Travel News and Advice – September 30, 2025

Travel News graphic by Melanie Votaw.

Fewer tourist rentals in Spain. Spain has removed more than 50,000 tourist rental apartments from the market and is converting them into long-term rentals for residents. Can’t blame them when tourist rentals cause permanent housing shortages.

Air taxis. The FAA in the U.S. has launched a program this month to test electric air taxis in some cities. This could be interesting, making it possible to get to and from the airport faster (for a price, of course).

More lounges at JFK. Plaza Premium is building new lounges in JFK’s Terminal 1. These lounges are usually part of the Priority Pass network.

Orca. Photo by Hollyfotograf08.

Orcas sink boat in Portugal. A pod of orca whales attacked a vessel off the coast of Portugal near Fonte da Telha beach this month, causing it to sink. Five people were aboard, and all were rescued. Marine biologists speculate that the whales are more than likely playing without malicious intent, but these kinds of attacks have been happening with increased frequency.

Ancient city discovered in Peru. Peñico is a 3,800-year-old city of Peru’s ancient Caral civilization that has been discovered four hours north of Lima. The site has 18 structures, including ceremonial temples, according to BBC.

No more partnership between Delta and Aeromexico as of January 1st. This partnership, which has been in effect for almost nine years, is being shut down by the White House.

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Melanie Votaw is the Publisher and Executive Travel Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. She has visited more than 50 countries on 6 continents and written for such magazines as Executive Travel, Just Luxe, Business Insider, South China Morning Post, Travel Mindset, and more. She is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, New York Travel Writers Association, and International Travel Writers Alliance. Melanie's photography has won awards, and she has also written 43 nonfiction books as either the author or ghostwriter.

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