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Destinations
The Best Time to Visit Cuba
With gorgeous beaches and no winter to speak of, Cuba befits a tropical escape year-round. Cultural festivals and live music pack the calendar every month, and the weather cycles from mild to warm to hot as hell with the changing seasons. When to visit depends as much on your top…
— Lonely Planet
This Gorgeous Beach City In Mexico Wants More Americans To Visit
In an era where popular destinations are in fact raising barriers and imposing increasingly strict restrictions on visitors, in a desperate bid to protect themselves from overtourism, there's one city in Mexico that's doing the exact opposite. Unlike Venice, which now charges…
— Travel Off Path
13 Unwritten Rules to Know Before Visiting New York City
There are ways to behave in New York City. It used to be that New Yorkers knew them and enforced them with hutzpah, a la "I'm walking here!" Increasingly, it seems, tourists and New Yorkers alike are unsure of the rules. This is a big city, some say the best city, and with that…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
The Best Affordable Caribbean Travel Destinations Right Now
Travel in the Caribbean doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag. Several islands combine stunning beaches, rich culture, and vibrant activities while keeping costs manageable. From quiet beaches to historic towns, value comes in many forms. Some islands offer low-cost…
— Quartz
National Park Visitors Disagree With Senators Fighting To Stop "Discriminatory" New Rule
In November, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced major changes to national parks, including a new entrance fee structure that triples the fees for international visitors. While U.S. residents will still pay the usual $80 for their passes, foreigners will now be charged $250…
— The Travel
The 10 Most Anticipated Theme Park Launches of 2026
If 2025 felt like a turning point for theme parks, that’s because it was. The year delivered some of the most significant shifts the industry has seen in decades—from massive new park openings to quieter but telling strategic pivots. Six Flags, long synonymous with coaster dominance…
— Parade Magazine
Cruise
Hawaii's New Green Tax Will Now Apply to Cruise Ships, Too
In summer, Hawaiian authorities announced plans to levy a ‘green’ tourism tax on eligible hospitality groups. The goal is to funnel the tax revenue toward ecological initiatives that promote, preserve, and expand the state’s natural wonders. The Green Tax, as it’s been dubbed…
— Travel Awaits
See the Soul of Laos on This Slow River Cruise Along the Mekong
The pan-roasted poop of the mulberry tree worm, it turns out, tastes like smoky green tea. This I learn sitting in the shade of a fiery-yellow flowering srisuk ‘happiness’ tree, sipping the scat infused in hot water. “I discovered this when I saw one of my team collecting it,” says…
— National Geographic
Transportation
Ryanair Hit by €256 Million Fine in Italy Travel Agency Spat
Ryanair Holdings Plc was fined nearly €256 million ($302 million) by Italy’s antitrust watchdog for allegedly using an “abusive strategy” to thwart customers who booked through travel agencies. The Rome-based competition authority said Europe’s most popular airline imposed…
— Insurance Journal
Southwest Is Getting Lounges: CEO Outlines Major Shift Toward Premium Travel
Southwest Airlines’ CEO, Bob Jordan, confirmed that the Dallas-based carrier is “actively pursuing” developing a network of airport lounges. This move is one of the most visible shifts in Southwest’s business model as the traditionally budget-focused airline begins catering to…
— Travel Noire
Channel Tunnel Disruption Affects Eurostar and Vehicle Shuttle Services Between France and England
Power problems and a stuck train interrupted rail traffic that flows through the undersea tunnel connecting the U.K. to continental Europe on Tuesday, with passenger train operator Eurostar indefinitely suspending its services to and from London during the busy end-of-year…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Iconic Ski Resort Is Set to Close at Height of Holiday Season
Skiers who intend to hit the slopes this weekend at one of the U.S.’s most iconic resorts can expect their plans to get wiped out. The Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association voted to go on strike Saturday in search of better pay. Workers have been negotiating with Telluride’s…
— Men's Journal
8 Hotels in Maine near Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is one of the US’s most-frequented public spaces. It’s also one of the most remote. While Maine doesn’t seem that far away compared to national parks in the Rocky Mountains or up in Alaska, it’ll take New Yorkers or Philadelphians upwards of ten hours to…
— Travel Awaits
Beignets in the Lobby, Jazz in a Chapel, Poolside Cabanas: The Best Hotels in New Orleans
There are plenty of reasons to travel to New Orleans, from herby Creole dishes and puffy beignets to late-night jazz sets and antebellum architecture. And, like never before, there’s a hotel here to suit nearly every whim. You can sleep in a restored 1900s mansion—complete with…
— Afar
Other and Odd
Dangerous Winter Weather Causes Travel Chaos
Thousands of flight delays are slowing travelers in the U.S. as a dangerous mix of winter weather blankets the Midwest. Slick roads led to multiple crashes in several states. The same system spawned tornadoes in Illinois that scattered debris across neighborhoods. NBC News'…
— NBC News
The 5 Stupidest Travel Trends of 2025 — and 5 Worth Repeating in 2026
Each year, travel evolves, shaped by emerging trends and shifting inspiration. TikTok continues to play a major role in motivating people—for better or worse. In 2025, travelers tested “airport theory,” took on danger tourism, and found new ways to blend their love of travel with food…
— Fodor's Travel
Why Families Should Visit These 10 US Destinations in 2026
You don't need to go far to find cool places to travel in 2026. From coast to coast, destinations around the U.S. are welcoming new museums, attractions, and hotels focused on families, not to mention celebrating everything from new sports teams to America's 250th birthday. Ready…
— USA Today
Today in History
Establishment Of The USSR
On this day in 1922, the Treaty on the Creation of the USSR was approved and finalized, forming the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, aka the Soviet Union. The USSR was created by Vladimir Lenin, who closely followed…
— Travel Research Online
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