Funchal, Portugal

Storm Claudia Forces Cruise Ships To Skip Madeira Calls

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Storm Claudia disrupts Madeira cruise calls as a ship passes Funchal harbor under dark Atlantic clouds and whitecapped seas

Storm Claudia Disrupts Rail Links To Lisbon

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Storm Claudia floods tracks and slows trains at Lisbon Oriente railway station as passengers wait on a wet platform

Windstar Opens 2027 Europe Season With 12 New Small-Ship Routes

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Windstar-style small cruise yacht sailing off an Italian Mediterranean coastline during golden hour, highlighting the 2027 Europe itineraries

ALG Vacations Black Friday Early Access Through Nov 25

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Travelers at Cancun International Airport check-in kiosks during ALG Vacations Black Friday Early Access, warm concourse light, real wayfinding and counters

Portugal Ground Handling Strikes Withdrawn, Expect Normal Ops

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Lisbon Humberto Delgado check-in and baggage area operating normally after strike withdrawal, with small queues and active counters visible

Portugal Ground Handling Strikes, Intermittent Delays

Monday, November 10, 2025

Small queues at Lisbon's check-in and baggage drop signal Portugal ground handling strikes, with counters and wayfinding visible in the departures hall

Portugal Rail Strike Trims Long-Distance Service Through November 13

Friday, November 7, 2025

Traveler checking the departures board at Lisbon Santa Apolónia during Portugal rail strike, subtle crowd and authentic wayfinding in an overcast morning hall

Global Guardian Flags Geopolitics as Top Travel Risk

Monday, November 3, 2025

TSA checkpoint sign and terminal wayfinding at JFK, neutral light, with advisory text reminding travelers to check risk maps and travel advisories

Portugal's Public-Sector Strike Slows Services

Friday, October 24, 2025

Lisbon Cruise Port with idle gangways and closed quay during Portugal strike, Tagus River and bridge in background.

EU Entry/Exit System: Week one winners and losers

Friday, October 17, 2025

Automated e-gates and biometric kiosks at a Schengen airport illustrate the EU Entry/Exit System rollout.

Safest travel destinations 2026, Netherlands leads

Friday, October 17, 2025

A bright Amsterdam canal scene with historic gabled houses and a bridge, illustrating safest travel destinations 2026 and Netherlands ranking first.

Portugal airport strikes, what is guaranteed this weekend

Friday, October 17, 2025

Wide view of Lisbon airport check-in hall during Portugal airport strikes, with stanchions and counters signaling slower handling.

Contiki will cover first-time U.S. passport costs

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

A U.S. passport sits beside a Contiki Europe tour brochure at an airport check-in counter, illustrating the Contiki free passport program.

TAP Air Portugal stopover surges 74% in early 2025

Friday, October 10, 2025

TAP Air Portugal A330neo on the ramp in Lisbon, highlighting the Portugal Stopover program with a city-break focus for transatlantic travelers.

Titanium unveils micro-group 'Intimate Journeys'

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

An intimate small-group wine tasting on a Douro Valley terrace, illustrating Titanium Intimate Journeys with vineyard rows and historic estate backdrop.

EU entry/exit system starts October 12: what to expect

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

U.S. warns Europe against capping transatlantic flights

Friday, September 26, 2025

Amsterdam Schiphol ramp with KLM wide-bodies near the control tower, illustrating policy debates over transatlantic flights and possible capacity caps.

Contiki drops prices on 2026 Europe tours, adds three trips

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Contiki coach on a scenic European lakeside road highlights new savings on Contiki 2026 Europe tours and flexible payment options.

European Air Travel Update, Cyberattack and CPH Drones

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

A wide view of Copenhagen Airport's apron and tower as operations resume after a drone disruption, part of today's European air travel update.

Portugal airport strike spans 76 days to January

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Long check-in lines at Lisbon airport during a ground handling strike, showing the Portugal airport strike's impact on travelers.

Spain Leads Accessible Tourism, U.S. Travelers Top Spend

Monday, September 1, 2025

A step-free Barcelona tram platform with tactile paving, elevators, and clear wayfinding illustrates Spain's leadership in accessible tourism.

European Heat Wave Intensifies, Travel Faces Disruptions

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Heat-haze above European rail lines as travelers face heatwave travel disruptions and wildfire risk during a severe European heat wave.

Scenic Opens 2027 European River Cruises For Pre-Booking

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Scenic-style river ship glides past vineyard hills and a half-timbered town, highlighting European river cruises and early pre-booking.

Spain and Portugal Airport Strikes Snarl Travel

Friday, August 8, 2025

Busy check-in hall at LIS with paused baggage-drop lanes during Spain and Portugal airport strikes, long lines forming near airline counters.

Perillo Tours Unveils Ireland and Portugal Tours for 2026

Friday, August 8, 2025

ibrant coastal view of Porto's Ribeira and the Dom Luís I Bridge in bright late morning light along the Douro River.

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