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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

Why Paris Luxury Hotels Didn't Pack Out Before the 2024 Olympics

In the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, expectations were sky-high for Paris’s luxury hotels. But rather than a mad dash for reservations, many plush Parisian pads found themselves with more empty suites than anticipated. Why? Affluent travelers changed course, heading to quieter spots like the French Riviera and London instead. Here’s a quick look at the upsides and downsides—and what it means for future travel to Paris.

July 10, 2025

Why Chicago’s Architecture Biennial 2025 Is a Must-See Event for Travelers

The next Chicago Architecture Biennial, themed "Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change," is set to unfold from September 2025 through February 2026. If you’re itching for a travel experience packed with free art, vibrant neighborhoods, and bustling energy, this major event might be for you. Here’s what visitors should know—both the exciting opportunities and the possible hassles.

July 6, 2025

July 4th, 2025: Why This Independence Day Travel May Break All the Records

Travel and hospitality experts expect an unprecedented surge in travel between June 28 and July 6, 2025, for Independence Day. The predicted boom could give a serious boost to local economies but may also bring crowded roads, bustling airports, and higher hotel prices. Here’s what travelers might experience during this high-traffic summer week.

July 1, 2025

From Takeoff to Touchdown: How Recent Middle East Tensions Are Scrambling Travel Plans

Recent military clashes between the U.S. and Iran have shaken up global air travel, causing flight cancellations, rerouted journeys, and escalated airport security. Here’s what this could mean for travelers, the tourism industry, and your next hotel booking.

June 28, 2025

Cheers to Sisterhood: Grapevine & Vibes Plots Women’s Wine Weekend in North Carolina Wine Country

A Charlotte-based company is raising a glass to women who love to travel and sip, with a women-only wine country getaway planned for June 2025. Here’s why it might be the toast of the summer—and the unique travel buzz it’s bringing to North Carolina.

June 25, 2025

Northwest Arkansas National Airport Breaks Records: What It Means for Travelers in 2025

In May 2025, Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) shattered its own passenger boarding record, but what’s behind this travel surge—and how might it impact your next trip? Here’s a friendly explainer for all wanderers eyeing Arkansas skies.

June 18, 2025

Parade Day in D.C.: Sights, Sounds, and Surprises on the Army’s 250th

On June 14, 2025, Washington, D.C. played host to the U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade—an epic spectacle with thousands of troops, historic aircrafts, and a flood of visitors. But behind the marching bands and military jets, travelers found both thrills and hurdles, from packed hotels to citywide detours and stormy skies.

June 14, 2025

Travel Turbulence: How Middle East Strikes Are Shaking Up Summer Plans

In June 2025, military conflict erupted between Israel and Iran, leading to widespread flight suspensions and heightened travel warnings across the Middle East. Major airlines have canceled or rerouted flights, while governments are urging travelers to steer clear of the region. This story explains what these fast-moving events could mean for travelers, hotel guests, and the broader tourism landscape.

June 13, 2025