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Destinations
This Canadian Island With Red-Sand Beaches Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
With Cancun and Cabo so enticing, sometimes we forget we have a northern neighbor that's just as beautiful in its own right and reportedly safer than our amigos south of the border. Tourism in Canada took a downturn for some time, but at least one destination is breaking all-time…
— Travel Off Path
Europe’s New Biometric Border System Is Causing Delays But This New App Could Help You Skip Long Lines
Recent travelers to Europe might have noticed longer lines and new biometric requirements at border control, including fingerprint and photo requirements. It’s all part of a new European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) that records the entry and exit of all non-EU travelers—whether…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
After Vetting Dozens of Companies, I Found the Best Luxury Tour Operator of 2026
Finding the right luxury tour operator can mean the difference between a forgettable vacation and a trip that fundamentally changes how you see the world. The best tour operators don’t just book flights and hotels—they unlock places, people, and experiences that most travelers never…
— Men's Journal
The Most Magical Savings On Earth: A Guide For Making Disney Affordable
There’s a reason why Walt Disney World in Orlando welcomes more than 50 million visitors each year across all of its theme parks. The attention to the small details and the immersive storytelling at the parks transport guests into a different world. Most importantly, Walt Disney…
— Travel Noire
What A Snowboarding First-Timer Learned About Rest, Recovery, And Mountain Life In Park City
I am a July-born Cancer, so I probably don’t have to tell you that I’m a beach person by default. In fact, I’m one of those warm weather travelers who packs sunscreen before she packs anything else. The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Bermuda, those are my people. So when the…
— Essence
Cruise
Tragic Passenger Death on Royal Caribbean Cruise Prompts Investigation
Anthem’s of the Seas’ current sailing to New Zealand, which only just embarked in Sydney, Australia, on March 22, 2026, has had no shortage of bad luck. Sadly, an unidentified passenger died suddenly while the Royal Caribbean ship was en route to Bay of Islands (Russell), which was…
— Cruise Hive
Princess Cruises 2027-28 South America & Antarctica Season
Princess Cruises announces its 2027–28 South America season aboard Majestic Princess. The October 2027 to January 2028 program includes six departures across four itineraries (15–37 days), with overnight time in the Antarctic Peninsula, late-night port calls, visits to 15 UNESCO…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel
This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Just Announced Its 2029 World Cruise—And It’s a Relative Steal at Under $100K
If you’re the type of person who already has your 2027 holiday cards addressed and your 2028 summer vacation pinned, Regent Seven Seas has a massive announcement that belongs at the top of your digital calendar. The ultra-luxury cruise line just unveiled its 2029 World Cruise…
— Parade Magazine
Transportation
Travel Expert Suggests Booking Airfare Now as Airline CEO Warns Prices Will Keep Rising
Airlines have warned that airfare prices could continue to soar due to the war in Iran and rising oil prices, so travel experts suggest now is the best time to book summer flights and navigate any fare adjustments down the road. Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, United Airlines CEO…
— ABC News
United Airlines Announces Lie-Flat Beds in Economy Class
United Airlines announces plans to add “lie-flat” beds in economy class starting in 2027. Air New Zealand first introduced this concept under the name “Skycouch.” A skycouch is the concept of converting a row of three economy class seats into a lie-flat couch. This concept has been…
— Travel Radar
How a Prolonged Middle East Conflict Could Reshape How We Fly
It was once a humble outpost in the world of global aviation, a dusty overnight halt for luxury flying boats making the arduous journey from the UK to far-flung parts of the British Empire, such as India and Australia. By the 1960s, it had a simple runway made of desert sand, used as a…
— BBC
Lodging
MGM Launches a $330 All-Inclusive-Style Las Vegas Vacation Package
On a quest to prove that Las Vegas can still be affordable, MGM Resorts International is going all in on the all-inclusive model by offering a new booking option that includes a room, meals and lots of entertainment for one relatively affordable price. Both Luxor Hotel & Casino and…
— The Points Guy
Planning a Mexico Family Trip? Try These All-Inclusive Resorts
White-sand beaches. Water parks. Supervised clubs for kids. The best all-inclusive family resorts in Mexico have all of those features and more. Even better, they’re easy to reach, with plenty of direct flights from the U.S. Having explored Mexico and the Caribbean extensively, I’ve…
— USA Today
8 Hotels in Los Angeles That Make the City Feel Affordable
Los Angeles is a doozy for travelers—largely thanks to the city’s unending spread. Is Santa Monica actually part of Los Angeles? What’s with everyone visiting Torrance, too? Most importantly, where should someone stay if they want to stay relatively close to the action? After all, you’re…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu on the DHS Funding Fight, Impact on Travel
Chris Sununu, Airlines for America president and CEO and former New Hampshire governor, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the latest developments in the DHS funding fight, impact on travel and TSA staffing shortages, his thoughts on incoming DHS Secretary Markwayne…
— CNBC
In One of the Wettest Places on the Planet, Indigenous People Build Bridges and Ladders Out of Living Tree Roots
What began as a stroll through broom plantations abruptly turns into a steep descent with near-vertical sections, each more precarious than the last. My shaky legs are relieved when we reach a sheer cliff that is impossible to maneuver. We will have to turn around, I think. But then I…
— Smithsonian Magazine
The 27 Most Beautiful Places in the World
Among the most beautiful places in the world, you’ll find black-sand beaches and blue ice caves, granite peaks and glacial ice, the City of Light and a city carved in stone. They include both Mother Nature’s handiwork as well as beauty crafted by human hands. And though this list is an…
— Architectural Digest
Today in History
The Death of Richard the Lionheart
Richard I was king of England for ten years, starting in 1189. The king spent only five months of that time in his kingdom. In March 1199, Richard I was in France suppressing a revolt at the castle of Chalus-Chabrol. On the…
— Travel Research Online
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