The REAL ID Deadline Is (Really) Coming Up For Sure This Time. Promise.

On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. For years, the federal government has tried to implement the requirement but has faced one challenge after another. The Department Read More …

Items Costing Travelers Unexpected Hand Baggage Fees

As airlines tighten weight and size restrictions for cabin baggage, travelers continue to face unexpected fees at the gate when their hand luggage exceeds limits. With some carriers now weighing hand luggage more consistently and charging additional fees for oversized Read More …

Sold Out: Campers Report Difficulty Booking Campsites

The Dyrt, the only camping app with all of the public and private campgrounds, RV parks, and free camping locations in the United States, found that 56.1% of campers said they had a difficult time booking a site in 2024 Read More …

American Cruise Lines Has A New Antiques Cruise

Along the Company’s Exclusive Maine Coast & Harbors Itinerary American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that it will offer another new Antiques Theme Cruise this June 16th, 2025, along the company’s popular Maine Coast & Harbors itinerary.  On this exclusive cruise, American’s guests will have the opportunity Read More …

Feedspot Rates Top 2025 Cruise Blogs

Delving into the vast ocean of cruise content can be overwhelming, but Feedspot’s annual Top 80 Cruise Blogs list serves as a reliable compass, highlighting the most insightful and engaging voices in the industry. It’s a true honor to see Read More …

Ten Lessons Learned From Writing About Travel

A question I get from time to time is: How do I get started writing about travel ? Well, to begin you might Google “breaking into travel writing“. Rather quickly we see plenty of information for doing just, written by Read More …

See The Top 10 Most Social Italian Cruise Ports

A new study by ferry booking platform Ferryhopper has revealed the most Instagrammable ports in Italy, with the Port of Palermo taking the top spot with 61,673 posts. The research analyzed Instagram data to determine which of Italy’s harbours capture the attention Read More …

Florida Travel Industry Braces For Tariffs

Florida’s tourism sector, heavily reliant on international visitors, particularly from Canada, faces significant challenges due to President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs. The state’s tourism economy, a major contributor to the US, risks losing millions in revenue and thousands of jobs Read More …

Tariffs Start, Cruise Stocks Suffer: What You Need To Know

We will update this developing story as it unfolds. On April 3, 2025, major cruise line stocks experienced a significant downturn following the announcement of new U.S. tariffs. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking, and Lindblad all saw their Read More …