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A selfie with your boarding pass could end in a canceled trip—but that’s exactly what happened to one traveler whose reservation was wiped after he posted his full boarding pass online. We dig into the most costly travel don’ts and share practical steps to protect your bookings, your miles, and your sanity before you ever reach the gate.

From there, we jump to big destination news: Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris is transforming into Disney Adventure World, featuring a full World of Frozen land and a water-and-drone show built for golden-hour wow. We also track thoughtful progress in Maui as Lahaina Harbor moves into limited operations and explain how to plan Hawaii responsibly while taking advantage of current Delta Vacations perks for SkyMiles and Medallion members.

If you’re gifting an experience, Costa Rica makes it easy to deliver on wildlife dreams. We map a flexible route through Arenal’s hanging bridges and Manuel Antonio’s pristine beaches, explain how to spot howlers, capuchins, and squirrel monkeys, and break down the best months to visit. Then we set sail for cruise intel: Carnival’s new Ensenada destination upgrades a once-skippable port with a pool-forward playground, and MSC’s New Frontier class balances size with reach to unlock more global ports. For travelers craving fresh Caribbean stamps, we spotlight two Princess itineraries that go beyond the standard loop—a seven-night from San Juan hitting St. Kitts, Dominica, St. Lucia, Grenada, and Barbados, and a 12-night from Fort Lauderdale that adds Puerto Limón, Colón, Aruba, and Curaçao. With up to 40% off fares, free third and fourth guests, and reduced deposits, the timing is right to lock in value.

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Planning a trip should feel exciting, not chaotic—so we’re starting where most journeys begin: how we treat each other. We unpack the DOT’s new civility campaign for air travel and share simple, real-world habits that calm cabins, shorten delays, and make flying more pleasant for everyone. Small acts like dressing respectfully, saying please and thank you, and offering a hand with overhead bins go a long way when the aisle gets tight.

From there, we pivot to timely safety intel: a focused advisory for northern Japan due to increased bear encounters. The country remains a low-risk destination overall, and we explain how smart routing, local guidance, and cruise itineraries create an easy, cost-effective way to explore Japan’s ports and seasons. That dovetails with a surge in capacity—more ships, longer seasons—and fresh opportunities to lock in value if you move early.

Speaking of value, we highlight a standout promotion: save up to $500 per couple on select Cosmos Tours. We walk through three itineraries that balance price and experience—10 days through Morocco’s iconic cities and desert edge, a seven-day glide across Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, and a classic Italy route that keeps costs down by staying off-island near Venice and using boats for access. Each option trades a bit of proximity for flexibility and smart pricing without stripping away the magic.

Cruise fans get big news, too. MSC World Atlantic is open for reservations with rare launch fares that beat typical new-ship premiums, especially compared to other mega-class debuts. We discuss MSC's current promotions and offers. We also break down Norwegian’s renewed focus on families: reduced third and fourth guest pricing, headline attractions like go-karts, and the Aqua Coaster on newer ships that make the total cabin cost highly competitive. Finally, we answer a listener question about cruising to the Falkland Islands, pointing to an exceptional 14-day Buenos Aires loop that hits Montevideo, Port Stanley, Ushuaia, and Punta Arenas—prime balcony territory during the southern summer.

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Port loyalties just shifted: Port Canaveral edged out Miami to become the world’s busiest cruise port, and the ripple effects matter for your next sailing. We unpack what drove the surge, how midweek call-ins from Northeastern itineraries tip the scales, and what that means for finding better pricing, ships, and sail dates without the usual hassle. Then we turn to a pair of headlines redefining value: Virgin Voyages rolls out a wide-ranging status match and a bold 30-day Alaska season pass for 2026, inviting die-hard glacier chasers to stack back-to-back voyages into one immersive month at sea.

We also go deep on a smarter take than standard all-inclusive. Fresh from Cancun, we share why the “more inclusive” approach at El Dorado resorts delivers outsized value: roundtrip airport transfers, signature experiences like catamaran snorkeling and cenote adventures, eco ranch visits, and beach club access on famed Maroma Beach with a long, local-forward brunch included. From adults-only romance at Royale, Casitas, Seaside Suites, and Maroma to the family-friendly suite setup at Generations Riviera Maya, we map each property to the traveler who’ll love it most, and explain how these extras change the budget math.

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Listener questions took us to Europe’s Christmas markets, where early bookings are crucial for 2026. We share our go-to picks: AMA Waterways’ iconic Danube route between Budapest and Nuremberg with Vienna by night and Salzburg’s charm, plus Avalon’s Romantic Rhine between Amsterdam and Basel, featuring Cologne, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, and beloved Heidelberg. We compare vibes—castles and villages on the Rhine, grand capitals on the Danube—and outline current airfare promos and stateroom savings, with a realistic note on why holiday sailings sell out fast.

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