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Destinations
This Vibrant City Splitting 2 States Is The Midwest's Most Underrated Destination
Why visit one state when you can conquer two in a single weekend? Well, we can't call it a classic “Texas two-fer”, but we can call it double dipping. That's right — you can visit two states via one marvelous city that's largely under-hyped as a top Midwest getaway. More known to the…
— Travel Off Path
Best Places to Visit in Thailand
The glorious variety of Thailand appeals to all types of travelers. Flavor-loving gourmets will love the street food, produce-laden markets and deluxe restaurants all over the country. Those seeking enlightenment can find wisdom and inspiration at its thousands of temples and…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Big Sur, We Missed You. How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in California’s Coastal Paradise
Big Sur, ancestral home of the Esselen Tribe, former refuge for beatniks and literati like Henry Miller, and a hiking haven where the redwoods meet the Pacific Ocean, is fully accessible once more. Following a three-year closure caused by winter storms, erosion, and landslides, a vital…
— Afar
How to Get Tickets to the LA Olympics—and Plan a Trip Around Them
The Olympic Games have a way of putting a city on the global stage, and in 2028, that starring role will belong to Los Angeles. The XXXIV Olympiad is set to take the city by storm mid-summer 2028, with venues scattered from Downtown LA to the San Fernando Valley and Long…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Waterfalls and Wildflowers: Hiking South Africa’s Highest Mountains
The stress of rush-hour chaos on unfamiliar highways faded the farther I drove from Johannesburg, until all that remained was an empty straightaway and the hum of my rented Renault. Waves of farmland rolled into the occasional ranch house surrounded by a shelterbelt of trees…
— New York Times
Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line Doubles Down On Its New Direction As Loyal Cruisers Flag "Potential Issues"
Cruising has changed a lot over the past decade. As demand continues to grow, cruise lines have leaned into creating mega ships packed with entertainment and attractions to keep upwards of 7,000 passengers busy at once. Royal Caribbean International has led the way with Icon of…
— The Travel
Here’s What Cruise Lines Do to Tame the Behaviour of Children Onboard – Is It Enough?
One topic that never quite goes away in the cruising world is that of kids and their behaviour on ships. Cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line are made for families, and every detail is designed to maximise family fun, but the reality of thousands of…
— Cruise Passenger
Transportation
What You Need to Know Before Flying With American Airlines
With around 6,800 daily flights serving destinations in over 60 countries around the world, American Airlines is the nation's largest passenger airline. Whether you're a dedicated American Airlines credit card holder or simply fly with whichever carrier has the best flights for you, you're…
— Travel+Leisure
Weight-Loss Drugs Could Have This Surprising Impact on Air Travel
U.S. airlines are carrying lighter loads these days, and it could save them hundreds of millions in fuel costs. The financial firm Jefferies published a study recently that found the four largest U.S. air carriers–American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines…
— Men's Journal
Spain Train Crash: How Safe Is High-Speed Rail Travel?
Spain has the finest high-speed rail network in Europe. But on Sunday evening, 18 January, dozens of passengers were killed when an Iryo train from Malaga to Madrid derailed and collided with a Renfe Madrid to Huelva express at Adamuz in the southern province of Andalusia…
— The Independent
Lodging
8 Comfy & Cool Hotels in Tokyo—Including Capsule Hotels & Ryokans
Japan is enjoying a golden era of travel. Over the last five years, the country’s popularity as an exotic travel destination has taken off. Jet-setters from Brazil to Australia to the US are planning trips to Japan in larger numbers than ever before. Some are on the hunt for affordable…
— Travel Awaits
These 11 Tropical Resorts Are Unveiling Big New Looks in 2026
Who doesn’t love a good makeover? When that makeover takes place at a hotel or resort in an oh-so-desirable tropical location, it’s all the better. From the beaches of Hawaii and Florida to locales in Mexico and the Caribbean, some of the world's top hotels and resorts are debuting…
— USA Today
This Major Hotel Chain Is Turning Front Desks Into A Safety Net For Missing Children
Red Roof, a prominent name in the lodging industry, has taken a vital step to enhance child safety by partnering with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). On AMBER Alert Awareness Day, the hotel chain announced its integration into the AMBER Alert…
— Travel Noire
Other and Odd
Escape Dystopian Times at These 9 Ethereal Places
Our collective desire to escape may be approaching a fever pitch. Escape what? Oh, take your pick. A few things on my personal list: Screens, the rise of authoritarianism, persistent wars, AI everything, and climate anxiety. I’m not alone. In a recent Gallup poll, 40 percent of American…
— Outside Online
Why Hobby-Led Holidays Are the Biggest Travel Trend of 2026
Forget ticking off landmarks and chasing the same sunset photo as everyone else on Instagram. In 2026, travellers are booking trips with intention, and it starts with what they love most. From food-obsessed Jozi locals planning entire holidays around a single bakery in Paris, to…
— Time Out
I’ve Traveled to Nearly 100 Countries, These Are My 7 Top Passport Tips
Regardless of how intrepid a traveler you are, there’s always room for travel errors. I should know, even someone extremely well-traveled like myself (having been to all continents and to 98 countries and territories) can make a major travel faux pas. Last year, I traveled to the United…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The US Hostages are Released
On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the President of the United States. Minutes later, the nation of Iran released 52 hostages they had held for 444 days in captivity. In retaliation for the United States'…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Lose The Excuses
 Major League baseball batters miss pitches. NFL football receivers drop passes. NBA tall basketball players miss free throws. Singers fail to make the cut. All categories of talented people don’t get hired. The best sales proposal does not always win. And you too, will miss whatever it is you do from time to time.
From yoga practitioners to the ski slope heroes, from the classroom to the boardroom, people have, do, and will continue to fall short on occasion. And when they do, the rank and file will dig into their excuse ditty-bag and begin boring us to tears with their “reasons…
— Travel Research Online
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