Holidaymakers traveling through Europe this summer are being warned not to assume newly approved European Union cabin baggage rules are already in effect. The confusion could leave passengers facing unexpected fees at the airport gate. The EU approved changes to air passenger rights in July, including provisions concerning hand luggage and greater transparency about baggage…
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Newark will once again become a gathering place for poets, writers, performers and poetry lovers when the Dodge Poetry Festival returns Oct. 15–17. Produced by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the festival is billed as North America’s largest poetry festival and will bring three days of spoken word, live performances, writing workshops and…
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A piece of Nashville history is getting a new chapter with the opening of The Maddox Hotel and The Hitchcock speakeasy, a boutique hospitality destination housed inside one of downtown Nashville’s historic buildings. Originally constructed in 1893, the property sits on Church Street across from Church Street Park, surrounded by restaurants, boutiques and other downtown…
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Las Vegas is preparing for a Halloween night filled with music, immersive entertainment and twisted circus energy as AREA15 brings back its annual ScAREA15 Massive on Saturday, Oct. 31. This year’s event, ScAREA15: Strange Circus, will transform the immersive entertainment district into a sprawling Halloween playground featuring live performances, art installations, roaming characters and interactive…
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As travelers begin planning their winter getaways, Vilnius, Lithuania, is already preparing to welcome visitors for the 2026 Christmas season. The Lithuanian capital will officially launch its holiday celebrations Nov. 28 with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, while the Christmas Market in Cathedral Square is scheduled to run through Dec. 27. The city is positioning…
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Luxury travel is taking a more adventurous turn as travelers increasingly look beyond traditional sightseeing for experiences that combine physical activity, wellness and deeper connections to a destination. Up Norway is tapping into that trend with a new seven-day, small-group cycling journey through Norway’s dramatic fjord country scheduled for May 22-28, 2027. Limited to just…
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Austin travelers will soon have a new way to get to Paris. Delta Air Lines is launching the first-ever nonstop service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, giving Central Texas travelers direct access to the French capital beginning March 27, 2027. The daily summer-season service will operate aboard Delta’s Airbus A330-900neo, bringing…
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As Caribbean cruise tourism continues to expand and cruise ships grow increasingly larger, St. Thomas is looking beyond the traditional role of a cruise port with plans to rethink one of its most important waterfront gateways. The West Indian Company Limited, known as WICO, has entered the next phase of a major redevelopment initiative involving…
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Looking for a vacation where the biggest attraction is the sound of waves instead of the noise of crowds? Southern Sweden is offering travelers an unusual opportunity this fall: a free stay in a secluded beachfront cabin, with one important rule — keep the noise below 45 decibels. The initiative, called the Stay-Quiet beachfront cabin,…
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The Nevis Tourism Authority is strengthening its relationships with U.S. travel advisors following a five-city summer sales mission designed to promote the Caribbean island to travelers seeking personalized and intimate vacation experiences. The Second Annual Northeast Summer Showcase brought Nevis tourism representatives to Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts. More than…
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