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Singapore has retained its place at the top of a ranking of the world’s strongest passports, previously knocking Spain off the top spot.

Looking to travel to Europe? Is an island vacation on your bucket list? Want to finally make that dream trip a reality?

There has been growing discontent in European destinations around the proliferation of Airbnb properties and the disruption this brings to neighbourhoods. 

Avelo Airlines continued its 2024 expansion by announcing 10 new routes and two new bases.

Overtourism has been plaguing European destinations since travel rebounded post-pandemic, exacerbated by low-cost flights and a surging cruise industry. 

Celebrity Cruises set sail from Florida’s Port Canaveral for the first time ever this week, setting out on a week-long journey to the warm Caribbean.

I've had the opportunity to ski at over 20 resorts across the United States, and five of them were located in Utah.

During a six-month trip around Europe, I embraced the "slow travel" mindset, which encourages travelers to spend quality time in each destination they visit. This was important to me because I really wanted to get to know the places I was staying in.

Citing security concerns, Italian officials are banning self-check-in options such as key boxes used by short-term rental owners.

WHY IT RATES: Known for specializing in sailings around the Greek Islands, Celestyal Cruises is expanding its footprint to a new region of the globe.—Sarah Kuta, TravelPulse writer

Belize’s government has launched a new online departure and arrival immigration and customs declaration system intended to ease entry and departure for travelers to the Caribbean nation.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia is getting a handful of new transborder routes.

I've been traveling full-time for nine years.

Cyber Week has officially, but there savings don't stop there—introducing Travel Tuesday. With so many sales to sift through it might be hard to pinpoint the best Travel Tuesday cruise deals, but rest assured—we have you covered. Today is one of the best times of the year to score heavily discounted cruise fares, bundled packages, onboard credit, and much more ahead of Wave Season in January. On this list, we've included cruises from across the globe—South Africa, England, Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii just to name a few destinations. While the destinations are beautiful, the itineraries, excursions, and sales are just as stellar. Whether you're plotting out 2025 travel or want to book a last-minute 2024 trip, we've got you covered. Below, find the 19 best Travel Tuesday cruise deals to book before the night ends. If you're looking for more deals on flights, hotels, and rental cars, check out our more extensive Travel Tuesday deal roundup.

Dec 3, 2024 • 7 min read

Chase Travel is here to inspire your next vacation and, hopefully, help you pay for it in points.  On Tuesday, Chase Travel released its first annual top destination list, the 25 Trips to Take In 2025. And thanks to «insights from in-house travel experts,» it's chock-full of fantastic recommendations, including getaways in Thailand (which also happens to be Travel + Leisure's 2025 Destination of the Year), explorations of lesser-visited European destinations like Poland, and plenty of domestic zip codes worthy of a stay. 

Summer 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest on record for transatlantic flying.

The holidays can be a busy—and stressful—time for many, and Canada might have just the fix. Destination Canada, the country’s tourism board, is offering the chance to experience the joy and beauty of winter in the frozen north by giving away 50 prizes of two economy round-trip tickets each on Air Canada.

Alterra Mountain Company is celebrating the start of ski season by offering free lift tickets to kids next month at each of their North American resorts. 

A winter getaway may just be a click away. Destination Canada, the tourism department for the country of Canada, and Air Canada recently announced a new promotion that will give away 100 free flights from over 50 cities in the United States to Canada, as a way to celebrate the exciting winter adventures in the north. The promotion, called the “SnOOOw Day” giveaway, will choose fifty winners who can pick a companion to join them in Canada, for the 100 flight total.  Travelers can enter in for a chance to win a pair of the flights by visiting www.snowdaycanada.com from December 2 through December 20. The contest is open to any United States citizen, age 21 and over. Destination Canada and Air Canada will notify winners in January 2025, and they will have the opportunity to use the tickets from the time they win through March 2026.  “Canadian winter is a time for joy, trying new things, and reconnecting with our inner child. The ‘SnOOOw Day Giveaway’ is our way of encouraging Americans to step away from their busy lives and immerse themselves in the wonder of Canada’s winter landscapes,” Destination Canada’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy, and Chief Marketing Officer Gloria Loree shared in a statement with Travel + Leisure.  Air Canada operates non-stop flights to 52 cities in the United States, to their major hubs in Canada, which include Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.  “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Destination Canada to offer contest winners the chance to experience the very best of winter in Canada,” Air Canada’s Director of Global Routes Gabriella Lechner shared in a statement to T+L.  In social posts about the promotion, Destination Canada spotlights the exciting winter adventures awaiting travelers, including seeing the northern lights, enjoying fresh lobster, and even a thrilling ride on a dog sled.

Packing for a 20-day trip, regardless of location, is a challenge.