, air traffic controllers miss their first full paychecks, and Hurricane Melissa causes disruptions. The Federal Aviation Administration said staffing shortages prompted a nearly two-hour…
— USA Today
Go to Sleep in Paris, Wake Up in the Alps—Europe’s Most Exciting New Sleeper Train Routes
While avid rail riders might have been disappointed to learn that the Paris to Berlin/Vienna night train, run in partnership with the national railways of France, Austria, and Germany, will be discontinued on December 14 due to a lack of funding, there are plenty of new, recently…
— Afar
Lodging
The Best Airbnbs in Chicago for Design-Minded Travelers
In the Windy City, the best Chicago Airbnbs are prime examples of how art, architecture, and history can converge in one space, whether you choose to spend your vacation in a moody, speakeasy-inspired pad in Avondale or a luxury penthouse on the Gold Coast. Just as each property…
— Architectural Digest
Enjoy Luxury And A Bang For Your Buck At These ‘Affordable’ Michelin Key-Awarded Hotels
In August, the Michelin Guide highlighted five “Key” awarded hotels in the United States for their affordability and “value for money.” For those seeking an economical yet high-quality accommodation in Los Angeles, the food and hospitality authority recommends The Prospect Hollywood…
— Travel Noire
Why Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts Are One Of The Hottest Travel Trends
When I graduated from college my girlfriend and I went to an all-inclusive Club Med Caribbean resort where guests were divided into two “Olympic” teams for a series of competitions that concluded with a beer guzzling relay race. Really. In between “events” we dined on mediocre…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Former FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt on the Impact of the Government Shutdown on Air Travel
Randy Babbitt, former FAA administrator, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the impact of the government shutdown on air travel disruptions, whether Americans who are flying less safe today, and more…
— CNBC
“Orders Are To Stay In The Bathroom:” Jamaican Resorts Brace For Hurricane Melissa
As Jamaica gets ready to face one of the strongest storms ever recorded on the island, the tourist sector continues to ensure visitors are prepared for what’s about to come. Hurricane Melissa, which has live updates ongoing, has now been categorized as a Category 5 Hurricane…
— The Travel
Food Banks Are Popping up at Airports to Feed Unpaid Workers
On Monday morning, Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas opened a food pantry for federal employees affected by the government shutdown. By the end of the day, the tables were bare. “At that initial opening, we got completely wiped out,” said Luke Nimmo, a public…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
Dedication of the Statue of Liberty
The Centennial Anniversary of the United States was approaching. The French public wanted to present a suitable gift to its sister democratic republic. The result of much deliberation produced the prototype for the…
— Travel Research Online
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