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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 9h

Sandals adds 22 Rondoval Villas at La Toc, eight with rooftops, plus 24 plunge pool suites at St Vincent. Buccan open at La Toc. #SandalsResorts
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Sandals Adds Rondoval Villas, Expands Buccan Dining - The Adept Traveler

On October 23, 2025, Sandals added Rondoval Butler Villas at La Toc, new plunge-pool suites at Saint Vincent, and opened Buccan at La Toc.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 10h

HX debuts two electric "silent science boats" for polar trips. RAD 40 cuts underwater noise, first on MS Fram and Fridtjof Nansen. @hx-expeditions.bsky.social
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HX Adds Electric 'Silent Science Boats' in Polar Seas - The Adept Traveler

HX Expeditions added two fully electric 'silent science boats' to MS Fram and MS Fridtjof Nansen, reducing underwater noise and aligning with IAATO rules for Arctic and Antarctic trips.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 10h

Air France will fly Paris to Las Vegas 3 times weekly, April 14 to October 24, 2026. Sole carrier on the route. CES flights return January 2026. #AirFrance
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Air France adds Paris to Las Vegas flights for summer 2026 - The Adept Traveler

Air France will launch seasonal nonstop Paris to Las Vegas flights April 15-October 24, 2026, three times weekly on Airbus A350s with three cabins.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 11h

EPCOT Festival of the Arts runs Jan 16 to Feb 23, 2026. Disney on Broadway concerts, 20+ Food Studios, Figment and Animation Academy, plus Lorcana. #EPCOT
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EPCOT Festival of the Arts sets 2026 dates and new features - The Adept Traveler

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns January 16 to February 23, 2026, with Disney on Broadway concerts, 20+ Food Studios, and new Disney Lorcana activities.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 11h

Carnival Valor will homeport year round in Mobile on May 15, 2027. Bahamas routes include Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay. #CarnivalCruiseLine #Mobile
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Carnival Valor to base year-round in Mobile from May 2027 - The Adept Traveler

Carnival Valor will homeport year-round in Mobile, Alabama, starting May 15, 2027, with six- to eight-day Bahamas itineraries and special Journeys sailings.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 12h

2027 Alaska with Royal Caribbean: Anthem from Vancouver, Serenade from Vancouver, Quantum and Voyager from Seattle. General sale October 23. #RoyalCaribbean
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Royal Caribbean opens 2027 Alaska cruises - The Adept Traveler

Royal Caribbean opened early access for 2027 Alaska cruises on October 22, 2025, with four ships, Cruisetours to Denali, and weeklong routes from Seattle, Seward, and Vancouver.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 12h

Four Seasons Yachts sets a 2026 chef in residence at Sedna on Four Seasons I, led by Ferman Toledo and Gerardo Acunzo, with Michelin starred guests rotating by voyage. #FourSeasonsYachts
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Four Seasons Yachts debuts chef-in-residence lineup - The Adept Traveler

Four Seasons Yachts unveiled a chef-in-residence lineup for Four Seasons I's 2026 debut, rotating Michelin-star talent through Sedna with tasting menus and private dining.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 13h

Blitzen's Bar returns to 27 Omni properties Nov. 28, curated by Julie Reiner. Santa's Landing adds decor and credits at select hotels. #OmniHotels #BlitzensBar
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Omni Hotels holiday lineup: Blitzen's Bar, Santa rooms - The Adept Traveler

Omni Hotels launches its holiday lineup with Blitzen's Bar at 27 properties from November 28, plus Santa's Landing rooms and limited-time savings across select U.S. and Canada destinations.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 13h

BA will stock Longbottom on all Gatwick short haul in November 2025, following strong sales at Heathrow and Manchester. Ask crew for Longbottom. #BritishAirways
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British Airways adds Longbottom tomato juice at Gatwick - The Adept Traveler

British Airways will pour Longbottom's fresh-pressed tomato juice on all Gatwick short-haul flights from November 2025, after strong sales from Heathrow and Manchester proved the business case.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 14h

flydubai adds seven interline partners for one ticket trips and through checked bags. Aegean, ITA, Air China, China Eastern, Hainan, Sichuan, MAI. #flydubai
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flydubai adds seven new interline partners in Europe, Asia - The Adept Traveler

flydubai signed seven new interline agreements, adding Europe and Asia reach via partners such as Aegean Airlines and ITA Airways. Here is what changed and how it helps travelers.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 14h

Lonely Planet names an Old Dubai food tour a top 2026 experience. Walk Creekside in Bur Dubai and Deira, and time souks and prayers. #OldDubai #FoodTour
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Old Dubai food tour named a top 2026 experience - The Adept Traveler

Lonely Planet named an Old Dubai cultural food tour a top 2026 experience, spotlighting Bur Dubai and Deira's heritage-rich dining along Dubai Creek.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 15h

Spirit's top Thanksgiving searches: MCO, FLL, LAS, IAH, DTW, ATL, EWR, LGA, SJU, DFW. Peak days Nov 30 and Dec 1. Book morning flights. #SpiritAirlines
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Spirit's top Thanksgiving destinations, plus busiest days - The Adept Traveler

Spirit named its top searched Thanksgiving destinations for Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2025, with warm-weather cities leading. Here is the full top-ten list, busiest days, and what travelers should do now.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 17h

