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Destinations
5 Caribbean Destinations Everyone Should Visit At Least Once
The Caribbean gets talked about like it’s one big interchangeable beach… but anyone who’s ever planned a trip down there knows that’s not how it works. One island is basically a rainforest gym membership (with hot springs as your post-hike reward). Another is pure “how is this…
— Travel Off Path
These Expert-Found Activities Will Show You the Kitschy, Authentic Side of Palm Springs
Like many jaded urbanites, I often need a stereotypical “escape for fresh air” from big city life—and I repeatedly find my Speedo-clad self in Palm Springs. The glitz and glamour of “Hollywood’s Desert Playground” has been promoted by celebrity figures past (Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball…
— Afar
Tours and Activities
The Best Day Trips From Venice
A floating open-air museum, Venice is one of the world’s greatest cities and someplace that everyone wants to visit at least once. But that greatness also makes it crowded, and a whistle-stop tour of this fragile city’s sights only contributes to its overtourism. The solution is simple…
— Lonely Planet
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Issues Statement Over Controversial Rule Change To Reservations For February’s Firefall
Yosemite National Park’s Firefall is no doubt the most popular natural phenomenon in the park. In February, a small waterfall known as Horsetail Fall, which flows over the eastern edge of El Capitan, gets backlit by the sunset, taking on a unique orange glow. Every year…
— The Travel
Nepal’s Mountainside Teahouses Elevate the Experience for Trekkers Heading to the Top of the World
We were only three days into a 27-day journey through the forests of eastern Nepal, pushing through low clouds and a steady downpour. “Are we going the right way?” I asked Arjun Rai, my guide on the Mera Peak trekking trail. “I think so,” he said, rain dripping from the bill of his…
— Smithsonian Magazine
Cruise
Why This Major Cruise Line Is Pulling Ahead With Its Mixology Program
ruise lines are always battling to stand out in the mixology race—rolling out everything from the “best bars at sea” to robot bartenders. But Holland America is taking a decidedly more intentional approach. Their latest brand campaign, “Savor the Journey,” leans into richer, more…
— Fodor's Travel
Uniworld Celebrates 50 Years of River Cruising
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced it will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. In honor of its “Golden Anniversary,” Uniworld said it will celebrate throughout 2026 with a collection of exclusive experiences and commemorative moments, and offer a 50th Anniversary…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Everything You Need to Know About Rail Travel in 2026
In light of climate change, flygskam (Swedish for flight shame) and the ease of arriving at a city-centre train station instead of the hassle of a far-flung airport, the world is all aboard for train travel. Adventuring by rail is starting to feel a lot less like a nostalgic throwback and more like…
— National Geographic
Allegiant to Buy Sun Country in $1.5b Deal Reshaping Budget Travel
Low-cost airline Allegiant will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion, including debt, the companies said on Jan. 11. As part of the agreement, Sun Country shareholders will receive 0.1557 Allegiant shares and $4.10 in cash for each share, valuing the stock at…
— USA Today
Expert Does Not Hold Back on Southwest Airlines Change: ‘Worse for Everybody’
Southwest Airlines has been undergoing some pretty significant brand transformations over the past several months. Now, another major change is on the horizon, but one expert does not think it’s going to improve customer experience. As Southwest Airlines moves away from its…
— Men's Journal
Lodging
I’m A Travel Editor And The Best All-Inclusive Resort I’ve Ever Stayed At Is Right Here In The South
Over the years, I’ve stayed at my fair share of all-inclusive resorts. Admittedly, all-inclusives aren’t my first choice when planning a dream vacation, but I’ve traveled enough to know that there’s a time and place for every type of trip. So when you’ve got a large group or are…
— Southern Living
The 8 Best Hotels in London Right Now, According to Travel Experts
London’s hotel scene is one of the most competitive in the world. From storied grande dames to buzzy new openings, the city offers no shortage of places to rest your feet. But with so many options, choosing the right hotel can feel overwhelming, especially when every traveler…
— Parade Magazine
These 2 Ski Resorts Just Tied as the Most Expensive in the U.S.—Here's What It'll Cost You
The snow is falling, our winter sweaters are out, and every skier and rider across the U.S. is ready to shred. There's only one thing stopping people: the steep—we're talking black diamond-level—cost of tickets. As The New York Times reported, the average cost of a single-day lift…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
This Country Was Ranked the Safest in the World for Women, LGBTQ+ Travelers, and People of Color
When it comes to safe travel destinations, the Netherlands consistently ranks at the top, especially for women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ travelers. Its progressive values, strong social systems, and long-standing reputation for peace create an environment where visitors feel…
— Travel+Leisure
How US Politics Is Affecting International Travel
As tourism to the US plunges because of perceived risks, some travellers are now second-guessing whether it's safe to visit destinations Trump has recently threatened. This was supposed to be a huge year for tourism to the US. In 2026, the nation is not only celebrating the centenary…
— BBC
Today in History
The First Woman Elected to the US Senate
On January 12, 1932, the state of Arkansas elected Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway in a special election to the United States Senate, making her the first woman elected to the Senate. She succeeded her husband, Thaddeus…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
“Bore” Is a Four-Letter Word
 I never thought I would be saying this! Just the other day I heard myself say: “Mike, you are beginning to bore me.” I was directing this statement toward myself. Not good.
This, my friends (according to me), is paramount to “the kiss of death.” BORE is a four-letter word. To “BORE” somebody else is worse than a four-letter word. I woke this morning at 4:45 a.m., tossing and turning while thinking about this topic, and I just had to share my feelings with somebody. Who better than you?
We, YOU, I, cannot afford to become boring. We, YOU, I, cannot allow ourselves to bore ourselves. The cliches are too numerous to start waxing poetic at 5:30 a.m., so I will spare you the grief. Okay, just…
— Travel Research Online
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