Spike in cross border travel signals ‘strong recovery’

THE number of foreign visitors entering Malaysia through the Malaysia-Thai border rose by 6% in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) said 1.59 million visitors entered Malaysia through the northern border between January and August, up from […]

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We top list as most expensive region for air travel

Airfares have risen sharply in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Oceania being the world’s most expensive region in the world for air travel, according to data released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East. Despite the recovery of passenger traffic across the region, the Asia-Pacific region has seen […]

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Flight delays get even worse as shutdown and Hurricane Melissa wreak havoc on air travel

Travellers are in for a rough week, as the partial government shutdown nears its one-month mark and Hurricane Melissa continues to cause disruptions. On Oct. 26, the Federal Aviation Administration said staffing shortages prompted a nearly two-hour ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport and the FAA’s National Airspace System Status webpage is forecasting possible […]

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Congressman gives personal Capitol tours

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – An Ohio congressman is personally leading Capitol tours for students whose class trips were canceled by the government shutdown. Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) is spending part of his week giving tours to middle school students who had planned their visits months before Congress reached an impasse that closed the Capitol building […]

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Chicago named top destination for winter travel in new report

CHICAGO – Chicago has been ranked as the top destination in WalletHub’s 2025 Best Winter Destinations report for its low travel costs and attractions for winter travelers. What we know: Personal finance company WalletHub’s released a report Tuesday to help Americans plan their travel during the winter. Each city in the study was analyzed based […]

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Is it safe to travel to Jamaica?

Holidaymakers have been told to expect disruption and the potential cancellation of their travel plans as Hurricane Melissa brings death and destruction to the western Caribbean. As of Monday, Melissa has been ranked as a “Category Five” hurricane – the highest possible category of hurricane, which can bring wind speeds of at least 157mph. If […]

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Best dates to book for 22 free days off work in 2026

Booking over certain dates means potential holidaymakers can bag an extra 22 days off next year 15:15, 28 Oct 2025Updated 15:15, 28 Oct 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The online travel agent is helping holidaymakers getaway for less(Image: Getty) Canny […]

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How Reading Retreats Became a Major Travel Trend

At the end of the summer, about 20 members of the Bad Bitch Book Club arrived in Door County, Wisconsin. Their plan was to read books provided by Simon & Schuster, talk about books, and simply relax. According to Bad Bitch Book Club co-founder MacKenzie Newcomb, the trip capped off “a landmark year.” That’s saying […]

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6 Spanish destinations best for winter sunshine and warmth

If you’ve not considered Spain as a winter getaway you may be surprised to know parts of the country can be warm and sunny Spain is a possible destination even in the winter months(Image: Getty) If you’re lucky enough to be planning a winter holiday in the sunshine, you might be looking at the Caribbean, […]

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