Explore The Floating City’s Unseen Corners with Monocle’s Guide to Venice
Monocle has released an online Venice guide that spotlights hidden alleys, independent workshops, and locally‑run hotels, restaurants, and shops. The piece reflects the author’s personal encounters with the city’s water‑based emergency services and the everyday rhythm of its sestieri. While overtourism remains a hot topic, the guide aims to steer travelers toward quieter neighborhoods where artisans thrive. By highlighting Venice’s resilient community, Monocle positions the guide as both a travel resource and a subtle advocacy tool for sustainable visitation.
Incomparable Access to Yosemite National Park and a Starting Nightly Rate of $319 Makes Under Canvas My Favorite Affordable Stay...
Under Canvas Yosemite, a safari‑style glamping site just ten minutes from the park’s Big Oak Flat entrance, launches its 2026 season with nightly rates starting at $319. The property offers 71 luxury tents—some sleeping four to six—featuring king‑size beds, heated...
Tours of Lehman Caves In Great Basin National Park Will Resume May 22
Public tours of Great Basin National Park’s Lehman Caves will restart on May 22, offering visitors access to the Gothic Palace and Rose Trellis rooms via a 30‑minute lantern‑guided experience. Up to 13 tours per day will run, with a blend...
5 KOA Campgrounds on Route 66 That You Can Book for Your Road Trip
Travel writers highlight five KOA campgrounds that sit directly on historic Route 66, spanning from St. Louis, Missouri to Needles, California. Each site offers a mix of RV hookups, cabins, and tent spaces, plus amenities such as pools, dog parks, saunas...
This Cotswolds Village Just Named World’s Most Beautiful Is Perfect for Kids This Bank Holiday
Travel outlet Forbes has crowned Bibury in the Cotswolds the world’s most beautiful village for 2025, sparking a wave of interest from tourists and social‑media influencers. The village’s hallmark, Arlington Row, and attractions such as the historic Bibury Trout Farm...
Singapore S Five Footway Festival Returns to Chinatown
The Five‑Footway Festival returns to Singapore’s Chinatown from May 2‑10, 2026, celebrating the theme “Our Living Heritage.” Organized by the Chinatown Business Association, the event transforms the historic five‑footways on Smith Street into stages for lion dances, face‑changing acts, musical performances,...
What Are the Most Trending Travel Destinations (Countries) for 2026–27?
Global tourism has rebounded past pre‑pandemic levels, and industry rankings now spotlight a new set of countries for 2026‑27. Japan, South Korea, Peru, Finland, Sri Lanka, Dominica, Botswana, Rwanda, Albania, Costa Rica and Oman repeatedly appear on lists from Lonely Planet, National...
Farah Khan Fronts Klook India’s Summer Campaign
Klook India has launched a summer campaign starring Bollywood director Farah Khan and chef Dilip, juxtaposing familiar and first‑time travel experiences in Singapore. The digital‑first rollout begins with an Instagram trailer, followed by three short‑form episodes and a longer brand...
Flight Review: United Polaris, Washington Dulles to Naples, Italy
Business Traveller released a suite of premium travel reviews in April 2026, spanning a first‑look at the Orient Express Corinthian sailing yacht, an opinion on Michelin’s foray into wine awards, and in‑depth hotel and restaurant evaluations across Asia and Europe. Highlights include...
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10 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid at Hotel Check-In and Checkout—And How to Make Your Stay Smoother
HotelTonight co‑founder Sam Shank outlines ten common check‑in and check‑out missteps and how to avoid them. He stresses questioning resort fees, requesting flexible arrival or departure times, and speaking up about room preferences. Shank also advises politely asking for free...
Situated Between Birmingham And Columbus Is An Alabama Lake City With A Charming Downtown And Scenic Camping
Alexander City, Alabama, sits less than two hours from Birmingham and Columbus and serves as a gateway to Lake Martin, a 41,000‑acre artificial reservoir. The lake’s 800‑plus miles of wooded shoreline support fishing, boating, and a range of camping options,...
The Midwest Boasts 3 Of The Top-Ranked Public Golf Courses In The US For 2026
USA Today’s 2026 Best Public Golf Courses list places three Midwest venues among the nation’s top ten: Bully Pulpit Golf Course in North Dakota, Payne’s Valley in Missouri, and the Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort in Indiana. The rankings...
