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Destinations
5 Eastern European Destinations Everyone Should Visit At Least Once
I was only born in 1997, so I never got to experience the world beyond the Berlin Wall while it was still up, nor travel around Yugoslavia while it was still, well, a country, but the stories we were drip-fed through the media told tales of bleak, wintry landscapes and limited freedoms…
— Travel Off Path
A Guide to Thailand
Thailand is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, with an incredible amount of things to do, good-value places to stay and plenty of delicious food to tuck into. This Southeast Asian nation has been a must-visit stop for as long as budget travelers have been…
— Lonely Planet
The U.S. Issues Travel Warnings for 14 Middle East Countries, Urges Americans to Leave
On February 28, U.S. and Israeli forces launched missile strikes on Iran, which retaliated with its own missile and drone attacks on U.S. and civilian targets in several countries in the Gulf Region, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Oman. The conflict is…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
World Cup 2026 In Toronto: How To Do The Waterfront And Stadium Like A Local
When the World Cup in Toronto kicks off in June 2026, the city’s love of soccer and its reputation as one of the most diverse cities on Earth will come together along the downtown waterfront by Lake Ontario, around Exhibition Place, and Toronto’s Harbourfront. Toronto will host six…
— Travel Noire
There’s a Better Way to Visit Crowded National Parks
When Will Pattiz learned that Yosemite was eliminating its timed-entry system, he experienced a flashback to 2023. That year, the California national park had halted the reservation system it had implemented in 2020 to control crowds. During their visit, Pattiz and his wife spent…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
Why MSC World America Is the Best New Cruise Ship
Looking for an activity-packed resort vacation in the Caribbean that won't break your budget? We have a new top pick for you: a cruise on MSC World America. The massive, Miami-based vessel, which TPG just named the best new cruise ship of the year, is — in our opinion, at…
— The Points Guy
Viking Halts Egypt River Cruises Through March
Viking paused Egypt river cruises through March, with 40 voyages and fewer than 3,000 passengers impacted. During Tuesday's earnings call, management was measured about how the Middle East conflict is playing with Viking's savvy customer base and the impact of surging oil…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Middle East Travel Updates—Where is Airspace Shut Down as of March 3?
Working in conjunction with Israel, the United States launched attacks in Iran early Saturday morning. Since then, air travel has been disrupted around the world at levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 2, 2026, flights to and from Dubai, the world’s…
— Travel Awaits
What to Know If You're Flying Soon: Multiple Conflicts Are Impacting Travel Abroad and in the U.S.
With one of the busiest travel seasons right around the corner, anxiety is high about how plans are being impacted by multiple conflicts around the world, as well as disruptions at home. An increase in cartel violence in Mexico in late February — in response to the death of…
— People Magazine
Some Evacuation Flights Begin for Travelers Stranded in Middle East
The frantic efforts to evacuate hundreds of thousands of Westerners stranded by the fighting in the Middle East gathered pace on Wednesday, as more flights were scheduled to depart for Europe and the United States promised planes to bring Americans home. President Trump on…
— New York Times
Lodging
The 31 Best Luxury Resorts and Hotels in the Caribbean You Should Book Right Now
Luxury in the Caribbean used to mean a pretty white-sand beach and a nice room with a view. These days, the best resorts pair settings with substance. You’ll find design-forward properties that combine sustainability with bold architecture on islands such as Dominica and Grenada…
— Afar
This Luxury Pennsylvania Resort Is Hosting an NFL Draft Weekend With Terry Bradshaw and Wiz Khalifa
The 2026 NFL draft is right around the corner, and one luxury resort is getting in the spirit with a host of events bringing together football legends, incredible music, and more. The Nemacolin Resort, which sits about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh where the draft will take place, will…
— Travel+Leisure
I Stayed at Taylor Swift’s Rumored Wedding Venue: Here’s What It’s Like
Wedding bells are ringing for Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. From the minute Taylor announced her engagement to the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, Swifties wondered where they’d tie the knot. When I heard the persistent rumor that Taylor’s June wedding would be…
— 10Best
Other and Odd
Anxious Travelers Scramble as Iran War Strands Hundreds of Thousands Across the Middle East
Frustrated and anxious travelers searched Tuesday for any way out of the Middle East and beyond as the widening Iran war choked off commercial air traffic through the region for a fourth straight day, stranding hundreds of thousands of people. What began Saturday with U.S.…
— The Associated Press
Travelers Are Anxious About Going Abroad
On the morning of March 3, Kendyl Grender's partner company pulled the plug on her upcoming group trips to Egypt. Grender is a travel content creator who built a career on her blog about budget traveling and also hosts small group trips through her company, Kendyl Travels…
— USA Today
Today in History
Founding of AAA
It was 1902 and automobiles were quickly becoming the vehicle of choice. Road conditions, however, were deplorable. The relatively small number of drivers had to fight for the right to even use some roads in favor of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
New Alliance with The Travel Institute and Princess Cruises to Elevate Advisor Excellence
FRAMINGHAM, MA, March 2, 2026 – The Travel Institute and Princess Cruises announce a new, year-long strategic alliance designed to elevate the professional development of travel advisors through a…
— Travel Research Online
Ex Fida Bona
Make These Changes To Your Travel Agency Website When The Economy Is Wobbly
by Richard Mayer
Tuesday March 03, 2026
 There’s a particular quiet that settles over a travel-based business when the headlines turn uncertain. Inquiries get cautious. Customers ask one more question before committing. You feel it in the emails. You feel it in the way people linger on pricing pages. In moments like this, growth rarely comes from bold gestures. It comes from restraint, from tightening what already exists, from making your digital presence steadier than the news cycle outside…
— Travel Research Online
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Top Headlines
U.S. State Department Urges Americans in Middle East to Leave Amid Heightened Risks
by TRO Staff
Tuesday March 03, 2026
 The U.S. Department of State has issued an urgent message for U.S. citizens residing in or traveling through multiple countries in the Middle East to depart immediately using available commercial transportation due to serious safety concerns. This advisory was communicated via an official post on the social platform X by the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs.
According to the advisory, the State Department “urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks.” Americans abroad who require assistance arranging travel are encouraged to contact the State Department’s helplines and to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment…
— Travel Research Online
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