It’s a sight that most cruisers dread: Watching their ship sail out of port as they sprint down the pier. But for one reason or another, missing a cruise ship is a situation that travelers could easily find themselves in.The most recent example is a group of eight Norwegian Cruise Line passengers who were left behind in São Tomé and Príncipe off the western coast of Africa after their private tour ran long, causing them to miss the ship’s scheduled departure time. Those passengers spent several days and thousands of dollars (which were later reimbursed) attempting to rejoin their...…It’s a sight that most cruisers dread: Watching their ship sail out of port as they sprint down the pier. But for one reason or another, missing a cruise ship is a situation that travelers could easily find themselves in.The most recent example is a group of eight Norwegian Cruise Line passengers who were left behind in São Tomé and Príncipe off the western coast of Africa after their private tour ran long, causing them to miss the ship’s scheduled departure time. Those passengers spent several days and thousands of dollars (which were later reimbursed) attempting to rejoin their...WW…

Following Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel late Saturday night, several airlines are canceling flights to and from Tel Aviv, as well as rerouting planes scheduled to fly over the Middle East.Over the weekend, much of the airspace over and surrounding the two countries was closed, meaning passenger planes were banned from flying over many of the nations in the region. In addition to Iran and Israel, airspace over Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon was also closed on Saturday.Those bans have since been lifted and the airspaces reopened, but that doesn’t mean that airlines have returned to...…Following Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel late Saturday night, several airlines are canceling flights to and from Tel Aviv, as well as rerouting planes scheduled to fly over the Middle East.Over the weekend, much of the airspace over and surrounding the two countries was closed, meaning passenger planes were banned from flying over many of the nations in the region. In addition to Iran and Israel, airspace over Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon was also closed on Saturday.Those bans have since been lifted and the airspaces reopened, but that doesn’t mean that airlines have returned to...WW…

Human Rights Campaign’s State Maps of Laws & Policies is designed to help LGBTQ+ travelers determine the potential risk of certain routes. Users can search the map by issue, surfacing states with laws that address hate or bias crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Refuge Restrooms, another app and online database searchable by location, helps transgender and gender-nonconforming people find safe bathrooms, even in rural areas.Victor H. Green, a Black postal worker from Harlem, published a guides series called The Negro Travelers’ Green Book from 1936 to 1967; it was...…Human Rights Campaign’s State Maps of Laws & Policies is designed to help LGBTQ+ travelers determine the potential risk of certain routes. Users can search the map by issue, surfacing states with laws that address hate or bias crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Refuge Restrooms, another app and online database searchable by location, helps transgender and gender-nonconforming people find safe bathrooms, even in rural areas.Victor H. Green, a Black postal worker from Harlem, published a guides series called The Negro Travelers’ Green Book from 1936 to 1967; it was...WW…

Consider Gold List the answer to the question our editors get asked more than any other: What are your favorite places to stay? Our 30th annual iteration of the world’s greatest hotels and cruises captures nearly a year’s worth of work: This collection represents hundreds of hours of researching, scouting, and impassioned debating by our team of editors in seven cities across the globe. But more than that, it reflects our ongoing love affair with the places where we stay, which often become our gateways to entire destinations. Read on to inspire your next trip.See the full Gold List...…Consider Gold List the answer to the question our editors get asked more than any other: What are your favorite places to stay? Our 30th annual iteration of the world’s greatest hotels and cruises captures nearly a year’s worth of work: This collection represents hundreds of hours of researching, scouting, and impassioned debating by our team of editors in seven cities across the globe. But more than that, it reflects our ongoing love affair with the places where we stay, which often become our gateways to entire destinations. Read on to inspire your next trip.See the full Gold List...WW…

Consider the Gold List the answer to the question our editors get asked more than any other: What are your favorite places to stay? Our 30th list of the world’s greatest hotels and cruises captures nearly a year’s worth of work. This collection represents hundreds of hours of researching, scouting, and impassioned debating by our team of editors in seven cities across the globe. But more than that, it reflects our ongoing love affair with the places where we stay, which often become our gateways to entire destinations. Read on to inspire your next trip to Australia and Oceania.See the full...…Consider the Gold List the answer to the question our editors get asked more than any other: What are your favorite places to stay? Our 30th list of the world’s greatest hotels and cruises captures nearly a year’s worth of work. This collection represents hundreds of hours of researching, scouting, and impassioned debating by our team of editors in seven cities across the globe. But more than that, it reflects our ongoing love affair with the places where we stay, which often become our gateways to entire destinations. Read on to inspire your next trip to Australia and Oceania.See the full...WW…