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Destinations
We Asked 4 Travel Pros for the Best Crowd-free Getaway—and They All Picked the Same Stunning Destination
Americans are traveling more than ever. In 2025, AAA Northeast reported that more than 904 million travelers went through a TSA checkpoint, up 2.57 million passengers from 2024, for domestic trips alone. And while everyone should get the chance to see the world, it can…
— Travel+Leisure
US Censures Afghanistan Over Detained Americans, Could Ban US Travel to the Country
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday censured Afghanistan over its detention of American citizens, a move that could lead to a ban on U.S. passport holders traveling to the country. Rubio said in a statement he was designating Afghanistan's Taliban government as a "state…
— Reuters
5 Top Islands in Indonesia
In the imaginations of many travelers, one place in Indonesia looms larger than any other: Bali. That naturally stunning, culturally exquisite island certainly deserves its big reputation – but such fame comes at a price. Namely, a relentless onslaught of tourists who flock to its…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Carbone Beach At '26 Miami Grand Prix Is A Bougie Foodie's Dream, Starting At $3K
Foodies with a hankering for the best fine dining experiences will want to attend Carbone Beach during this year’s Miami Grand Prix, May 1 through May 3. The chic “Supper Club on the Sand” will include food and beverages from the now world-famous Carbone, as well as live…
— Travel Noire
Disney World Visitors Issued Spring Break Warning Over Potential Record-Breaking Temperatures
With the weather warming up and spring break on the travel calendar, March becomes one of the busiest times of the year at Orlando's Walt Disney World in Florida. Temperatures are generally still moderate in March, which makes it a prime time to visit for travelers who are hoping…
— The Travel
How to Create Your Own Affordable Wellness Vacation
In Iceland, I paid $11 for access to the outdoor recreation complex in Akureyri, the country’s second largest city, to swim laps and wind down in geothermal pools with locals as we scanned the starry winter skies together. The relaxing experience illustrates two keys to bargain…
— New York Times
Cruise
Cruise Travelers Worry About Safety as Conflicts Grow
Spring break cruise season is upon us. But as recent geopolitical developments around the globe have scrambled travel plans, passengers may be second-guessing their destinations. Cruise passengers were among those stranded after the United States and Israel's war with Iran…
— USA Today
Carnival Cruise Line Bans Mattress On Balcony Trend
Two weeks after Sail Away Magazine approached Carnival Cruise Line about the growing trend of passengers dragging mattresses onto their balconies, the cruise line has now formally clarified its position. And it is no longer a grey area. Carnival has confirmed that moving mattresses…
— Sail Away Magazine
Between Bumper Cars and Buddha — The Unexpected Trip I Never Saw Coming
I arrived in Hong Kong the way most people do, wide-eyed, over-caffeinated, and full of curiosity. But within hours, the city began to set its own pace. Invited by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, I spent five immersive days exploring the city before continuing on a seven-day Royal…
— Fodor's Travel
Transportation
Middle East Airlines Resume Limited Service and Repatriation Flights Amid Iran Conflict
The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to mass flight delays and cancellations, disrupting the travel plans of thousands of passengers. Following US and Israeli attacks on Iran launched on February 28, Gulf states including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iran, Israel, and Iraq…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Travelers Complain of Long Waits at Airports Amid DHS Shutdown
Travelers are complaining about hours-long delays at airports across the country as the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stretches into its fourth week. Major airport hubs, including Charlotte Douglas International Airport…
— The Hill
Spirit Airlines to Recall Furloughed Pilots to Combat Attrition as Carrier Eyes Bankruptcy Exit
Spirit Airlines is calling back all furloughed pilots after higher-than-expected attrition has strained its operation, according to a company memo, which was reviewed by CNBC. The budget carrier said late last month that it plans to further cut its schedule and emerge from…
— CNBC
Lodging
How to Score Elite Hotel Status in 2026 (Without the 50-Night Grind)
We all want the 2:00 p.m. late checkout and the sparkling water in the lobby, but who actually has 50 nights a year to spend in a Marriott or Hilton? As it turns out, in 2026, you don’t need them. “For most travelers, the easiest hotel elite statuses will come from credit cards rather…
— Parade Magazine
8 Hotels Around the World With Breathtaking Bedscapes
So often, luxury hotel beds are quietly elegant, deep, and sumptuous—perhaps dressed in high-thread-count Frette linens or topped with a generous assortment of cushy pillows—but there’s not always a ton of visible design that goes into the actual bed setup itself. Yes, many…
— Architectural Digest
Other and Odd
Micro-cations: The Big Appeal of the Tiny Holiday
In April 2025, Sarah Pardi flew from France to Velbastaður, a small town in the Faroe Islands, for a four-day break. Renting a car, she explored lesser-known corners of the islands – ancient sites, dramatic land formations, waterfalls and local distilleries. It wasn't the season for puffins…
— BBC
Spring Break Travel May Be Chaos. Here’s How to Prepare.
Travelers kicked off spring break this weekend facing “monstrous” security lines at some airports due to the partial government shutdown. Gas prices and airfare are increasing as the cost of oil spikes more than a week into war with Iran. Thousands of flights to and from the Middle…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
Founding of the French Foreign Legion
King Louis-Phillippe needed troops for the French colony of Algeria, but foreign soldiers were not permitted to join the French army. The King solved the problem by forming a new military unit on March 10, 1831. The…
— Travel Research Online
Publishers Corner
Strategies for Advisors in a Period of Uncertainty
by Richard Earls
Monday March 09, 2026
 We know periods like the one we are now experiencing can create hesitation among travelers. Recent events in Mexico and the Middle East have reasonably raised concerns about safety, airline operations, and the stability of international travel routes. Yet history shows that travel demand rarely disappears during global disruptions. Instead, travelers become more selective and more reliant on professional guidance. For travel advisors and travel marketers, this moment can present both challenges and more than a few opportunities.
Many travelers do not closely follow regional distinctions and may assume large parts of the world are affected. As a result, hesitation tends to spread far beyond the immediate area of concern. In these moments, travelers look for reassurance and clarity. They want to know which destinations remain…
— Travel Research Online
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