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Where to go and what to know before you pack. Recent gists below.
The gist: Thailand is cutting visa-free stays for travelers from more than 90 countries as it shifts toward shorter visits and what it calls quality tourism.
Skift · September 15, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Latvia’s AirBaltic has sought Chapter 11 protection and secured €350 million in new financing to keep flying while it restructures its debt.
Skift · September 15, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Booking Holdings is testing five AI initiatives, with Priceline’s Penny showing early promise and Agoda’s trip planner launching soon.
Skift · September 15, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Thailand is cutting visa-free stays for travelers from more than 90 countries to curb misuse and focus on “quality tourism”.
Skift · September 14, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: AirBaltic has sought Chapter 11 protection and secured €350 million in new financing to keep flying while it restructures its debts.
Skift · September 14, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Starlink Wi-Fi is becoming a selling point for airlines, but outfitting a plane can cost about $500,000.
Skift · September 14, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: The world’s most beautiful libraries show how books and architecture can turn reading spaces into destinations worth traveling for.
Condé Nast Traveler · September 12, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: A skeptical writer attends a Utah wellness retreat and finds herself opening up to strangers through guided sharing, meditation, and time in nature.
Condé Nast Traveler · September 12, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: The article recommends exploring local Caribbean towns beyond resort strips, including Soufrière, Willemstad, and True Blue.
Travel Off Path · September 12, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: The UN voted 164 to 1 to encourage Equal Earth maps because the familiar Mercator map makes high-latitude regions look too large, especially compared with Africa.
Matador Network · September 12, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Airfares are nearly 26% higher than last year, but flexible travelers can still find savings by adjusting airports, dates, destinations, and payment methods.
Condé Nast Traveler · September 12, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: A new US rule will let airlines label more delays as outside their control, potentially reducing passengers’ access to meals and hotel stays while leaving refund rights unchanged.
Matador Network · September 11, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: A skeptical writer attends a Utah wellness retreat and finds herself opening up to strangers through guided sharing, meditation, and time in nature.
Condé Nast Traveler · September 11, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Athens is especially appealing in April and October or November, when mild weather, softer light, and lively local life make the city easier to explore.
Condé Nast Traveler · September 11, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Luxury cruising is expanding beyond traditional ships, with hotel brands creating smaller floating hotels offering high-end service, design, and unusual destinations.
Condé Nast Traveler · September 10, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: The article recommends exploring local Caribbean towns beyond resort strips, including Soufrière, Willemstad, and True Blue.
Travel Off Path · September 10, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Eligible TSA PreCheck members can now enter the secure airport area without a plane ticket at 13 airports through a free day-pass program.
The Points Guy · September 10, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: The UN voted 164 to 1 to encourage Equal Earth maps because the familiar Mercator map makes high-latitude regions look too large, especially compared with Africa.
Matador Network · September 9, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Costa Rica offers seven distinct destinations where travelers can combine wildlife, outdoor adventures, beaches, and memorable local food.
Condé Nast Traveler · September 9, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The gist: Airlines are betting on the Airbus A321XLR to open more long-haul routes from smaller cities, but Delta remains unconvinced.
Skift · September 9, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
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