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Destinations
These U.S. States Could Be Hardest Hit by Canada's Travel Boycott
Tourism officials in several U.S. states worry fewer Canadians might visit their destinations in 2025, according to a recent article by the Boston Globe. States with large proportions of visitors coming from Canada have expressed concern that Canadian visits could decline in 2025…
— Fodor's Travel
Iceland Itineraries: 4 Routes Around the Country
Active volcanoes, rushing waterfalls and steaming geothermal pools – Iceland packs a lot of wild landscapes into a small island. It’s also home to the cool and cultural capital Reykjavík, which keeps travelers occupied with fascinating museums and great dining choices. Each season also…
— Lonely Planet
Ireland Entry Requirements For Americans: The Easy Guide
You're dreaming of sipping Guinness in Dublin, exploring the Cliffs of Moher, or maybe just soaking in the cozy pub vibes of a small Irish town. But before you pack your bags, you need to know the Ireland entry requirements for US citizens. We're going to break down the entry…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
I Visited the World’s Largest Ski Area in the Summer — After the Crowds Had Gone Home — And Found a Quiet Alpine Paradise
I’m sipping a perfectly chilled rosé on a sun-drenched terrace, watching paragliders drift lazily across an endless blue sky, marvelling at how I have an Alpine paradise practically to myself. Hours earlier, I’d hiked through Méribel’s Plan de Tuéda nature reserve — though when you’re…
— Toronto
3 Great Towns in Northern California for Exploring Redwoods
The small valley where Hoopa is located was a gateway to another world—one filled with giant, looming redwoods and sequoias. I grew up in Missouri, where the forests are lusciously green and overgrown… but the size of our most mature bald cypress, bur oaks, and cottonwoods…
— Travel Awaits
Tickets Are up for Fyre Festival 2 in Mexico. We Have Questions.
Eight years, two documentaries and one prison sentence later, Fyre Festival promoter Billy McFarland is back.
McFarland appeared on the “Today” show Monday to announce details for a follow-up to the…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
LGBTQ+ Cruise Rescues 11 Refugees Adrift in the Gulf of Mexico
An LGBTQ+ cruise turned into a life-saving mission Wednesday when Brilliance of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean ship currently chartered by an LGBTQ+ vacation company, rescued 11 refugees who had been adrift in the Gulf of Mexico. According to a press release, passengers and crew…
— Advocate
Seabourn Unveils "Authors at Sea" Program
Seabourn is launching “Authors at Sea,” a program on select sailings featuring best-selling authors, historians, and biographers, with live events and workshops for aspiring writers. Starting in 2025, Seabourn will host literary figures, including Debbie Macomber, Ann Cleeves OBE, Robert…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Barcelona Overtourism: Cruise Industry is Not the Problem
A call to downsize cruise port infrastructure in Barcelona has elicited a strong defense of the cruise industry by the Port of Barcelona director general. Jose Alberto Carbonell doesn’t deny Barcelona feels the impacts of tourist overcrowding. However, the cruise industry is not the main…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Southwest Airlines Announces Big Partnership With Expedia—What to Know
Booking a low-cost getaway just got easier. Southwest Airlines recently announced a new partnership with Expedia Group, where the travel company will begin selling tickets on behalf of the low-cost airline. Expedia, which owns CheapTickets, Hotwire, Orbitz, and Travelocity, has…
— Travel+Leisure
Amtrak's Texas Eagle Is About To Get A Scenic Upgrade Sightseers Will Love
Amtrak continues to make bold adjustments. Passengers rejoiced after Amtrak finally announced the return of the Gulf Coast line following years of delays. Finally, the line is set to return in June. In addition, upgrades are being made. The Empire Service is set for a "critical tunnel…
— The Travel
Air Canada Takes Legal Action After Being Ordered To Pay Passenger Over Lost Luggage
Air Canada is taking legal action against a flyer who had their luggage “lost” by the airline. According to CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), Air Canada wants the Canadian Transportation Agency to reverse an order it gave the airline to pay $2,079 to flyer Alaa Tannous…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
I’m Not Going: This Is the One Amenity Business Travelers Need Their Hotels to Have
While travel can bring you joy and be incredibly enriching, it also comes with its share of frustrations and disappointments. Despite what social media may portray, travel isn’t always smooth sailing. Flight delays and endless airport lines are annoying enough, but arriving at a hotel in a…
— USA Today
Costa Rica’s First Ritz-Carlton Reserve Is Now Open
This year's list of the most exciting hotel openings is truly spectacular — especially if you have plans to visit Central America, Mexico or the Caribbean. One of the most exciting openings of 2025 is Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Costa Rica, and it's now officially open. Nekajui is on…
— The Points Guy
The Comeback of Hotel Reviews
Hotel reviews have never really been useless, but they did lose some of their impact over time. When they first emerged, they revolutionized the hotel industry. Suddenly, hoteliers had to up their game—guest feedback was no longer limited to a suggestion box at the front desk; it was…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
Is Travel About to Get Better for People With Disabilities?
Air travel is a rigmarole at the best of times. But for most passengers, once the bags are dropped and security queues cleared, it’s plain sailing. Quick glass of something, stroll to the gate, board and settle in. Yet for passengers with disabilities and special needs, even once at the gate…
— National Geographic
Americans Are Struggling With This Travel Dilemma Following The Election
One of the most common questions international travelers hear is, “Where are you from?” Whenever I travel, I am usually asked this question several times a day by taxi drivers, check-in clerks, servers and fellow travelers. Before last fall, I usually answered this question easily and…
— HuffPost
What We Know So Far About the $5 Million 'Trump Gold Card' Visa
The United States has announced plans to launch a new “Trump Gold Card” visa that would give wealthy investors the right to live and work in the US—as well as a pathway to citizenship—in exchange for a $5 million investment. “We’re going to be selling a gold card,” President Trump…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
The Reichstag Fire
Marinus van der Lubbe, a former Communist party member in Berlin, decided to strike a blow for the working man. He was most likely acting on his own. With a torch in hand, he set fire to the Reichstag Building, the…
— Travel Research Online
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