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Destinations
36 Hours in Chamonix
In 1920, the town council of Chamonix, then a quiet French community of 3,000 people, decided to change the municipality’s name to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, thus forging an official link to the mountain, the highest in Western Europe, with a summit that soars 12,000 feet above the town center. The council’s goal was to prevent their Swiss neighbors…
— New York Times
10 Must-visit Beaches in the Caribbean
There’s no shortage of things to do in the Caribbean, from snorkeling and hiking to sailing along the coast with a rum punch in hand. But let’s face it, most people visit the islands for one main reason: to hit the beach. After all, there’s something about slipping your toes into soft white sand and looking out over shimmering turquoise waters that’s…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
The Best Things to Do in Shanghai
Shanghai has a pulse-quickening energy like no other Chinese city – and more than enough attractions to keep you busy for a week, or maybe even two. Here Telegraph destination expert Lee Cobaj tells you how to get the best out of your break, from strolling the Former French Concession in search of dim sum and going on the hunt for a spouse in…
— Telegraph (London)
TripAdvisor Reveals Its Most Booked Attractions of 2018
TripAdvisor has revealed its most-booked-attractions ranking for 2018, and it’s Rome’s Colosseum and the Vatican Museums that come first and second, with the Statue of Liberty third and the UK’s Stonehenge in eighth place. The list was produced following analysis of the travel site’s 140,000 bookable tours and activities. The rest of the world top 10 list…
— Daily Mail
Cruise
Five New Cruise Experiences We Can't Wait For in 2019
We’re big believers that everything is better on the water, so at any given time you might find a member of the Traveler staff on a cruise. But next year already is shaping up to be a big time at sea: Cruise lines are getting bolder with the amenities they have on board (Norwegian's race track, anyone?) and heading to ever-more-creative…
— Conde Nast Traveler
River Cruise Companies Say Drought Problems in Europe are Starting to Ease
Viking River Cruises told passengers online: "Recent rain in Europe has improved the low water conditions on the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers, bringing most sections back to normal levels and allowing ships to sail through. "While water levels on all three rivers will continue to fluctuate as they recover and settle, we anticipate most itineraries will resume regular operations in the coming…
— LA Times
Transportation
United Airlines Will Expand One Of The Airline Industry's Best Hubs
Expanding United Airlines on Wednesday announced a major expansion at its San Francisco hub, saying it will add seven new international flights in 2019. The carrier plans flights to Amsterdam, Melbourne, New Delhi and Toronto as well as added service to Seoul. In combination, the added service represents “the largest international expansion…
— Forbes
Hawaiian Airlines to Offer Cheaper Seat Option Starting in 2019
In a presentation to its investors, Hawaiian Airlines said that is what Hawaii travelers want, and what the company strives for. Along with that dedication, the company is making some changes. In 2019, Hawaiian will begin Sacramento to Maui flights, as well as Boston to Honolulu. For seat choices, the Airlines currently offers the following…
— KHON 2
Lodging
24 Amenities In Hotel Rooms Around The World That Are Amazingly Extra
There's a lot to love about your basic, run-of-the-mill hotel room: A comfy bed, room service, those cute little soaps, the occasional HBO subscription... I could go on and on. But, some hotels go above and beyond when it comes to their offerings — and this list of unique hotel room amenities around the world is solid…
— Bustle
You Won't Believe Who's Responsible for the Marriott Hotel Chain Hack
Were you affected by the recent Marriott-Starwood hotel chain cyberattack? This massive data breach has compromised the information of around 500 million guests, including personal and credit card details. The troubling part? Marriott discovered during its investigation that the breach has been going on since 2014. If you made a…
— Komando
Other and Odd
Southwest Airlines Flight Turns Around After Human Heart Was Left Onboard
A Southwest airlines plane flying from Seattle to Dallas was forced to turn around midflight after the crew found a human heart onboard that should have been delivered to a Seattle hospital. Flight 3606 turned back over Idaho and flew back to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to return the heart, which should have been taken off a previous flight on December…
— Newsweek
The Most Googled Travel Destinations of 2018
We've called out tons of emerging destinations and hot travel trends over the course of 2018 (hello, electric scooters). But which places were the Googling masses obsessed with this year? Always quick with an answer, Google gave us a list of its top trending "Trip to..." searches ("Trip to Italy", "Trip to France," etc.) from the past 12 months, and the…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
The Abdication of Pope Celestine V
Pietro da Morrone became pope of the Catholic Church in 1294. He had become a Benedictine monk a the age of 17, and had adopted an ascetic life, living in a cave on the Mountain of Maiella in south Italy. There, he founded the order later called the…
— Travel Research Online
Luxury Travel Tips
A Christmas Tree Story
by Dan Chappelle
Thursday December 13, 2018
As is tradition , the day after Thanksgiving, we all pile into the truck and head out to a local tree farm nestled in hills of the lower Cascades not far from our home. Over the years, our entourage has grown from just the four of us to include boyfriends, husbands, in-laws, nieces, nephews, dogs and grand dogs. It’s quite a show.
As you might suspect, my wife takes the selection process very seriously—often spending hours searching for the perfect Noble Fir. Believe it or not, it is hard to find a straight twelve-footer thus, the stories from this annual event are legendary. A few years ago, we had one for the ages…
The tree we chose that year was not perfect, but it was a pre-cut and…
— Travel Research Online
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