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Destinations
Why This Safe Beach Destination In Mexico Is Breaking All Time Records
Los Cabos has always been a hugely popular destination for Americans who crave some winter sunshine and five-star pampering (especially if they're coming from the West Coast). A convenient long weekend escapade, it is known for its fast-developing resort strip, with landmark…
— Travel Off Path
Experience the Best of South Africa With These Top 15 Things to Do
It's no secret that South Africa is one of the world’s top safari destinations for spotting the Big 5. You could come here only to go on safari and think South Africa was the best country ever. But wait – there’s so much more to this fascinating realm at Africa’s southernmost tip. South…
— Lonely Planet
U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Japan for a Very Unusual Reason
The U.S. State Department has issued a safety warning for parts of Japan, a country that has long been considered one of the safest in the world to visit, because of an increase in bear attacks in the north of the country. More than a dozen people have been killed by bears so far in…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
This Ski Resort Was Just Named the Best for 'Powder Snow' Destination in the World
Several major mountains sprinkled across the United States have experienced early snowfalls, including a ton in Colorado and plenty more across New England. But they've got nothing on parts of Europe, which experienced so much early snowfall that several ski resorts are now…
— Travel+Leisure
What's New at Disney's Magic Kingdom in 2026
The theme park that started it all in Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, is changing in big ways in the coming years. We've already seen some significant changes with openings over the last couple of years, including Tiana's Bayou Adventure and The Beak and Barrel. At the 2024 D23…
— USA Today
Seven National Parks We Love for Fall
Between funding freezes and budget cuts, it’s been a tough year for national parks. But “now is a great time” to return, said Jim Pattiz, co-founder of More Than Just Parks, which promotes and raises awareness about public lands. Fall days with cooler temperatures offer a respite…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
A First Look at Celebrity Xcel, the Cruise Line’s Most Inspired Ship Yet
The fifth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning Edge Series, Celebrity Xcel, officially sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this week. Last night, the ship was christened by godmother Janaína Torres, named Best Female Chef in the World by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. The…
— Parade
How Oceania Cruises Is Quietly Evolving Its Brand
Through the years, Oceania Cruises has built a reputation based on being at the top end of dining and innovative cuisine. The brand and its small ships, ranging from 670 to 1,250 guests, have a loyal following of cruisers who extol the value of an Oceania cruise, which offers an…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
FAA Flight Reductions End as Record Thanksgiving Travel Expected
The FAA ended its flight restrictions on Monday that were in place due to the government shutdown, saying airlines can expect normal travel operations by Thanksgiving…
— Good Morning America
ITA Airways Is Shutting Down Bookings for 24 Hours
ITA Airways will suspend all booking and sales functions for 24 hours on November 22 as it undertakes a scheduled upgrade of its sales systems. The shutdown begins at 12:01 a.m. CET and will affect new reservations, booking modifications, ancillary service purchases and the…
— Focus on Travel News
19 Exciting Flight Routes Coming to the US in 2026
It’s time to grab your passport and double check that expiration date: you'll want that little blue booklet renewed and ready to go for 2026, when a wealth of exciting new international flights will launch from cities across the US. Airlines are getting creative with their route maps next…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera
The French Riviera—an alluring stretch of coastline also known as the Côte d’Azur since poet Stéphen Liégeard coined the phrase in 1887—is bathed by the Mediterranean and blessed with sunshine. It’s a place to see and be seen: a longtime playground for movie stars and creatives…
— Afar
Swankiest Boutique Hotels in SoHo, New York
Want to book a hotel room in Manhattan? My heart goes out to you, and your wallet. The city is only 22 square miles, and it’s stuffed with millions of residents—along with an ungodly amount of hotels. None is exactly budget-friendly. Worse, it can be hard to tell the duds from the…
— Travel Awaits
What You Need to Know About Sonder if You Have a Canceled or Upcoming Reservation
Last Monday, a TPG reader arrived in Toronto, expecting to spend the next four days at a cute boutique hotel, The Slate, in the Entertainment District. But when she arrived at the property, which was operated by Sonder, she was shocked to be greeted by locked doors — and an…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
What Is Grief Travel and How Did It Come to Become a Thing?
“2024 became the most transformative year of my life. I faced heartbreaks that shook me. Ten trips in one year to Ladakh—through every season, every heartbreak, every rebirth. The mountains became my therapist, silence my teacher. I left behind lives I’d outgrown, love I’d lost…
— Harper's Bazaar
White House Scraps Cash Payments for Delayed or Canceled Flights
The Trump administration is killing a Biden-era proposal that would have required airlines to pay passengers up to $775 in cash for significant travel disruptions within carriers’ control. The Transportation Department is officially withdrawing the cash compensation rule, which was…
— New York Times
Seven Countries, One Winner: The Best Christmas Market in Europe
Timber chalets were festooned with twinkling lights, a merry-go-round twirled gracefully and the smoky scent of grilling sausages drew us deeper into the town square. It was Christmas market season and our family of four was ready to indulge. Every year, we celebrate Christmas…
— BBC
Today in History
The Luxor Massacre
One of the darkest events in international tourism occurred on this date in 1997 in Luxor, Egypt. One of Egypt’s top tourist attractions, the Temple of Hatshepsut, was filled with tourists from around the world at around 08:45…
— Travel Research Online
Publishers Corner
Let's be careful out there: Russian Hackers Create 4,300 Fake Travel Sites
by Richard Earls
Sunday November 16, 2025
Phishing attack s have come a long way from the generic spam emails filled with glaring red flags. Today, cybercriminals employ sophisticated techniques that exploit human vulnerability and advanced technology to deceive even the most cautious individuals. As we come upon this election season, the threats will be more prolific and more clever. I myself have come very close to falling for more than one attempt to get me to click a dangerous link or fill out a form with personal information. The implications of falling for such a scam can be severe. Your accounts and information can be hacked, or your system frozen for a "ransomware" demand.
The Hacker News recently reported that a group of Russian hackers created over 4,300 fake travel…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Finish What You Start
 E-X-E-C-U-T-I-O-N is a nine-letter word that identifies the reason most companies and individuals fail to meet their full potential. More to the point, it is a lack of execution. According to Webster’s New World College Dictionary, execute is defined as: [to carry out; perform; do.] The issue is not a lack of knowledge. It is a shortage of — do.
Try this out, for the next seven days, focus on the “do” …… the concept of execution. The author Tom Peters (In Search of Excellence) once said: “It is amazing how many people in the oil business fail to get the message that in order to strike oil, you have to dig a hole.”
Popular clichés remind us that talk is cheap, and that after all is…
— Travel Research Online
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