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The rise of women traveling solo has transformed how many of us see the world—and ourselves. Whether you’re catching a sunset over the terracotta roofs of Lisbon, experiencing the natural wine scene in Buenos Aires, tackling North Africa’s three highest peaks, or enjoying the quiet ceremony of Kyoto’s teahouses, the best solo adventures can offer both a newfound sense of confidence and community.Knowing where to begin as a solo traveler isn’t always easy, though, especially when considering personal comfort levels, factors like transportation and walkability, the experiences to prioritize, finding community, and, of course, how to get there. To help…

Yet another major cruise line is deciding not to stop in a popular Caribbean destination.Celebrity Cruises is skipping stops at the port in Labadee, Haiti, for the rest of 2025 and in 2026 until further notice due to safety reasons, according to Travel + Leisure.The cruise liner changed 11 different itineraries on the Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond cruise ships.Here’s where the cruise liner will stop instead, what other cruise liners are avoiding Labadee and why.Where will Celebrity Cruises stop instead of Labadee, Haiti?Instead of stopping at Labadee, Celebrity Apex will stop in Turks and Caicos.Other Celebrity cruise ships will…

Sure, a vacation involving a white-sand beach and a pink drink is sometimes just what the doctor ordered. But other times, an adventure that pushes you to the edge of the map—and the edge of what you think you are capable of—is just what you need. According to a recent study, the adventure tourism industry is expected to grow 17 percent by 2030, but there’s no shortage of thrilling experiences for travelers to tackle right now. Here, we’ve rounded up some inspiration for your next adventure. Whether you’re hoping to hike Colorado’s Paradise Basin or sail the Mekong in Asia,…

Published: October 16, 2025 Photo by Katya Azimova on Unsplash By Kayla DeKraker Great American Family just added another an exciting new holiday film in this year’s 2025 Great American Christmas lineup. Titled CHRISTMAS OF GIVING, the movie stars Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams and Julia Reilly. “Belle Carter (Tsai), dedicated but exhausted head of beloved local nonprofit, Bedford House, has devoted her whole life to making Christmas bright for those in need. But with the holidays just days away, donations are down, time is running out, and Belle feels her efforts are slipping away,” the synopsis reads. It continues, “When…

Travellers are slowly discovering La Cabucelle, with its Moorish facades and Armenian churches. Everyday bar Monday, an epic Marché aux Puces (flea market) bustles with antiques, home clearance treasures and vintage Olympique de Marseille football jerseys. Cardo hopes they will book Le Réfectoire when they come. “If you’re buying something here,” she says, “you give money for activities to people who need them.”Caroline DutreyPart of the city’s growing restaurants solidaires movement, Le Réfectoire offers high-quality and affordable meals (Credit: Caroline Dutrey)The walk from La Cabucelle to Marseille’s rejuvenated docklands feels like a veritable world tour. E-scooters flit like barracudas through…

Italy’s smallest towns have a long history of selling abandoned homes for unbelievable prices to attract newcomers to take up residence. But now, rather than simply offering houses for 1 euro, the town of Radicondoli, which sits about an hour outside of Florence, wants to give you a little startup capital for your property instead.  In October, CNN reported on the small town that has dwindled from 3,000 residents to just 966. In 2023, Radicondoli began offering 20,000 euros (roughly $23,000) to people who purchased homes in the town, along with an additional 6,000 euros homebuyers could use for expenses…

This hotel isn’t scoring points with customers.A top US hotel brand is allegedly bribing its guests by rewarding them for a positive review.Aloft Miami – Brickell, a Marriott International property, has blasted Marriott Bonvoy rewards members with emails offering 3,000 points for completing a post-stay survey — but only to those who award the hotel with the highest score, the blog LoyaltyLobby reported on Friday.The email notes that the company would award the points in exchange for the “top score” on completed surveys — “as a token of appreciation.”Aloft Miami Brickell reportedly sent out emails to Marriott Bonvoy members offering…

Big Sky, Montana is officially in the spotlight. Named the top U.S. travel destination for 2026 by Expedia, this once-underrated mountain town is quickly climbing to the top of every adventurer’s must-visit list. Located between Yellowstone National Park and the towering peaks of the Madison Range, Big Sky blends untamed wilderness with refined comfort, offering something for everyone. If you’re thinking of visiting, the time to start planning is now.Visiting Big SkyOutdoor adventure is the heart of Big Sky. With plenty of options of activities that will get you moving, picking what season to visit is the hardest decision.Summer/Fall: In…

In the north-western corner of Rajasthan, where the golden sands stretch to the horizon and the echoes of royal history still linger in the air, lies Bikaner, a city that is both regal and refreshingly real. Far from the tourist-thronged cities of Jaipur and Udaipur, Bikaner is a gem often overlooked, making it a place for solo travellers in search of authenticity, culture, and calm.It can be the intricately carved havelis that line the old lanes, the aroma of spicy bhujia from a market stall, or the rhythmic sway of a camel against a desert sunset. The city offers moments of…

If you love visiting lesser-known destinations, these top 10 locations shared by the travel giant could be great for your next holiday. Expedia’s 2026 destinations of the year list is powered by real-time data from daily visitors to the Expedia site and app. It comes as the travel giant releases its Unpack ‘26: The Trends in Travel.It highlights where global interest is rising fast. On the list this year includes France, Italy, as well as further afield places in Canada and Mexico. Six of these hotspots also meet the criteria for Expedia’s new Smart Travel Health Check, which recognises destinations that…