Fly Creek, N.Y. – September 23, 2026 -- Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard has been voted the Best Cidery in the United States in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, marking the second national #1 ranking for the Upstate New York destination in three years.

The historic mill, located three miles from Cooperstown, previously topped the same list in 2024 and placed third in 2025. The USA TODAY 10Best competition nominated leading cideries nationwide, with rankings decided entirely by public vote.

Big Bear Lake – September 23, 2026 -- Big Bear Valley will host a two-day community event, Wings Over Big Bear, on Oct. 3-4 to honor Jackie, the wild bald eagle who became a global icon through a live nest camera before her death in August.

Hanoi – September 23, 2026 -- Greenfield Dental, a clinic in Hanoi, Vietnam, has seen international patient volume grow over 300% since 2025, as rising dental costs in Western countries push patients abroad for care.

Charlotte – September 23, 2026 -- The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway (ACWR) is bringing a fleet of historic passenger railcars to Charlotte's NoDa neighborhood, launching The Magenta Train Charlotte with a public Open House on Thursday, October 22.

Leiper's Fork, Tenn. – September 23, 2026 -- A string of fall festivals is rolling out across the rural communities bordering the Natchez Trace Parkway, the 100-mile stretch of National Park land anchoring what organizers call Nashville's Big Back Yard.

Paradise Island, Bahamas – September 22, 2026 -- Atlantis Paradise Island will ring in 2027 with back-to-back marquee concerts, booking five-time Grammy-winning Maestro Andrea Bocelli for New Year's Eve and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren two days later. Tickets for both shows are now on sale.

Miami – September 22, 2026 -- Windstar Cruises has released its 2028 Europe season, offering travelers 348 itinerary combinations across five yachts sailing the Mediterranean and Northern Europe from March through October.

Providenciales – September 22, 2026 -- Viral toddler techno artist Lenny Pearce brought four live performances to Beaches Turks and Caicos between September 16 and 21, 2026, as part of the resort's annual Fall Fam Jam celebration running through October.

Seattle – September 22, 2026 -- Holland America Line has completed a major refresh of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, its private Caribbean island, adding a new Beach Club, food pavilion and upgraded amenities in time for cruises sailing from October 2026 through April 2027.

Manchester – September 22, 2026 -- Treehouse Hotel Manchester has unveiled a major expansion, adding three new rooftop dining and drinking venues, nine premium suites, and expanded wellness facilities including padel courts and an outdoor sauna.