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Destinations
This Tiny Caribbean Island Is the World’s First ‘Blue Destination’ and It Has 85+ Dive Sites and White-sand Beaches
In Blue Zones, residents tend to enjoy remarkable health and unexpected longevity—and in the Caribbean, there's an entire island embodying this health-first, preservation-minded ethos. Named the world's first "Blue Destination," Bonaire has been dedicated to…
— Travel+Leisure
A Guide to Lapland, Finland
There aren’t many places where I can guarantee that my 1-year-old cousin and nearly 90-year-old grandpa will have an equally good time, but Lapland is the exception. Walking around the expansive Finnish territory – which shares a border with Sweden, Norway and Russia…
— Lonely Planet
10 Things You Can’t Do in Las Vegas Anymore
The Las Vegas Strip—a nickname for the famed Las Vegas Boulevard in Vegas—is an ever-evolving, neon-lit landscape of entertainment, food, and casinos. Even so, a lot has changed since the first casinos debuted here during the 1940s. Live-animal shows, fireworks…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
How Ordinary People Will Finally Afford Space Travel Soon
Space tourism sounded like pure fantasy just two decades ago. Today, it’s a burgeoning industry with paying customers already launched beyond the atmosphere. While early flights carried billionaires with money to burn, the sector is evolving rapidly toward something more…
— Rolling Out
A New 530-Mile Coast-to-Coast Hiking Trail Is Coming to South Korea
In the first half of 2025, South Korea welcomed more than 8.8 million foreign visitors—its highest six-month visitor tally since before the pandemic. While most travelers flocked to the dynamic capital, Seoul, and the coastal port city of Busan, there will soon be another…
— Afar
14 US National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
You don’t need a reminder that the United States’ national parks system is full of natural wonders. Every state has its very own standout landscape, landmark, or region. Even small states like Rhode Island and Delaware, that aren’t home to national parks, still have their scenic…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Caribbean Travel Disrupted Following U.S.-led Ousting of Venezuelan President
As a result of the United States' government capture of embattled Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and the escalation of military activity in the South American country, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily restricted U.S. airline companies from…
— CruiseCritic.com
StarCruises and Under Armour Host Fitness Cruise on Voyager
StarCruises has announced its partnership with Under Armour, launching “Fitness @ Sea,” a fitness-focused cruise aboard the Star Voyager sailing between January 19 and 23, 2026. This four-night roundtrip sailing from Port Klang to Phuket and Singapore introduces a blend of…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Europe-Wide Travel Chaos After Greece Air Traffic Communications Collapse
On January 4, 2026, a massive failure of air traffic communications in Greece triggered travel chaos affecting flights across Europe. A sudden collapse of radio frequency systems used to coordinate aircraft in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) led to the suspension…
— Simple Flying
The 5 Best New US Train Journeys To Take In 2026
If you’ve been paying attention to the travel news lately, you might have noticed something surprising: the United States is finally having a serious rail renaissance. For years, we’ve looked across the pond with jealousy as Europe rolled out high-speed networks and luxury…
— Travel Off Path
Travelers Stranded in Caribbean as FAA Closes Airspace for Maduro Capture
After the Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday temporarily banned U.S. airlines from flying near Venezuela, Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean, the United States is set to reverse those airspace restrictions at midnight Eastern time, Transportation Secretary Sean…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Want A Quieter Hotel Experience? – Here's Why Your Hotel Room Number Makes A Difference
Your room number and the hotel floor’s layout are major factors in whether you’ll be subjected to noisy elevators and foot traffic.
Many experts believe that in general, travelers hoping for a quiet stay should avoid hotel room numbers ending in -01 or -02. The claim is that those rooms are often placed closest to the elevator, stairwell, housekeeping, and service areas (such as ice or vending machines) on each…
— Travel Noire
This Gorgeous Turks and Caicos Resort Is Family-Friendly With ‘Total Luxury Vibes’
Tropical, beachfront destinations always sound like a good idea—but especially at the beginning of the year when you’re making upcoming travel plans (and likely dealing with cold, wintry weather at home). Popular locations to look into include the Bahamas, Aruba, Jamaica…
— Parade Magazine
Other and Odd
I Was Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes 2 Years Ago. It’s Completely Changed the Way I Travel, but I Haven’t Let It Stop Me.
Two years ago, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 39, and it changed everything. On a trip to Mexico with friends last December, I'd hoped to be the same go-with-the-flow traveler. The reality was much more challenging, but I won't let this disease rob me of my joy…
— Business Insider
Phone Searches at the Border Are Up: How to Protect Your Privacy
When U.S. border agents turned away a French scientist in March after searching his phone, the French authorities cried foul, blaming messages commenting on President Trump’s policies for the decision. U.S. officials denied that politics had played a role, but the incident…
— New York Times
Canadian Government Alerts Travelers On Detention Of LGBTQ+ Persons, Banned Items, New Entry Rules, And Increased Dangers In Popular Destinations
As 2026 begins, the Canadian government has updated several travel advisories, alerting travelers about various legal, safety, and health risks across destinations in Asia, South America, and Africa. This comes after Canadian travelers were advised about fatal hazards, currency…
— The Travel
Today in History
The First Female Governor
On this day in 1925, Wyoming seated Nellie Tayloe Ross as the governor of the state, making Ross the first woman to serve as governor of a U.S. state. She was elected in a special election following the death of…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
2026: Here We Come
 I am sitting here today, probably not unlike you, reflecting back over a year that brought with it a whole bunch of both good and bad news. Some days were filled with excitement and opportunity, while other days painted a dark picture for the future.
As we fictitiously “wipe the slate clean” and start again fresh, I’d like to remind you that last year unfolded exactly as it should have. The upside was probably directly connected to the hard work you put into your business. The not-so-good days might have been karma for your procrastination, or perhaps simply a reminder of the many ways the “cookie finds a way to crumble” on its own terms.
The stresses you might have experienced over the past 12 months likely…
— Travel Research Online
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