News tagged 2025

When the Ground Shook Kamchatka: How a Massive Quake Sent Ripples Across Pacific Travel Plans

A powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula recently sent shockwaves, both literal and figurative, across the Pacific. The quake set off tsunami warnings stretching as far as Hawaii, turning what should have been dream vacations into rapidly shifting adventures for cruise passengers and island tourists. Here’s what travelers experienced and what could come next.

July 30, 2025

August Travel Bookings Surge: What U.S. Travelers Can Expect This Summer

As we approach August 2025, travel in the U.S. is heating up. After a slow start to the year, major airlines and hotel chains are reporting a surge in bookings—especially from those looking for deals and sticking close to home. While this bounce-back brings fresh choices and promos, travelers might face higher prices and bigger crowds. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of the summer rebound.

July 29, 2025

Cruising Thrown Off Course: A Troubling Incident Aboard Icon of the Seas Leaves Travelers Concerned

On July 24, 2025, a violent incident on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas shocked both crew and travelers when an alleged stabbing among crew members led to one death and raised fresh questions around cruise safety. While the immediate impact is a renewed sense of caution, experts believe it could spark industry-wide improvements in how passenger and crew wellbeing is managed at sea.

July 27, 2025

Spain’s Big Holiday Rental Clean-Up: What Travelers Need to Know for 2025

Spain has ordered the removal of over 65,000 holiday rentals from platforms like Airbnb in a major push to regulate short-term stays. This move, set for 2025, could change the way you plan your next Spanish getaway—from fewer rental options and possibly higher prices, to safer, better-regulated lodging.

July 24, 2025

Singapore Oceanarium Set to Make Waves: What Travelers Can Expect

The Singapore Oceanarium, opening July 23, 2025, will transform Sentosa’s marine attraction landscape. As a much-anticipated future event, this massive upgrade promises dazzling marine encounters, educational initiatives, and a tourism boom—though, naturally, there are concerns to consider. Here’s what savvy travelers and hotel guests should know before planning their visit!

July 23, 2025

“Tech Turbulence”: How a Surprise Alaska Airlines Outage Grounded Summer Travel Plans

On July 20, 2025, Alaska Airlines faced a sudden IT meltdown, grounding flights across the U.S. for hours and leaving thousands scrambling. While the disruption shook up travel plans and hit local tourism hard, Alaska Airlines responded with customer support, flexibility, and quick recovery efforts—reminding us all how critical reliable technology is in modern travel.

July 22, 2025

“Not the Kind of Cruise Adventure Anyone Wanted: Navigating the Recent Gastrointestinal Outbreak on Navigator of the Seas”

A recent outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas put over 130 vacationers under the weather. Here’s how it unfolded, what it means for cruise lovers, and how the industry may change moving forward.

July 21, 2025

Wildfires Put Summer Travel Plans on Pause in Turkey and France

Summer 2025 brought intense wildfires to popular destinations in Turkey and France, causing havoc for travelers and locals alike. From canceled flights to city evacuations, here’s how these dramatic events affected journeys, and what travelers are now considering when it comes to future travel.

July 20, 2025

Should You Rethink Your Summer Trip? How the 2025 Measles Outbreak Is Shaking Up Global Travel

If you're planning to jet off this summer or fall, you'll want to read this: a sharp rise in measles cases is causing concerns, new rules, and unexpected costs for travelers and the travel industry alike. Here’s what you should know before making your next booking.

July 18, 2025

Thailand Presses “Pause” on Tourist Entry Fee: What It Means for Your Holiday Plans

If you’re thinking about a trip to Thailand soon, there’s some good news: that extra entry fee for foreign tourists is on hold until mid-2026! Here’s what the delay could mean for your travel budget and why the decision came about.

July 17, 2025