One Of 2026's Most Popular Vacation Destinations So Far Is A Vibrant Chinese Port City Near Hong Kong
Guangzhou, the southern Chinese port city near Hong Kong, has emerged as one of 2026’s most popular vacation spots, landing on Google Flights’ Top Ten Trending International Destinations for the summer. Trip.com reports a surge in European bookings, placing China sixth...
Between Seattle And Portland Is Washington's Lesser-Known Lake State Park With Idyllic Fishing And Camping
Ike Kinswa State Park, a 454‑acre Washington state park near Mayfield Lake, sits midway between Seattle and Portland. Managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission since 1962, the park offers easy access to the lake’s 2,021‑acre waters for fishing,...
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This Cruise Ship Is the Perfect Choice for a Solo Vacation—With Plenty of Entertainment and a Relaxing Vibe
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Getaway is being used for a two‑week solo repositioning cruise from New York to Southampton, with stops in Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. The ship, launched in 2014 and recently refreshed, offers dedicated solo cabins, a Studio...
Maine's Remote Car-Free Island Is A Top Birding Haven With Dockside Bites
Monhegan Island, a car‑free community of fewer than 100 residents, sits 10 miles off Maine’s coast and offers 12 miles of rugged trails that double as premier bird‑watching corridors. Visitors reach the island via a year‑round ferry from Port Clyde, a ride...
To See the Real Bangkok, Head to Lumphini Park at 06.00
At 6 a.m., Lumphini Park becomes a microcosm of Bangkok’s bustling life, where tai chi practitioners, elderly gym‑goers, and tech‑savvy runners share shaded pathways. Street vendors set up stalls, offering traditional dishes that feed commuters heading to the BTS and office...
Chicago's Underrated Suburb Is A Village With Beachside Parks, Fishing Spots, And Small-Town Charm
Lake Zurich, a village 38 miles northwest of Chicago, centers on a 233‑acre spring‑fed lake and 32 public parks that support year‑round recreation. The community blends small‑town charm with modern suburban amenities, highlighted by long‑standing local eateries like the 40‑year‑old...
Not Yosemite, Not Great Smoky Mountains: This Popular National Park Has The Most Campsites
Yellowstone National Park boasts the most campsites of any U.S. park, with over 2,000 sites spread across 11 campgrounds. Roughly half are run by the National Park Service and offer rustic amenities at $20 per night, while five privately managed...
These National Parks Have The Best Fishing, According To Anglers
Anglers are turning to America’s national parks for world‑class fishing, with the National Park Service overseeing 270 parks and more than 150,000 miles of rivers and streams. A survey of fishing magazines, forums and experts identified ten parks—Yellowstone, Acadia, Everglades, Glacier,...
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25 Airbnbs for New Yorkers Looking to Escape the City
The article compiles a curated list of 25 Airbnb rentals located within a four‑hour drive of Midtown Manhattan. Selections cover destinations from the Hudson Valley and the Hamptons to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Connecticut. Each property is highlighted...
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This Texas Ghost Town Is the Perfect Place to Stargaze and Explore One of the Country’s Most Underrated National Parks
Terlingua, a former mercury‑mining ghost town of about 170 residents, has reinvented itself as the gateway to Big Bend National and Ranch State Parks. Its designation within the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve makes it a premier stargazing...
Tight Curves and Wide Horizons: The Return of Highway 1
After a three‑year shutdown caused by a series of landslides that began in 2023, California’s iconic Highway 1 reopened on Feb. 14 2026, restoring the full 655‑mile coastal route. The closure had severed a 110‑mile segment north of the Big Creek Bridge, forcing drivers...
The 10 Best Places to Visit in Africa in 2026
Quartz highlights the 10 best African destinations for 2026, drawn from U.S. News & World Report rankings that weigh culture, affordability and experience variety. The list spans iconic natural wonders like Victoria Falls and the Serengeti, cultural hubs such as...
2026 Weekend Drives
Texas Highways’ "2026 Weekend Drives" revives the fading Sunday‑drive tradition by showcasing senior writer Joe Nick Patoski’s nostalgic road trips, from a 1959 Studebaker journey to Big Bend to his current love of US 83. The piece blends personal memory with a call...
