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Destinations
Best African Countries To Visit In 2026
It’s an exciting time to visit Africa. Even if you haven’t set foot on the continent just yet, you likely know that Africa’s widespread natural beauty, cultural diversity, and captivating histories are simply incomparable. According to the United Nations’ designated agency (the World…
— Travel Noire
Best Places to Stay in London for First-Time Visitors: Top 9 Areas
First time visiting London? It’s a doozy to work through. Unlike massive hubs like New York City, home to residential boroughs like Staten Island and Queens, you’ll probably make your way around more of London. In other words, it’s not just a large city—it’s one that has dozens…
— Travel Awaits
The Best Places to Visit in Sweden
Sweden's tally of world-renowned hits keeps on coming: incredibly successful pop acts, silver screen auteurs, Nobel Prizes. But outside the spotlight, some of this Scandinavian nation's greatest triumphs are tucked behind its borders. Europe’s fifth-largest country puts together an…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Travel Experts Reveal Asia's Top 4 Beach Destinations For 2026
Let's face it — navigating Asia can be overwhelming. My ‘not in Kansas anymore' moment was when I first set foot in Bangkok, where the sights, sounds, aromas, and indistinguishable language immediately consumed me. Bangkok was my first Asian city, and it was a challenging…
— Travel Off Path
Can Ski Resorts Survive Warmer Winters? Big Sky Tries.
In early February, Big Sky had not gotten quite its usual snowfall. Although most of the terrain was open, there were a fair number of bald patches. On some days, afternoon highs approached 50 degrees, making for unexpectedly spring-like skiing conditions in early February…
— USA Today
From History to Science, These Are the Best Museums in the US
There are more than 35,000 museums in the United States, according to a figure released by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. That means there's more than twice as many museums in the country as there are McDonald's restaurants — a staggering figure. To narrow…
— 10Best
Cruise
6 Ways to Travel to Antarctica in Style and Luxury
There was a time when traveling to Antarctica meant roughing it a bit. Many of the adventure travel companies that pioneered tourist trips to the White Continent initially used relatively spartan, sometimes repurposed ships to get people there. But those days are long gone. Now you…
— The Points Guy
Popular Cruise Line Faces Backlash After Reportedly Changing Its Dining Dress Code
A popular cruise line has reportedly begun rolling out a new dress code for its dining experiences offered on board its fleet of ships. Norwegian Cruise Line has updated its dress code to clarify what guests can wear in its main dining rooms and specialty dinner restaurants…
— People Magazine
Transportation
This Is NYC’s Most Exciting New Airport Lounge—and It Includes Killer Tapas From Chef José Andrés
Three years after first teasing plans for a restaurant-style airport lounge, Capital One has finally opened the doors to its flagship Capital One Landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The dining-forward concept centers on Spanish-inspired tapas and a robust cocktail program…
— Afar
This Airline Is Dropping All Routes to the U.S.
One foreign carrier will end all flying to the U.S. by June. Canada’s Air Transat announced reductions to its services that will ultimately end all transborder flights in the early summer. The Montreal-based airline will end services at its last two American destinations: Fort Lauderdale and…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Pakistan, US Sign Pact to Redevelop New York’s Roosevelt Hotel
Pakistan has agreed with the U.S. government to jointly redevelop New York’s Roosevelt Hotel, the government in Islamabad said on Thursday, allowing Islamabad to unlock value from its major overseas investment. Restructuring and privatisation of state assets are central…
— WKZO
7 Beautiful Hotel Spas in North America for Pure Uninterrupted Relaxation
There’s nothing quite like a good hotel spa. Strolling from your room to a massage appointment in a robe and slippers isn’t just convenient—it’s also the perfect way to treat yourself when life gets busy. But not all hotel spas are created equal. Whether you’re seeking hydrotherapy…
— Mental Floss
Other and Odd
Extreme Ways Countries Are Combatting Overtourism
The cherry blossoms are still blooming beneath Mount Fuji, and the tourists are still coming – but this year, the festival is gone. In Fujiyoshida, Japan, officials have cancelled the city's annual sakura celebration – an event that typically draws 200,000 visitors – after…
— BBC
Accessible Travel Is in Demand – Now More Than Ever Before
Accessible travel was once thought of as a specialist segment of the industry, often discussed in terms of compliance or infrastructure rather than commercial demand. Yet for many travellers, considerations around mobility, sensory needs, mental health, chronic illness or caring…
— Condé Nast Traveller
Canada Updates U.S. Travel Advisory: Confirms Uncertainties In Acceptance Of Certain Border Entry Documents
The Government of Canada has updated its travel advisory for the U.S. with new information on entry and exit requirements for First Nations individuals and Native Americans born in Canada. Issued through Global Affairs Canada, the federal alert acknowledges the uncertainties in…
— The Travel
Today in History
A Volcano is Born
On February 20, 1943, Dionisio Pulido, a farmer in the Mexican state of Michoacán, was working in his cornfield along with his wife and son. From the center of the field, a hissing noise began. Suddenly a plume of smoke…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TravelSMG Announces 2026 European Travel Agent Forum in Poznan, Poland and Confirms Full 2026 Event Calendar
(Boston, MA – February 18, 2026) Travel Show Marketing Group (TravelSMG), an independent event organizer connecting North American Travel Agents with global tourism partners, today announced the dates and location…
— Travel Research Online
Dozens of Professional Santas to Set Sail on the Danube in August
DENVER, Colorado – February 19, 2026 – In what may be the jolliest river cruise ever to sail in summertime, approximately 50 professional Santas and/or Mrs. Clauses will trade reindeer for river views on Avalon…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Are River Cruises Only For Seniors? What Couples In Their 50s/40s & Even 30s Should Really Expect
 Couples in their early-to-mid 50s and younger often tell us they’re intrigued by river cruising but hesitate for one reason: They worry the experience skews too old. It’s a fair concern, and it deserves an honest answer.
Yes, river cruises attract many retirees. That hasn’t changed. But age doesn’t define the onboard experience as much as travelers expect. What matters more is how river cruising has evolved over the past decade—and whether its core appeal aligns with how you want to travel…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Travel Advisors Consider New Fees for 2026—Or Refuse To
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday February 20, 2026
 After 20 years in business, Niki Skoulika Tsantes has had it with tire kickers who waste her valuable time. She recently spent four days finding the perfect room block for a last-minute destination wedding referred by an existing customer—only have them respond that it all was getting too expensive, never mind.
— Travel Research Online
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