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Destinations
Canada Travel to Florida Dips Amid U.S. Tensions, Sparking New Outreach by State Tourism Leaders
Tourism leaders in Florida are reaching out to their Canadian counterparts as the U.S. faces a travel backlash tied to the words and actions of President Donald Trump. As Visit Florida compiles its 2025 tourism figures, the agency's President and CEO Bryan Griffin and Carol Dover, the…
— CBS News
5 European Destinations Everyone Should Visit At Least Once
Europe is every culture buff’s playground, but let’s be real for sec, most people only ever scratch the surface of the continent’s surprising diversity. I live in Paris myself—coming off an on-and-off love-hate relationship with my former home of London—and while both of these…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Snowboarder, 22, Killed in Freak Chairlift Accident After Making Fatal Mistake
A 22-year-old snowboarder died in a freak chairlift accident while vacationing in Japan, per the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and 7News Australia. The horrifying accident occurred on the morning of Friday, Jan. 30, when Australian tourist Brooke Day boarded a chairlift at…
— Men's Journal
Do It Your Way: Unique Ideas And Destinations For The Perfect, Personalized Elopement
Though elopements are often spontaneous, planning the moment you say “I do” can make for an intentional, personalized union between you and your partner. Elopements can be budget-friendly, and many couples choose them to avoid an expensive, stressful, large-scale wedding. It…
— Travel Noire
Disney Supercharged Its Parks. The Booming Division Still Has Room to Run
The Walt Disney Co.’s experiences division, which includes its parks, cruise ships, hotels and consumer products, posted record revenue for the fiscal first quarter, topping $10 billion for the first time. For the period ended Dec. 27, experiences represented 38% of Disney’s total revenue…
— CNBC
Cruise
The Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean: U.S. News
Deciding what cruise to take might feel like option overload. There are so many lines and a multitude of options, particularly if you’re cruising the Caribbean. Lucky for us, U.S. News and World Report made a list of the best cruise lines to take if you’re heading to the Caribbean…
— Quartz
Uniworld, Luxury Gold Team on Europe Cruise-Tours
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises partnered with sister brand Luxury Gold to create new "Cruise & Tour" experiences for 2027. “By pairing our boutique river cruises with some of Luxury Gold’s most popular land itineraries, we’re offering our guests a more expansive way to explore…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Slow Train to Turin: A Winter Journey Through the Swiss Alps to Italy
Is there a better sensation for a traveller than when a train speeds out of a tunnel? The sudden flood of light, that howling rush of air. Clearly, it’s not just me who thinks trains are the new (old) planes, with 2025 having seen a 7% rise in UK train travel, and more Europeans than ever…
— The Guardian
Massive 63% Flight Surge: San José Braces For Super Bowl Travel Chaos
Hosting the Super Bowl almost always throws off an airport's rhythm, but at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), we are seeing an uncharacteristically large spike in departures. Flight schedules into and out of the facility are surging by roughly 63%, packing more departures…
— Simple Flying
United Touts Its New Fast, Free Starlink Wi-Fi in Super Bowl Ad
United Airlines is taking its inflight Wi-Fi victory lap on the biggest advertising stage of the year. This weekend, United Airlines will spotlight its rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi in a new Super Bowl ad—timed to a milestone the airline quietly hit behind the scenes. In less than a year, United has…
— Parade Magazine
Lodging
8 Idyllic English Cottages You Can Book on Airbnb
From the enduring appeal of the cottagecore aesthetic to the continuous allure of eclectic British interiors, there’s a lot to keep us dreaming about life under a thatched roof. If a home swap in the English countryside, à la The Holiday, isn’t in the works, your next best bet is Airbnb…
— Architectural Digest
The Best New Adults-Only Hotels for 2026
Have you scheduled any kind of grown-up getaway for 2026? If not, now's your chance to grab a calendar and pencil in some time to reconnect as a couple, plan a girls or guys trip, or just escape for a bit from the daily grind of child-rearing and work responsibilities. Better yet, pair your…
— USA Today
6 Reasons to Visit The Buccaneer Resort on St. Croix—Plus, the Drawbacks
As a travel writer, some locations land on my radar again and again. Usually, that’s thanks to word of mouth. After all, every traveler knows the feeling of experiencing a perfect, or near-perfect, trip. It opens up your eyes to something new and exciting, and you want to yap about it to…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
EU’s New Entry/Exit System Has Had a Shaky Start. Here’s What Travellers Need to Know
The EU’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals began being phased in last October. The gradual scale-up of the biometric border technology has already experienced teething problems, causing significant delays for air, ferry and Eurotunnel passengers. A survey by…
— euronews
Is This the Future of Luxury Travel?
As travel leaders from around the world gathered in Dubai for the second edition of Ultra by PLE last week, the recurring question was: What’s next for luxury travel? Hosted by Dubai’s emblematic Atlantis The Royal, the four-day event gathered more than 230 of the world’s top travel…
— Condé Nast Traveller
7 Romantic Escapes For The Perfect Valentine's Day Weekend Getaway
This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday. Don’t miss out on the chance to take the holiday beyond a romantic dinner by exploring diverse getaways for the entire weekend filled with memorable experiences and opportunities to love on one another. From romantic escapes to fun…
— Essence
Today in History
The Sixteenth Amendment Ratified (Income Tax)
On February 3, 1913, the Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the United States Congress, allowing the Federal government to collect a tax based on income. While the Constitution give…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
A Great Travel Advisor Is Like a Great Football Coach, Says Royal Caribbean
by Cheryl Rosen
Monday February 02, 2026
 Like a great football coach, a winning travel advisor understands that it’s important to actively recruit new players all year long. Every day, you should be thinking about how to convert new lookers into bookers.
That’s just one takeaway from this week’s online webinar for travel advisors from Royal Caribbean, Coffee Talk with Vicki Freed, which returned for the 2026 season with a “How to Grow Your Business in 2026 and Beyond” theme.
With cruise ads flooding the airwaves this Wave Season, don’t wait for customers to come to you but “confidently set the tone and offer one to them,” suggested BDM Robin Washington. “Being confident is half the battle…
— Travel Research Online
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