You Didn’t Miss Wildflower Season—You Just Need to Head for Higher Ground
The West’s wildflower season is migrating uphill as temperatures rise and snow melts at higher elevations, creating a second wave of alpine blooms that outlast lower‑elevation displays. Locations such as Utah’s Albion Basin, California’s Tuolumne Meadows, and Colorado’s Crested Butte...
Best Bars In Medellín, Colombia: A Guide To One Of Latin America’s Most Exciting Emerging Bar Scenes
Medellín’s nightlife is evolving from a party‑centric reputation to a sophisticated, mixology‑driven scene, highlighted by two local bars—Mamba Negra and Bar Carmen—making the World’s 50 Best Bars list for 2025. The city’s second‑annual Medellín Cocktail Week, running June 1‑5, will host...
A Guide To The Canadian Locations Where ‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen’ Was Filmed
Netflix’s horror series “Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen” was shot primarily in Ontario’s Greater Toronto Area, with Mississauga, Toronto and Hamilton providing the bulk of the backdrops. The production logged 73 days of filming across these cities between...
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This Underrated City in Italy Has a Charming Old Town, Easy Access to Puglia’s Most Beautiful Beaches, and Some of...
Bari, the coastal capital of Puglia, blends a historic old town, a vibrant food scene, and easy access to the region’s famed beaches. Visitors can wander Bari Vecchia, watch nonnas shape orecchiette by hand, and sample local specialties such as spaghetti...
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This Medieval Town Is France’s Favorite Village—And It’s One of the Most Beautiful Places in the Country
Saint‑Antoine‑l’Abbaye, a tiny Isère village south of Lyon, was voted France’s Favorite Village in 2025. The medieval abbey, founded in the 11th century around relics of Saint Anthony, anchors a historic center of cobbled streets, Gothic architecture and a museum...
10 Tips for Planning the Perfect Runcation
Matthew Huff’s "10 Tips for Planning the Perfect Runcation" outlines how runners can turn races into vacation experiences. The piece cites the 2024 Global Running Survey, which found 37% of 7,400 respondents willing to travel over 500 miles for an event....
The Africa Flight Strategy: How Travelers Are Avoiding $1,500+ Fares In 2026
Travelers to Africa can dodge the typical $1,500‑plus round‑trip fares by leveraging timing, hub selection, and price‑alert tools. Data from Google Flights shows average U.S.‑to‑Africa economy tickets sit between $800 and $1,800, with peaks in December and summer. By flying...
EasyJet Holidays Launches Malmo and Potsdam City Break Packages
EasyJet holidays has expanded its city‑break portfolio with two new European destinations: Malmö in Sweden and Potsdam in Germany. Packages start at £237 (about $303) for a three‑night stay in Malmö and £274 (about $351) for Potsdam, each including flights...
Juvena Huang on the Ride of a Lifetime: 44,000 Kilometers on a Vespa Scooter
Juvena Huang, a Singaporean overlander, completed a 44,000‑kilometer trek on a Vespa scooter, crossing 25 countries over 27 months and documenting the journey on her "The Wandering Wasp" social channels. The Overland Journal Podcast featured her story, highlighting the highs,...
Back To Nordkapp: Retracing The Expedition That Launched The Modern Sea Kayak
Fifty years after the pioneering 1975 Nordkapp expedition that defined the modern sea kayak, UK guide David Priddis and two companions retraced part of the route, paddling 231 miles on vintage Valley Nordkapps from Alta to Lakselv. The original trip,...
15 Things to Know Before Booking a Trip to the Maldives
The Maldives remains a top luxury getaway, but travelers must navigate new logistics and resort policies before booking. Velana International Airport’s phased new terminal requires passengers to confirm their departure gate, while seaplane or speedboat transfers can add $270‑$450 to...
15 Open Ski Resorts Where You Can Still Score Turns
Despite an early‑season heat wave that forced many western mountains to close ahead of schedule, a handful of U.S. ski resorts are still carving turns into late April and early May 2026. Alta (Utah) wrapped its season with a fresh...
Umluj: A Sustainable Tourism Destination in Saudi Arabia
Umluj, dubbed the “white city,” is being positioned as a sustainable tourism hub on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. Leveraging more than 100 untouched islands, vibrant coral reefs, and a rich maritime heritage, the Saudi Red Sea Authority and national...
