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Monday January 26, 2026

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Destinations

How to Visit Maui Responsibly After the Devastating 2023 Wildfires
Maui’s dreamy landscape turned into a nightmare on Aug. 8, 2023. What began as a brush fire, fueled by dangerous winds, quickly engulfed the historic town of Lahaina and damaged other parts of the island. The deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century claimed 102 lives…

Why Central America's Most Stunning City Should Be Your Next International Vacation
What comes to mind when you think of Central America? To many, it's the second-best to Mexico, given the extra bit of travel time. Others who've had the pleasure of visiting put Mexico in the rear-view mirror with countries that are even cheaper and less crowded. We all know by…

52 Places to Go in 2026
We hold these truths to be self-evident: Celebrations abound for the United States’ 250th birthday, and travelers across the Northeast have plenty of destinations to choose from. Philadelphia, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, will host a Red, White & Blue To-Do…

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Tours and Activities

5 Unmissable Safari Experiences in East Africa
Dawn breaks over the plains. Acacia-dotted grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see. In the pinkish half-light, an elephant herd travels slowly across the land; antelopes graze, birds flit and big cats stalk. East Africa is a region of timeless, spellbinding wonder, with the adjoining…

Which Florida National Park Fits You Better? Everglades Versus Biscayne
As a kid visiting my grandpa in South Florida from my home state of Virginia, the Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park seemed like portals into another world. We would stay with family in Fort Lauderdale, then set out for landscapes that didn’t resemble anything back…

Football Haters Can Still Enjoy Super Bowl Weekend in the Bay Area
The Super Bowl will draw football fans from far and wide to Northern California in early February – but sports-agnostic travelers shouldn’t despair. Whether you just happen to be visiting during the Feb. 8 game at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium, or you’re accompanying a pigskin…

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Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima Class Combines Boutique Hotel Design With Big-Ship Amenities
Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima Class debuted in 2022 with a clear goal of rethinking how a large cruise ship actually feels once you're onboard. Instead of prioritizing size or packing in every possible attraction, Prima Class puts the focus on design, space, and how guests move…

All Cruise Ships Impacted by Winter Storm Fern
Winter Storm Fern is ravaging much of the US with bitterly cold temperatures, heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, freezing rain and sleet, and further south, strong thunderstorms that may produce tornadoes. The National Weather Service is noting heavy snowfall as high as 18 inches…

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Transportation

US Airlines and Airports Brace for a Brutal Travel Day Amid Massive Winter Storm
A massive winter storm set the stage for a brutal travel day Sunday, with airlines warning of widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation's busiest airports. Widespread snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened nearly 180 million people — more than half the U.S. population…

Heathrow Drops the 100ml Liquids Rule: Everything You Need to Know
Luggage rummaging and security faffing be gone—for London Heathrow (LHR), Europe’s busiest airport, has finally ended its 100ml rule. The UK airport first introduced the regulation in August 2006 due to concerns over liquid explosives. Nearly two decades later, it was officially…

The Best Meals You Can Get On a Flight, According to Travel Pros
In the photo, the tray table meal was supposed to be first class, but the traveler who received it called it a “bowl of sadness.” Shiny layers of meat, squares of cheese and a bruised whole tomato are visible in the X post that has more than 15 million views since it was posted Jan. 4…

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Lodging

The Vienna Hotel Everyone's Talking About Just Got a Michelin-Star Glow-Up
Originally designed by architect Baron Theophil Edvard von Hansen for the 1873 World’s Fair, the historic Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna is now debuting fresh renovations as Vienna’s first urban luxury resort. With 150 years of history embedded in its walls, the Anantara Palais Hansen…

11 Hotels Around the US with Special Valentine’s Day Packages & Add-Ons
You don’t always need an elaborate Valentine’s Day getaway. Sometimes, you just need a solid hotel room that lets you escape with your partner for a night or two. For many couples, the solitude is enough to set the mood, and an on-site restaurant is more than enough for a little…

Six Senses Is Coming to the Western US
Wellness-focused hotel brand Six Senses is making its way to southern Utah. The brand, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, operates luxury hotels in bucket-list destinations like the Maldives and Seychelles. And soon, Americans will be able to experience this level of luxury in the desert at Six…

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Other and Odd

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Bring Your Dog
I’ve never been one for wellness trends. I don’t have a skincare regimen, I don’t really enjoy massages, I don’t want to train with elite athletes, and the idea of spending a long weekend doing yoga and drinking green smoothies doesn’t appeal. Yet somehow, I’ve found myself fitter…

Carnival Of Salvador, Brazil: Events, Culture, And Tips For The World's Largest Street Party
While most people think of the extravagant displays in Rio de Janeiro as the heart of Brazil’s Carnival culture, the world’s largest street party actually occurs every year at the Carnival of Salvador. Nearly two million people from around the world gather in Bahia state’s capital for a high…

A Live-Action PAC-MAN Experience That Lets Players Step Inside the Game Is Now Open in the UK
There are few video games as instantly recognisable as PAC-MAN, and now, in the UK, players can step directly inside the arcade classic. At Arcade Arena, in Manchester, England, the iconic maze has been transformed into a full-scale, live-action experience that turns the game into a…

Today in History

The Republic of India
On January 26, 1950, the Indian constitution took effect, making the Republic of India the world's most populous democracy. Mahatma Gandhi's struggles to win Indian Independence bore fruit in what he called the…

Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe

You Have a Dual Purpose

I remember this like it happened yesterday. Yes, even seasoned travelers like me have a bag full of embarrassing war stories.

I forgot my passport while traveling to Toronto. Although this was not a life-or-death scenario, it did highlight the propensity for squared-away individuals like me to fall prey to the human element of stupidity.I blamed nobody but myself for this time-consuming and somewhat expensive faux pas. But, if I had a travel agent who was not frightened to remind me to pack my socks, tie, toothbrush, and Passport, I would have been writing a different message today.

I want to remind you that you have a dual purpose in your business. One is to research, find, and record my travel reservations and ensure my ticketing documents…

— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner

Image and Video AI Are Rewriting Travel Agency Marketing
by Richard Earls
Monday January 26, 2026

This week's Publisher's Corner is also something of a Press Release. We are pleased to announce the beta test and release of Voyager Studio.

For decades, travel agencies have known what works in marketing: strong visuals, emotional storytelling, and video that makes consumers feel what a trip would be like. The problem was never a lack of creativity or ambition—it was cost. High-quality video production has historically been out of reach for most agencies. Creating professional commercials typically requires scripting, actors, travel, site visits, production crews, editing, revisions, licensing, and scheduling. Even a short, polished promotional piece could run into thousands of dollars. Graphic design carried its own barriers. Outsourcing marketing collateral for newsletters, flyers, or social media often meant…

— Travel Research Online
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