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Monday November 10, 2025

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Destinations

Why Norway Should Be Your Next Family Destination
With an abundance of fjords and mountains reachable by train, boat and on foot, outdoorsy families will find much to enjoy in this Nordic country’s western region — billed as ‘Norway in a nutshell’. Its superlative landscapes are ultra-accessible year-round and completely…

Jamaica Reopening For Tourism: Here Are All The Dates For Each Resort
In the immediate, devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the number one question on every traveler's mind was, “Should I cancel my trip to Jamaica?” With airports closed and resorts facing severe damage, the future of the island's winter tourism season was in serious doubt. Now…

Baja California: 9 of the Best Things to Do
One of the world’s longest peninsulas, Baja California stretches from gritty yet exciting Tijuana on the US border to the resorts of Los Cabos, some 1670km south via the scenic Transpeninsular Highway. Along the way lie rolling vineyards, snowcapped mountains, untamed deserts and…

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Tours and Activities

Where to Find the Best Food in Rome, According to Locals
I fell in love with Rome as a study abroad student in 2009 and have visited many times since, developing my go-to favorite spots for bucatini all'amatriciana, pizza al taglio, gelato, and more. At this point, I could practically lead a tour of my Roman favorites blindfolded, but sometimes…

A New Grand Canyon Lodge Lets You Explore This Lesser-Known Region of the National Park with Navajo Guides
On our bumpy, mud-soaked ride to the Grand Canyon’s lesser-visited East Rim, a coyote emerged from the sagebrush to lead the way. It took off directly in front of our van, seemingly directing us through a labyrinth of dirt roads. Our guide, a member of the Navajo Nation, parked the…

Thousands of Monarch Butterflies Migrate to California Every Fall and Winter–How to See Them and Save Them
There are myriad extraordinary animal phenomena in the natural world, from the running of the salmon to the months-long hibernation of bears. But in California, it’s the monarch migration that naturalists and citizen scientists alike are waiting for expectantly right now. Many (but…

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Cruise

"A Nightmare": Travelers Aren't Sold By Disney's Newest Cruise Ship Elaborate Feature
Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its offerings and services across its cruise ships and has recently unveiled its latest vessel, the Disney Adventure, slated to sail in March 2026. As expected, Disney will bring its innovative and immersive technology to its newest vacation ship…

Passenger Who Died on Carnival Cruise Ship Identified as 18-Year-Old, Family Says
The family of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was reported dead while aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship on Saturday, says they will remember her as a happy, bubbly, straight-A student with a bright future ahead. Anna, who was set to graduate from high school in May, was…

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Transportation

Travel Nightmare Worsens as FAA Cuts Prompt Thousands of Flight Disruptions
More than 8,000 flights have been delayed and 2,000 were canceled so far on Sunday evening after reductions went into effect Friday at 40 high-traffic airports, in what officials say is an attempt to relieve pressure amid the record-long government shutdown. NBC News’ Shaquille…

What Are Airports Like Today? Two USA Today Reporters’ Experiences.
The government-mandated flight cancellations entered their third day on Nov. 9, leaving travelers once again glued to their phones and computers to see whether their flights are among the growing number of cuts. Among them are USA TODAY reporters Nathan Diller and Eve…

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Lodging

The Best Luxury Hotels for Children
For new parents, a truly relaxing vacation can feel like a myth—somewhere between a full night’s sleep and an uninterrupted meal—but a new generation of luxury hotels is working to change that. While high-end resorts have spent years perfecting their kids’ clubs and family amenities…

Marriott Announces Termination of Partnership With Sonder
Marriott announced the termination of its agreement and partnership with Sonder, a group of apartment-style accommodations and boutique hotels, in an unexpected press release published on Nov. 9, 2025. The press release stated that the licensing agreement between the two hotel…

7 Cozy, Classic Hotels for the Ultimate Ralph Lauren Christmas Getaway
It’s official: “Ralph Lauren Christmas” is this year’s biggest holiday trend. And if visions of plaid armchairs, crackling fireplaces and tree lights in rich reds, greens and blues have you dreaming of a Home Alone–style holiday house, you’re not alone. But if redecorating your entire living…

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Other and Odd

There Will Continue to Be Ripple Effects on Travel Even After the Shutdown Ends, Says Sara Nelson
Sara Nelson, Association of Flight Attendants international president, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the impact of the government shutdown on air travel, who’s to blame for the shutdown, and more…

What To Know About The Measles Outbreaks In Australia And New Zealand
Travelers to, from, and within Australia and New Zealand need to be informed and take precautions as the global measles outbreak continues to spread. On October 16, the Australian Centre for Disease Control last updated its webpage dedicated to measles, also known as rubeola. The…

Today in History

Founding of the US Marines
Even prior to the founding of the United States, a naval unit known as the Continental Marines was founded and fought in the American Revolutionary War. A resolution of the Second Continental Congress on November 10…

Publishers Corner

Ethical Tourism
by Richard Earls
Sunday November 09, 2025

Just for a moment, stare at the picture of the Earth on this page.  You and I are neighbors.  I can see your house from here. We think of the earth as incredibly large and very small, as the most solid entity we can imagine and the most fragile. To the best of our knowledge, it is the only place in the entire known universe where elephants can be found. Or any life for that matter.

During the history of the human race, we have been pilgrims, wayfarers, explorers and pioneers.  Our feet and minds have carried us far. We migrated out of Africa and spread across the planet in search of food, fortune and,…

— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe

You Can’t Cry Over Spilled Milk!

Ted Turner was once interviewed on the TV show called 60-Minutes. He once owned the Atlanta Braves as well as being a Cable TV tycoon. In addition, he captained a sailing vessel in The America’s Cup sailing race.

Okay, so you and I have never captained an America’s Cup winner, or owned a jet, or owned a major league baseball team, or owned thousands of acres of land, or given billions of dollars to charities, or married the daughter of a famous actor, or a lot of other things that has nothing to do with you and me. What I got out of the interview was a man who seemed to be enjoying his life while taking more than his share of serious hits along his…

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