Orlando – October 15, 2026 -- Grande Lakes Orlando opens its open-air ice-skating rink and annual Christmas Market on November 25, and reopens its renovated championship golf course on November 1 ahead of the 2026 PNC Championship.

Cody, Wyoming – October 15, 2026 -- Travelers planning a Yellowstone trip should set aside one to two days in Cody, Wyoming, according to a HelloNation article featuring Travel Expert Larry King of Cody Moose Creek LLC.

The article argues that many visitors focus only on the national park, while nearby Cody adds cultural depth and a different perspective to the itinerary.

Montville, Conn. – October 15, 2026 -- Snowbound Expo 2026 runs November 14–15 at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, with day tickets from $16, a $30 weekend pass and free entry for children under 12.

New York – October 15, 2026 -- Visitors can now buy tickets to see the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball up close, from $155, and a $295 premium tier lets them remove a 2026 Waterford crystal from the Ball and take it home.

Two ticket tiers open the doors at One Times Square

The standard Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Experience includes a behind-the-scenes tour and close access to the Constellation Ball. It is the ninth iteration of the Ball in its century-plus history. Guests can also take a photo with the Ball before the countdown.

Los Angeles – – October 15, 2026 -- Fans heading to the F1 ACADEMY grand finale in Las Vegas can spend the weekend of Nov. 19 to Nov. 21 in a Hello Kitty-themed Fan Zone, with games, limited-edition merchandise and photo opportunities. Sanrio is bringing Hello Kitty and Friends back to the event, where 18 of the world's best female drivers will compete.

Jill Koch, Chief Brand Officer at Sanrio, Inc., said the partnership is about celebrating individuality, friendship and the confidence to pursue your dreams.

Dallas -- Starting January 1, 2027, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards members get a new Platinum tier with unlimited Companion Pass trips, a faster route to status for credit cardholders, and points that work for seats and rental cars. The airline also plans a fleetwide Starlink WiFi rollout and a branded lounge network.

NEW YORK – October 15, 2026 -- City Cruises has unveiled its 2026 holiday lineup, with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve cruises that include freshly prepared meals, so guests skip the cooking and cleanup. The sailings run across the company's U.S. destinations.

Oranjestad – October 15, 2026 -- Travelers heading from New York to Aruba can book a vacation package with up to $550 off through October 21, 2026, as JetBlue and the Aruba Tourism Authority mark 20 years of nonstop service between JFK and Aruba's Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA).

Gate celebration precedes Flight #1457 on October 15

Before JetBlue Flight #1457 departs at about 11:12 a.m. local time, passengers bound for Aruba can take photos, sign the Aruba Promise and pick up a personalized luggage tag as a keepsake.

Seattle – October 15, 2026 -- Holland America Line is offering up to 50% off cruise fares on select 2026 holiday sailings, which include Thanksgiving dinner, Brunch with Santa and a Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes at sea. The celebrations run across Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's voyages.

Chicago – October 15, 2026 -- United Airlines travelers can now check whether their upcoming flight has Starlink Wi-Fi using a new online tracker, and the airline has extended its "Switch to Better Wi-Fi" status match offer to October 22.