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The best family-friendly resorts—the ones parents rave about on playdates and book year after year—seamlessly blend kid-approved fun with grown-up perks, so families can always bond but still enjoy their alone time. https://lnkd.in/gQdRceiP

With over 3,700 miles of coastline between the mainland and hundreds of spectacular islands, one thing is for certain: Croatia’s beaches is where you’ll find all the action. https://lnkd.in/gzzaD3RY

Here’s your bi-weekly round-up of the latest travel news, trends, and inspiration. In this edition, we’re talking about the unwritten rules you should know before traveling to Japan, the tips and tricks to budget traveling according to Matthew Kepnes, and the happiest countries in the world. Read more ↩

Aboard the world's most luxurious trains, the bar car is often the most opulent space and represents the social heart of the journey. This is where passengers come dressed in their best black tie attire and swap stories after a long day of sightseeing. https://lnkd.in/gy783GWs

With an increasing number of foreign visitors facing challenges at the border, countries including Canada and Germany have updated their #traveladvisories for the US. While most of the government warnings don’t specify why they were added, the timing points to the the Trump administration's executive orders regarding immigration and the tightening of border policies. “The whole purpose is to stop illegal immigration,” Larry Yu, professor of hospitality management at The George Washington University's School of Business tells Condé Nast Traveler. “But then the executive orders are also tied to other issues like transgender identification, so it actually adds quite a bit of confusion, uncertainty, and concern for the US travel industry.” Keep reading:

There are plenty of affordable beach vacations around the world that are just as scenic and activity-packed as popular (and expensive) spots like Italy and Bali—chalk it up to a combination of favorable exchange rates, reasonable accommodations, and frequent flight deals. https://lnkd.in/gNAdS3y4

This calendar year has already been filled with exciting astronomical events, from a “planetary parade” to the recent total lunar eclipse. This weekend we have a partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, when the moon passes directly in front of the sun as seen from Earth. https://lnkd.in/gY7rVSHC

Navigating the many unwritten rules and social cues can be challenging for foreign travelers. Resident foodie and travel connoisseur Tokyo Halfie offers a snapshot of essential guidelines for your visit to help you avoid any faux pas. https://lnkd.in/gf_-SJmW

Whether you’re looking for a traditional Japanese home in a residential neighborhood or a high-rise condo with unforgettable skyline views, there’s no shortage of ways to experience this sprawling metropolis. https://lnkd.in/gFt7ZPJT

Each year, the United Nations releases a list of the happiest countries in the world—places where, on average, people have self-reported high levels of satisfaction with their lives. The goal of the study is to find out what, exactly, makes people happier so they can develop policies to increase well-being. It's also handy data for travelers to have in their back pocket when narrowing down where to go in 2025. https://lnkd.in/gdGzdAjj