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Destinations
Where Is It Safe to Travel? Top 10 Peaceful Countries to Visit
Travelers may want to factor safety into their 2026 travel plans as tensions and armed conflicts continue to ramp up around the world. In its 2025 Global Peace Index, published in June, the Institute for Economics & Peace said that "global peacefulness continues to decline" and that…
— USA Today
Italy’s Strangest Art Town Is Getting a Second Chance
Once dismissed as a failed postmodern utopia, the Sicilian town of Gibellina is preparing for a year-long programme of exhibitions, performances and artist residencies. But can art finally bring life back to a place conceived as an art utopia? The theatre straddles the road, a…
— BBC
The Best Time to Visit Italy
Home to many of the world's greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy, Italy elates, inspires and moves like no other. Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites than any other country. Should you walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans in Pompeii, revel in…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
World of Hyatt And Audi Begin New Chapter For F1 Hospitality And Travel
For years, Formula 1 hospitality and luxury have been defined by a familiar set of global players. Now, World of Hyatt is stepping onto the grid alongside the Audi Revolut F1 Team, bringing a loyalty-first approach to fans and travelers around the globe. As Formula 1 continues to expand…
— Sports Illustrated
Disneyland Drops Early Entry And Guests Are Heated
Disneyland faces backlash from guests after eliminating a long-standing early-entry perk that gave hotel guests exclusive access to the iconic theme park in Anaheim, California. Until last week, visitors staying at a Disneyland hotel enjoyed a 30-minute head start before the park…
— Travel Noire
"Please Don't Come": Americans Urge FIFA World Cup Travelers To Stay Away Over "Absurd" $40K Price Tag
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 through July 19 and will be held in 16 host cities, with 11 in the U.S., two in Canada, and three in Mexico. 48 teams will play in 104 soccer matches over 39 days in the most anticipated sporting event of the year. However, the tournament…
— The Travel
Cruise
Ushuaia Breaks Record with Arrival of 19 Cruise Ships
The port of Ushuaia in Argentina welcomed a record number of cruise ships in late December, with the arrival of 19 vessels over three days. According to 24 Horas, the ships brought approximately 10,600 passengers to the town, which serves as a starting point for expeditions to…
— Cruise Industry News
Fred. Olsen Breaks New Ground With Hybrid AI Advertising Campaign
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launched what it claims is the cruise industry's first multi-platform digital advertising campaign created using hybrid AI technology, combining human-led creative disciplines with generative AI. The campaign includes the debut of what Fred. Olsen describes as the…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Victory Cruise Lines Launches 35-Night Grand Voyage
Victory Cruise Lines announces a 35-night Grand Half Loop voyage tracing North America’s waterways and coastlines. The journey departs Chicago’s Navy Pier on October 18, 2026, and concludes in Jacksonville, Florida, on November 21. Guests aboard Victory I will visit over 20…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel
Transportation
‘You Don’t Want to Be a Statistic.’ How Flying Can Be More Accessible
“We have a long history of wheelchairs being damaged by airlines. No matter which airline we choose, we run into the same problem. I think every single time we fly, something is broken.” That’s what Neena Nizar told me in Aug. 2023 after she and her two sons all had their electric…
— USA Today
7 Reasons You Can Get Kicked Off a Flight—and It’s Not Just Bad Behavior
Getting kicked off a flight is far less common than viral videos might suggest, but it does happen—and not always for the reasons travelers expect. As Kyle Maltz, chief operating officer of Dollar Flight Club, notes, “Traditionally, the assumption is that people are getting removed from…
— Travel+Leisure
10 Airports to Avoid for Your 2026 Travel Planning
No airport sets out to ruin a trip, and most delays start small. A late inbound flight. A crowded taxiway. A bag that takes the scenic route to baggage claim. The problem is scale. At the busiest airports, minor disruptions compound quickly, and travelers absorb the cost. A recent…
— Quartz
Lodging
JW Marriott Opens Its First Hotel in Spain—Right in the Heart of Madrid
JW Marriott has officially landed in Spain, and fittingly, it’s chosen one of the most central—and lively—addresses in the country to do it. The newly opened JW Marriott Hotel Madrid marks the luxury brand’s debut in Spain, bringing its signature calm, wellness-forward approach to a…
— Parade Magazine
IHG Just Opened Its First All-Inclusive in the US in Florida
Looking for a Caribbean-style, all-inclusive resort where you can lounge by the pool and enjoy unlimited food and drinks without leaving the U.S.? Do we have exciting news for you. It's now easier than ever to book an all-inclusive, warm-weather vacay — on points, of course…
— The Points Guy
The New ‘White Lotus’ Location Will Cost You $20,000 Per Night
Roll out the Rolls-Royce, because it’s happening. The popular HBO series The White Lotus is returning for another season, and this time, you’ll see the rich and famous frolicking in the French Riviera. The fourth season will be shot at the luxurious Château de La Messardière in…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
ALL Accor Unveils the 8 Trends Set to Redefine Experiential Travel in 2026
In a world shaped by economic, social and environmental uncertainty, travellers are increasingly turning to travel as a way to self-regulate. Rather than accumulating things, they are collecting moments - seeking awe, joy and connection as antidotes to stress and instability…
— Hospitality Net
Why Travel and Vacation Aren’t the Same—And It Matters
Most people say they love to travel—but what I’ve learned is that they really mean they love vacations. In the general meaning of the term, these two words are often used interchangeably. When you’re requesting PTO at work, you tell your co-workers you’re going on “vacation”. If…
— The Manual
DC Travel and Adventure Show to Return to Convention Center
The D.C. Travel and Adventure show is back at the Convention Center this weekend. News4’s Eun Yang discusses the details with TV host, author and travel activist Rick Steves…
— NBC Washington
Today in History
Albert Schweitzer Is Born
A man for all seasons, Albert Schweitzer was a theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his statements and activities on behalf of the philosophy of "reverence for life", after…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti and Queensland Tourism Partner to Educate Advisors on Independent Travel to Australia’s Sunshine State
Portland, Oregon, January 12, 2026 – Tourism and Events Queensland [TEQ] and independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations have launched a joint campaign to educate advisors and their clients about…
— Travel Research Online
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