IN BRIEF Adaptation of the bestseller by Emily Henry: People We Meet on Vacation (Les Personnages de Nos Vacances). Available on Netflix on January 9, 2026, in worldwide exclusivity, with no cinema release. Directed by: Brett Haley; duration: 1h58. Heroes:…
No more days of zigzagging mainly through the crowds: a ski resort in the Italian Alps is launching limits on skiers to tame the crowd. At Madonna di Campiglio, a quota of daily passes — named “Numero Ideale” — will…
Athens imposes an obvious truth: urban happiness is born of sunshine, walking, and conscious gastronomy. Ranked fourth globally in the Holiday Happiness Index, the Greek capital combines brightness, Mediterranean food, and exemplary walkability. This sunny and flavorful destination attracts travelers…
Students from the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School in Chicago are transforming an assignment into a collective destiny. Heading to the Vatican, they will attend a papal audience after a viral conclave video. Their educational project, rooted in…
IN BRIEF Explosion of overtourism in Japan: 25 million in 2023; massive influx in Kyoto, especially in Gion. Lack of etiquette: photos without consent, crowding, nuisances for residents. Local response: new prohibitions, rules and fines to protect the neighborhood. Persistent…
IN BRIEF Stars are not enough: despite Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, the film does not take off. “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” by Kogonada mixes romance and fantasy against the backdrop of an intrusive GPS. A rental agency imposes…
Gray foxes, “intelligent and curious” predators, are increasingly sneaking into the cities of California. In the vast Central Valley, where sightings are multiplying, these discreet animals take advantage of the night to hunt rodents… and sometimes cross our sidewalks. Here’s…
At the edges of the marshes of the Chilika lagoon, a village in Odisha has accomplished a transformation that is awe-inspiring: once a hideout for poachers, Mangalajodi is now a community conservation sanctuary where locals protect migratory birds by the…
IN BRIEF Must-see — Pink Granite Coast: ribbons of pink rocks sculpted between Plestin and Louannec, coves and trails like a living postcard. Must-see — Cap Fréhel: vertiginous cliffs of schist and sandstone on the Emerald Coast, breathtaking sea panorama.…
Extended federal shutdown disrupts your travel, saturating American airports and stressing each step of a demanding itinerary. TSA lines are growing, while delays and flight cancellations threaten an already under-resourced air traffic. Extreme pressure on air traffic control. A shortage…
IN BRIEF People We Meet on Vacation: adaptation of the bestselling novel by Emily Henry. Available on Netflix on January 9, 2026. Bright romantic comedy, with a vibes of vacation in the sun. Plot: Poppy and Alex, best friends, see…
IN BRIEF Climate: measured satisfaction of professionals towards the public procurement system for air traffic rights for seasonal adjustment. Offer: 12 routes out of season — 9 domestic starting November 1, 3 international from April 1, 2026. Objective: stretching the…
IN BRIEF Call for applications for the new Travel Advisor Board of St. Kitts, initiated by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. Objective: to gather direct feedback, guide the tourism strategy, and strengthen ties with the agent community. Desired profiles: expertise…
IN BRIEF India adopts the e-Arrival Card (goodbye paper, hello digital). To be filled out online within 5 days before arrival to streamline immigration and reduce queues. For French travelers: tourist visa or e-Visa required, otherwise denied entry. Since July…
Strategic review of travel advisories from Canada to the United States reshuffles traveler habits and priorities. Ottawa is updating its assessment of risks in light of increased security vigilance and regulatory disparities between states. The new guidelines detail border controls,…
Heading to Senegal, where culture beats to the rhythm of smiles and percussion: from the bustling atmosphere of Dakar to the pastel charm of Saint-Louis, the markets, spicy flavors, and the legendary teranga transport you unexpectedly. Between the golden beaches…
All Saints’ Day is approaching and a department is making headlines: Ain. Online searches are skyrocketing there with a 250% increase compared to last year, well above the trends observed elsewhere in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Travelers are favoring the French countryside, its…
Cancelled flight, disrupted schedule, exposed budget: demand precise answers and concrete remedies, without delay. The smart travel agent breaks down your air passenger rights, optimizes compensation, coordinates re-routing, assistance, and refunds with airlines. Reference to Regulation EC 261/2004 to quantify…
IN BRIEF Gaël Monfils announces his retirement at the end of 2026. Announcement conveyed through a video combining humor and emotion with Gilles Simon, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Richard Gasquet, and Elina Svitolina. Playful scenes: Gasquet in front of PSG (era Neymar/Mbappé),…
Last call for the Nightjet: on December 14, 2025, the night trains Paris-Berlin and Paris-Vienna will take their final bows, leaving travelers caught between nostalgia and shock. Despite a filling rate close to 70% in 2024, the absence of a…