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Destinations
I’m a Travel Expert. These Will Be the Seven Hottest Destinations to Visit in 2026
If you’re already making travel plans for 2026, here is some inspiration, backed by travel experts. Luxury travel company ASmallWorld have named Mallorca as Spain’s newest ‘It’ island, and says it’s one of the top five most asked about destinations in their discussion hub. “What…
— The Independent
Visit Turkey In 2026 For Great Food, Culture, History And Travel Value
“Where should I go on vacation in 2026?” As the end of the year closes in, I keep getting asked this same question over and over. The answer, of course, depends on who is asking, and what they enjoy. But for more and more people from all walks of life, my reponse has…
— Forbes
Love It Or Hate It? This Is The Top Sun Destination For Americans This Winter
If it feels like half your friends (and your entire Instagram feed) are heading to Cancun the second the temperature drops… you’re not imagining things. We at Travel Off Path just got a big “yep, checks out” from AAA’s latest year-end travel forecast: Cancun is the #1…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
A Creative Guide to Oklahoma City’s Stretch of Route 66
Once an Old West outpost for roving cattle ranchers, these days, you're more likely to see Oklahoma City locals in paint-splattered clothes than on horseback. Though most travellers will visit this state capital for its fascinating history, its thriving creative scene is equally worth…
— National Geographic
U.S. Travel Association Joins The Great American Road Trip as National Partner
The U.S. Travel Association announced a new partnership with The Great American Road Trip, a nationwide storytelling initiative celebrating the people, places and innovations that shape the United States. As the leading voice for the travel industry, U.S. Travel will support The Great…
— Focus on Travel News
In Paris, a New Wave of Chocolate Boutiques
Inside Cedric et la Chocolaterie, the new Paris chocolate shop from the celebrity pastry chef Cedric Grolet — a tattooed 40-year-old with boutiques from St.-Tropez to Singapore — a wall of molten chocolate sluices downward, dazzling the fans who line up daily to enter the…
— New York Times
Cruise
Virgin Brings AI to Travel Advisors with Canva Partnership
Virgin Voyages announced it has become the first major cruise company to deploy AI-powered marketing tools at scale through a strategic partnership with Canva, a visual communication platform. “Travel advisors are the heart of Virgin Voyages’ success story,” said Nirmal…
— Cruise Industry News
Royal Caribbean Guest Arrested in Bahamas for Alleged Gun Possession
A U.S. traveler was arrested and fined in the Bahamas for bringing a gun on a cruise ship. Police boarded the vessel at Prince George Wharf in Nassau on Dec. 2, where they apprehended a 69-year-old woman after she was “found in possession of a firearm and ammunition,” the…
— USA Today
Transportation
We Asked 4 Travel Experts the Best Way to Get a Flight Upgrade—and They All Agreed on These Top Tips
Those four little words can turn an ordinary travel day into something extraordinary. The anticipation builds as the gate agent smiles, prints out a new ticket, and says, "You got an upgrade." For frequent fliers, it’s the closest thing to hitting the jackpot. And while luck certainly plays…
— Travel+Leisure
You Can Now Book This New Alaska Airlines International Route
The beauty of London is that it is constantly reinventing itself. Its blockbuster museums, boundary-pushing restaurants, and reliably buzzy theater scene keep travelers coming back year-round and time and again. Add to that exciting new cultural projects, big hotel debuts, and…
— Afar
The Best Airport Lounges in the US Have Speakeasies, Fireplaces, and Cheesemongers
Once you’re privy to the airport lounge underworld, it’s hard to go back to waiting by the general boarding area. But getting past the pearly gates is no longer as easy as it once was, thanks to increasingly high credit card fees and loyalty status requirements—all the more reason to…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
4 New Hyatt Hotel Openings in 2026 To Keep Your Eye On
Looking for a newly opened hotel to book in 2026? Hyatt has a few properties launching next year. With seven new properties slated to open around the world, it’s the perfect opportunity for World of Hyatt members to put their points to good use. Even if you’re not a member of the…
— Travel Awaits
Here's Why You Should Request Daily Housekeeping in Hotels
Hotel housekeeping used to be pretty standardized: room attendants would tidy rooms during the day when guests were out, replenishing amenities, emptying trash, and changing linens as needed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels modified their policies for numerous…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
Can We Save Travel’s Most Beloved Tradition?
It was a sweltering morning on the Thai island of Koh Chang and I was sitting at a cafe, sweating over a small, rectangular piece of cardboard. My eyes had zeroed in on it, shelved on a dusty postcard rack in the corner, while walking past, juggling a plastic container of…
— BBC
The Worst Days to Travel for Christmas, New Year’s 2025
The final stretch of holiday travel for the year is upon us, and it'll be a busy one. For the winter holidays between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1, around 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel – exceeding last year's 119.7 million and setting a new record, according to AAA. While most…
— USA Today
‘The Whole Thing Disgusts Me’: Australians Ditch US Travel as New Rules Require Social Media to Be Declared
Australians are abandoning travel to the US, and boycotting World Cup matches there next year, as the Trump administration flags new rules that will soon require visitors to hand over their social media history when applying to enter the country. In a notice published on Tuesday, the…
— The Guardian
Today in History
The First African American Congressman
On December 12, 1870, Joseph Hayne Rainey became the first African American to be elected and serve in the United States House of Representatives. Another African American, Hiram Revels, had earlier been appointed to…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Mississippi River Cruises: Upper vs Lower, Best Time To Go & Which Cruise Line Is Best (American vs Viking)
 Mississippi River cruises offer one of the most immersive ways to experience the history, culture and landscapes of the United States. Stretching more than 2,300 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi flows through America’s heartland, connecting 10 states, dozens of river towns and some of the country’s most iconic cities. Whether you’re drawn to Mark Twain country in the Upper Mississippi or the music, food and Southern charm of the Lower Mississippi, these cruises provide a look at the people and stories that shaped the nation…
— Travel Research Online
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