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Destinations
This Once Sleepy Surf Town Is Quietly Becoming California’s Coastal Cool Kid
Between Southern California’s sprawling Orange and San Diego counties sits a sweet little stretch of beach that offers the intimacy and charm of a small surf town and the edginess of its nearby urban centers thanks to a fresh flock of restaurants and brand-new flights. Indeed, the…
— Afar
This Little-Known Country Aims To Become Major Hub For The Caribbean
In this day and age of information overload, it's a tall task to find true off-path destinations. When it comes to the Caribbean and South America, there are only so many left to unveil, but one better known for its dreamscape rainforests over its coastline isn't trying to become the…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
The ‘Most Beautiful’ Place in America Isn’t Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, or Sedona—It Isn’t Even Outdoors
When you think of the most beautiful place in America, your mind probably jumps to sweeping, cinematic landscapes, such as the towering cliffs in Big Sur, the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon, or the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone. These are the places that dominate travel…
— Parade Magazine
Where Was 'One Tree Hill' Filmed? Visit The Historic Districts Of Wilmington, North Carolina
The teen drama “One Tree Hill” remains a nostalgic staple of the early 2000s, centered on the complex lives of brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott. Starring James Lafferty, Chad Michael Murray, Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton, the series resonated with fans by exploring the intense…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
A Cruise Line Has Just Added a $35-A-Day Fuel Surcharge. Will More Do the Same?
As conflict continues in the Middle East, more and more publications are warning to the possibility of fuel surcharges for cruise passengers. This is because in the majority of cruise contracts, cruise lines do reserve the right to add fuel surcharges on top of your existing cruise fare…
— Cruise Passenger
How Taking a Cruise to Malta Taught Me So Much About My Homeland
As I drew back the curtains, I was met with a familiar sight. The rainbow colours of Maltese boat houses greeted me, their burnished red, blue and daffodil-yellow doors bursting out of Valletta’s sun-spattered limestone dockside. They’re familiar because I live in Gozo, Malta’s smaller…
— The Independent
Enhanced Outdoor Leisure Districts for MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises unveiled fresh information about The Harbour and AquaDeck districts featured on MSC World Asia launching later this year. The Harbour will continue as an outdoor entertainment area for families, building on the concept first introduced aboard MSC World America…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
The FAA Just Flagged 150+ Airport Safety 'Hot Spots' Across the U.S.—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has identified dozens of "hot spots" across some of the busiest airports in the United States, warning of potential runway safety-related problem areas. The updated list includes airports in major cities from San Francisco to New York, Los…
— Travel+Leisure
ICE Agents are Now at US Airports—These Are Your Legal Rights
President Donald Trump deployed roughly 150 Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents into more than a dozen US airports across the country on Monday, after a partial government shutdown led to hours-long security lines and air travel chaos over the weekend. The…
— Condé Nast Traveler
After LaGuardia Crash, Experts Say Aviation Risks Are Being Ignored
“This constant drumbeat of ‘aviation is safe’ didn’t help anyone. It’s complacency.” That’s what Mary Schiavo, former inspector general for the Department of Transportation and a practicing aviation attorney, told me in a phone interview on Tuesday morning. Schiavo herself was on her…
— USA Today
Lodging
11 Dreamy Airbnbs on Florida's Gulf Coast to Book in 2026
If you’re going to Florida, you should have beaches on your mind. The big question is: Atlantic Coast or Gulf Coast? (Or the Florida Keys—they’re in a subtropical league of their own.) If you prefer warmer waters, calmer waves, and a more tropical feel, the answer is easy. You’re…
— Travel Awaits
Ex-New York Yankees Baseball Star Sues Costa Rica Resort Over Son's Death After He "Fell Ill" On Vacation
Manuel Antonio may be one of Costa Rica's many beautiful vacation spots, but it also recently made headlines for an unexpected tragedy. The March 2025 death of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner's young son at a Manuel Antonio resort left the family and the sports world…
— The Travel
This Ultra-Private Hawaiian Resort Feels Worlds Away. It’s the Best Hotel to Splurge on in 2026
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of tourists on Hawaii’s most secluded island is Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Wellness Resort. In the heart of this property sits a tranquil pond surrounded by tropical greenery reflecting in the still waters. Whether you want to indulge in the wide…
— Men's Journal
Other and Odd
Finland Is Named the Happiest Country in the World for the Ninth Year in a Row
Finland has been ranked as the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, according to the 2026 World Happiness Report, an annual index of global wellbeing. The Scandinavian nation, which earned a life evaluation score of 7.764 out of 10, was followed closely by…
— Smithsonian Magazine
This Affordable City Known for Its Food and Art Has Been Named Europe’s Best Solo Travel Destination
Travelling solo is often described as a liberating experience, be it an independent, months-long sabbatical or what we like to call a ‘singlemoon’, but the first time you try it can be a little daunting. Time Out has compiled its own guides to Europe’s best solo travel destinations, alongside…
— Time Out
Today in History
The Slave Trade Act
The United Kingdom abolished the slave trade with The Slave Trade Act, an act of Parliament passed on 25 March 1807. The Act abolished the slave trade in the British Empire, but not slavery. The institution of slavery…
— Travel Research Online
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