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Destinations
This City Has One Of The Most Beautiful Cathedrals In Europe & No Tourists
When you think of France, I bet it's probably places like Paris, Nice, Lyon, Marseille that come to mind. The touristy quartet, and hey, no shame in loving them, by the way: I'm a proud adopted Parisian myself. What can start getting on your nerves, however, especially if you're here in…
— Travel Off Path
The Best Day Trips From Hong Kong
With its gleaming skyscrapers, boat-thronged harbor, bustling shopping malls and millions and millions of people, densely populated Hong Kong is one of the world’s great urban playgrounds. But as any Hong Konger knows, there’s another, calmer side to the famously buzzing city…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Plus-Size Traveler Takes On One of Malaysia’s Steepest Pilgrimages to Prove Travel is for Every Body
As a plus-size woman, traveling can be a bit harrowing. From stressing about taking up “too much” space on a flight to wondering if certain activities will be off limits, it can be pretty defeating. But the truth is a good 98 percent of these experiences are possible for every body. You…
— Parade Magazine
13 Mouthwatering Food Tours in Miami—From Little Havana to Wynwood
One reason Miami lands at the top of bucket list destinations is its mélange of cultures. Foodies already know that means one thing: Fusion foods, never-before-tasted dishes, and an exciting, independent restaurant scene. In the case of Miami, you’ve got a mashup between distinct…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
How to Prepare for Your First River Cruise
As cruising reaches new levels of popularity, river cruises offer travelers an opportunity to explore multiple cities in one leisurely trip. Unlike huge liners with multiple restaurants and a plethora of activities, the smaller river boats, which can dock right in the middle of port cities, often…
— New York Times
Is an Hour Too Long for Dinner? Cruise Line Adds Faster Option.
Carnival Cruise Line is allowing guests to dine and dash – but not the way you might think. The company introduced a new Express Dining option in its main dining rooms, giving guests a multi-course dinner in less than an hour. The offering is available for groups of six people or…
— USA Today
Transportation
British Airways to Suspend UK Repatriation Flights - Latest on Travel From Middle East
British Airways (BA) has announced it is pausing repatriation flights to the UK from Oman due to "reduced demand", in addition to cancelling more flights across the Middle East. Limited tickets remain on sale for two scheduled services from Muscat to London Heathrow on 11 and 12…
— BBC
Why International Flight Tickets Could Get More Expensive Soon
Flights could soon become noticeably more expensive, with a sharp spike in oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran driving aviation fuel costs dramatically higher, causing some airlines to increase ticket prices. Brent crude briefly surged to $119.50 a barrel earlier this week—about 30%…
— Condé Nast Traveler
This Major European Airport Is Scheduled to Halt All Departing Flights This Week Due to a Strike—What Travelers Should Know
A major airport in Belgium will be closed to all departing flights this week thanks to a labor strike there, forcing passengers to alter their plans. Brussels Airport (BRU) will close to departing flights on Thursday, March 12, according to an advisory posted on the airport's website. The…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
A New Indonesian Island Resort That Feels Worlds Away From Bali
Indonesia’s remote Rote Island, long known among intrepid surfers but still largely under the radar for international travelers, will soon welcome a new luxury beach resort. Nihi Rote & Hospitality Academy is now accepting reservations ahead of its April 16 opening, bringing a…
— Afar
Vegas Goes (Sort Of) All-Inclusive With This New Conrad Las Vegas Package
Here at TPG, we love all-inclusive resorts, where you don't have to guess too hard on how much money you're going to spend and what's included while on vacation. Now, in Las Vegas, you can have an inclusive (not quite fully all-inclusive) experience at Conrad Las Vegas at…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Travelers Are Turning to AI to Plan Trips — but Hallucinations and Trust Gaps Remain
For many travelers, the process of planning their trips is a grueling slog through endless price comparisons and messy browser tabs. Increasingly, they are outsourcing the task to artificial intelligence. About 91% of global travelers rely on AI travel planners, according to an…
— CNBC
Iran War Costing Travel Industry £450M per Day – But ‘Quick’ Recovery Predicted
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is causing massive losses for the travel and tourism industry, a new study reveals. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates the US and Israeli assault on Iran, together with Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on Gulf nations, has cut…
— The Independent
Stranded in the Middle East, Travelers Resort to GoFundMe to Return Home
The tremors of the war in the Middle East are being felt globally. As the conflict continues, fuel prices are skyrocketing, financial markets are destabilized, and international travel is crippled. Meanwhile, thousands of travelers are stranded in the Middle East as airspace closes, and travel…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
General MacArthur Leaves the Philippines
It was March 11, 1942. General Douglas MacArthur climbed aboard a gun ship in the Philippines under cover of darkness and ran a Japanese blockade. Speaking to the press in Adelaide, Australia, MacArthur told reporters, "I…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
New Survey of 25,000 North America Travelers Signals a Shift Back to Designed, Flexible Travel
DENVER, Colorado – March 10, 2026 – The era of 47 open browser tabs and crowdsourced vacation spreadsheets may be losing its shine. According to Globus’ 2025/2026 Wish List Survey of more than 25,000…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
Carnival Cruise Lines Promises Dinner in an Hour
by Cheryl Rosen
Tuesday March 10, 2026
 Hate spending two hours sitting in a restaurant on your cruise? A new option from Carnival Cruise Lines promises to cut dining time on its ships to just 60 minutes or less.
Express Dining, now available on 15 ships and soon across the fleet, will offer a full, freshly prepared multi-course dinner in under an hour for tables of up to six guests…
— Travel Research Online
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