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Kauaʻi coastline showing signs of hurricane recovery efforts amidst damaged infrastructure, with lush green mountains in the background.
Travel & Towns

Kauaʻi Tourism: Officials Advise Against Travel Post-Lowell

Kauaʻi is officially reopening one week after Hurricane Lowell, yet tourism officials advise travelers to stay away due to ongoing recovery.

Nora Haddad·September 17, 2026
A lively outdoor craft fair in Maryland with artisans selling handmade goods to enthusiastic attendees.
Goods & Finds

Discover Maryland's Premier Craft Events in 2027

In 2027, Maryland will host at least three major craft events within a three-month span, signaling an unprecedented boom for the state's artisan economy.

Elijah Vance·September 13, 2026
A vibrant New England beach town bustling with tourists during a late summer tourism surge, with shops and harbor visible.
Travel & Towns

New England beach towns see tourism surge late summer

In September 2023, hotel occupancy rates in coastal New England towns soared to 95%, a 20% increase over the five-year average for that month, according to the New England Tourism Board.

Nora Haddad·August 14, 2026
Contrasting scenes of global tourism: a grounded airplane in a heatwave versus a vibrant city celebrating a major event.
Travel & Towns

Global Tourism Faces Regional Declines, But Events Drive Localized 2026 Booms

In June 2026, an intense European heatwave grounded over 140 flights and delayed thousands more, heralding a new era of climate-driven travel disruption.

Nora Haddad·August 7, 2026
The grand exterior of the Royal Palace of Stockholm, showcasing its Baroque architecture and open courtyards bustling with visitors on a sunny day.
Properties & Estates

Swedish Royal Family's 600-Room Palace Open for Public Tours

The Royal Palace of Stockholm, a working residence for the Swedish monarch, boasts over 600 rooms, establishing it as one of Europe's largest palaces.

Ingrid Larson·June 28, 2026
The grand facade of Buckingham Palace's East Wing, showcasing its architectural splendor under a clear summer sky.
Hearth & Home

Buckingham Palace East Wing's Summer Debut: Not a First

Buckingham Palace's East Wing, a repository of opulent interiors, is promoted for a "first-time ever" public debut this summer, following more than five years of improvement works.

Ingrid Larson·June 21, 2026
A luxurious Southern porch setup for a 'Bespoke Southern Charm' package, contrasting with the idea of authentic hospitality.
Style & Society

Southern Hospitality: From Plantation Performance to Packaged Charm

Explore the complex evolution of "Southern hospitality," tracing its transformation from a performance rooted in the plantation system to a rebranded ideal of genuine welcome and its current status as a marketable commodity in tourism and media.

Charlotte Beaumont·May 15, 2026