Cyprus and Greece Lead Europe for Clean Swimming Water
Cyprus and Greece ranked among Europe’s top destinations for bathing water quality, reinforcing their appeal for summer beach travel.
Barge cruising
Barge cruising is a leisurely style of travel on converted canal or river barges, often in scenic regions like France or the Netherlands. These small vessels offer intimate accommodations, gourmet dining, and slow-paced sightseeing along waterways. It’s ideal for travelers seeking relaxation, culture, and countryside charm.
Just You Launches Kindred App to Ease Solo Travel Anxiety
Just You has launched Kindred, a community platform designed to help solo travelers connect before, during and after escorted tours.
Tripadvisor to Sell TheFork to American Express for $700 Million
Tripadvisor has agreed to sell TheFork to American Express for $700 million, sharpening its focus on Viator and the broader travel experiences market.
Uber and WeRide Plan Robotaxi Rides in Madrid This Year
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Uber, WeRide and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid, bringing autonomous rides to Europe through the Uber app.
World’s Safest Countries Offer Travelers Stability as Global Peace Falls
By
Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
The 2026 Global Peace Index highlights Iceland, New Zealand and Switzerland as leading destinations for travelers seeking stability, safety and lower conflict risk.
Wizz Air to Add Starlink Internet Across Fleet From 2027
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Wizz Air plans to introduce Starlink connectivity across its next-generation aircraft from 2027, bringing high-speed onboard internet to Europe’s ultra-low-cost segment.
United Adds New St. Croix Service as East Coast Network Expands
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Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
United Airlines will launch nonstop Newark-St. Croix flights this fall, adding a new Caribbean link while expanding service from its East Coast hubs.
Airbnb Leads $58 Million WeRoad Funding Round as Group Travel Startup Plans U.S. Expansion
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Airbnb has led a $58 million Series C round for WeRoad, backing the Italian group travel startup as it prepares to expand into the U.S. market.
Hantavirus Headlines Have Not Slowed Cruise Demand, Travel Advisors Say
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the Hondius expedition ship has raised traveler questions, but cruise bookings and fares appear largely unaffected.
Priceline Brings Back the Negotiator as Summer Travel Costs Rise
By
Andrew Collins
• 4 mins read
Priceline has revived its iconic Negotiator character, with William Shatner handing the role to Randall Park in a new campaign focused on summer travel affordability.