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Storm Byron will bring 100 to 200 mm of rain to Israel Dec 10 to 12; avoid wadis and add buffer time for transfers to Ben Gurion and Ramon.
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Storm Byron Israel Flooding Risk For December Trips - The Adept Traveler
Storm Byron Israel flooding risk brings 100 to 200 millimetres of rain December 10 to 12, threatening desert hikes, Dead Sea roads, and Tel Aviv transfers.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Hunter Valley is drawing weekend wine travelers. Focus on Pokolbin and Lovedale, book tastings early, and choose self-drive or a curated tour. #HunterValley
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Hunter Valley Wine Tourism Draws New Visitor Crowd - The Adept Traveler
Hunter Valley wine tourism is booming in 2025, with families and young professionals trading Sydney hotels for cellar doors and slower regional stays.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Nigeria will add an $11.50 APIS levy to every ticket, taking security fees to about $31.50 per person. Expect higher fares from Nigerian airports. #TravelTax
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Nigeria $11.50 Security Levy On International Flights - The Adept Traveler
Nigeria security levy international flights adds a new $11.50 APIS fee from December 1, 2025, raising ticket costs to fund airport security and data systems.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Canada now advises against non essential travel to Tanzania, so after Independence Day protests treat December trips as high risk and add big flight buffers.
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Tanzania Independence Day Crackdown And New Travel Warning - The Adept Traveler
Tanzania Independence Day travel warning now reflects Canada advising against non essential travel as of December 9, 2025, amid curfews and checkpoints.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Australia's Smartraveller now rates Uzbekistan high degree of caution, so treat border areas and night drives with extra care. #UzbekistanTravel #travelsafety
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Uzbekistan High Caution Advisory For Silk Road Trips - The Adept Traveler
Smartraveller applies an Uzbekistan high caution travel advisory from December 9, 2025, highlighting border, terrorism, and Silk Road risks for visitors.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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India now advises "due discretion" when travelling via China, so itineraries through Chinese hubs should build in longer connections and avoid tight layovers.
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India Advisory On China Airport Transit After Detention - The Adept Traveler
India China airport transit advisory unpacks a November 21, 2025 Shanghai detention, MEA caution from December 8, 2025, and safer routing options
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December 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Kandy to Ella and parts of Sri Lanka's northern rail line to Jaffna are down for months after Cyclone Ditwah, so use road transfers instead. #SriLanka
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Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka Train Closures Hit Hill Country - The Adept Traveler
Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka train closures keep hill country routes shut for months after the 1 December 2025 state of emergency, so travelers must reroute.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Japan's megaquake advisory has Hokkaido and Tohoku on watch, but airports and trains are open; add buffer time and avoid tight connections. #JapanTravel
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Japan Megaquake Advisory Puts Northern Travel On Watch - The Adept Traveler
Japan megaquake advisory travel update explains how the December 8, 2025 Aomori quake and warning affect Hokkaido, Tohoku, and northern Honshu trips.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Benin's failed coup has left Cotonou's airport open but on edge, so use flexible tickets, longer buffers, and daytime flights for trips in or out. #Benin
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Benin Coup Aftermath And Cotonou Airport Reopening - The Adept Traveler
Benin coup Cotonou airport alerts say flights resume from December 8, 2025, but travelers should expect patrols, checkpoints, and possible curfews.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Travel advisories warn against land crossings at the Thailand Cambodia border and treat a 50 km belt as no travel, so trips should route by air instead.
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Thailand Cambodia Border Fighting Triggers Travel Warning - The Adept Traveler
Thailand Cambodia border travel warning now covers a 50 kilometer zone after December 8, 2025 clashes, helping travelers reroute land crossings and switch to flights.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Belarus balloons have pushed Lithuania into an emergency, with repeated Vilnius closures, so flyers should add buffer time or route via Riga or Warsaw.
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Lithuania Emergency Over Belarus Balloons Hits Flights - The Adept Traveler
Lithuania Belarus balloons flights disruption, with a December 9, 2025 state of emergency after 60 hours of Vilnius closures, affects Baltic and EU travel plans.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Air Transat's pilot strike notice could halt flights from December 10. Some trips are already cancelled, so check your booking now and have a backup ready.
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Canada Pilot Strike Hits Air Transat Holiday Flights - The Adept Traveler
Air Transat pilot strike risks most winter sun and Europe routes from December 10, 2025, so Canadian travelers should check rights, rebooking options, and backup plans.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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IndiGo's December crisis has cancelled 2,000 plus domestic flights and triggered schedule cuts. This week, treat IndiGo legs as high risk and add big buffers.
