Know What's Happening in Travel
Know What's Happening in Travel
Rumney, NH Emerges as New England’s Premier Climbing Destination
Rumney, New Hampshire now boasts 38 distinct rock walls and more than 1,000 established routes on schist cliffs, making it a top New England climbing hotspot. The town’s year‑round draw includes winter ice‑climbing and family‑friendly attractions such as the Polar Caves Park.
John Redmond Reservoir, an artificial lake built in the 1950s on Kansas' Flint Hills, has become a popular weekend getaway for fishing, birdwatching and camping. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the site, offering low‑cost day‑use and campground fees. Anglers benefit from stocked catfish, white bass and crappie, while nearly 300 bird species pass through the area during migration. Its two‑hour drive from Kansas City or Wichita makes it an accessible nature retreat.
South Coast Plaza, located in Costa Mesa, has grown from a former lima‑bean farm into California’s largest mall, featuring more than 275 boutique shops and a roster of luxury brands. The mall blends high‑end flagship stores such as Dior, Gucci,...
Poland recorded a 7% rise in tourist arrivals year‑over‑year and a record 58.9 million overnight stays in 2025, signaling its emergence as a top 2026 destination for safety‑seeking, culturally curious travelers. The growth is driven by strong inbound demand from Germany,...
Seattle’s South of Downtown (SODO) district has evolved from a gritty industrial zone into a vibrant arts hub, echoing New York’s 1970s SoHo transformation. Empty warehouses such as the Bemis Building and the former immigration station now host live‑work studios...
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Travelers to Europe face a patchwork of tipping customs, with many restaurants already adding a service charge and a modest extra gratuity of 10‑15% considered courteous. Hotel housekeeping typically receives €1‑2 per night (about $1‑$2), while taxi drivers are usually...
Ariel Palitz, the self‑styled Nightlife Mayor of New York City, spotlights 42BELOW as Midtown South’s hottest after‑hours destination. The district now hosts a curated mix of speakeasy‑style cocktail bars, rooftop lounges, and hotel‑affiliated venues, each offering unique concepts from hand‑chiseled...
Trinidad is positioning itself as a multifaceted Caribbean destination, combining the world‑renowned Carnival, a rich tapestry of African, Indian, European, and Indigenous cultures, and a striking natural environment. The island’s culinary scene mirrors this diversity, while its rainforests, wetlands, and...
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Local guides warn that many international tourists treat the United States as a monolith, focusing on coasts, major cities, and popular attractions while overlooking regional diversity. Common errors include ignoring interior states, failing to seek local advice, underestimating the country’s...
Airbnb announced its inaugural America Off‑the‑Map list, featuring 20 under‑the‑radar rural destinations across the United States. The move follows a Focaldata survey showing 86% of travelers and 94% of Gen Z want countryside getaways, and aims to shift tourism dollars...
British explorer Dr. Amelia Hart completed the first solo, unassisted crossing of Canada’s Baffin Island, a feat that places her among the most accomplished polar adventurers. The expedition, undertaken over several weeks, underscores a growing trend of women leading high‑risk,...
Unconventional theme parks are emerging worldwide, offering experiences far from the mainstream Disney formula. Notable examples include Germany’s Wunderland Kalkar, built inside a decommissioned nuclear plant, Vietnam’s Suối Tiên Cultural Theme Park, which celebrates local mythology, and Romania’s Salina Turda,...
Clay Croft joins host Scott Brady on Overland Journal Podcast episode #285, recorded from the Central Republic of Congo. The conversation covers Croft’s extensive overlanding résumé—from the Pan‑American Highway to the Road of Bones—and the practical lessons he’s learned about...
Cruise.co.uk has announced a partnership with Ambassador to launch a country‑music themed cruise departing from the UK. The voyage will feature live performances by well‑known country artists and a curated itinerary that blends coastal sightseeing with on‑board entertainment. Early‑bird tickets...
Titanic Luxury Collection Bodrum is a modern seafront resort on Turkey’s Aegean coast, featuring a 350‑metre Blue Flag private beach and a range of upscale accommodations from swim‑up deluxe rooms to villas for up to twelve guests. The property blends...
