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Small Business Daily Podcast 09/29/2025
Travel is having a moment — from blockbuster museum shows and smarter loyalty hacks to upgraded protections and under-the-radar destinations. Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
John Singer Sargent: Dazzling Paris is an exceptional exhibit worth the trip
Source: Forbes • By Cecilia Rodriguez — September 28, 2025
The Musée d’Orsay’s centennial tribute to John Singer Sargent brings together more than 90 works focused on his decisive Paris years, running now through January 11, 2026. The show revisits his meteoric rise, the infamous Madame X controversy, and how Sargent reinvented himself to become one of the era’s most celebrated portraitists. For art lovers planning a trip, this is a rare, destination-worthy exhibit with major loans and fresh context.
Cruising during hurricane season? Here’s what I wish I knew
Source: Boston Herald • By Sally French, NerdWallet — September 28, 2025
Storm-season cruising is a calculated gamble: ships typically reroute to avoid hurricanes, but delayed departures, missed ports, and longer sailings are common. The most practical moves are to arrive at the embarkation city a day or two early, avoid booking return flights the day you dock, and carry travel insurance or a credit card with strong trip protections. Consider alternative regions less prone to storms and opt in to your cruise line’s app alerts so you do not miss schedule changes.
Il borgo più bello in Basilicata da visitare in autunno
Source: the Wom Travel • By Redazione Travel — September 28, 2025
Castelmezzano, tucked into the Dolomiti Lucane, shines in autumn with golden light, fiery foliage, and dramatic stone spires. Highlights include the Sentiero delle Sette Pietre trail to Pietrapertosa, the cliffside Castello normanno viewpoints, and the thrill-filled Volo dell’Angelo zipline. Cap it off with rustic Lucanian dishes like strascinati with peperoni cruschi and local Aglianico del Vulture.
The new ‘mileage run:’ how to reach 2026 Delta Medallion status with more than just flights
Source: Forbes • By Ramsey Qubein — September 28, 2025
Delta Vacations now awards Medallion Qualifying Dollars on the full value of a package — hotels, cars, and activities — making it a powerful late-year accelerator for elite status. Travelers report competitive pricing compared to booking items separately, plus the ability to redeem SkyMiles at a stronger rate and still earn MQDs. With rising adoption and faster posting times, packaging a trip can be the smarter path to 2026 status when flying alone will not cut it.
Your travel insurance policy just got a major upgrade
Source: Forbes • By Christopher Elliott — September 28, 2025
Today’s policies go far beyond trip cancellation, adding 24 or 7 assistance, telehealth, coverage for layoffs and work interruptions, identity theft support, and even options that cover adventure activities. Real-world case studies show insurers coordinating second medical opinions, handling lost ID logistics, and helping travelers stay connected with eSIM add-ons. Bottom line: the right plan can be both a financial backstop and an on-call problem-solver while you are on the road.
Путешествие в Казахстан 2025: личный опыт, цены и советы туристам
Source: IZH Life • By Марина Орехова — September 28, 2025
A candid look at life and travel in and around Almaty highlights easy access to the mountains, weekend-friendly routes, and a welcoming food scene, alongside winter smog that makes high-altitude escapes a real perk. The guide breaks down seasonal budgets, routes from Russia, safety notes, documents, payment realities, and smart savings tips for lakes, canyons, and cultural sites. For planners, it maps out when to go, what it costs, and how to build itineraries that pair city time with unforgettable nature.
