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A hurricane hits Kauai and suddenly the question isn’t “Where do we want to go?” It’s “How fast can we pivot without losing money or burning a full day on hold?” We start with the week’s biggest travel news, including Kauai’s recovery timeline and why the smartest move is often to postpone, not cancel. We also talk about how travel advisors can use airline waiver codes to rebook quickly, which matters when weather events scramble flights, hotels, and ground plans all at once.

From there, we zoom out to the travel trends shaping 2026 and beyond: cities across England considering an overnight tourism tax that could make hotel pricing vary by municipality, and Google stripping key flight and hotel search features from European results under the EU Digital Markets Act. We also flag a major loyalty shift as Hyatt ends its long-running crossover benefits with American AAdvantage and moves into a new partnership with Delta SkyMiles, which could change how you earn and redeem points on your next trip.

Next, we answer a listener’s Morocco question with a clear, practical game plan: which destinations to prioritize (Marrakech, Fez, Erfoud, and Rabat), why escorted tours can be the best way to see Morocco efficiently, and what current Globus and Cosmos deals can look like. Then we hit our Just Cruising segment with eye-popping cruise industry growth numbers, Oceania’s first fully gluten-free cruise, Carnival Tropical’s new onboard features, Explora Journeys shifting sailings to South America, and a simpler approach to onboard drink and dining spend with Celestyal Pay. We wrap with true sailing ship cruise options (Star Clippers, Windstar, Sea Cloud) and a travel tip that can save your seat: check in right when the 24-hour window opens.

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