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Disneyland in Anaheim to get new rides
Visitors can look forward to immersive new attractions including Frozen, Zootopia, Coco and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland.
North meets South in the Cincy Region
Highlights from the region include the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the biggest Oktoberfest outside of Munich, and Newport – the original Sin City.
Delta Air Lines flies from Edinburgh to the U.S.
Delta’s seasonal Edinburgh-Atlanta service resumed in 2025 with up to 10 flights a week during the summer peak. The seasonal Edinburgh–Boston route also restarted in May. The daily service from Edinburgh to New York (JFK) will continue until January 2026, resuming in March 2026.
Fort Myers is open for business
Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast offers tranquil beaches, inviting neighbourhoods and island adventures. It is a destination with charm, culture and character. It is an ideal time to experience the destination.
Louisiana invites travellers to its festivals and events
Louisiana is the birthplace of jazz, zydeco and swamp music, Tabasco sauce, the cocktail, plus the casino games of poker and craps. Throughout the year, music, food, history and holidays inspire more than 400 festivals and events of varying sizes.
Louisville, Kentucky, has glittering attractions
Home of the Kentucky Derby, the Louisville Slugger, some of the world’s finest bourbon and the birthplace of Muhammad Ali, Louisville has iconic attractions, world-class hotels and venues and a renowned culinary scene.
Fun fact- the city makes 90% of the world’s disco balls, and The Myriad Hotel was a former disco ball factory.
Norse Atlantic Airways introduces new winter routes
Norse flies to a number of U.S. destinations from the UK.
Although it currently has no updates on U.S. routes, Norse UK will introduce weekly flights from both London Gatwick (starting October 26) and Manchester (from November 27) to Bangkok. Norse will also operate a second season to Cape Town from London Gatwick, operating up to six times a week until May 31.
North American Travel Service offers rail travel
Rail travel from Orlando direct to Miami and New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama, is now possible and bookable as part of a tailor-made itinerary by North America Travel Service, a leading specialist in tailor-made holidays to North America.
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New Mexico celebrates Route 66’s centenary
2026 is the centenary year of Route 66 and over 400 miles of the Mother Road run through New Mexico. A year-long celebration of the legendary road trip is planned in the state known as the Land of Enchantment.
Niagara Parks opens Ontario’s first flying theatre experience
At the end of August, Niagara Takes Flight opened, Ontario’s first flying theatre experience – a journey through 13,000 years of Niagara’s history, celebrating its land and its people.
Nova Scotia’s world-class seafood is six hours away
Halifax, Nova Scotia’s provincial capital, has six-hour direct flights from London Heathrow with Air Canada. Seasonal flights are available from London Gatwick with WestJet. World-class seafood, the world’s highest tides and opportunities to view up to 12 whale species await visitors.
New rides at San Antonio’s Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park
Adrenaline lovers will appreciate time at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the U.S.’s largest DC Universe theme park, for rollercoasters and thrill rides. CYBORG Cyber Revolution, SHAZAM! Tower of Eternity and MEROPOLIS Transit Authority are among the park’s new rides.
South Carolina has more than 350 golf courses
From Myrtle Beach to Charleston to Hilton Head, South Carolina is ideal for romantic getaways and family-friendly vacations. It has storied American battlefields, is proud of its reputation as the birthplace of barbecue and has more than 350 golf courses.
Beach hotel to open in St. Pete-Clearwater
A 30-minute drive from St. Pete-Clearwater, Tampa International Airport has daily flights from London with both Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. The Luce, St. Pete Beach, a Tribute Portfolio property with 200 rooms, is set to open this winter. It will blend modern hospitality with vintage Florida vacation vibes.
Sun Peaks is a year-round destination
Sun Peaks is the second-largest ski area in Canada and offers award-winning ski experiences. Alpine hiking, mountain sightseeing, a downhill mountain bike course and British Columbia’s highest 18-hole golf course attract visitors in the spring, summer and autumn. Stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking are popular on local lakes.
Tennessee has new Dollywood day trips from Nashville
With Graceland, the Grand OIe Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, music is synonymous with Tennessee, whether it’s rock ‘n’ roll-infused sounds from Memphis or Nashville’s country twang. New for 2025, Gray Line Tennessee have launched a new Dollywood day trip from Nashville, including admission to Dollywood and a $40 food voucher.
Travelpack tailors trips to all clients’ needs
Travelpack partners with travel agents to deliver exceptional holiday experiences for their clients. It offers UK agents flexible and expansive North America itineraries, tailoring trips to fit every client’s needs, working with all major low-cost airlines, ensuring competitive prices.
WestJet rolls out free in-flight Wi-Fi
WestJet operates non-stop flights from Dublin, London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Edinburgh to Canadian hubs as Calgary and Toronto. It is rolling out free Wi-Fi on all flights by the end of 2026, allowing guests to stream their own Netflix, Disney+ or Prime directly.
Travel agents had opportunities to win some terrific prizes in the Edinburgh and London card draws.
From October 13-16, Selling Travel Connect: Indian Ocean and Middle East events will be held in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. Sign up online to reserve a place.
