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This Caribbean Destination Was Just Named the Safest in the Region–With 'Exceptional Security' and the 'Lowest Crime Rates'
Safety advisories for Caribbean islands may have travelers thinking twice before taking a tropical vacation, but a new report shows there are several islands with extremely impressive safety records. The safest island in the Caribbean was Saint Barthélemy, according to a study from…
— Travel+Leisure
The Best Time to Go to Aruba
Coastal cacti collide with white sand beaches and turquoise tides in Aruba. This tiny Caribbean nation sits just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela, and its proximity to the equator means that weather is pretty much the same year-round. It even avoids, for the most part, the…
— Lonely Planet
7 Reasons You Should Visit Charleston This Holiday Season
Did you know that you can savor enjoy delicious food, delight in great shopping, learn about important Black history your Social Studies classes missed and stay at top-notch accommodations without breaking out your passport? Well, you certainly can experience all of this and much…
— Essence
Tours and Activities
8 Famous London Pubs with Live Music
If you’re visiting London, you can’t miss out on the city’s pub culture. Whether or not you normally sip on pints, there’s a London pub worth spending an afternoon at. Not only do they let you peek into the city’s long history and contemporary traditions, but pubs are also a great way…
— Travel Awaits
10 Best Ski Towns in the US for an Amazing Winter Getaway
Beyond fresh snow and convenient access to the slopes, what makes the best ski town? For some, it's having access to fantastic restaurants, bars, and shops. For others, it's about great accommodation options, a small-town vibe, or a historic atmosphere. These 10 ski towns…
— 10Best
A Fashion Expert’s Insider Guide to Shopping in New York City
She styles A-list fashionistas but really loves shopping for friends and family. Just in time for the holidays, here are Erin Walsh's top shops in her beloved hometown of NYC. New York City's shopping scene is undeniably iconic. The nation's undisputed retail capital since the late 1800s, its…
— BBC
Cruise
There’s an Iron Man-Themed Penthouse on Disney’s New Cruise for $38K+
Some cruise cabins have books or statuettes on the shelves, others have a cutting-edge energy source that can power a super-suit. At least, the Concierge Destiny Tower Suite inspired by Iron Man on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship does. The fictional arc reactor, which also helped…
— USA Today
New Dining Experience Aboard Oceania Cruises' Sonata
Oceania Cruises has introduced two new dining concepts for Oceania Sonata, the first ship in its new Sonata Class, launching in August 2027. The ship will feature La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, an 18-seat fine-dining restaurant, and Nikkei Kitchen, an evening venue built…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel
Transportation
Airlines Faces Backlash After Refusing to Board Passenger With Parkinson's
Airlines can deny boarding to passengers if they are deemed unfit to fly, but a passenger alleges Turkish Airlines recently used a medical condition to turn him away at the gate. Former British presenter Mark Mardell says he was prevented from boarding his flight from Istanbul to…
— Fodor's Travel
American Airlines Is Quietly Raising Bag Fees on Certain Flights
Planning a Caribbean escape this winter? If you’re flying American, you may want to bring a carry-on. The major carrier just announced a fee increase on some of its short-haul international routes—and travelers could start feeling the cost as early as the end of 2025. Up until now, first…
— Parade
Lodging
A Sprawling Spa, Heated Gondola, and Private Alpine Lakes—A New One&Only Brings Resort Luxury to Montana
A global luxury brand best known for lavish beach escapes and glamorous resorts in destinations such as the Maldives, Mexico, Greece, and Dubai has chosen a very different backdrop for its debut in the United States: the mountains of Montana. One&Only Moonlight Basin, which…
— Afar
Grand Canyon South Rim Hotels to Close Temporarily
The National Park Service ordered all hotels on the Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim to close this weekend following "significant breaks" in the area's Transcanyon Waterline. The closure will go into effect Dec. 6 and remain for the "foreseeable future," according to the NPS. The…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Letter To U.S. Transportation Secretary Slams "Disrespectful" $10K Air Traffic Controller Bonus And Demands $108 Million
Although the U.S. government shutdown has ended, the fallout continues, especially for the already short-staffed air traffic control system. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are now being urged to extend the $10,000 shutdown…
— The Travel
The Points Guy’s Brian Kelly on 2026 Travel Outlook: Consumers Want More Value
Brian Kelly, The Points Guy founder, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the 2026 travel outlook, top travel trends for the new year, top travel credit cards, best way to utilize credit card points, and more…
— CNBC
Today in History
The Discovery of the Mary Celeste
On December 4, 1872, the captain of the commercial sailing vessel Dei Gratia spotted the American ship Mary Celeste sailing toward the Straights of Gibraltar. Captain David Reed Morehouse of the Dei Gratia knew the Mary…
— Travel Research Online
60-Second Geography
Marrakech, Where the Streets Are Alive With History
by Joey DeLoach
Thursday December 04, 2025
 Marrakech is a city where streets are alive with the vitality of markets and colors that enhance the atmosphere in this walled city. It sits at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains with a natural beauty that could never be overshadowed by the rising peaks above it. An imperial city settled in the 11th century. The Red City stands as an anchor to the past and a crossroads for ancient trans-Saharan trade routes.
— Travel Research Online
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