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Destinations
Palisades Fires: Is It Safe to Travel to California and Is LAX Closed?
A wind-driven wildfire has spread across California, leading authorities to order the evacuation of at least 30,000 people as the rapidly growing blaze burns across 3,000 acres. No fatalities have been confirmed in Pacific Palisades, known for being the home of several A-listers, however…
— The Independent
Visiting Milan? Here's How The New Smoking Ban Affects You
Milan, Italy’s renowned fashion capital, has ushered in the nation’s most stringent smoking regulations. As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2025, the city took a decisive step towards a healthier future. Known for its cutting-edge fashion and financial prowess, Milan implemented a…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
A Finnish Ironwoman’s Guide to Finland’s Best Outdoor Icy Plunges
Elina Mäkinen was the first Finnish woman to complete the Ice Mile. Here are her top ice bathing experiences, from plunges under the Northern Lights to paying homage to Arctic gods. From the technicolour sky dance of the Northern Lights to freely roaming reindeer, Finnish…
— BBC
Ditch Aspen: These Colorado Mountain Towns Are The State's Most Underrated Ski Resorts
Nestled in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Aspen has nearly it all when it comes to a ski town, thus its popularity. With all the things worth buying in Aspen during winter, world-class skiing resorts, picturesque alpine scenery, a vibrant après-ski culture, and a history of hosting…
— The Travel
The 7 Best Scuba Diving Destinations in the USA
From artifact-filled quarries and historic shipwrecks planted in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea to thrilling shark encounters in the Pacific, you don’t have to leave the USA to experience a diverse and vibrant underwater world. There are endless dive sites in the USA that are suitable…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
11 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Traveling to Antarctica
A journey to Antarctica is the journey of a lifetime. And the things you’ll see and experience—the sight of penguins marching along their snowy highways, the sound of a humpback whale surfacing to breathe—will far outweigh any minor hiccups around things like long travel days or…
— Afar
There Were 18 Outbreaks on Cruise Ships Last Year. Norovirus Caused 14
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported as many as seven gastrointestinal illnesses on cruise ships. The causative agent for six of them was norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug. In fact, 2024 was the worst year in a decade for outbreaks of…
— Fodor's Travel News
What to Know About Wave Season 2025
Wave season is the cruise industry’s version of Black Friday—except the deals last multiple months instead of a few days. Typically kicking off in January and lasting through March, this is the time of year when cruise lines offer their steepest discounts and promotions. As such, wave…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Transportation
As Winter Storms Strike, Airlines Scramble to De-ice Planes and Keep Them Flying
When the temperature plunges, the de-icing crews go to work. First the big truck pulls up alongside a plane. Then the bucket operator sprays the wings, tail and fuselage with a mixture of hot fluids that melts ice so the jet can take off safely. "It's just one of those frustrating times of…
— NPR
Delta Concierge Will Anticipate Your Every Travel Need Like an AI Trip Butler
These days, when you fly into Las Vegas airport at night, the most dramatic element of the city skyline you'll see from the plane window is the Sphere, the giant globular venue that's all decked out in a bright and colorful exosphere. It's apt, then, that Delta chose the Sphere for its Las…
— MSN.com
Two Bodies Found in Wheel Well of Jetblue Flight in Fort Lauderdale
A routine postflight inspection led to the discovery of two bodies in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane that arrived in South Florida on Monday night, the airline said in a statement Tuesday. The two individuals found at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Deer Valley’s East Village Expansion Opens With Heated Ski Lift, New Hotel and More
There's a new level of luxury skiing at Deer Valley, as a brand-new bubble lift with heated seats just opened at this ski-only Utah resort. While the recent opening of the six-person Keetley Express lift and some skiable terrain on the new East Village expansion side of the ski resort is a…
— The Points Guy
Want to Forget the World? Head to the Floating Hostel of Colombia
Want to physically flee your problems in an anime-style fashion? There’s no better reason to travel than to put distance between you and your problems. And there’s no better place to escape to than an island. But not just any island—one that’s free-floating and physically untethered…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
From Apitourism to Agritourism: 7 Unusual Ways to Travel Ethically in 2025
What’s the antithesis of 2024’s scenes of overtourism, where we found ourselves in crowds and queues at every turn? Well, how about a more niche holiday? These more unusual travel ideas give you a special focus, a more meaningful experience – and they are often better for the…
— The Independent
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Puerto Rico?
There’s a lot for travelers to love about Puerto Rico: nearly 300 scenic beaches, verdant rainforests, a thriving coffee culture, and a booming agritourism scene. If you’re a U.S. citizen planning a trip to the enchanting island, you might be wondering whether you need a passport, or if…
— Afar
Press Releases of Interest
Collette’s ‘African Safari: Kenya and Tanzania’ Explorations Tour Maximizes Travelers’ Time
Pawtucket, RI (January 7, 2025) – Collette’s “African Safari: Kenya and Tanzania” small group Explorations tour lets travelers dive into wildlife in two countries. This journey takes travelers beyond the guidebook with unique…
— Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Battle of New Orleans
The War of 1812 was over. On December 12, 1814, the United States and Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent, ending the war. Unfortunately, American forces under the command of General Andrew Jackson and British…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Discovering Mexico’s Most Enchanting Magic Towns
by Sue King
Monday January 06, 2025
Most visitors t o Mexico head straight to the country’s stunning beaches, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. However, there is an abundance of delights in store for those who venture beyond the beaches to Mexico’s beguiling magic towns. The Mexican tourist board has selected 132 pueblos to be included on a list of so-called ‘magic towns’. The towns are chosen for a combination of characteristics, including culture, architecture, natural beauty, cuisine, and indigenous history. Although they have these traits in common, they each have a distinctive vibe of their own. Such is the diverse landscape of Mexico that magic towns can be found in deserts, jungles, and mountains, and even on islands.
Mexico’s large cities have their own unique qualities, but magic towns allow visitors…
— Travel Research Online
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