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The Best Ways to Celebrate Christmas in New Orleans
The year-round party vibe of New Orleans takes on an extra sparkle during the holiday season. Christmas lights and decorations adorn homes and businesses, and the streets are filled with holiday music – with that distinctly Big Easy flair, of course. From decked-out hotel lobbies and…
— Lonely Planet
48 Hours In Salt Lake City: A Workcation Getaway With Community And Soul
Dropping into a new city as a location-independent professional is always an adventure. You trade commutes for cafés, and office chatter for whatever soundtrack a new neighborhood offers. Still, the feeling of being solo tends to follow you — except in Salt Lake City. During my recent…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
National Parks Are Reopening Across the U.S.—Here’s What to Know Before You Go
The National Park Service (NPS) has officially re-opened hundreds of parks and recreational areas following the end of the weeks-long government shutdown. Park officials told Travel + Leisure they were working to restore normal services and welcome back visitors. “NPS…
— Travel+Leisure
Smithsonian Museums & the National Zoo Open to the Public
The government shutdown ended last week, meaning thousands of federal employees headed back to their posts. Today, Monday, November 17th, the Smithsonian museums and National Zoo in Washington, DC, have opened their doors to the public. That’s a pretty quick turnaround…
— Travel Awaits
6 Ski Clinics to Up Your On-Mountain Game
No app can improve your ski game. Only racking up the vertical feet can do that. Similarly, technology cannot alleviate loneliness. Social engagement is the most effective remedy for that. Enter the ski clinic. Unlike basic ski school, which focuses on foundational skills with…
— New York Times
Cruise
Not Your Typical Caribbean Cruise: A Classic British Ship Brings Galas and High Tea to the Islands
Twisting and twirling under the chandeliers and stained glass of a vast, empty ballroom, on a recent sailing this fall, I took advantage of the quiet while most of the Queen Elizabeth’s passengers were on shore. Every princess-fueled ballroom fantasy that I had as a kid combined with…
— Afar
Nick Offerman Leads New Carnival Cruise Line Campaign
New ads for Carnival Cruise Line's “Find Your Fun Again” campaign star Emmy-winning actor, author and humorist Nick Offerman. This campaign is the first under the line's new brand platform, “Carnival Is Calling,” out this month. Offerman serves as the face of the campaign or…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Celebrity River Cruises to Expand Beyond Europe, Bring Big Ship Experience to Shore
Celebrity River Cruises will expand beyond European rivers, according to the head of parent company Royal Caribbean Group. Speaking to trade partners onboard the line’s newest ship, Celebrity Xcel – which launched in Fort Lauderdale yesterday – Jason Liberty, RCG Chairman & CEO…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
The Best, Worst Days to Travel for Thanksgiving 2025
One of the busiest travel days is among us with Thanksgiving arriving on Nov. 27, also marking the start of the holiday travel season. This year, 81.8 million Americans are set to travel between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1 – approximately 1.6 million more than last year – once again breaking a…
— USA Today
The DOT Scraps a Proposed Rule to Compensate Travelers for Flight Delays
The Trump administration has shot down a proposed rule that would have required airlines to pay travelers up to $750 in cash for certain flight delays. Receiving compensation for flight delays and cancellations in the US has long been a major pain point for travelers—especially those…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
Hilton Confirms New Diamond Reserve Tier and Confirmable Upgrade Rewards for 2026
Earlier this month, TPG reported that Hilton could be adding a new top member tier to its loyalty program — as well as reducing requirements for existing tiers. As of today, we can officially confirm that these changes are indeed taking place in the new year. Here is what Hilton has…
— The Points Guy
21 Mexico City Airbnbs That Go Big on Contemporary Design
CDMX may be better known for its ancient ruins and unrivaled cuisine, but also hosts some of the design industry’s biggest rising stars. Across the city’s neighborhoods, from leafy Condesa to the cobblestoned streets of Coyoacán, new generations of architects, artisans, and interior…
— Architectural Digest
Other and Odd
A Record 81.8 Million Americans Set to Travel Over Thanksgiving, AAA Says
A record 81.8 million Americans are set to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday, with about 90% planning to drive to their destinations, according to a new forecast from AAA. Compared with the Thanksgiving holiday a year earlier, an additional 1.6 million people are predicted to…
— CBS News
I Was Sick of Dating Apps, So I Tried Ireland’s Wild 60,000-Person Matchmaking Festival
It felt like a thousand tiny knives were pricking my body. “You’re doing great!” My friend encouraged, through chattering teeth. “You’re really Irish, now!” And here, neck deep in the freezing Atlantic Ocean after a week of road trips, bucket list destinations, and Ireland’s largest…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
William Tell
According to legend, on this day in 1307, William Tell was arrested by Hermann Gessler, a local magistrate in Switzerland seeking to enforce Hapsburg rule in the region. Tell had refused to bow to a symbol of Hapsburg…
— Travel Research Online
Departures
The Hôtel de Glace
 For travelers seeking a more adventurous or whimsical experience, Québec’s non-traditional accommodations provide unforgettable nights under the unusual. Imagine sleeping in a treehouse, tepee, yurt, or even a hobbit-style dwelling inspired by The Lord of the Rings. For the bold, nights in an igloo or the famed Hôtel de Glace await during the colder months. One locale, Parc Omega, even offers a cozy opportunity to stay next to wolves! What these accommodations all share is a singular promise: an extraordinary story to tell, rooted in nature, history, or cultural immersion.
Among all the interesting, non-traditional accommodation options, one stands apart as a seasonal wonder: the Hôtel de Glace, or Ice Hotel. Built each December just outside…
— Travel Research Online
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