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India IndiGo Flight Cancellations Hit Domestic Hubs - The Adept Traveler
IndiGo flight cancellations India now come with a government ordered schedule cut of up to 10 percent after more than 2,000 flights were scrapped in early December 2025, so domestic travelers should…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Buenos Aires faces a 24 hour strike and march to Congress on December 9, so travelers should avoid the downtown protest zone and add time for airport trips.
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Buenos Aires Public Sector Strike December 9 Disrupts Center - The Adept Traveler
A Buenos Aires public sector strike on December 9 will shut offices and clog streets around Congress, so travelers should avoid the march route and add transfer buffer.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Condor will launch new daily Frankfurt and Berlin flights to Abu Dhabi in 2026 with Etihad Airways, expanding Germany Abu Dhabi travel options. #flightnews
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Germany Abu Dhabi Flights Add Daily Routes From May 2026 - The Adept Traveler
Germany Abu Dhabi flights 2026 expand as Condor adds daily Frankfurt and Berlin routes from 1 May and 15 June, with Etihad codeshare benefits.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Bolivia has ended tourist visas for many US, Israeli, S Korea, S Africa, and E Europe travelers. Trips are easier, but you still need buffer time for protests.
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Bolivia Visa Free Entry For US And Israeli Tourists - The Adept Traveler
Bolivia visa free entry lets US, Israeli, South Korean, South African, and select Eastern European tourists stay up to 90 days from December 1, 2025.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Guayaquil is riskier after the Mall del Sol car bomb and Ecuador's internal armed conflict, so favor Quito and use daylight airport transfers. #EcuadorTravel
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Ecuador Armed Conflict Guayaquil Stays And Transfers - The Adept Traveler
Ecuador armed conflict travel now overlaps with an October 14, 2025 Guayaquil car bomb and new curfews, so this guide maps safer gateways, transfers, and routes.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Police say simplified checks at Lisbon airport can skip databases. Expect longer non EU queues and leave generous time for border control. #LisbonAirport
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Lisbon Airport Border Queues Raise Security Concerns - The Adept Traveler
Lisbon airport border queues and simplified checks are worrying Portuguese police unions, with EES rollout and capacity limits fueling delays and security fears into 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Five Sandals Jamaica resorts have reopened after Hurricane Melissa, so visitors should book open resorts and leave extra time for flights. #SandalsResorts
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Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Resorts Reopen December 2025 - The Adept Traveler
Hurricane Melissa Jamaica resorts reopening began December 6, 2025, with key Sandals properties, tours, and airports back online while hardest hit areas keep rebuilding.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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US flyers face December 9 delays from northeast winds and snow in Chicago and Minneapolis. Add buffer time and avoid tight evening connections. #USflightdelays
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Flight Delays And Airport Impacts: December 9, 2025 - The Adept Traveler
US flight delays December 9 2025 center on wind in Boston and New York, snow in Chicago and Minneapolis, and low clouds at Charlotte, San Francisco, and Seattle, with late day ground programs…
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December 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Sofitel New York is the new French Zest flagship, with a full Art Deco renovation, 398 refreshed rooms, and a nightly candle ritual in the refreshed lobby.
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French Zest Refresh At Sofitel New York Hotel - The Adept Traveler
Sofitel French Zest New York shows how the November 20, 2025 renovation and brand refresh at Sofitel New York signal a new era of French luxury across North America.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Jumeirah Prive is adding the 88 meter sailing yacht Maltese Falcon for 12 guest Med and Caribbean charter weeks at ultra luxury levels. #JumeirahPrive
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Maltese Falcon Med Caribbean Cruises December 2025 - The Adept Traveler
Maltese Falcon Mediterranean Caribbean cruises with Jumeirah Prive begin from Antigua in December 2025, giving 12 guest charters a new ultra luxury option at sea.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Epicurean Enrichment Studio adds chef led classes and tastings on Mariner and Voyager for food focused cruise guests. #RegentSevenSeas
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New Culinary Studio On 2 World Cruise Ships In 2026 - The Adept Traveler
Regent culinary studio Mariner Voyager debuts January and May 2026, adding chef led classes, tastings, and shore tours that food focused cruisers can prebook 120 days out.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Brazil's main hubs are in a ground staff slowdown, so flights run but bags and boarding lag and longer connections and carry on only make more sense. #Brazil
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Brazil Ground Staff Slowdown Hits Major Airports - The Adept Traveler
Brazil airport ground staff slowdown from December 5, 2025 is stretching queues and baggage at major hubs, so travelers should add buffer time.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Storms and flooding around São Paulo are disrupting trips, so travelers should add longer airport buffers and pick hotels on higher ground through December 11.
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Brazil Storms, São Paulo Travel At Risk From Floods - The Adept Traveler
Brazil storms São Paulo travel alerts explain how orange INMET warnings, São Paulo flood alerts, and a new cyclone threat in early December 2025 hit flights and roads.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM