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Destinations
12 Under-the-Radar Places You Should Travel to Now, Before They Get Popular
The way we travel is always evolving. New flight routes open, cultural scenes gain momentum, and destinations that once felt distant begin welcoming visitors on their own terms. Right now, there are places around the world, from the deserts of Saudi Arabia and the forests of…
— Afar
How to Enjoy a Weekend in Hong Kong
The very name Hong Kong immediately conjures up luxury boutiques, wild nightlife, street food and spectacular architecture. We asked Angelababy (Angela Yang Ying) to help us get to the heart of this dynamic city with so much to offer. The Hong Kong-based Hollywood actress…
— BBC
The "Scotland" Of Canada Is A Scenic Scottish Island Where Canadians Speak Gaelic
Throughout history, populations have shifted and changed, emigrating around the world for a wide variety of reasons. For example, many North Americans will identify as Scottish, Irish, or European despite being third or fourth generation American or Canadian. This legacy of immigration…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Plus-Size Creators Review Universal Epic Universe Rides
Vikki Tuppay is used to people asking about her body. “On a daily basis, people ask me, ‘What do you weigh? What are your measurements? How tall are you? What size do you wear?’” she told USA TODAY. Tuppay knows dimensions matter to plus-size travelers like herself, particularly…
— USA Today
What Is Skimo? The Newest Olympic Sport Has a Long History in Europe
On February 19, the world will witness the tactical efficiency of 36 athletes going for gold in the only new Olympic sport at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Ski mountaineering, or “skimo,” requires intense conditioning and, in some cases, superhuman natural ability, as…
— Smithsonian Magazine
15 Architectural Destinations to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2026
Are you tired of the crowded beaches on the Mediterranean coast during the lazy days of summer? When sourcing our top 15 architectural destinations to visit around the world, we prioritized less obvious places—you don’t need us to tell you that Rome, Paris, and New York have…
— Architectural Digest
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Ship Switches Back to Old Safety Briefing for Upcoming Voyage
Future guests of Carnival Conquest will start their cruise with a blast from the past – at least when it comes to safety briefings. Instead of the now-standard E-Muster process, where guests complete the mandatory safety briefing from the HUB App, the Conquest-class flagship’s next…
— Cruise Hive
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Liverpool Cruise Port Forge Sustainability Pact
Liverpool Cruise Port and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are set to deliver a programme of community-focused and maritime-led initiatives across Liverpool's waterfront. The comprehensive Community Engagement & Sustainability partnership announced for the 2026 season will involve…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Report Finds 2026 Spring Break Flights Are Cheaper — Including These Top Destinations
If you’re still figuring out your spring break travel plans, a new report says several wishlist destinations may be cheaper to visit this year. Points Path is an online extension that jet-setters can use to compare award and cash pricing while searching and booking airfare. On February 9, the…
— Travel Noire
Everything You Need to Know About Taking the Eurostar
It’s been over 30 years since the Eurostar first connected Great Britain to mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel – and even after multiple economic crises, the drama of Brexit and new visa requirements, passenger numbers continue to hover near all-time highs. What explains such…
— Lonely Planet
Lodging
IHG Introduces Noted Collection, a New Premium Brand of Hotels
On Tuesday, IHG Hotels & Resorts launched a brand-new hotel brand that focuses on upscale properties and curated guest experiences. The new premium brand, called Noted Collection, will feature "one-of-one hotels ... chosen for its distinct story, confident design, and individuality,"…
— The Points Guy
Ruby Group Expands Its Italian Presence with a New Ruby Hotels Signing in Milan
Ruby Group continues to grow its presence in Italy with a new Ruby Hotels project in Milan. Following successful openings in Florence and Rome, the upcoming Ruby hotel marks the group's third location in the Italian market. Located in the vibrant Isola district, the hotel brings the…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
How Travel Can Make You More Adaptable And Emotional Flexibility
Many of us live our everyday lives on autopilot. That's why we often drive to work but rarely remember the journey there—we typically take the same route, see the same structures and our brains start paying less attention. When we travel, however, and enter into a completely new…
— Forbes
Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin: We’re Seeing Consumers Continue to Spend on Travel
Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the company’s quarterly earnings results, state of the travel industry, state of the consumer, impact of AI, and more…
— CNBC
Today in History
The Duke is Drowned
Duke of Clarence is a title traditionally awarded to junior members of British royal families. The first, George Plantagenet, was the brother of kings Edward IV and Richard III. Never happy with his status, George plotted…
— Travel Research Online
Publishers Corner
A Talent for Practice
by Richard Earls
Tuesday February 17, 2026
 "I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." ~ Albert Einstein
Talent. You have it or you don't... Right? Isn't talent the reason Bobby Fischer was a grand master chess player at 19? Isn't talent why Bill Gates was a boy genius and is now one of the world's richest men, or why Tiger Woods was a child golf prodigy? Is talent why some people seem to be natural born successes and others struggle up and down the steep slopes of the Pareto Principle their entire life, never breaking into the top 20% of their chosen field?
Maybe…
— Travel Research Online
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