Family Travel & Local Events: Worcester’s The Commandery is inviting families to Oak Apple Day on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25), with Civil War reenactors, musket demos, and hands-on pike and cannon drills. Theme Parks for Kids: Blackpool Pleasure Beach has landed in the global top 10 for keeping children entertained, with a new 138ft gyro swing set to open soon. Eid Dining & Deals: In Dubai, The Gallery Lounge is running Eid afternoon teas (including an Arabic option with gold leaf), while Meliá Desert Palm Dubai is stacking poolside feasts and DJ nights. Gold & Travel Economics: India’s gold duty jump to 15% is pushing more NRI families to buy in the UAE before summer travel—some can legally carry up to 140g duty-free depending on family setup. Power Crunch Meets Tourism: Lake Tahoe residents say AI data centers are squeezing their electricity supply as NV Energy plans to stop most service by May 2027, intensifying a fight over who pays the price. Caribbean Demand Shift: The Caribbean is moving into a “higher-value” phase, with Latin America demand surging while overall overseas growth cools. UK Airport Convenience: From July, more children (age 8–9, with height rules) can use passport e-gates, aiming to cut summer queue pain. Slow Travel Trend: Booking data shows Americans are increasingly ditching whirlwind “do everything” trips for longer, calmer stays.