--- title: | Travel News & Updates (3) description: Travel News & Updates | Inspirational news and adventurous updates from the leading private tour outfitter in North America (3) image: https://privadatravel.com/hubfs/IMG_7342.jpg --- [![](https://privadatravel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Privada%20Side%20Green%20(Transparent)%20440x115.png?width=250&height=65&name=Privada%20Side%20Green%20(Transparent)%20440x115.png)](https://www.privadatravel.com) - Destinations - [Europe & UK](https://privadatravel.com/europe-united-kingdom) - [USA & Canada](https://privadatravel.com/usa-canada) - [Africa](https://privadatravel.com/africa) - [Latin America](https://privadatravel.com/latin-america) - [Australia & NZ](https://privadatravel.com/australia-new-zealand) - [Asia](https://privadatravel.com/asia) - [Ways to Travel](https://privadatravel.com/ways-to-travel) - [Custom Private Journeys](https://privadatravel.com/custom-private-journeys) - [Founder's Trips](https://privadatravel.com/hosted-founders-trips) - [Cruises & Expeditions](https://privadatravel.com/cruises-expeditions) - [Small Group Tours](https://privadatravel.com/small-group-tours) - [Hotels & Accomodations](https://privadatravel.com/hotels-accommodations) - [Flights](https://privadatravel.com/flights) - [Our Team](https://privadatravel.com/our-team) - [Blog](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog) - [Start Planning](https://privadatravel.com/contact-us) # Contact - Office: +(1) 802-317-0944 - Email: [curtis@privadatravel.com](mailto:curtis@privadatravel.com) - Web: [privadatravel.com](https://privadatravel.com) - 87 South Main St. #3 Waterbury, VT 05676 -     # News & Blog [![](https://privadatravel.com/hubfs/View%20on%20Eiffel%20Tower%2c%20Paris%2c%20France.jpeg)](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/new-european-entry-systems) ## [New European Entry Systems](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/new-european-entry-systems) Europe Entry Updates: What Travelers Need to Know (2026) Updated: February 2026 Europe is modernizin... [Read more](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/new-european-entry-systems) [![](https://privadatravel.com/hubfs/JOALI%20Maldives%20-%20Wellness_Yoga%20-%201000%20x%2010001.jpg)](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/2025-top-travel-trends) ## [2025 Top Travel Trends](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/2025-top-travel-trends) 2025 Travel Trends: Luxe, Transformative, and Tailored to You The 2025 Virtuoso Luxe Report reveals ... [Read more](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/2025-top-travel-trends) [![](https://privadatravel.com/hubfs/Digitally%20generated%20black%20departures%20board%20for%20cities.jpeg)](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/new-us-automatic-airline-refund-regulations) ## [New US ‘Automatic Airline Refund’ Regulations](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/new-us-automatic-airline-refund-regulations) New ‘Automatic Airline Refund’ rules are now in effect The U.S. Department of Transportation has int... [Read more](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/new-us-automatic-airline-refund-regulations) [![](https://privadatravel.com/hubfs/IMG_7341-1.jpg)](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/privada-travel-announces-expansion) ## [Privada Travel Announces Expansion of Partnership Group](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/privada-travel-announces-expansion) Billings, Montana, October 24, 2024 – Privada Travel, the boutique travel agency founded by Carol Au... [Read more](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/privada-travel-announces-expansion) [![](https://privadatravel.com/hubfs/DSC01478-EDIT-1.jpg)](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/travel-weekly-new-agency-privada-travel) ## [Travel Weekly News: New Agency Privada Travel](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/travel-weekly-new-agency-privada-travel) By Jaime Biesiada Travel Weekly May 16, 2023 Carol Austin, who ran small-group adventure tour operat... [Read more](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/travel-weekly-new-agency-privada-travel) [![](https://privadatravel.com/hubfs/1280px-The_Famous_Bondi_Beach_(6644010871).jpg)](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/international-travel-is-back) ## [International travel is back, and so are the travelers](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/international-travel-is-back) Didn’t we all feel confined or caged in our homes for two years when COVID-19 was at its peak? It’s ... [Read more](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/international-travel-is-back) 10 Dec, 2024 [Travel Tips & Advice](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/tag/travel-tips-advice) [Travel News & Updates](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/tag/travel-news-updates) #### [New European Entry Systems](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/new-european-entry-systems) # Europe Entry Updates: What Travelers Need to Know (2026) *Updated: February 2026* Europe is modernizing its border systems. If you’re traveling to Portugal, Italy, France, Spain — or the United Kingdom — you may encounter new digital requirements. Here’s... [Read More](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/new-european-entry-systems) 11 Nov, 2024 [Travel Tips & Advice](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/tag/travel-tips-advice) [Food & Drink](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/tag/food-drink) [Travel News & Updates](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/tag/travel-news-updates) [Sustainable Travel](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/tag/sustainable-travel) #### [2025 Top Travel Trends](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/2025-top-travel-trends) 2025 Travel Trends: Luxe, Transformative, and Tailored to You The 2025 Virtuoso Luxe Report reveals a clear message: today’s travelers are seeking more than mere getaways. They want transformative journeys that foster deeper connections with loved ones... [Read More](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/2025-top-travel-trends) 7 Nov, 2024 [Travel Tips & Advice](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/tag/travel-tips-advice) [Travel News & Updates](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/tag/travel-news-updates) #### [New US ‘Automatic Airline Refund’ Regulations](https://privadatravel.com/news-and-blog/new-us-automatic-airline-refund-regulations) New ‘Automatic Airline Refund’ rules are now in effect The [U.S. Department of Transportation](https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/biden-harris-administration-announces-final-rule-requiring-automatic-refunds-airline) has introduced new rules requiring automatic refunds for significantly delayed or canceled flights. Although these changes don’t drastically alter your... 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