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Destinations
Ancient Palaces, a Cat Café, and KPop Demon Hunters—the Perfect Family Travel Itinerary for South Korea
Last year, my offspring—who are obsessed with Godzilla, ramen, and the manga series One Piece—had been pining for a pilgrimage to Japan for months (years?). But Japan hit record tourism numbers in 2025, and that demand pushed the cost of flights during my kids’ fall break just…
— Afar
Countries Are Warning Their Citizens About Traveling to the US Amid ICE Protests
Germany and Ireland are the latest countries to issue government advisories regarding travel to the United States following recent ICE protests in cities such as Minneapolis. At least a dozen countries have updated their travel guidance for the US over the past year, including Canada, the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
These Are the Friendliest Places in the US and Across the World
It can feel risky traveling somewhere new. Will it live up to your expectations? Will it be worth it? Booking.com has come up with a short list of solid choices as part of its 14th annual Traveler Review Awards. The online travel agency combed more than 370 million verified customer…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
You Could Get Measles if You Were at Disneyland, These LA Areas. When?
Southern California public health officials are warning residents to watch for measles symptoms after travelers infected with the contagious virus visited Disneyland, the Los Angeles International Airport and other places in the region in recent days. It comes as the virus, which had…
— USA Today
How Long Does It Take to Travel Around the Most Widespread Olympics Ever?
One of the signature elements of the Olympic and Paralympic Games is proximity. The 2026 Milan Games, however, are stretching the definition of a “host city.” In fact, the Milan Games are the first to have two official host cities: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Milan will host the Opening…
— Men's Journal
This California Destination Has Some of the Best Whale Watching in the U.S.—and Right Now Is the Best Time to Spot Them
Think you travel a lot? You should try being a gray whale. Each year, these massive aquatic animals, which the Oceanic Society explained can weigh more than 72,000 pounds, make the trip from their feeding grounds in the Arctic to calve and breed in the Baja lagoons. That means…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line Sends Unusual Email Warning To Guests Over Mandatory Fee Increases
Carnival Cruise Line had an eventful 2025. After rolling out a new rewards program that sparked backlash from some longtime cruisers, the cruise line is already making headlines again in the new year. This time, it’s an email that’s catching passengers off guard. Carnival recently…
— The Travel
French Senate Drops €15 Cruise Passenger Tax From 2026 Budget
France officially removed a proposed €15 per passenger cruise tax from its 2026 budget following strong industry opposition and government disagreement with the Senate amendment. The tax, which would have applied to each passenger per stopover in French ports, was…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
What Southwest’s Move to Assigned Seating Says About the Realities of Air Travel Today
For more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines stood apart from nearly every other major carrier with its famous (or infamous, depending on how you saw it) “open seating” system. Instead of selecting a seat when booking, passengers were assigned a position at the gate—typically in the…
— Afar
American Airlines Broke a Basic Rule – and Flight Attendants Are Furious
One of the most solid understandings between airlines and their crewmembers is that they’ll have hotel rooms when they’re away from their base. When last week’s winter storm snarled airline traffic across the country, thousands of American Airlines flight attendants did not have…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
How Hotels Could Help Solve Your Summer Childcare Crunch
Life is never quiet when you're a parent of young children but plotting how to cover the long spring and summer breaks when schools shut down and work carries on can be particularly challenging. Camps fill up fast, babysitters can be hard to secure and relatives rarely have infinite…
— BBC
11 Lux Hotels in Madrid That Look Like They’re Out of a Film
Madrid is a metropolis and wonderland in equal measure, especially for tourists who are on the hunt for museums, architecture, history, and some of the world’s best eats. From El Prado to Retiro Park to La Casa Encendida, Madrid has wonders that will keep you busy for weeks…
— Travel Awaits
Palm Mountain Resort & Spa Review: A Crowd-Free Oasis In The Heart Of Palm Springs
Even Californians seek out warmer climates as the chilly coast ignites ‘hoodie weather’. There’s no better place for Vitamin D and summer attire than a quick road trip to Palm Springs, California’s sunniest city. This classic getaway, made famous by Hollywood's elite before the TMZ era…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
How Social Media Is Shaping Travel Planning and Booking
In today’s fast-moving digital world, hoteliers often feel a massive amount of pressure to "be everywhere." If you’ve been feeling like the push toward social media is a distraction from the fundamental work of running a hotel, you aren't alone. A recent Skift Research report, "How Social…
— Hospitality Net
You Owe It to Yourself to Go On a Solo Trip. Here’s How to Plan One
In 2024, I planned to travel by myself to Slovenia — a country I had fallen in love with during my first visit 20 years prior. It was going to be the first time I'd left my two young children for a week, and I was nervous. What if something bad happened to them while I was gone? How…
— NPR
Intrepid Travel Invests €310,000 in Indigenous Tourism Across Canada
Intrepid Travel has entered into a five-year partnership with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), committing CA$500,000 (€310,000) to integrate Indigenous-led experiences into its Canadian itineraries. The decision marks a significant step in reshaping how visitors…
— Travel Tomorrow
Today in History
George Washington Elected President
There were giants in those days. The Electoral College unanimously elected Washington, the only time a president has received 100% of the vote, in 1789 with John Adams elected as his vice president. He was not a…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Rental Escapes Announces Record-Breaking 2025
Montreal – (February 3, 2026) – Rental Escapes, a full-service luxury villa rental company specializing in providing unparalleled private villa stays worldwide, today shared details on the landmark year it experienced in…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
United Airlines Systems Will Go Offline Briefly on Wednesday
by Cheryl Rosen
Tuesday February 03, 2026
 United Airlines’ booking system will be offline on Wednesday from about 1:55 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. as the airline upgrades its SHARES GDS system.
During these two hours, customers and travel advisors will not be able to see flight schedules, book or cancel trips, retrieve their bookings or check in for flights on United apps, the airline said. The outage will affect United.com and the mobile app, call centers, kiosks, travel agency channels and partner airline access…
— Travel Research Online
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