Record Travelers Flying Despite Major Service Cuts

Over 31 million Americans are projected to fly during the upcoming Thanksgiving travel period, setting an all-time high for air travel during this holiday. This record number, calculated by Airlines for America, translates to carriers expecting to move an average Read More …

Record Travelers Prepare For Thanksgiving Traffic Gridlock

The Thanksgiving holiday period is expected to be a record-breaking time for road travel, with AAA projecting that over 71 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more by car. This figure surpasses both 2024 and pre-pandemic numbers, confirming that Read More …

New Biometric Facial Recognition Mandate Secures US Borders

The United States has implemented a comprehensive new biometric entry-exit system that mandates the collection of facial recognition data from all foreign nationals at US borders. This new rule, which took effect on October 27, 2025, significantly expands data collection Read More …

Unlock Costa Adventures With Low Cruise Fares

Costa Cruises has launched its Black Friday 2025 Sale, presenting significant travel opportunities for North American customers seeking reduced fares on voyages between November 2025 and May 2026. This promotion offers starting fares as low as $52 per person, per Read More …

Carnival Sunrise: Short Cruises, New Destinations

Carnival Cruise Line has happily announced its new 2027/2028 deployment schedule, featuring the Carnival Sunrise offering a fantastic variety of short, fun itineraries from its premier departure point, PortMiami. Beginning May 6, 2027, the ship will sail over 70 voyages Read More …

US Hotel Taxes Rising: Prepare To Pay More

I’m just full of bad news today. A rising trend across major U.S. destinations involves cities increasing their hotel taxes, variously termed bed, occupancy, or tourist taxes, which significantly drives up the total cost of an overnight stay. Industry analysis Read More …

Viking Orion Boosts Cambodia’s Luxury Cruise Tourism

The arrival of the luxury expedition vessel Viking Orion in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on October 31, 2025, marks a significant event for the country’s cruise tourism sector. The Norwegian-flagged ship carried 814 passengers from 15 nationalities, predominantly from North America. This Read More …

Oceania Cruises Offers Early Black Friday Savings Now

Oceania Cruises, a leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, has initiated its 2025 Black Friday promotion early, providing guests with immediate access to significant savings. This limited-time offer, launched on November 5, 2025, features up to 50% off on Read More …

U.S. Enhances Travel Security with Biometric Advancements

The United States is proactively strengthening its travel security protocols with an exciting new regulation set to take effect on December 26, 2025. This positive development, announced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), will involve photographing all non-citizens, including Read More …