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Destinations
World of Travel: Louvre Heist Is Paris’s Latest Mystery in a City That Manufactures Legend
For many Americans, Paris represents the pinnacle of romance and refinement, a place where art, architecture, and style converge to form something almost mythical. From “Casablanca” to “Sex and the City’s” dreamy finale and Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” the city has long been…
— The Hill
Adventures Above the Arctic Circle
Traveling north of the Arctic Circle in the dead of winter may not be on everyone’s bucket list, but perhaps it should be. Imagine carving the first tracks down a mountain, uninterrupted views stretching over fjords and across the horizon, or feeling the power behind a team of sled…
— USA Today
Best Things to Do in Costa Rica in 15 Stunning Photos
Head to Costa Rica, a "choose your own adventure" paradise for nature lovers. From cloud forest hikes to beach walks and mesmerizing national parks, you can explore Costa Rica's pristine natural resources while pampering yourself silly at eco lodges and hot springs. Follow me…
— 10Best
Tours and Activities
Belmond's New Luxury Sleeper Train Route Is the Most Glamorous Way to Get From Venice or Rome to Paris
There are faster and more affordable ways to travel from Venice to Paris, but most involve budget airlines, plastic cutlery, and zero atmosphere, and none are quite like the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond train. The classic train is a jaw-dropper from the moment it arrives at the…
— Afar
Over 30 Years Later, The Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Its Doors
Did you know that the Pyramids of Giza, the only standing Ancient Wonder of the World, has been quietly undergoing a serious facelift over the past three decades? Back in 1992, Egyptian authorities announced their megalithic plans: to create a place to showcase thousands of years of…
— Travel Awaits
The Best Whiskey Trips in the U.S., According to a Spirits Writer
When Noah Rothbaum first started writing about whiskey more than 20 years ago, it could be an uphill battle to visit the distilleries he covered. Some refused his requests outright; others relented, but required him to suit up in a hard hat, steel shoe covers and high-visibility vests…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to Expand River Cruise Programme
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions unveiled its most comprehensive river cruise season to date, adding a second European vessel and extending operations into winter months for the first time. The 2027-2028 season will see sister ship Evolve join Connect in European waters…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Carnival Cruise Line Hit with Lawsuit After 2 Passengers Allegedly Wake Up Covered in Bed Bug Bites
Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers are suing the company claiming they woke up covered in bed bug bites during a sailing earlier this year. According to a complaint filed in the U.S. Southern District of Florida, Carnival customers Catherine Shockley and William Maycock were…
— People Magazine
Transportation
Airlines Work to Limit Impact as FAA Cuts Air Traffic by 10% Across 40 Markets Amid Shutdown
Airlines said Wednesday they’re working to limit disruptions for travelers after federal officials announced new restrictions on air travel tied to the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration said it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets to…
— FOX Business
Italy Travel Alert: Major Transport Strikes Disrupt Flights and Trains in November 2025
Italy is facing a wave of transportation strikes throughout November 2025, disrupting air travel, rail services, and local public transport nationwide. The strikes, announced by multiple trade unions including USB and CUB, are part of a broader protest movement over wages…
— Focus on Travel News
United Airlines CEO Offers Refunds Ahead of Flight Cuts
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby promised refunds to customers who did not want to fly during restrictions on flights imposed by U.S. transportation officials that are set to begin at the end of the week. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced in a Nov. 5 news…
— USA Today
Lodging
7 Types of Hotels Only Boomers Seem to Love (And Why Younger People Avoid Them)
For boomers, hotels aren’t just a place to sleep; they’re part of the destination. For millennials and Gen Z, they’re often just a means to an end: a quick recharge between exploring, eating, and documenting it all for the feed. That difference in philosophy shows up clearly in the kinds of…
— VegOut Magazine
What You Can (and Can't) Take From Your Hotel Room, According to Hospitality Insiders
You’ve packed your bags and checked under the bed one last time…but is that plush robe calling your name? Or maybe those designer toiletries, the embroidered slippers, or those irresistibly soft towels? As hotels continue to elevate their offerings and amenities, the line…
— Fodor's Travel
Marriott Just Opened a Maldives Autograph Collection Resort
Marriott Bonvoy members have no shortage of Maldives resorts they can book with points. But Marriott Bonvoy just gained its first Autograph Collection resort in the island nation: The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, Autograph Collection. The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives is a luxurious…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Americans' Winter Travel Preferences Shift To Under-The-Radar Getaways
U.S. travelers preparing for winter 2025/2026 are increasingly turning away from traditional resort hubs and big-city vacation centers. Instead, travelers are embracing lesser-known domestic locations that offer distinctive experiences. According to Airbnb’s winter travel report, as…
— Travel Noire
Exclusive: Inside The New, Members-Only Travel Club For The Ultra-Rich
"If all sheep go one way, I turn the other," says Bernhard Bohnenberger—better known as BB—with an amused smile on his face. "But first, I ask the smartest sheep to come with me." For 28 years, BB was the longest-serving president of Six Senses and part of the team that…
— Forbes
Today in History
Meet The Press
The highest rated Sunday morning news talk show debuted on this day in 1947. Meet The Press is actually the longest-running television show. In its earliest incarnation, Meet The Press was a 30-minute press conference…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
AAT Kings Enhances Trade Experience with New Website and Travel Agent Portal Integration
AAT Kings is excited to announce the launch of its new website for both AAT Kings and Inspiring Journeys, offering an enhanced user experience for both travel agents and guests. This marks another step in the…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Eco-Path Adventures - Slow Travel in Kenya
by David Cogswell
Thursday November 06, 2025
Eco-Path Advent ures, a safari operator in Kenya, has its own take on the safari experience. Brigit Murugi, the founder and director of Eco-Path Adventures, wants to tweak the standard industry model just a bit with its own style of travel, which she calls Slow Travel.
In terms of travel to Kenya, Slow Travel is a revisioning of the safari experience that takes the concept of sustainable tourism one step farther in its historical progression. It’s the next logical, inevitable step of the present path of sustainable tourism, according to Brigit Murugi…
— Travel Research Online
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