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Destinations
36 Hours in Barcelona, Spain: Things to Do and See
Barcelona is not over, as those who venture out to seek Catalonia's authentic food and often-overlooked art will…
— New York Times
Bangkok hit me all at once. What to know before you go
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. Here's what I learned from my first visit to the Thai…
— USA Today
26 Unforgettable Things to Do in New Orleans in 2026
Discover the top 26 things to do in New Orleans in 2026—from iconic festivals and new cultural experiences to food, music, and can’t-miss events. Plan your unforgettable NOLA trip with this insider…
— NewOrleans.com
Tours and Activities
The world’s best beaches have been revealed, and number 2 is in Europe
Sandy stretches in destinations including Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France and Ireland all made the top 50 ranking this…
— EuroNews
Five Scenic Texas Road Trips to Take This Year
These leisurely routes prove that taking the long way is worth the…
— Texas Highways
Why Ancestry Travel Could Be Even Bigger For Black Travelers In 2026
Ancestry travel is emerging as a major 2026 trend, with more Black travelers building heritage trips around family history and…
— Travelnoire.com
Cruise
The US cruise ports most travelers overlook (but shouldn’t)
Florida is home to the world's busiest cruise ports, but there are others around the United States that may be more convenient and less…
— USA Today
Norwegian Cruise Line Guests Held By U.S. Customs And Border Protection For 9 Hours On "Nightmare" U.S. Sailing
On Tuesday morning, Norwegian Cruise Line's Encore ship docked in San Francisco. Guests aboard were expecting to tour the city as they would for any port; instead, they spent upwards of nine hours going through customs screening with CBP. Some guests were unable to leave the ship at all during the San Francisco stop.…
— TheTravel
The new cruise ships you'll want on your bucket list for 2026 and beyond
Several new cruise ships are set to hit the water in 2026 and…
— The Independent
Transportation
Alaska Airlines launches first-ever service to Europe - The Points Guy
Alaska Airlines commenced flights to Rome, Italy this week, the latest chapter in a global expansion for a once-niche West Coast…
— The Points Guy
Major airline threatens to press charges against passengers caught filming crew without consent
British Airways has updated its policies to include that filming, livestreaming or photographing any crew members or other workers without consent is considered "unacceptable…
— NYPOST
After Seven Years, First U.S. Direct Flight Lands in Caracas
The flights are the latest step in re-establishing ties between the two…
— New York Times
Lodging
Uber Wants To Book Your Hotel Room
In partnership with Expedia, the ride-booking, food-delivering, package-transporting service takes another step toward becoming a super…
— New York Times
A New Google Feature Will Help You Find the Best Rates at Your Favorite Hotels
Building on the success it has had with Google Flights, Google has created a price tracking feature that allows you to track pricing for individual…
— AFAR
Other and Odd
5 Travel Destinations You Need To Visit Before They Permanently Close - Islands
The Maldives, Dead Sea, Glacier National Park, California's Great America, and Le Cirque at the Bellagio are all changing or set to…
— Islands
These Are the Most Dangerous States for Summer Driving in the U.S.
Mississippi tops the list, while Northeast states rank among the safest for road trips this…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
Dedication of the Empire State Building
The building's spire was designed to be a mooring mast and depot for lighter-than-air craft such as dirigibles, but proved too dangerous after the first few attempts. The building held the record as the tallest skyscraper until the construction of the World Trade Center in…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
KHM Travel Group Brings Agent Education to Life with Extension of Learning Trips
The learning at KHM Travel Group’s Boot Camps doesn’t stop when the last session wraps up. Through Extensions of Learning, the host agency is giving travel advisors the opportunity to step beyond the classroom…
— Travel Research Online
Ex Fida Bona
What Every North American Traveler Needs to Know About ETIAS and EES
by TRO Staff
Wednesday April 29, 2026
 For decades, citizens of North America traveling to Europe have enjoyed a reasonably uncomplicated bureaucracy. Pack your bags, grab your passport, board your flight, and clear a quick immigration line. No pre-registration, no digital forms, no biometric scans. That era isn't entirely over, but it is changing, and every North American with a European trip on the horizon needs to understand what's coming.
The European Union has rolled out two sweeping new border management programs: the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). These are separate systems with different purposes, different timelines, and different implications for North American citizens.
— Travel Research Online
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A week ago I was on a 22-passenger barge, ducking through a tunnel under Besançon’s citadel at first light. Tonight I am on AmaWaterways’ AmaCello, watching the sun set over the Pont Saint-Laurent in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Just a day after a shooting in Mexico rattled tourists’ nerves again last week, Los Cabos took advantage of an April media briefing in New York to point out the unique attributes that protect its visitors—and also offer them a great vacation experience.