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Destinations
These 2 European Cities Just Named Best For Culture In 2026
Europe is everyone's go-to destination for culture and Old World charm: it is, after all, the continent of fairytale castles, cobblestone streets frozen in time, and world-class museums. Between the picture-perfect medieval villages of France and the half-timbered houses in Germany…
— Travel Off Path
11 Best Places to Visit in Europe in Winter for a Scenic, Cold-Weather Escape
If you like to travel internationally for the holiday season, and you aren’t afraid of a little snow or frigid gust of wind, then I’m sure you’re already aware: Europe’s Christmas markets are hard to beat. But even if you don’t enjoy all the Kris Kringle fare, I still think Europe is hard to…
— Travel Awaits
20 Things to Know Before Traveling to Jamaica
Pulsating reggae and dancehall beats aside, Jamaica puts on a full display of natural beauty – gorgeous beaches, jungle-covered mountains and tropical waterfalls – as well as serves up a culinary scene that sets it apart from other islands in the Caribbean. Learning the nation's unspoken…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Zurich’s Most Exquisite Patisseries—In Pictures
For more than two centuries, Switzerland has shaped the world’s idea of chocolate — velvety smooth, impeccably tempered and meticulously refined. In Zurich, a city steeped in history and tradition, the art of patisserie is approached with the same precision. Here, recipes vary from…
— National Geographic
The Studio Museum in Harlem Has Finally Reopened, and It Has a Story to Tell
The Harlem Renaissance was born out of the Great Migration, when millions of Black people headed north seeking refuge and a better life away from the oppression of the South and Jim Crow laws. It ignited a cultural exodus rooted in literature, visual arts, and music that shaped…
— Afar
Cruise
Do Cruises Stay Overnight? Why These Lines Are Staying Late in Port
Cruises can often feel like a collection of day trips, with ships dipping in and out of ports in as little as eight hours. Guests typically arrive early in the morning and depart in the late afternoon or evening. However, Azamara is working to corner the night owl market. The small-ship cruise…
— USA Today
Port of Penang Transitioning into Strategic Homeport
2025 has been a year of resilience and continued growth for the port of Penang. Despite Asia deployment being impacted by the situation in the Red Sea region, the port is experiencing a positive and stable season. “A key highlight was the maiden call of Cunard’s Queen Anne,” said…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
What Is Travel Tuesday? Everything You Need to Know
On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, when the last of the pie is gone and the glow of Black Friday has dimmed, it’s time for serious travelers to trade leftovers for layovers and score big on Travel Tuesday deals. Flight alerts start pinging, inboxes begin to fill with promises of faraway…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Air Travel Should Be Back to Normal by the Weekend After Government Shutdown Ends, Delta CEO Says
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said travelers shouldn't have any concerns about flight cancellations and issues as the federal government begins to reopen. "I think we'll be back a lot faster than people think," Bastian told Gayle King on "CBS Mornings." "The last couple of days…
— CBS News
Italy to Face Major Travel Disruptions as Airline and Transport Workers Stage Strikes Today
Italy is set for nationwide travel disruptions as multiple worker unions across aviation and public transport launch coordinated strikes on November 14. According to a report by Travel + Leisure, the industrial action is expected to affect around 10,000 passengers and disrupt…
— The Economic Times
Lodging
These Are the Most Stolen Items From Hotels, According to Hotel Insiders
That hotel robe sure does look cozy. And those slippers? Man, they really do feel great on your feet. We know the temptation is real when you're relaxing in your favorite hotel room in your favorite destination in the world, to simply put that robe and those slippers right in your…
— Travel+Leisure
Timeless Building, Thoughtful Stays: Kingslane Group Breathes Life Into Hotel Napoleon
Memphis's skyline just welcomed a powerful new story. The historic Hotel Napoleon, a century-old landmark in the heart of downtown, has officially reopened under the voco by IHG brand, thanks to the forward-thinking support of KingsLane Group (KLG). The transformation…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
Canadian Boycott of US Travel Shows No Sign of Slowing
Kristy Gammon used to travel to the US from Canada at least once every other year, taking ski trips at Lake Placid in New York and travelling to Baltimore, Maryland, for her husband's favourite Orioles baseball games. But those trips are now over, she said. This year, the Nova Scotia…
— BBC
2026 Travel and Dining Trend Predictions Point to Nature Escapes, Earlier Dinners and More
Consumers can check out early insights for what travel and dining trends may have true staying power in 2026, with everything from the hottest time to score a restaurant reservation to destination-motivated vacations timed to global sporting events. Chase Travel released its new…
— ABC News
Breaking: Paris Train Station In Lockdown After Police Shooting
French police have immobilized a man wielding a knife at Montparnasse train station in Paris on Friday, according to the Paris prosecutor's office. According to Reuters, the prosecutor's office said in a statement that a police officer used his "weapon" on the male suspect, who was…
— The Travel
Today in History
Claude Monet
The French Impressionist painter Claude Monet was born on this day in 1840. Monet's painting Impression, Sunrise, gave the Impressionist movement its name. His series of more than 250 paintings of waterlilies may be…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
Call in the Clowns: Including the Kids in the Travel Planning Process
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday November 14, 2025
Travel  advisors are missing an opportunity by not including children in the travel planning process, reports the 10th annual U.S. Family Travel Survey, a combined project of the Family Travel Association (FTA), the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, and Good Housekeeping magazine.
— Travel Research Online
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