In this episode, COO Elizabeth Lugo shares the 30‑year evolution of Grupo Xcaret from a modest 350‑person operation to a tourism powerhouse with 18,000 collaborators, eight parks, multiple hotels, zip‑line and water‑park attractions, and a fleet of ferries and yachts....
Airbnb has unveiled a free, one‑night stay inside Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, hosted by former football star Hugo Sánchez, and bundled it with tickets to the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The limited‑time offer targets travelers seeking...
Ras Al Khaimah is emerging as the UAE’s most versatile tourism hub, blending high‑octane adventure with rich cultural heritage and upscale beachfront leisure. The emirate’s crown jewel, Jebel Jais, boasts the world’s longest 2.83 km zipline and an alpine‑slide adventure park that...
Buc-ee's has mapped six Southern travel centers—Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia—each with 120 pumps, ethanol‑free fuel, EV chargers, car washes and penny‑press souvenir machines, offering families and solo travelers a convenient stop on spring‑break routes.
The article curates 26 top attractions in Toronto, ranging from historic sites like Casa Loma to modern cultural corridors such as the Bentway. It highlights adaptive‑reuse projects like Evergreen Brickworks, immersive venues like the Hockey Hall of Fame, and natural escapes...
Style writer Shannen Zitz tested over 30 dresses in real‑world travel scenarios and identified five standout options that balance comfort, wrinkle resistance, and style. The Uniqlo Ultra Stretch AIRism Dress emerged as the best overall, offering a luxe feel for under...
Sundance Resort, the Robert Redford‑founded ski area in Utah, has completed over $40 million in upgrades, highlighted by the opening of its first full‑service hotel, the Inn at Sundance, in January. A new lift called Electric Horseman will add more than...
Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Texas launched SAVOR, a four‑day festival that fuses high‑end dining, live music and golf. The event, timed for April 30‑May 3, 2026, aligns with the "sportscations" trend where travelers build trips around immersive experiences. Celebrity...
Coworth Park, a Dorchester Collection country estate near Ascot, offers a luxury countryside retreat just 45 minutes from London. The 240‑acre property features 70 upscale rooms, the UK’s only hotel with its own polo fields, and a carbon‑negative spa with...
Las Vegas announced a slate of March Madness‑related events and promotions aimed at reviving tourism after a recent slump. City officials declined to disclose the exact financial commitment, but the push reflects a broader trend of destinations leveraging sports and...
Adventure Cycling highlights five of its most popular short‑route bike tours, each designed for a weekend adventure of two to five days. The Boston‑to‑Cape Cod Loop covers 236 miles across New England’s coastal towns, while the Santa Monica Overnight packs...
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Experts rank Everglades National Park as the most mosquito‑infested U.S. park, with Arctic parks like Denali and Gates of the Arctic experiencing seasonal swarms from snowmelt. Congaree and Shenandoah also host high mosquito populations due to standing water and humid...
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) left Star Alliance for SkyTeam, enabling Delta SkyMiles members to redeem awards on SAS flights. The 2025 codeshare expansion broadened route availability, now covering intra‑European sectors and select long‑haul legs from European hubs to the U.S., Asia,...
OKU Hotel Group now showcases four Mediterranean resorts—OKU Kos, OKU Bodrum, OKU Ibiza and OKU Andalusia—each designed around a distinct travel tribe. Kos offers an adults‑only wellness retreat with historic spa treatments, while Bodrum blends Turkish cuisine, craft workshops and gulet cruises. Ibiza caters...
Easter holidays are costly for UK families, but careful planning can shave up to half the price of popular attractions. Major sites such as Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland Windsor, Chessington, Warwick Castle and Sea Life are all offering advance‑booking...
Malaysia's durian tourism is accelerating as Chinese visitors and other international travelers plan trips to coincide with peak harvests, a trend amplified by social‑media platforms like Douyin. The BMI report notes that while Malaysia shipped only $37.2 million of durian last...
Traveling with autistic passengers demands specialized planning, as sensory overload, routine disruptions, and communication barriers can turn airports, flights, and hotels into stressful environments. The guide outlines practical steps—researching autism‑friendly carriers, creating visual schedules, securing early boarding, and assembling sensory...
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Boerne, Texas—just under an hour northwest of San Antonio—has emerged as a surprisingly vibrant Hill Country destination. Founded by German settlers in 1849, the town blends historic charm along its Hill Country Mile with natural attractions like Cascade Caverns and the...
