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Destinations
The Seven Wonders of the World for 2026 (That You Can Actually Visit)
Each year, we set ourselves the task of picking seven wonders of the world for the year to come. The seven wonders of the ancient world included the Colossus of Rhodes, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Only one—the Great Pyramid of Giza…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Croatian City of Split Bans Alcohol Sales Past 8 PM
Did you know that many European cities ban alcohol sales after a certain hour? I was shocked to learn that many US cities do this, too. Being from Missouri, I hadn’t realized other cities, counties, and states weren’t as lax. (Missouri allows the sale of hard liquor in grocery stores, and…
— Travel Awaits
36 Hours in Savannah, Georgia: Things to Do and See
Savannah is a city fixated on its ghosts, whether in the form of a hovering spirit or the weight of a rich, complicated history that seems to drape everything like Spanish moss. But don’t mistake Savannah for a mausoleum. In recent years, the city solidified its reputation as a…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
15 Best Indoor Water Parks in the U.S.
Spending a day at the pool doesn't have to depend on good weather. Conveniently sheltering their attractions from the elements, the best indoor water parks in the U.S. are perpetually toasty escapes in rain or shine, any time of the year. Simply pack a swimsuit on your next trip…
— Travel+Leisure
Bakeries, Boutiques, and Beauty Rooms: NYC Is Having a Korean Culture Moment
Korean culture has long been woven into the fabric of New York City. But where it was once largely concentrated in a handful of neighborhoods—Manhattan’s Koreatown, centered around West 32nd Street, and the Queens enclave of Flushing—that’s increasingly no…
— Afar
Cruise
Riviera Travel Offers Advisors Chance to Win Seine Cruise
Riviera Travel is offering travel advisors a chance to win a free river cruise on its Seine, Paris and Normandy itinerary through a booking incentive running Feb. 9-22. Each new river cruise booking made during the period earns one entry into the prize draw, according to the…
— Cruise Industry News
This Cruise Cabin Mistake Could Keep You up All Night
When Brad Sriro and his wife, Chi, took a cruise to celebrate their anniversary, they chose their cabin's location for a reason. For their August sailing aboard MSC World America, the couple booked a stateroom overlooking the open-air World Promenade at the vessel’s aft — similar to…
— USA Today
Transportation
Canadian Airlines Pull Back From US Routes Amid Falling Travel Demand
Canadian airlines are scaling back operations to the United States as demand for cross-border travel weakens. Carriers have cut frequencies, suspended routes and, in some cases, removed US destinations entirely from their schedules. The reductions affect both summer capacity…
— Travel Tomorrow
Belgium Strikes Set to Cause Travel Chaos at Brussels Airport in March
Brussels Airport is bracing for severe disruption next month as some of Belgium’s largest trade unions plan industrial action. A strike notice has been issued for Tuesday 12 March, lasting 24 hours. The walkout will likely see widespread flight cancellations and delays. Here’s what…
— euronews
Flights Are Cheaper, but Airports Are Packed — Here’s How to Prepare for Busy Spring Break Travel
Cheaper flights are fueling a surge in travel demand, just as spring break season ramps up. Recent data from KAYAK shows that airfares are trending down 3% domestically and 10% for international flights, while travel interest has increased 9%. That combination is the perfect…
— WAPT
Lodging
The Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2026
Every year, TPG's team of travel experts sits down to assess which hotels will open over the coming year — and we're thrilled to report that 2026 will bring some incredible additions to the hospitality world, many of which will be bookable on points via your favorite hotel loyalty…
— The Points Guy
Minneapolis Weighs Penalty for Hotels That Housed Ice Agents
The Minneapolis City Council could decide Thursday whether two downtown hotels should lose their liquor licenses for possibly housing ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge. Hospitality advocates say revocations would send a chilling message to a hospitality industry facing…
— Axios
Other and Odd
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Around Alaska
There's no point in sugar coating it, getting around Alaska can be challenging. This the largest state in the USA with pretty extreme seasonal weather, so it can take longer than expected to get from A to B. Especially if you plan to visit coastal cities as well as the interior. The best…
— Lonely Planet
United States Tourism Numbers Slump While These Destinations Surge, Says New Report
More than 1.5 billion people traveled in 2025, according to the United Nations World Tourism Barometer Report. The organization noted an increase of more than 60 million travelers from 2024, despite geopolitical tensions and rising travel costs. However, the Americas saw mixed…
— Fodor's Travel
It Takes Only Six Minutes to Renew Your Passport. Here’s How.
The last time I renewed my passport, about a decade ago, I spent the day fighting for parking and waiting in lines as I bounced between a Walgreens (for photos) and a dreary government building in Los Angeles. The time before that had also been a chore; I remember sitting…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
America Lands on Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima is five miles long and three miles across at its widest point. But in 1945, it housed three Japanese war ships and over 21,000 soldiers. On this date, three battalions of American soldiers took the island in a fierce…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
AAT Kings Offers up to 10% Savings Across Its Australia and New Zealand Small Group Tours
AAT Kings is making it easier to plan your clients’ next adventure across Australia or New Zealand. For a limited time only, travel advisors can unlock deals on selected AAT Kings Small Group tours – with savings of up to…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Arthur Tauck, Farewell to a Giant
by David Cogswell
Thursday February 19, 2026
 The travel industry lost one of its most towering and beloved figures when Arthur C. Tauck Jr. passed last Wednesday, February 11. No one, from my perspective, cast a greater shadow over the modern travel industry than Arthur Tauck. His is a long and highly eventful story.
He built one of the period’s great travel companies, one that forged its own individual path, initiated many practices that became more or less standard, and as a leader, had a significant role in building the modern travel industry…
— Travel Research Online
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