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Expedition Cruises to Japan and Europe, New Cruise Rules, and Fiji Travel Deals

2026-10-2413:48

Send us Fan Mail Mark is calling in live from a “quiet booth” at LAX on his way to Fiji, so we keep it tight and packed with the travel news you can actually use. If you like a weekly travel briefing that helps you plan and book smarter, you’ll hear a fast rundown of what changed this week across cruising, airlines, and one genuinely strong cruise deal. We dig into Carnival Cruise Line’s tighter policy for minor guests, including new cabin distance rules for travelers ages 15 to 20 and even ...

Halloween Travel Experiences, Dracula’s Transylvania and the Best Cruise Vacation Deals

2026-10-1734:32

Send us Fan Mail A volcano that’s flinging rocks into parking lots, airport security that’s trying to finally move faster, and Halloween travel ideas that range from family-friendly to full-on gothic, this one is packed with practical trip planning fuel. We kick off with travel news you can actually use, including what’s happening right now with Kilauea and why Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is closing certain trails and viewing areas. If the Big Island is on your list, we talk through what t...

Hawaii Vacation Savings, Mexico Safety & the Top 10 Travel Destinations

2026-10-1038:47

Send us Fan Mail Airlines keep getting creative with pricing, and “premium basic” fares might be the clearest example yet. We break down United’s move toward unbundled first class style tickets, what perks quietly disappear, and why it can change the real cost of a trip once you add seats, flexibility, and extras. We also dig into a genuinely useful update: American Airlines’ automated seat swapping feature that can rescue you from a middle seat without obsessively refreshing the app. Then w...

Panama Canal Cruise Deals, HX Expeditions and Europe Vacation Savings

2026-10-0333:12

Send us Fan Mail Royal Caribbean isn’t just thinking about ships anymore and that should get every cruise fan’s attention. We dig into the headline that Royal Caribbean Group is set to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts, and we talk through what it could mean for all-inclusive resort vacations, cruise-to-resort combos in the Caribbean, and even future loyalty perks. It’s a big swing toward “one brand for your whole vacation,” and we lay out the real pros, the possible downsides, and why d...

Holiday Travel Is Filling Fast—Plus Jamaica, Unique Alaska & European River Cruise Ideas

2026-09-2633:09

Send us Fan Mail Holiday travel is getting crowded fast, and waiting is turning into the most expensive strategy. We’re seeing strong early demand for Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations, especially for Caribbean resorts, cruises, villas, and multigenerational trips, which means the best options are disappearing first and the leftover inventory costs more. We explain why April and May planning beats last-minute September scrambling, plus how to stay flexible if you’re still trying to grab a ...

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