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Guadeloupe, a butterfly‑shaped French Caribbean archipelago, is gaining attention as an eco‑tourism and cultural destination overlooked by most American travelers. The islands boast UNESCO‑designated biosphere reserves, volcanic landscapes, vibrant Carnival celebrations, and a burgeoning luxury hospitality scene featuring boutique hotels...
Charlotte, traditionally a car‑centric city, is gaining attention for its walkable enclave Wesley Heights, just over a mile from Uptown. The historic district blends early‑20th‑century bungalows with a compact dining and nightlife corridor on Thrift Road and Jay Street. Greenways...
Here are 5 things that are definitively Bristol to me, an American. I've been here a little over 3 weeks, and this is what it feels like. Stepping out of the shoes of a "tourist", and trying to live more...
Cambridge, Maryland, a historic Eastern Shore city founded in 1684, boasts a well‑preserved Victorian‑era historic district with roughly 600 buildings. Its compact downtown offers a lively mix of restaurants, a craft brewery, and easy walkability, while nearby nature preserves such...
The Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth saw visitor numbers double after the 2026 film adaptation of *Wuthering Heights*, sparking a surge in literary‑tourism across Yorkshire. Travelers are combining hikes on the moors with stays in newly opened Brontë‑themed cottages such...
A reported plan to broaden the responsibilities of immigration officers at U.S. airports has surfaced, but source material provides no specifics on the proposal, participants, or timeline.
Tokyo’s bustling streets hide quiet waterways, and Mio Kayak Adventures lets visitors glide through them. Founder Takashi Fukuda operates a mobile kayak shop in Edogawa, offering day and night paddles on the Kyunaka River. The tours showcase iconic sights like...
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Visiting Havasu Falls on the Havasupai Reservation requires securing a four‑day permit through an online reservation that includes all fees, tags and entry passes. Reservations sell out within minutes, but daily cancellations at 8 a.m. GMT‑7 provide last‑minute opportunities, and a...
Ruby Lake, a high‑altitude alpine lake in California’s Sierra Nevada, is reachable via a 2.1‑mile one‑way trail with 912 feet of elevation gain, typically taking two to three hours. The hike begins near 10,000 feet, so hikers are advised to acclimatize and...
Absolutely NOT. In theory I was saving northern Japan for my honeymoon—but then I went anyway. I loved it so much. Because theres no reason my future husband and I can’t go back to the same region staying in a...
Coming very soon... my next video from Uganda with a lot of wildlife photography of the Chimps: https://t.co/giohNsDOdu
Monocle has published a detailed travel guide that frames Melbourne as Australia’s cultural capital, emphasizing its event‑driven calendar from the Australian Open to the Grand Prix and comedy festivals. The piece highlights the city’s reputation for effortless hospitality, where staff...
Five newly opened or renovated country hotels are highlighted for spring travel, ranging from an 18th‑century inn in New Hampshire to a Danish‑designed pavilion in upstate New York and a mountain resort in Austria. Each property emphasizes outdoor pursuits such...
The article highlights Nantucket’s off‑season appeal, showcasing tranquil autumn visits, boutique luxury accommodations, and a relaxed vibe compared with the summer rush. It notes the island’s high‑end market, with median home values around $4.7 million and roughly 75 billionaires residing there....
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Scotland’s first NNR, marks its 75th anniversary while showcasing the country’s largest remaining fragment of ancient Caledonian pinewood. Over the past seven‑plus decades, concerted restoration—deer management, tree planting and natural regeneration—has boosted woodland cover by...
The Iron Ring: The Ultimate Road Trip Through Edward I’s Castles in North Wales https://t.co/Wc31zSXP51
Gibbs Lake Park, a 300‑acre public space nestled between Madison, Wisconsin, and Rockford, Illinois, offers a 73‑acre lake with a maximum depth of 23 feet. The park features a 3.6‑mile North‑South Trail Loop, a 1.3‑mile segment of the Ice Age Trail,...
Isla Grande, a subbarrio of Santurce in San Juan, has shed its industrial past to become a vibrant waterfront district anchored by the Puerto Rico Convention Center and a bustling T‑Mobile entertainment zone. The neighborhood hosts the city’s secondary airport, a major cruise...
