LONDON – October 29, 2026 -- Pet owners moving between the US and Europe can now book Vicuna Air flights through December 5, 2027, with Brussels as the airline's European hub.

First Brussels flights carried more than 14 pets

Vicuna Air flew its first continental European services on October 7 and 9, between New York and Brussels. Two of the animals leaving New York were rabbits in Biscuit Class. They travelled in the cabin without their owners, accompanied by a Vicuna Concierge for the whole journey.

Los Angeles – October 29, 2026 -- The California Science Center's Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center opens November 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. It is the permanent home of Space Shuttle Endeavour, shown with its solid rocket boosters and external tank in a 20-story launch configuration. General admission is free, but entry requires a timed reservation with a $4 service fee.

Anguilla – October 29, 2026 -- Travelers planning a Caribbean Christmas can get a complimentary seventh night at Villa Alegria, an oceanfront luxury villa on Anguilla's West End, with nightly rates starting at $2,900. The offer covers new reservations for stays from November 28 through Christmas week 2026, booked directly or through a travel advisor.

Two rate periods apply to the free-night offer

Guests must book at least seven consecutive nights within the eligible dates to receive the free night.

LAS VEGAS – October 29, 2026 -- Starting Friday, Nov. 13, visitors to The Mob Museum can see the personal items Bugsy Siegel carried on the day he was shot, after nearly 80 years in police custody. The new exhibit, "What Bugsy Left Behind," pairs the never-before-seen collection with the competing theories about his unsolved murder.

Rockford – October 29, 2026 -- Couples planning a wedding in Rockford, Illinois, can now choose from three "Riverview Romance" packages at Cliffbreakers Event Center, priced from $60 to $90 per person and open to events of up to 500 guests. Those who book by January 6, 2027 and hold their event before December 31, 2027 also get a private advance menu tasting, complimentary ceremony setup and bonus hors d'oeuvres.

Austin – October 29, 2026 -- Most international travelers still pack both cash and plastic: 71% use local-currency cash abroad and 69% use a physical credit card, according to a new Upgraded Points survey of 1,500 adults who traveled internationally in the past 12 months.

The respondents included 1,000 U.S. adults and 500 adults from other countries. They answered questions about payment methods, cash habits, credit card use, airport currency exchanges and confidence with exchange rates.

Munich – October 28, 2026 -- Orlando offers winter sun beyond the theme parks, with outdoor adventures, art festivals running from January 15 to March 1, and open-air dining, according to tourism board Visit Orlando.

Wekiva Springs and Gatorland put the adventure outdoors

Wekiva Springs State Park lets visitors swim in crystal-clear water, kayak and try stand-up paddling. At Gatorland, the Screamin' Gator Zip Line runs more than 300 meters over alligators and crocodiles.

NIIGATA, Japan – October 28, 2026 -- Skiers and snowboarders can ride three linked resorts in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, from Saturday, December 26, 2026, when YUZAWA SNOW LINK opens for the 2026-2027 winter season.

Tokyo is 71 minutes away by bullet train

GALA Yuzawa Station can be reached in as little as 71 minutes from Tokyo on the Joetsu Shinkansen. That makes the area workable for both day trips and overnight stays, and visitors can pair time on the snow with sightseeing in the surrounding area.

MIAMI – October 28, 2026 -- A new survey of 2,000 adults in the United States and Canada finds that 81% miss the sense of wonder they had as kids more than the free time they had back then. Club Med, the all-inclusive resort operator, commissioned the study from Wakefield Research as the first edition of its Art of Free Time Report 2026.

Kufstein – October 28, 2026 -- Kufstein Fortress in Tyrol, named one of Austria's nine most beautiful places for 2026, offers a 21-station tour, a daily organ concert at noon and a concert arena for up to 4,200 people. The ORF programme "9 Plätze – 9 Schätze" gave the award. The fortress now ranks among Tyrol's most visited sights.