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Destinations
13 Unwritten Rules for Visiting Amsterdam
Amsterdam is an easy city to love, with its canals, architecture, stroopwafels, and poffertjes. But when one loves a city, one wants that city to love you back, right? Amsterdam has been a leading example of the pitfalls of overtourism and, in part thanks to its liberal approach to drugs…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Puerto Rico Tourism Has Boomed, but There’s a Cost for Locals
On any given Friday, La Placita – in the neighborhood of Santurce in San Juan, Puerto Rico – is packed with partygoers drinking on the street shoulder-to-shoulder as they hop from one bar to another. It’s a cacophony of music and smells with numerous restaurants interspersed in…
— USA Today
I've Been To Over 20 Greek Islands: This Is The One I Go Back To Every Year
When you think Greek islands, chances are it's probably Mykonos' bustling waterfront hugged by an azure Aegean, or Santorini's whitewashed, cliffside churches with blue domes. It's the Greece of Mamma Mia, cave hotels that cost an arm-and-a-leg per night, and…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
9 of the Best Beaches for a Coastal Break in Japan
Think ‘Japan’ and many evocative images spring to mind. One that probably doesn’t is a beautiful beach. Yet between the coastlines of Hokkaido island in the north and the tropical Okinawa archipelago in the south, there are many enticing stretches of sand for travellers to…
— National Geographic
Niagara Falls Is Experiencing Its 'Frozen Falls' Effect—Here’s How to See the Icy Spectacle
The East Coast has had a cold winter—cold enough that even Niagara Falls, which at its peak sees over 3,000 tons of water drop 32 feet every second, has been affected. As below-freezing temperatures have set in and the water volume has naturally decreased, one of winter’s…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
My Dog Tintin’s Trans-Atlantic Voyage on the Queen Mary 2
When I first entertained the idea of moving from Vermont to Edinburgh last year, one major obstacle stood in my path: how to bring Tintin, my 10-year-old terrier mutt. She’s the love of my life, my constant companion. I’ve flown with her only once, and it was a disaster for both of…
— New York Times
“Black Carbon” in Arctic an Increasing Concern Amid Other Issues in Region
As rising global temperatures speed up the melting of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, it's set off a boom of ships taking routes that previously were frozen and not traversable. The increase in marine Arctic traffic, which received increased attention as President Trump pushed for the…
— CBS News
Transportation
American Airlines Deploys A321XLR on Philadelphia to Porto Route
American Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a new seasonal summer route from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), U.S., to Porto Airport (OPO), Portugal, for 2027. It will use its brand-new Airbus A321XLR planes for the route, marking a strategic deployment of the…
— Travel Radar
Cuba Aviation Fuel Shortage Disrupts International Travel
Cuba has warned international airlines that it cannot guarantee jet fuel for departing flights, raising the prospect of schedule changes, technical stops, and cancellations as carriers seek ways to keep services running. The move follows a broader energy crunch on the island…
— Focus on Travel News
WestJet Slashes More Flights To United States: But This Time Passengers Are Concerned
Barely two months into 2026, WestJet has removed several flights to the United States. Last month, the airline made more cuts to the United States, altering six routes to prominent hubs from Edmonton International Airport. WestJet has continued where it left off, removing more…
— The Travel
Lodging
These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC
New York City has of sumptuous five-star places to stay—many of which are listed on our editor-selected Hotels We Love list dedicated to the best hotels in the Big Apple. This month, however, as luxury hotel room rates remain eye-wateringly high, we’re thinking about a more gently…
— Afar
7 More Valentine's Day Hotel Deals Across the United States
Lovers—you still have time to book a last-minute Valentine’s Day escape. Even better, you can find a hotel with a special package that will delight your partner. They’re located at properties around the country. While some of the swankiest offers are from five-star resorts and…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
These Countries Are Updating Guidance About Travel to the U.S.—What to Know
International governments have updated guidance for travel to the United States, citing clashes with security officials, political demonstrations, and upcoming events like the FIFA World Cup. In Germany, for example, the foreign office warned of "violent clashes with…
— Travel+Leisure
Viral Italian Village Takes Drastic Step to Limit Tourist Crowds
A small village church in northern Italy went viral on social media, prompting residents to seek restrictions on tourist access to ease pressure on local infrastructure. The village of Val di Funes sits in a picturesque setting, with the jagged Odle Peaks surrounding its green valleys. The…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
John Quincy Adams Becomes President
In the Presidential election of 1824, none of the four candidates received a majority of the electoral votes. The race for the office of the 6th President of the United States came down to John Quincy Adams and Andrew…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Multitasking: The Game of Fools
“Fools” may be too strong a word but, if it caught your attention, I might as well stick with it. There probably is a milder word, but the subject of today’s article is “multitasking.”
I want to quote author Gary Keller with a reference to his book titled The One Thing. The subject is very much worth talking about.
“With research overwhelmingly clear, it seems insane that – knowing how multitasking leads to mistakes, poor choices, and stress – we attempt it anyway…
— Travel Research Online
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