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Destinations
Extended Closures, Delayed Reopenings Across Hawaiʻi After Kona Storm
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will remain closed through Monday, March 15, due to power outages, downed power lines, fallen trees, flooding and other storm-related damage. Overnight guests of Kilauea Military Camp and Volcano House may enter the park and shelter in…
— KHON 2
No Passport? Americans Can Still Visit These 6 Destinations.
If you don't have a passport, you may still be able to go to some great places. Let's face it, getting a passport in the first place can be an expensive experience. The application costs $130 for a passport book, plus a $35 acceptance fee. Routine wait times are four to six weeks, and…
— USA Today
Is It Safe to Travel to the Dominican Republic Right Now? What to Know Before You Go
As the home of popular tourist destinations such as Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Puerto Plata, travelers have long enjoyed visiting the Dominican Republic for its beaches, hiking opportunities, and culture. In fact, a record-breaking 11.6 million people visited the Dominican…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Study: Here's Where to Find the Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in the US
When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the United States most people immediately think of Chicago. The city dyes its river green each year to ring in the holiday. With a large Irish-American population, the parade and subsequent celebrations are part of the city’s identity…
— Travel Awaits
How One Safari Company Is Training More Women to Guide
Fewer than 10 percent of safari guides in Africa are women—for now, that is. The safari company African Bush Camps (ABC), which has 18 lodges across Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, is working to change that. “We want to make sure that this is a normal thing,” says, the…
— Afar
Disney Adventure World First Look: Everything That Wowed Us
It's almost time to open up the gates. Disney Adventure World opens at Disneyland Paris on March 29, inviting guests to step into beloved franchises from Disney Animation, Pixar and Marvel, including a brand new World of Frozen. It's not quite the first time in forever, since Hong…
— USA Today
Cruise
This Is What a Gen-Z Teen Really Thinks of Going on a Cruise
I thought I was in for a week of smooth sailing and relaxation. Ten days aboard the MSC Poesia as a 16-year-old with my 13 other family members was as chaotic and exciting as it sounds. Lucky for me, the 1,000-foot ship was just big enough for family bonding (and offered just…
— Fodor's Travel
Five Cruise Lines Planning Cruises in Arabian Gulf For 2026-27
While AIDA and Costa Cruises recently cancelled their sailings in the region, five brands are still planning to sail in the Arabian Gulf in 2026-27. Cruise Industry News looks at the current plans for all the brands that announced itineraries for the Middle East region during the upcoming…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
DHS Shutdown Impact: Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz on the Disruption to Travel
Oscar Munoz, former United Airlines chairman and CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the impact of the ongoing partial government shutdown on TSA workers, the open letter from airline executives urging Congress to end the shutdown, impact of TSA staffing shortages on travel, and…
— CNBC
Shutdown Leaves TSA Workers Without Pay as Spring Break Travel Ramps Up
TSA workers received a $0 paycheck this weekend — their first fully missed paycheck during the partial government shutdown. “People are terrified. People are scared. They don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring. A lot of them are trying, you know, they’re having mental…
— WDRW
New Amtrak Train Route Will Connect The Midwest's 2 Most Beautiful Cities
When it comes to the Midwest, enjoying your time here is often season-dependent. But what’s not up for debate are the region’s 2 most beautiful cities. No offense to Nebraska and Iowa, but you guys have some work to do… If a genie granted you 2 guesses, chances are you’d…
— Travel Off Path
Lodging
11 Best Austin Bachelorette Airbnbs: Lakeside Homes, Pink Mansions, and Ranch-Like Rentals
Lake life, live music, Michelin-starred dining, two-stepping, and an art scene that pops from the galleries to the streets. Did someone say Austin is the ultimate bachelorette backdrop? We’ll go ahead and confirm it. Equal parts chill and hype, the sunny Texas capital makes it easy to…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Hyatt’s First Family & Adults-Only Combo Resort is Coming to Punta Cana
Hyatt is officially breaking its traditional “twin resort” mold with the announcement of the Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana. While the brand has historically paired family-friendly Ziva properties with a completely separate, standalone adults-only Zilara resort next door, this new 2029…
— Parade Magazine
Other and Odd
U.S. Warned Canada’s Travel Boycott Is “Not Going Away Quickly” As Visits Hit A New Record
Canada's U.S. travel boycott has entered its 13th month since President Donald Trump took office for his second term, and "it's not going quickly," according to an official at a tourism market consultancy. This comes after new data revealed that Canadian visits to the U.S. dropped…
— The Travel
Traveling With Disabilities Is Often Hard. These Tools Can Help.
Sasha Blair-Goldensohn is on a tech-driven mission to help people with disabilities travel easier. Mr. Blair-Goldensohn, a software engineer at Google, was paralyzed from the chest down in 2009, when a 100-pound tree limb fell on him in Central Park. Since then, his perspective as a…
— New York Times
Today in History
Hugh Thompson, Jr. - An American Hero
Captain Hugh Thompson, Jr. was a United States Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. On the morning of March 16th, 1968, he flew his helicopter over a small village in Vietnam the soldiers referred to as "Pinkville"…
— Travel Research Online
Publishers Corner
Trying Softer
by Richard Earls
Monday March 16, 2026
 "Why doesn't anyone ever try softer?" ~ Lily Tomlin
Last week, I received a call from a business associate who was expecting a spreadsheet from me. With the best of intentions, I had promised to have it to him mid-week. Then, suddenly, it was Friday, and the half-finished project was still, well, half-finished.
If I had to tally the partially complete projects on my desk, I'm afraid the tally would reveal a fact - I'm easily distracted and try to do too much. It is always tempting to over-commit to any number of personal and professional activities, with the result that none of them are done as well as I originally intended. I sometimes manage to convince myself that working harder is the best way to achieve…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
How Did I Not Know That?
 It never stops amazing me how my USA Today Crossword Puzzle reminds me of how a little help in the form of “direction” can make such a huge impact. Before you jump to any conclusions and assume this guy must be losing his marbles, allow me to explain.
My daily regimen begins with a cup of coffee and a crossword puzzle. I am fast to admit that I do enjoy the challenge, and I continue with the belief that this single exercise helps keep my brain in motion and moving as designed.
I begin with the three-letter and four-letter blocks, assuming these will be the easiest to recollect based on the given clue. There are some longer solutions that immediately pop into mind. There are other clues…
— Travel Research Online
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