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

VSOE adds Paris to Amalfi Coast from May 4, 2026. Three-night rail plus two nights in Ravello with Pompeii. From €10,000.00 EUR 10,800.00 USD. #Belmond
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Orient Express adds Paris to Amalfi Coast route - The Adept Traveler

Belmond's Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will launch a Paris-to-Amalfi Coast journey on May 4, 2026, with a Pompeii stop and two nights at Caruso, plus Italy's new seasonal heritage trains.

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

28 day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Voyage on Zuiderdam from Miami, retracing Clipper routes to 18 ports, bookings open now. #HollandAmerica
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Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage announced for 2027 - The Adept Traveler

Holland America Line and Pan Am will retrace historic Clipper routes on a 28-day Zuiderdam voyage from Miami on October 30, 2027, with themed programs and limited-time booking perks.

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

LAX starts a T5 rebuild. JetBlue moved to T1 Oct. 21, Spirit to T2 Oct. 22, American moves Oct. 28. Unified T4 T5 is 300,000 sq ft. APM opens early 2026. #LAX
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LAX Terminal 5 rebuild kicks off, airlines shift gates - The Adept Traveler

LAX will close Terminal 5 in phases for a full rebuild, shifting JetBlue, Spirit, and American. Here is what's changing, when, and how it affects travelers.

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

Cruise bookings beat fall forecasts. 46% report stronger demand. 2026 is half sold, river 2027 is selling fast. Book early for Wave Season. #Cruise
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Cruise booking trends are smashing fall expectations - The Adept Traveler

Cruise booking trends are smashing fall expectations, led by river lines

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

Paul Gauguin confirms 12 Moana Explorer sailings in 2027, free for ages 6 to 15. Kids sail free as third guest. #PaulGauguinCruises adept.travel/news/2025-10...

Paul Gauguin brings back Moana Explorer in 2027 - The Adept Traveler

Paul Gauguin Cruises will run 12 Moana Explorer Program sailings in 2027, a free, hands-on marine-science program for ages 6-15, with 2026 booking perks.

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

Wyndham debuts paid tier, Wyndham Rewards Insider, at $95.00 per year. Enroll by December 31, 2025 for 14 months and a 7,500 point bonus. #WyndhamHotels
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Wyndham Rewards Insider adds paid perks, Gold status, discounts - The Adept Traveler

Wyndham launches Wyndham Rewards Insider, a $95-a-year subscription with Gold status, travel discounts, and Ticketmaster perks, plus a limited 14-month intro offer.

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

M Resort sets December 1 opening for its second tower, 765 rooms total, plus a 15,000 square foot Montese Ballroom. #MResort
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M Resort sets Dec. 1 opening for second hotel tower - The Adept Traveler

M Resort will open a $206 million second hotel tower on December 1, adding 384 rooms, the 15,000-square-foot Montese Ballroom, and Emeril Lagasse's Meril restaurant.

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

Bellagio launches Fortuna, a 33 foot Riva on the lake. Carbone Riviera opens November 7, replacing Picasso, seafood focused. #Bellagio #LasVegas
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Carbone Riviera at Bellagio adds Fortuna cruises - The Adept Traveler

Bellagio adds an invitation-only "Fortuna" mini-yacht experience ahead of Carbone Riviera's November 7 opening, bringing seafood-driven glamour back to the fountains.

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

Scenic confirms third Discovery Yacht, Scenic Ikon, debuting April 2028. 270 guests, 135 suites, 15 dining venues, helicopters and a sub, bookings open. #Scenic
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Scenic Ikon superyacht to debut in April 2028 - The Adept Traveler

Scenic will add a third ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht in 2028. Scenic Ikon debuts in April with 270 guests, 15 dining venues, and expedition toys, and bookings are open.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 16h

Shutdown has not spiked delays. Cirium: 82.6 on time Oct. 1 to 17. FAA staffing caused ground delays Oct. 19. Watch the Oct. 28 paycheck risk. #FAA
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Shutdown hasn't spiked delays, but FAA staffing is a risk - The Adept Traveler

Cirium data shows on-time departures held at 82.6% from Oct. 1-17 despite the federal shutdown, but FAA staffing triggers and unpaid controllers raise risk of wider delays by late October.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 16h

Air France opens a 5,000 square foot lounge in O'Hare T5 by Gate M17 with 105 seats, plus a quiet booth. French menu with hot dishes and desserts. #AirFrance
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Air France opens new lounge at Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 - The Adept Traveler

Air France has debuted a 5,000-square-foot lounge in Chicago O'Hare's Terminal 5 with 105 seats, French dining, quiet workspaces, and selective Priority Pass access.

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

BermudAir ends Bradley October 23, adds twice weekly Newark and LaGuardia the week of October 26. Anguilla starts mid December as AnguillaAir. #BermudAir adept.travel/news/2025-10...

BermudAir adds Newark and LaGuardia, drops Bradley - The Adept Traveler

BermudAir will end Bradley service on October 23, then launch twice-weekly Newark and LaGuardia flights, while prepping seasonal Anguilla service under the AnguillaAir brand.

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

Etihad passes 300 daily passenger flights, up 20 percent year over year. More options via Abu Dhabi, plus A321LR First Suites. #Etihad #AbuDhabi #Aviation
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Etihad hits 300 daily passenger flights - The Adept Traveler

Etihad marks a major growth milestone, operating 300 daily passenger flights as network, fleet, and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport scale up for global connectivity.