Portugal port strike disrupts Lisbon Oct. 23 to 24, WEST. MSC Divina moves embarkation to Málaga with coaches. Ambassador Ambience skips Lisbon. Check updates.
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Portugal Port Strike Shifts Lisbon Cruise Calls Oct. 23-24 - The Adept Traveler

Portugal's port-administration strike is disrupting Lisbon cruise calls on October 23-24, 2025. Here's what changed, who's affected, and traveler options, including MSC and Ambassador plans.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 18h

Jamaica is under a hurricane watch as Melissa intensifies. Squalls Oct 23 to 26 may cause airport holds and cruise changes. No U.S. waivers yet. #TravelAlert
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Tropical Storm Melissa intensifies, Jamaica on watch - The Adept Traveler

Tropical Storm Melissa is strengthening near Jamaica. Hurricane watch and tropical storm warnings are in effect through October 26. See cruise changes and flight impacts.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 18h

Today: BOS ground delay program, SFO morning low ceilings. Winds could trigger JFK, EWR. Storms may slow DFW, DAL, DEN. Pad 60 minutes at BOS or SFO.
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Flight Delays and Airport Impacts: October 23, 2025 - The Adept Traveler

Winds in the Northeast, low ceilings at SFO, and storms near Dallas and Denver drive FAA programs on October 23. Expect BOS and SFO delays, with NYC actions possible.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 1d

Aurora Expeditions will deploy CounterCurrent AI on Douglas Mawson from December 2025. Live ocean data should sharpen polar forecasts and routing.
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Aurora Expeditions adds AI navigation on Douglas Mawson - The Adept Traveler

Aurora Expeditions will fit its new Douglas Mawson with CounterCurrent's AI navigation, gathering Southern Ocean data to improve forecasts and enable safer, lower-emission routing from December 2025.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 1d

Holiday airfare prices hit a three year low. Domestic averages are 19 percent lower, international is down about 9 percent. Orlando from 38 to 142, Miami from 98 roundtrip.
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Holiday airfare prices hit three-year low - The Adept Traveler

Holiday airfare prices are trending down for 2025. Dollar Flight Club finds domestic fares 19% lower and big drops to Florida, Mexico, and Rome.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 1d

Paris's Louvre reopened after the jewel heist. The Apollon Gallery area remains closed during investigation. Book timed tickets and allow extra time. #Louvre
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Louvre Museum reopens after jewel heist - The Adept Traveler

The Louvre Museum reopened on October 22 after a brazen jewel heist. Expect Apollon Gallery closures, heavier crowds, and tighter security checks.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 1d

Waldorf Astoria Helsinki opens, Nordic debut. 116 rooms, 32 suites, spa, Finnish sauna. Peacock Bar now, restaurant 2026. #WaldorfAstoria #Helsinki
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Waldorf Astoria Helsinki opens in Nordic debut - The Adept Traveler

Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Helsinki has opened in Kruununhaka, marking the brand's Nordic debut with 116 rooms, 32 suites, a spa, and the Peacock Bar.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 1d

Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen announces 2026 Svalbard trips, winter dog-sled Feb to May, summer June to September, polar night October to February. #Svalbard
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Basecamp Explorer unveils 2026 Svalbard itineraries - The Adept Traveler

Basecamp Explorer unveiled its 2026 Svalbard itineraries, with small-group dog-sled expeditions, summer lodge stays, and polar-night aurora trips running February through February.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 1d

Melissa watch for Jamaica and Hispaniola. Hurricane Watch southwest Haiti, Tropical Storm Watch Jamaica. Expect periodic delays at MBJ, KIN, SDQ, PUJ, PAP.
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Tropical Storm Melissa puts Jamaica, Hispaniola on watch - The Adept Traveler

Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Jamaica and Hispaniola with 5-10 inches of rain, flooding, and landslides through October 25-27. Track NHC advisories and waivers.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 1d

American Cruise Lines sets a 15 day Washington parks cruise tour, September 2026 from Tacoma. Rainier, Olympic, North Cascades. $12,875.00. #AmericanCruiseLines
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American's Northwest National Parks cruise launches 2026 - The Adept Traveler

American Cruise Lines will debut a 15-day Northwest National Parks cruise-tour in September 2026, pairing three Washington parks with an eight-day Puget Sound sailing.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 1d

Iberia and Pegasus codeshare via Madrid, one ticket across Spain, Türkiye, and into Latin America. #Iberia #PegasusAirlines
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Iberia, Pegasus Codeshare Speeds Spain-Türkiye Travel - The Adept Traveler

Iberia and Pegasus launched a codeshare on October 22, 2025, adding one-ticket Spain-Türkiye journeys via Madrid and faster connections onward to Latin America.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 1d

Protests near Canal Street and 26 Federal Plaza. Avoid downtown crossings. Use Midtown to JFK and LaGuardia, Lincoln Tunnel or GWB for Newark. Rail is fastest.
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Lower Manhattan protests: Airport routes to avoid gridlock - The Adept Traveler

Rolling demonstrations around Canal Street and 26 Federal Plaza on October 22 may snarl Lower Manhattan. Here are airport routes that avoid gridlock for JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 1d

STO service is back on normal timetables after a tentative deal ended the strike. Service resumed October 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET, with full schedules October 22. #STO
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Gatineau bus strike ends, STO service fully restored - The Adept Traveler

Société de transport de l'Outaouais ended its strike with a tentative deal. Bus service resumed October 21 and returns to normal timetables by October 22 in Gatineau.

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