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Luxury Vacations With a Twist: The Rise of Intentional Travel
Wealthier travelers are now cutting back on luxury vacations, though not for economic reasons. Focus-based, flexible, and personalized travel is becoming part o
Realize Your Travel Ambitions with Zero-Based Budgeting
An interesting question arose in the spring of 2025, just before the summer holiday season kicked in. Travel platform Afar posted the headline: “Is It Ever Wort
A Change of Scenery: When Travel and Side Hustles Combine
A report published by Talker Research pinpoints the exact average bank balance Americans need to drop everything and travel the world. According to this study,
The Great American Road Trip Makes a Comeback
Road trips are picking up speed again. As airfare, hotels, and overseas vacations grow pricier, more Americans are choosing the highway over the runway. A 2025
A Plastic Adventure: The Risks and Rewards of Credit Card Travel
Travel and credit cards have become inseparable. Think about it: few of us book a flight or reserve a hotel without weighing miles, points, and perks. Today, th
Fall’s Favorite Comfort Food: From Kitchen Tables to Travel Destinations
An English frozen meals manufacturer claims to have created lasagne with a unique selling point. Cook Food’s new product is aimed at diners looking to reduce th
Wisconsin’s Hidden Treasures: Shipwrecks and a Food Scene Worth Savoring
Wisconsin made headlines recently with the discovery of a 138-year-old shipwreck in Lake Michigan. Fittingly, the wreck came into the sights of a local man rese
Make Fall Feel Fantastic This Year With a Picnic
Early fall can be a period of soft mourning for many. Kids are back at school, life is back to reality, and parents lament the time spent with their loved ones
Blue Bell Announces New Classic Pecan Pie Ice Cream Flavor
Texan ice cream giant Blue Bell just released a new flavor for its fall collection, Classic Pecan Pie. Speaking on 5 KALB News, Blue Bell operations manager Dar
Egypt Becomes the Location for Food Security Summit
Egypt hosted the G20 Task Force on Food Security in 2025, heralding a new focus on the world’s food resources. Food security has become a fashionable term in re
On Your Travels, Discover Eggplant in a New Light
The eggplant is a great analogy for human beings. Treat them badly, and they become bitter; treat them right, and they reward you with warm earthiness. One thin
Take a Hike: The Rise of Diverse Walking Vacations
Recent travel news trends indicate an increase in hiking and camping tours. Travel and World Tour reported that sales of camping and hiking gear have increased
Banff National Park: Is It Becoming Canada's Yellowstone?
It is hard to encapsulate Banff for the non-enlightened visitor. Some might call it a picture-perfect cathedral of wilderness; others, a dream-like mountain par
Modern Vacation Trends Are Leading to a New Tourism Outlook
Much has been made of the recent reports from Las Vegas, which show an alarming drop in visitor rates. Investopedia reports a 7% decline in visitors to Las Vega
Maui Experiences a Rebirth: How Long Can It Last?
A recent Beat of Hawaii post betrays worry for the current state of tourism in Maui, Hawaii. The post's title suggests that Maui visitors are in silent mutiny.
Tourism Ireland Hopes for a Field Goal With College Football Visitors
Dublin, Ireland, will be the backdrop this weekend for a unique event: the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Tourism Ireland announced in a press release tha
Beaulieu: An English Forest Haven with a Serious Car Problem
“Destroy the tires!” shouts a young spectator as a 1969 Ford GT40 screams past me. I am standing at the edge of a rural lane bisecting the grounds of Britain’s
A Middle Eastern Tourism Revival is Underway: So What About Its Food?
The nation of Jordan is currently spearheading a tourism revival in the Middle East. The kingdom has united a group of countries from the same region that have
Get Beach-Ready by Rethinking America’s Diet Map
For many households, travel plans often go hand in hand with diet goals, whether it’s gearing up for beach season or simply wanting to feel better on the go. Ge
The Deadliest Beaches on the Planet – What Makes Them So Risky?
Given the number of dangers lurking on most beaches, it’s a wonder anyone ventures to these nether regions at all. However, beach travel has been flourishing ac