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Move Over Aspen! This Rustic Mountain Town Is Colorado's Best Kept Secret Winter Getaway
Unless you're ready to scrounge up coins under your cushions, Aspen may be out of the question for a wondrous winter getaway. Aspen is among many of Colorado's gorgeous mountain villages that come with a hefty price tag to enjoy a magical wonderland setting of…
— Travel Off Path
36 Hours in Memphis
Memphis — one of the great Southern cities — rarely gets its due. The city’s struggles, and the darker chapters of its history, are well-documented. But it’s easy, even on a brief trip, to tap into a vibrant and unpretentious city with plenty to be proud of. Pay pilgrimage to Elvis’s…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
This Ski Resort Was Just Named Best in the U.S. for Powder Snow
Attention skiers and riders: snow is already arriving at major ski resorts across the U.S. And that means it's the perfect time to start plotting out your winter escapes. But this year, rather than going to any old domestic ski resort, you should head off to the No. 1 resort in the nation…
— Travel+Leisure
Nepal: Best National Parks
From bird-filled wetlands and the planet’s tallest mountain to glorious high-altitude lakes and lowland forests that teem with wildlife, Nepal encompasses an incredible range of landscapes. All this natural splendor is preserved in the country’s dozen national parks as well as an…
— Lonely Planet
The Indigenous Tribes Reclaiming Travel
Native and First Nation tourism is booming across North America, and part of what's propelling this trend is the conversion of ancient trails into modern biking, hiking and rafting routes. In May of 1877, Indigenous leader Chief Standing Bear and the Ponca Tribe, who resisted…
— BBC
Cruise
Celebrity Xcel Goes All-in on Entertainment, Food and Surprise Moments
A beautiful woman riding a bedazzled panther sings “come join the party” as they both twirl in the air. Moments later, the same stage erupts into a glitter-drenched, emotional rendition of Coldplay's “Fix You.” That actually happens during "Chapters" one of the marquee productions…
— USA Today
Passenger Missing After Going Overboard Disney Cruise Ship
A passenger is missing and presumed dead after going overboard from a Disney Cruise Line ship making its way from Melbourne, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. The passenger, a 73-year-old man, jumped overboard at 4.30 a.m. local time, according to 7 News…
— Men's Journal
Transportation
Holiday Travel Hits 15-Year Peak With 82M Americans on the Move
A record 82 million people are expected to travel this week for Thanksgiving, marking what the Federal Aviation Administration says will be the busiest holiday travel period in 15 years. The FAA says more than 360,000 flights are scheduled during the Thanksgiving holiday period…
— NewsNation
Robotaxis Are Live in 5 US Cities: Where Can You Get a Waymo?
A robotaxi is an autonomous car that’s operated on behalf of a rideshare company. Currently, the US’s largest and most functional robotaxi network is run by Waymo—although other robotaxi projects are in the works by companies like Ford and, in China, Baidu. Waymo’s robotaxis…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
9 Worry-Free Resorts for Multigenerational Vacations
There’s not a single way to describe a family. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and ages, each moving at their own pace. Sometimes choosing a destination for multigenerational vacations can feel like solving a puzzle — until now. These resorts are perfect for groups of all…
— 10Best
Hampton by Hilton Opens Its First Hotel in Cusco and Strengthens Its Presence in Peru
Hampton by Hilton, one of the most recognized brands in Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) global portfolio, officially celebrated the opening of Hampton by Hilton Cusco, its first property in the historic capital of the Inca Empire and the brand's third hotel in Peru, alongside Hampton by Hilton…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Travel Deals, Including Fiji Flights, Boutique Hotels, and Luxe Cruises
The time has come: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are days away. Taking place this year on Friday, November 28, and Monday, December 1, 2025, respectively, these are two of the biggest shopping events of the year—and travel is no exception. These twin retail holidays offer the…
— Afar
A Major Winter Storm Could Disrupt Thanksgiving Travel for Millions Across the U.S.
A winter weather system could soon snarl travel for millions of Americans. Meteorologists have warned of incoming storms expected to pass through large parts of the country just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday week, "likely" leading to delays on Monday, Tuesday, and…
— Travel+Leisure
7 Countries Where Older Americans Can Travel Luxuriously on a Modest Retirement Budget
But here's what most people don't realize. Luxury travel isn't reserved for the wealthy. It's about knowing where to go. During my three years living in Bangkok, I watched retired Americans discover something remarkable. They were living better than they ever had back home…
— VegOut
Today in History
Lee Harvey Oswald
The president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, had been assassinated only days before. In custody for the crime was Lee Harvey Oswald, a disaffected individual with an apparent commitment to communism…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Three Keys to Earning Clients’ Trust
 “Who do you trust?”
A handful of seasoned travel agents will recognize these four words as the title of a TV show first introduced in the early fifties and hosted by Johnny Carson.
Fast-forward nearly 70 years and these four words still represent an interesting…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Thanksgiving
by Richard Earls
Saturday November 22, 2025
"Remember t hat sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck." -Dalai Lama
In many ways, Thanksgiving is the greatest of holidays, a reminder of the debt of gratitude we owe to everyone and everything around us. It is always tempting to magnify our losses and minimize the ordinary, daily miracle. We long for big, outrageous fortunes and forget the small, mundane but truly astonishing gifts. One day of the year, however, is a reminder to contemplate the undeniably interdependent nature of our existence. How amazingly special is it when someone takes the time and effort to say "Thanks"? Being on the receiving or giving end of gratitude is pretty special. Perhaps now more so than ever.
Everything is connected. We don't have to…
— Travel Research Online
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