October 25–31, 2026

Felder Travel Weekly

A quick roundup of travel ideas, timely information, and practical tips to help you travel smarter.

Travel Inspiration

Morocco: Color, Culture, and a Completely Different Pace

Moroccan courtyard with colorful tilework, carved arches, and a fountain

Morocco can feel like several trips wrapped into one.

Spend time wandering the historic medinas of Marrakech or Fez, travel through the Atlas Mountains, sleep beneath the stars near the Sahara, explore centuries-old architecture, or slow things down along Morocco's Atlantic coast.

Fall and winter can be especially appealing for travelers who want to explore without the intense heat of summer. Days can still be pleasantly warm in many areas, while evenings and mountain regions can be considerably cooler.

For travelers drawn to food, history, architecture, markets, photography, and experiences that feel distinctly different from home, Morocco deserves a place on the list.

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Worth Knowing

If You're Flying for Thanksgiving, This Is the Week to Get Serious

Holiday airfare remains expensive this year, and travelers with fixed Thanksgiving plans are entering an important booking window.

Domestic Thanksgiving fares often become less favorable as the holiday approaches, especially during the final two weeks before departure.

Travel dates can matter almost as much as booking dates. Flying on Thanksgiving Day itself may sometimes cost less than departing on one of the busiest pre-holiday travel days.

Felder Travel Tip: If you know where you're going for Thanksgiving, don't hold out indefinitely for a dramatic price drop.

Compare the available schedules, baggage rules, and fare types now, and decide what represents a reasonable value for your trip.

Passport & Visa Watch

Your Passport May Not Really Be “Good Until” the Expiration Date

Verified as of: October 25, 2026

A passport can still be technically valid and yet not meet the entry requirements for your destination.

Some countries require a passport to remain valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates, and airlines may deny boarding when a traveler does not meet the destination's passport-validity requirement.

Requirements vary by country, so don't assume the expiration date printed inside the passport tells the whole story.

Felder Travel Tip: Check passport validity requirements when you begin planning your trip, not just a few days before departure.

If your passport expires within six months of your international travel dates, verify the rules for every country on your itinerary.

Don't Forget the Blank Pages

Verified as of: October 25, 2026

Some destinations require travelers to have sufficient blank passport pages available for entry and exit stamps.

Some countries may require two or more blank pages.

Felder Travel Reminder: Passport requirements can apply to transit countries as well as your final destination.

Travel requirements can change without notice. Information above was verified as of October 25, 2026. Passport, visa, entry, and transit requirements may vary based on citizenship, itinerary, and individual circumstances. Travelers should verify current requirements before departure.

Travel Tip

Don't Let “Basic Economy” Make the Decision for You

The cheapest fare displayed in a flight search isn't always the least expensive option once the entire trip is considered.

Basic Economy fares may come with restrictions involving seat selection, changes, cancellations, boarding priority, or baggage.

During busy holiday periods, those restrictions can matter even more if plans change.

Felder Travel Tip: Before choosing the lowest fare, compare it with the next fare class up.

A modest difference in price can sometimes buy considerably more flexibility, especially on an itinerary you cannot easily replace.

Travel Trend

Cruise Itineraries Are Becoming a Lesson in Flexibility

Weather continues to demonstrate just how dramatically a cruise itinerary can change.

Recent sailings have been rerouted, delayed, or adjusted because of storms, port conditions, and strike activity.

That doesn't make cruising unpredictable in a bad way, but it does reinforce something worth remembering: you are booking the cruise experience, not a contractual guarantee that every scheduled port will be visited.

Felder Travel Tip: If one particular port is the primary reason you're choosing an itinerary, tell your travel advisor.

Sometimes a land vacation or a different type of itinerary may be the better fit.

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