WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28 TO OCTOBER 4, 2026

Felder Travel Weekly

A short roundup of travel ideas we are watching this week, plus one practical tip you can use on your next trip.

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Colorful fishing boats reflected in a calm harbor below red-and-white Basque houses

Blue and green fishing boats moored in a Basque harbor with traditional white houses behind

Travel Inspiration

The Basque Country: Spain, But Different

Tucked along the northern coast of Spain and spilling into southwestern France, Basque Country has its own language, traditions, cuisine, and unmistakable identity.

Think dramatic Atlantic coastline, colorful fishing villages, the architecture and energy of Bilbao, elegant San Sebastián, and some of Europe's most celebrated food. Pintxos make it particularly easy to turn an evening into an edible adventure, wandering from one small bar to the next and sampling a specialty at each stop.

For travelers who love Spain but want to experience a side of the country that feels distinctly different, Basque Country deserves a place on the list.

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Worth Knowing

When Weather Changes Your Travel Plans

Bad weather doesn't always mean your trip is canceled. Sometimes it means your airline, cruise line, or other travel provider may give you options you would not normally have.

When significant weather affects travel, airlines may issue travel waivers that allow eligible passengers to change their plans under temporary rules.

Felder Travel Tip: If your airline issues a travel waiver, check the specific terms before canceling your flight or accepting an automatic change. Depending on the waiver, you may have options for changing your travel dates or itinerary.

Travel Tip of the Week

Check the Airport, Not Just the Flight

A flight can look perfectly manageable on paper until you discover that your airport experience adds another hour or two.

Before traveling through an unfamiliar airport, check which terminal your airline uses, how transportation works between terminals, and whether international connections require immigration, customs, security, or baggage recheck.

Felder Travel Tip: This is especially important when you have a connection. A 90-minute layover can feel very different when changing terminals requires a train, another security checkpoint, or immigration and customs.

Passport & Visa Watch

UK Now Enforcing Electronic Travel Authorization Requirements

Verified as of: September 28, 2026

Travelers from the United States and many other visa-exempt countries now need a valid UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before traveling to the United Kingdom. The UK began enforcing the requirement in February 2026, meaning carriers can prevent travelers from boarding if the required ETA or other valid immigration permission cannot be confirmed.

As of September 22, 2026, carriers may also face financial penalties when they transport passengers who require an ETA or other immigration permission but do not have it.

For Cruisers: Do not assume that having the correct documents for your cruise's departure port is enough. Passport, visa, and electronic travel authorization requirements can depend on every country included in your itinerary, including transit and cruise-port requirements.

Felder Travel Reminder: Check your passport expiration date, required visas, and electronic travel authorizations well before departure. Requirements can vary based on your citizenship, itinerary, and individual circumstances.

Official UK ETA Information

Travel requirements can change without notice. Information above was verified as of September 28, 2026. Passport, visa, entry, and transit requirements may vary based on citizenship, itinerary, and individual circumstances. Travelers should verify current requirements before departure.

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