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Five new hiking routes set to reshape 2026 adventures
The BBC highlights five new hiking trails opening in 2026—Slovenia's Pohorje-Kozjak, Canada's Rocky to Nordegg Rail Trail, England's King Charles III England Coast Path, Mallorca's East Mallorca GR-226, and South Korea's Dongseo Trail—spanning 174km to 2,700+ miles with multi-day durations, showcasing a surge in off-the-beaten-path trekking that links nature with local culture.
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Cabo Safe From Mainland Travel Alerts, Experts Say
Amid viral chatter about a mainland travel alert, Cabo Sun says Los Cabos remains safe and is not affected by the US Embassy warning, which explicitly omits Baja California Sur where Cabo San Lucas is located. Live safety data show a high Traveler Safety Index for the area (around 93), while disruptions are concentrated in mainland hubs like Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta, and Guadalajara. Travelers should monitor airline status for potential delays, but a Cabo trip can proceed with normal resort and beach activity.
Rottnest Island’s beauty belies a history of Aboriginal incarceration and unmarked graves
CNN reports on Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) as a world‑renowned tourist destination that also hides a brutal colonial legacy: it housed Aboriginal prisoners from 1838 to 1902, many died in unmarked graves, and modern efforts—truth‑telling projects, memorialization, and Aboriginal‑led cultural tours—seek to acknowledge and reconcile this history while preserving the island’s ongoing cultural significance.
U.S. Lifts Travel Alert for Cancun and Riviera Maya as Normalcy Returns
The U.S. Embassy has lifted the shelter-in-place order for Quintana Roo, including Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, signaling the Riviera Maya is operating normally and travel can proceed. The Pacific coast remains volatile with ongoing alerts for Jalisco and Baja California, so travelers should monitor flight schedules for potential ripple delays but can expect the Riviera Maya to be open for business.
US Warns Against Four Mexican Beach Towns in 2026 Travel Advisories
The U.S. State Department’s Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisories cover four Mexican beach towns for 2026: Mazatlán (with an exception allowing certain tourist areas), Acapulco (no exception), Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, and Manzanillo (with a central-tourist-area exception). The guidance urges travelers to fly in when possible, stay within safe zones, limit inland or highway travel, and use official transportation, noting that some zones have limited or no exemptions depending on the location.
Cancún and Mexico City hit by aviation disruption, leaving hundreds stranded
Hundreds of travelers at Cancún International Airport and Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport faced a day of disruption, with 62 delays and 29 cancellations across both hubs, affecting airlines including AeroMéxico, American Airlines, Volaris, Avianca and Delta; travelers must rebook, endure long queues, and should check status updates and their rights for refunds or rebooking.
Northeast Braces for Weekend Snowstorm as Flights and Trains Face Disruptions
A major winter storm moving through the Northeast on Sunday and Monday is expected to cause widespread travel disruptions, with thousands of flights canceled at major hubs like New York’s airports; airlines are waiving change fees for affected travelers, and Amtrak and bus services may cancel or adjust schedules.
Delta waives changes as Winter Storm Hernando triggers East Coast cancellations
Delta cancels flights at East Coast hubs (BOS, JFK, LGA) ahead of Winter Storm Hernando and offers no-charge rebooking, automatically rerouting customers to the next best itinerary via the Delta app or delta.com.
TSA PreCheck Stays Active Amid Funding Fight
Despite an earlier announcement that TSA PreCheck could be suspended during a funding dispute, the program remains operational, with officials warning that a suspension would create headaches for travelers and complicate security lines; the AP News report references a 2025 Las Vegas news conference and ongoing updates.
NCL Dress-Code Shake-Up Sparks Passenger Backlash
Norwegian Cruise Line tightened its formal-dining dress rules for upscale restaurants, prohibiting shorts, tank tops, caps, distressed jeans and flip-flops—a move away from its casual “freestyle cruising” vibe. The policy shift prompted online outrage from some longtime passengers who felt the change undermines vacation comfort, while others defended it as improving the dining experience. Norwegian still promotes a laid-back vibe with some guidelines, and kids under 12 can wear shorts. The shipper expects about 3 million guests across 34 ships in 2025 and has recently seen leadership changes with a new appointee after Harry Sommer’s departure; the outlet notes the cruise line did not immediately comment.
Buc-ee's Unwritten Rules for the Ultimate Road-Trip Stop
Buc-ee's, the Texas-born travel plaza now expanding across multiple states, operates as an experience rather than a typical gas station: no 18-wheelers, fill up before exploring, and expect 100–120 gas pumps; known for world-class restrooms, Beaver Nuggets and BBQ, with other treats like fudge and jerky; refills aren’t free and using your own cup isn’t encouraged, and overnight parking isn’t allowed, so plan a quick visit rather than an extended stay.