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For those who believe that true exploration begins where the ordinary ends, HX Expeditions is charting bold new territory in the world of expedition cruising.

TravelPulse just announced the inaugural Travel Industry 40 Under 40.

Princess Hotels & Resorts is offering travelers an opportunity to experience luxury beachfront, all-inclusive vacations with savings of up to 25% on fall getaways. 

For travelers seeking authentic connections and immersive cultural experiences, Collette's Explorations tours offer an intimate approach to discovering the world. With groups limited to just 14-24 travelers, these carefully crafted journeys provide unique opportunities that larger tours simply cannot match, allowing curious adventurers to dive deeper into their chosen destinations.

TravelPulse is thrilled to announce the members of its inaugural Travel Industry 40 Under 40. This prestigious honor recognizes the achievements of young professionals who are making significant contributions to the travel industry. 

As of Oct. 28, U.S. travelers are officially entitled to compensation from airlines for canceled or significantly delayed flights, per three new rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Just when it seems like the major hotel conglomerates are gobbling up every cooler small brand they can find, independent-minded travelers can take solace: Cape Cod-based Salt Hotels is expanding on its own terms.

Sabre is planning to sell its business-travel booking tool, GetThere, for $12 million. Serko, a corporate travel management company based in New Zealand, said Monday that it plans to buy it in early 2025 as part of an effort to expand business in North America.

Few summertime Instagram posts are as FOMO-inducing as the perfectly posed candid in front of the Eiffel Tower or Sagrada Familia, complete with a perfectly dewy makeup look.

In 2022, I took two of the longest flights of my life, traveling between Auckland, New Zealand, and Los Angeles.  

After months of planning a wedding, a honeymoon is the perfect excuse for newlyweds to enjoy some much-needed relaxation and dedicated alone time. It’s a chance to celebrate your love, reflect on the wedding, and unwind after the big event. Some choose to use honeymoons as an opportunity to tick off that bucket-list destination, traveling to far-flung lands or booking a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, while others opt for a laid-back staycation, exploring spoils closer to home and avoiding the stresses of long-distance travel.

This week, United Airlines will close the door on its semisecret, invitation-only restaurant inside Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), TPG has learned. The closure will make way for an expansion of its Newark Polaris Lounge.

The holiday season is nearly upon us, which means it's time to book those flights to see your parents, in-laws, siblings, family, friends, or even that solo getaway you so desperately need at the end of the year. But before you do, make sure to consider all your flight options because some airports are simply better than others for holiday travelers.  To help you find the right ones, MarketWatch conducted a survey of 3,000 Americans to learn more about their holiday travel habits. The team found that 61 percent of respondents plan to travel this holiday season, 36 percent intend to fly for the holidays, and they expect to pay an average of $1,869 on holiday air travel.

Amtrak is making a fall rail trip even sweeter by allowing travelers who book a private Roomette to bring someone along with them for free.

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is getting in the Halloween spirit with a spooky-good sale that has one-way flights starting as low as $48.

Last-minute travel has never been cheaper thanks to a new flash sale from low-cost Breeze Airways.

If you're a loyal United flyer, you might want to pay attention to this one.

When you book a vacation, the expectation is that you'll get away, have some fun, and return home with fantastic memories—not an illness. But no matter where you go or how you get there, it’s common to feel sniffly or achy after a trip. Luckily, picking up a cold or the flu doesn’t have to be part of your vacation package.

Delta Air Lines is going retro with a new “8-bit feel” in-flight game, and the chance to win hundreds in airline gift cards each month.