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

JetBlue extends TrueBlue Mosaic. Status through January 31. From February 1, 2026, Mosaic 4 gets 5 bonus points, Mosaic 3 gets 4 on direct bookings. #JetBlue
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JetBlue extends Mosaic status and boosts 2026 perks - The Adept Traveler

JetBlue extends Mosaic status, adds points, and upgrades for 2026.

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

Emirates marks 25 years on Dubai, Entebbe. 2.8 million travelers on 15,900 flights. Daily 777 300ER continues. Premium Economy demo October 15, 2025. Demand up 16 percent in 2025. #Emirates
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Emirates marks 25 years flying to Uganda - The Adept Traveler

Emirates marked 25 years serving Uganda with a special Entebbe showcase, new cabin upgrades, and data showing a 16% rider uptick on Dubai-Entebbe in 2025.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 19h

Galveston Cruise Terminal, first to earn LEED Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Carbon. Built on LEED Gold. Verified March 2025, certified June 18, 2025.
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Royal Caribbean Galveston terminal earns dual LEED Zero - The Adept Traveler

Royal Caribbean Group's Galveston Cruise Terminal is now LEED Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Carbon, adding to its LEED Gold design certification and setting a first for cruise terminals.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 19h

Florence's rickshaw and golf cart ban is active in the UNESCO center. Protests near Signoria, the Duomo, and the Uffizi. Use the Lungarni or Oltrarno. #Florence
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Florence rickshaw and golf cart ban sparks protests - The Adept Traveler

Florence rickshaw and golf cart ban spurs protests in the historic core; here's how to navigate diversions near the Duomo, Uffizi, and Piazza della Signoria.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 20h

Oct 29, Milan Linate has a 24 hour handling strike. ENAC windows 07:00 to 10:00, 18:00 to 21:00 keep some flights. Expect rebooks, limited bags. #MilanLinate
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Milan Linate strike to disrupt ground handling Oct. 29 - The Adept Traveler

Milan Linate faces a 24-hour ground-handling strike on October 29. Guaranteed flight windows apply. Expect schedule changes and watch for airline rebooks.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 20h

Italy rail runs during RFI maintenance strike, 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local. Minor delays possible. Add 30 to 60 minutes. #ItalyRail #RailStrike
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Italy rail maintenance strike today, limited impacts - The Adept Traveler

Italy's RFI maintenance staff are on a 24-hour national strike today, 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (local), with Trenitalia expecting normal passenger service but warning of localized slowdowns.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 21h

Invest 98L will likely become Tropical Storm Melissa today. Rain bands could reach the ABC Islands and the Greater Antilles. Watch for waivers. #Caribbean
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Caribbean disturbance could become Tropical Storm Melissa - The Adept Traveler

High odds that Invest 98L becomes Tropical Storm Melissa, with heavy rain possible from the ABC Islands to Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Cuba. Track, timing, and traveler impacts.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 21h

Hong Kong reopens the crash runway for standby use only. Regular flights use the center and south runways. Expect taxiway or gate delays
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Hong Kong reopens crash runway for standby use only - The Adept Traveler

Hong Kong reopens crash runway for standby use only. Capacity remains balanced across the other two runways; expect minor sequencing delays while recovery and the investigation continue.

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The Adept Traveler @adepttraveler.bsky.social · 22h

BOS and SEA face delays after 10:00 am Central. SAN targets 24 arrivals by midday. RSW slowed by fog. Add 60 to 90 minutes and save your boarding pass offline.
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Flight delays and airport impacts: October 21, 2025 - The Adept Traveler

BOS and SEA face wind and low-ceiling risks, SAN runs reduced arrival rates, and RSW has low-visibility holds. Here is what to expect for flight delays and airport impacts on October 21, 2025.

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

Silversea opens 2027 to 2028 on October 22, 2025. 414 voyages, 12 ships, classic and expedition, plus a Japan summer on Silver Muse. #Silversea #Cruise
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Silversea unveils 2027 to 2028 voyage collection, 414 cruises - The Adept Traveler

Silversea's 2027 to 2028 voyage collection brings 414 cruises on 12 ships across seven continents, with sales opening October 22, 2025, and new Japan summer, expeditions, and three Grand Voyages.

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

Disney Celebrating America runs Nov 11, 2025 to July 4, 2026. Soarin' Across America debuts summer 2026 at EPCOT and Disney California Adventure. #DisneyParks
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Disney Celebrating America runs to July 4, 2026 - The Adept Traveler

Disney unveils "Disney Celebrating America," a coast-to-coast program from November 11, 2025 through July 4, 2026, including Soarin' Across America and special offers for U.S. military families.

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

Explora Journeys opens a five night Explora III preview, July 24 to 29, 2026, Genoa to Civitavecchia with Riviera calls. Inaugural August 3 to 10, Barcelona to Lisbon. #ExploraJourneys
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Explora III preview cruise opens for July 2026 Mediterranean Prelude - The Adept Traveler

Explora Journeys opens a five-night "Mediterranean Prelude" preview on Explora III for July 24-29, 2026, sailing Genoa to Civitavecchia with Riviera calls and behind-the-scenes access.

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