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Destinations
Cyclone Ditwah: Is It Safe to Travel to Sri Lanka Right Now?
Cyclone Ditwah has unleashed some of the worst flooding Sri Lanka has seen in decades, inundating the capital, cutting off hill country roads and leaving tourists stranded as flights are cancelled or diverted. The storm – officially Cyclonic Storm Ditwah – crossed the island this week…
— Condé Nast Traveller
This Stunning Country Is One Of The Fastest-Growing Destinations In Europe For 2026
When you think of Europe, chances are it's Paris and its iconic Eiffel Tower that pop to mind, or perhaps London and the iconic red telephone boxes, or perhaps, if you've taken a liking for going off the beaten path a little, Croatia and its postcard-ready pebbly beaches straddling the…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Michelin's 9 Best Christmas Travel Destinations
Deciding where to take a trip for the holidays usually comes down to a choice between embracing the cold or chasing the sun. The Michelin Guide is trying to make your decision easier, recommending nine destinations it’s deemed perfect for a Christmas full of great food. It included…
— Quartz
Why Is the ‘City of Baths’ Running Out of Bathhouses?
Tourism in Budapest has been a bright spot in an otherwise flagging Hungarian economy. Last year, the city drew a record number of foreign visitors: nearly six million, about half of whom opted to soak themselves in the capital’s famous thermal baths. So it came as a surprise to many…
— New York Times
Hiking the Tour de Mont Blanc
If you’ve got one European long-distance hike on your bucket list, it’s probably the Tour du Mont Blanc. It was on mine, too. Views over sparkling glaciers, Alpine prairies and lots (and lots!) of cheese await anyone who embarks on this border-crossing trek. Circling the largest…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Adora Cruises Cancels Calls to Japan in Q1 2026
Adora Cruises is adjusting its Japan-bound itineraries in the first quarter of 2026, focusing on South Korea and Southeast Asia instead. The announcement follows Adora Mediterranea's cancellation of its scheduled stop at Hirara Port on Miyakojima Island, Okinawa, Japan last month…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Disney Destiny First Look: A Magical Cruise Ship for Heroes and Villains
A Norse god has hijacked my cruise ship, but no one is panicking. Instead, guests are eagerly holding up their smartphones in awe as Marvel’s mythological character, Loki, roams the Grand Hall to inspect his prisoners. As welcomes go, it is a bit more hostile than the clapping crew you…
— The Independent
Transportation
Southwest Airlines Change Concerns Overweight Travelers
An expert on plus-size travel believes a major Southwest Airlines policy change is going to make things “worse” for travelers. The policy will go into place in January 2026. Jason Vaughn, an Orlando-based travel agent who posts travel advice for plus-size travelers, believes the new policy…
— Men's Journal
Plane Skids off Icy Runway as Snow Snarls Post-Thanksgiving Travel
A cross-country storm dumping snow across Colorado and the Midwest has led to hundreds of canceled flights and car crashes, including a 45-vehicle pileup on one Indiana highway, amid the post-Thanksgiving travel rush. Overall, more than 1,400 flights across the country were…
— ABC News
Post-Thanksgiving Storm: Airlines AX 2,500 Flights, Roll Out Waivers
This year's Thanksgiving air travel has finally hit a hitch. Airlines canceled nearly 2,000 flights on Saturday and another 679 on Sunday, rolling out weather waivers as a potent storm swept through the upper Midwest and Great Lakes. The system brought up to a foot of snow or more to…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
At This Reimagined Spa Retreat in Germany’s Black Forest, Wellness Extends Into the Woods
On a crisp October afternoon in the Black Forest, I’m taking part in a sound-bathing session in a meadow near Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa. As I lie under a fluffy duvet and watch golden leaves fall against a blue sky, the leader’s voice disappears beneath the babbling stream and the call…
— Afar
14 US Hotels That Transform Into Dazzling Holiday Wonderlands
Staying at family resorts and hotels is always fun, no matter the time of year. But when you add in thousands of twinkling lights, sweet treats, festive greenery, and an atmosphere brimming with holiday happiness, that escape just feels even more magical. Whether you’re looking for a…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
Heavy Snow and Rain to Impact Post-Thanksgiving Travel for Eastern States
More heavy snow is set to cause problems for post-Thanksgiving travelers and commuters on the first day of December, with a new winter storm system set to hit the mid-Atlantic and New England. The National Weather Service said early Monday that many areas could expect a…
— NBC News
Kayak CEO Steve Hafner: Travel Tuesday Is Really About International Discounts
Steve Hafner, Kayak CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the origins of Travel Tuesday, what to expect in travel deals this year, travel outlook, and more…
— CNBC
71 Unbelievable Cyber Monday Travel Deals—Including Hotels, Luggage, Cruises, and More, Up to 81% Off
Travel + Leisure editors are all in agreement: the gift of travel and the items you need to get out the door are the best to receive. Thanks to Cyber Monday, there are thousands (if not millions) of travel deals currently happening, so we hand-picked the best discounts on hotels…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Last TWA Flight
On this day in 2001, Trans World Airlines Flight 220 landed in St. Louis International Airport, ending 71 years of TWA operations. TWA’s assets were purchased by American Airlines. Flight 220 was piloted by Captain Bill…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Sales Rule #1: Adopt the Proper Mind-Set
 For more years than I like to admit, the sales profession has appropriately earned a negative reputation. To grasp the scope of this less-than-attractive predicament salespeople have created for themselves, try this exercise: Walk over to the person nearest to you (spouse, friend, co-worker, stranger... it doesn’t matter) and ask what word comes to mind upon hearing the word “salesman.” Go ahead. Then brace yourself.
Did you hear any of these predictable responses: Sleazy; crooked; fast-talking; unscrupulous; dishonest; shifty; lacking trust; lacking ethics; liars; car lots; insurance; egotists; manipulative. You probably came up with a few “less-than-glowing” terms of your own . . . perhaps based on previous personal…
— Travel Research Online
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