From travel bans to tariff talk, the international travel climate is feeling more unpredictable than ever — and advisors are feeling the pressure. According to new data from the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), travel professionals are reporting a noticeable dip in consumer confidence and demand compared to earlier this year. ASTA’s June 2025 […]
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TL;DR America’s least-visited parks – Gates of the Arctic, Isle Royale, Dry Tortugas, and others – give you real solitude and wild adventure precisely because they’re tough to get to. Forget roads, trails, phones, shops, or easy rescue help. You need to handle things yourself. Reaching them usually means long flights, ferry rides, or boat […]
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TL;DR Top kayaking spots across the US: Florida Wetlands: Paddle Rainbow River’s unbelievably clear springs, or wind through Everglades mangrove tunnels—keep your eyes peeled for gators and manatees. You can also see a magical glow after dark in Puerto Rico’s bays when the water lights up. Southwest Canyons: Try wading through flooded slot canyons; Antelope […]
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TL;DR Adventure travel is pretty hot right now. People are itching to get away from screens after the pandemic. They want real challenges and a chance to reconnect with nature – maybe even find something primal. America offers perfect spots for this. Think scorching Utah and Arizona deserts, rugged Rockies or Alaskan peaks, dense woods, […]
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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions have announced the christening of two ships in the Galápagos fleet—National Geographic Delfina and National Geographic Gemini. Members of the shipboard teams and their children were honored during the bottle-breaking ceremony, underscoring Lindblad Expeditions’ long-standing commitment to the local community and dedication to preserving and protecting the region for generations to come. […]
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Royal Caribbean kicked off the countdown to a new era of family vacations, officially welcoming Star of the Seas into the family. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the keys to the next Icon Class ship were officially handed over to Royal Caribbean just a few weeks ahead […]
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Hilton has announced a major milestone, surpassing 500 open hotels across Florida—marking a new chapter of growth fueled in part by its expanding portfolio of lifestyle brands, including the upcoming debut of Tempo by Hilton in the Sunshine State. In 2024, Florida welcomed a record-breaking 143 million visitors. Over the past decade, Hilton has nearly […]
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In its most inclusive offer to date, Aurora Expeditions is waiving the solo supplement across all Antarctica voyages for the 2025/26 season, and all Arctic and Global Discovery expeditions until September 2026. Previously available on select departures, the expanded offer makes it easier than ever for solo travelers to explore bucket list destinations around the […]
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From crystal perfume bottles to Hermès scarves, this market proves one person’s attic is another’s art gallery. The Clignancourt flea market, just outside of Paris in the city of Saint-Ouen, is the largest flea market in the world. Covering 12 acres and comprising 14 separate markets, it hosts more than 2,500 stalls and is only […]
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Baha Mar, the Caribbean’s integrated luxury resort in the Bahamas, has announced its latest culinary destination, Leola. The new restaurant concept from chef and restaurateur Scott Conant is slated to open this fall at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. Conant, a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author and television personality sets a new benchmark for […]