Umana Bali Brings Together Cultural Rituals and Volcano Flights for Summer Stays
Umana Bali, part of LXR Hotels & Resorts, has launched a suite of summer experiences aimed at families and active travelers. Set on the cliffs of Ungasan, the resort blends 72 pool‑villa accommodations with cultural immersion, wellness programs, and outdoor...
Utah Tourism Office Debuts Immersive Digital Experience To Match Night Skies
Utah’s Office of Tourism has transformed its VisitUtah.com site into an immersive "Dark Skies" experience that shifts from daylight to night in sync with the state’s actual sunset, complete with ambient wildlife sounds. The rollout coincides with the state‑wide designation...
Between Seattle And Portland Is Washington's 'Retirement Mecca' With Temperate Weather And Outdoor Adventure
Lacey, Washington, has emerged as a retirement mecca thanks to its temperate climate, lack of state income tax, and abundant outdoor amenities. The city boasts more than 12,000 acres of parkland, five lakes, and easy access to the Billy Frank...
Why MLK Ski Weekend In Maine Might Be The Most Soulful Group Trip You’re Not On Yet
Black Travel Maine (BTM) hosted its inaugural MLK Ski Weekend in Portland, blending a day on Sunday River’s slopes with curated Black‑history walking tours of the city. Founder Lisa Jones, a veteran of the travel industry, created the experience to...
Virginia's Historic 1920s Theatre Is A Nostalgic Richmond Gem Selling Affordable Movie Tickets
The Byrd Theatre, a 1928 movie palace in Richmond’s Carytown, retains its original oil‑painted murals, marble walls and an 18‑foot chandelier. Each screening opens with a live performance on the theatre’s historic Wurlitzer organ, creating a nostalgic experience beyond the...
Pope Leo XIV Visit Boosts Cameroon Tourism as eTurboNews Ambassador Francoise Kameni Lele Plays Her Role
Pope Leo XIV’s three‑day visit to Cameroon in April 2026 included stops in Yaoundé, Bamenda and Douala, drawing crowds of 100,000‑500,000. The papal tour coincided with the conflict‑affected Anglophone region, where the Pope called for peace and an end to corruption. International...
Sacramento's Iconic Yellow Bridge Has A Beautiful Art Deco Design And Pedestrian Charm
Sacramento’s Tower Bridge, a 160‑foot tall, 737‑foot long vertical‑lift span, links downtown with West Sacramento. Designed by Alfred Eichler in the mid‑1930s, the bridge reflects Art Deco Streamline Moderne aesthetics and was repainted yellow in the 1970s to echo the...
Between Phoenix And Prescott Is Arizona's Idyllic Mountain Park For Fishing, Camping, And Trails
Horsethief Basin Recreation Area, a 85‑mile drive north of Phoenix, offers a high‑elevation retreat at roughly 6,000 feet with cool, dry summers ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The 3.5‑acre, motor‑free lake provides paddling and fishing for catfish, bass and bluegill, while a...
Illinois' Oldest Hotel Brims With Historic Charm Between Cedar Rapids And Madison
The DeSoto House Hotel, opened in 1855, is Illinois’ oldest continuously operating hotel and sits in the historic town of Galena, midway between Cedar Rapids and Madison. Its 55 Victorian‑style rooms blend period décor with modern amenities, and the property...
Indiana's Evolving Green Space On The Ohio River Is One Of The Best US City Parks In 2026 So Far
Origin Park in Clarksville, Indiana, has risen from a former junkyard and flood‑prone dump to rank fourth on USA Today’s 2026 list of best public spaces. The River Heritage Conservancy spearheaded cleanup and secured grants, expanding the park to more than...
I Have Coeliac Disease but This European City Made Me Fall in Love with Food Again
A traveler with coeliac disease discovered that Madrid’s hospitality scene makes gluten‑free dining effortless, from the Only YOU Boutique Hotel’s on‑site Celicioso bakery to dedicated gluten‑free sections at Radisson Blu. The city boasts multiple bakeries, fully gluten‑free restaurants, and even separate churro...
Las Vegas' Iconic MGM Resorts On The Strip Unveiled An All-Inclusive Deal In 2026
MGM Resorts launched an all‑inclusive package for its Excalibur and Luxor hotels, covering a two‑night stay, all meals, drinks, select shows, parking and select attractions. Priced at $330, MGM claims guests save more than $400 compared with a la carte...