North America
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The Only Official Royal Castle in America
The US isn’t typically the country travelers think of when they want to explore palaces, but the US does actually have a single official royal palace within its borders. Located on Oahu, Iolani Palace still stands tall to this day. Originally built in 1882, Iolani Palace served as the royal residence for Hawaii’s final monarchs—King…
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United Airlines Launches New European Destinations for the Summer
While many airlines grapple with flight cancellations due to the rising costs of jet fuel, United Airlines is setting records for expansion. Just like last year, United Airlines is prepared to ramp up its flight offerings over the summer months. This month, United Airlines has launched five new summer seasonal destinations, many of which aren’t…
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Budget Travel Tips for the Most Expensive Cities in the US
Some American cities will drain a travel budget faster than you’d expect, even if you’re being careful. Hotel rates climb, parking fees stack up quietly, food in tourist areas gets marked up to an almost comical degree, and by the time you’ve paid for a couple of attractions and two dinners out, a long weekend…
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Popular American Beach Now Considered to be Most Polluted
One of America’s most popular beaches has also become the most polluted one. The environmental non-profit group Heal the Bay has just ranked Santa Monica Pier as the most polluted beach in the Golden State for the fifth year in a row. The Santa Monica Pier beaches are considered to be California’s most popular tourist…
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Atlanta Named Top U.S. Summer Travel Destination for 2026
Atlanta landed on the top of WalletHub’s latest summer travel ranking. Atlanta beat out a long list of U.S. cities across 41 different indicators, flight costs, number of attractions, average meal prices for two, and more. The ranking was not about the scenery of the locations, however, cities were ranked by how affordable and convenient…
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Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Resort With New Marriott Collection
If you’ve ever wanted to take a piece of your vacation home with you, now might be your chance. Marriott Bonvoy has just officially launched the Design Shop, a brand new furniture shop with pieces inspired by Marriott’s luxury hotels all around the world. The inaugural collection for the Design Shop is a collection drawing…
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Canadian Tourists Aren’t the Only Ones Avoiding the U.S., as Business Travel Also Slows
Last September, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley made a direct appeal to Canadian travelers. “As the mayor of Las Vegas, I’m telling everybody in Canada, please come. We love you, we need you, and we miss you.” The city had watched Canadian arrivals fall from 1.4 million in 2024 to just under 1.2 million in…
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As Global Travel Booms, the US Might Lose Top Tourism Spot
In recent years, global travel has been surging, but fewer tourists are coming to the US. Despite a global surge in travel, the United States is losing market share of international tourists as growth in North America stalls and visitor numbers decline. In 2025, North America was the slowest‑growing tourism market worldwide, with US international…
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Hawaii and Florida Just Dominated America’s Best Beaches List for 2026
Poipu Beach on Kauai takes the top spot on this year’s Dr. Beach list to beat out a crowded field of Hawaii and Florida contenders to land in the No 1 spot for 2026. Poipu Beach is shaped like a crescent, surrounded by greenery, with a small island sitting just offshore, and it scored the…
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Europe’s Rollout of EES Entry Rules With Fingerprints and Biometric Scans Has Not Gone Smoothly
Europe’s new entry-exit system, forcing travellers to take fingerprints and facial biometrics from British and worldwide travellers to Europe, is supposed to be complete, but is having problems. EES went live at some European airports on October 12 2025. The EU has been rolling out the new digital border system, called the entry-exit system. And…