European Travel Braces for Summer of Strikes

As the peak 2025 summer travel season nears, European travelers face significant potential disruptions due to widespread industrial action across several key countries, including France, Italy, the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Strikes are anticipated from a broad spectrum of Read More …

European Nations Face Interesting Tourism Surge

A wave of “overtourism” is sweeping through popular Southern European destinations like Spain, Greece, France, Italy, and Portugal in 2025, leading to strained local resources, soaring living costs for residents, and significant community resistance. In response, these nations are implementing Read More …

Nations Hike Tourist Taxes; Italy Penalizes Weekend Visitors

A growing number of popular tourist destinations, including Italy, Greece, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Netherlands, are implementing or increasing tourist taxes and fees to combat overtourism, fund infrastructure, and protect local communities and environments. While the specific mechanisms Read More …

USA Struggles With Tourism, Others Rise And Excel

The global travel landscape in summer 2025 is marked by significant shifts in tourist preferences, driven by a demand for affordability, authentic experiences, and value, leading to the rise of destinations like the Bahamas, Jamaica, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Read More …

USA, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, UK & Others On Alert

Canada has added France to its list of travel caution destinations, aligning with existing U.S. Level 2 alerts for France, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Italy. The advisories cite increased risks of terrorism, civil unrest, and violent Read More …

Italy Travel Disruptions Ahead This Week

Today we have another reason to come to your embarkation port a a few days before sailing and/or linger a while after the cruise is over: massive travel disruptions. Starting Monday, Europe’s travel network faces significant disruptions as EasyJet pilots Read More …

March 1 Is National Plan a Solo Vacation Day

This love-filled February, solo travel is on the rise and United is sharing travel hacks, popular destinations and app features to empower adventurers to get ready for National Plan a Solo Vacation Day on March 1 with the ultimate travel mantra: YOLO (You Read More …

Mount Etna Volcano In Europe Erupts

Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, has erupted in a spectacular display of lava, fire, and ash. The eruption, preceded by days of increased activity including strombolian explosions and seismic swarms, sent a river of lava cascading down Read More …

Up Norway Train Journeys Across Scandinavia

Up Norway, Scandinavia’s premier sustainable luxury travel curator, unveils its top recommendations for romantic train journeys. The unforgettable escapes were designed for honeymooners, couples in love, solo travelers indulging in self-romance, or families embracing quality time together to experience the Read More …