Rebecca Tobin

| Aug 16, 2026 KAPAA, Hawaii -- Hawaii avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Lala this weekend, but the islands were pounded with rain and wind, and power was out in several areas of the state Sunday morning.

Some states are small on visitor numbers and promotional budgets. But they're big on heart, and they're working hard to get on travelers' radar.

Travel Weekly cruise editor Teri West has been reporting on various developments in the industry, and many of them seem to have one thing in common: They're taking place in the Bahamas.

KAPAA, Hawaii -- It was a big family trip, booked almost a year in advance. But instead of hiking Kauai's Kalalau Trail or heading to Anini Beach, we

River cruise editor Brinley Hineman and advisor Angela Hughes discuss new options for river cruise extensions, popular destinations, whether it's better to add a pre- or post-trip tour and selling a long Europe trip.

Hurricane Lowell arrives just weeks after Lala, which caused damage and flooding on Big Island and power outages throughout Hawaii when it brushed by as a Category 1 hurricane.

A hurricane warning was issued for Kauai and neighboring Niihau; a tropical-storm warning was issued for Oahu. Lowell arrives just weeks after Lala, which caused damage on the Big Island.

For guests who are lucky enough to access the Club at this famed Hawaii resort, they'll find a serene space, abundant food and some of the best views on the North Shore.

On the menu in this episode: Changes in guest expectation when it comes to dining and drinking on Carnival ships; how Carnival developed its relationship with Lagasse; and plans for new restaurants.

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, explorer at large Arnie Weissmann and industry exec Kathy Sudeikis talked about the day that changed travel and how it continues to impact the business.