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Destinations
Paris names squares and streets for LGBTQ icons
Paris has renamed three squares and one street to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots, dedicating them to LGBTQ icons. One square was named Stonewall Riots Square, in recognition of the uprising by New York's LGBTQ community in response to a police raid at Greenwich Village's Stonewall Inn. A second square was dedicated…
— CNN
High and healthy: an eco-minded break in Italy’s South Tirol
Of all the things I’ve ever wanted to do in life, being naked and trapped inside a haystack has never been one of them. But four hours into my stay in Italy, that’s exactly where I find myself. I’m in South Tirol – a place renowned for its affinity with nature. Bordering Austria and Switzerland, it is a gorgeous sliver of rocky landscape, peppered with…
— The Guardian
Tours and Activities
Millions of people are traveling to New York for WorldPride. Why are some opting to skip?
WorldPride, the LGBTQ celebration, is in New York this year, and LGBTQ people of all stripes are making the trek. That's right: The trek. People are heading to New York from as nearby as Washington, D.C,. to as far away as Tunisia, Greece and Taiwan. This year, the draw especially comes from the 50th anniversary of the famous Stonewall riots, a…
— USA Today
Las Vegas' Coolest Light Show Is Hidden in This Nightclub
The Las Vegas Strip may be famous for its flashing lights and dazzling attractions, like a volcanic eruption and a Lady Gaga-themed water spectacle. But the coolest new light show in Sin City is actually located indoors at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Hakkasan, a mega club spanning five levels within the MGM Grand, recently unveiled a state of the…
— Travel+Leisure
Inside Afghanistan's vacation hotspot
You can camp. You can picnic. You can even rent swan-shaped paddle boats to navigate one of six deep blue lakes that shimmer high in the Hindu Kush mountains, amid picturesque red-hued cliffs and rocky natural dams. Sounds like an idyllic vacation destination, until you consider that Band-e Amir National Park lies in the heart of Afghanistan, a nation still…
— CNN
Cruise
Hurtigruten Delays Maiden Voyage of New Expedition Cruise Ship Roald Amundsen
Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten has been forced to delay the maiden voyage of its new ship Roald Amundsen due to unfinished onboard interior work. The world's first hybrid-powered ship was due to set sail from Hamburg tomorrow with passengers onboard, but will instead leave from Tromso, in Norway, on Tuesday (July 2). Roald Amundsen will…
— CruiseCritic.com
These Cruise Lines Are Making it Much Easier to Travel Alone
Solo travel has shed any lingering stigmas to become one of the key trends of the past decade. And yet, a cruise may still seem an unlikely choice for someone traveling alone. Nearly everything—meals, excursions, onboard activities—is done en masse. Now, however, the famously family-friendly industry is working hard to appeal to that very set of…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Transportation
The best — and worst — US airports for cheap international flights, per new ranking
Flying anywhere can be expensive, but when it comes to flying internationally, tickets can get very pricey. That's why Scott's Cheap Flights aims to make the flying experience a lot more affordable. Scott Keyes, co-founder and CEO of Scott's Cheap Flights, works with a team of flight searchers to send cheap-flight alerts to its 1.6 million members. In…
— USA Today
Here are the best airlines for plus-sized passengers, pets, foodies, and more, according to Fodor’s Travel
When it comes to a spacious ride in the sky, it doesn’t get better than JetBlue, according to Fodor’s Travel. JetBlue, Logan Airport’s largest carrier, was recently recognized as the best airline for plus-sized passengers in the inaugural Fodor’s Travel Awards, chosen by an editorial team of travel experts and released earlier this month. “JetBlue recently…
— Boston.com
Lodging
Waldorf Astoria Is Opening Their First Property in the Maldives — and the Private Yacht Ride Is Just the Beginning
The Maldives are already known for tropical luxury, but Waldorf Astoria is kicking it up a notch. A stay at the new Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, opening July 1, starts will an airport transfer via the resort’s fleet of private yachts — and that’s just the beginning. The property stretches across three private islands, with 122 villas boasting a beach, reef…
— Travel+Leisure
Best Gili Islands Resorts
Indonesia’s Gili Islands don’t have any ultra-luxury resorts or even name-brand hotel chains. And that’s what makes them so charming. This is a place that’s full of genuine warmth, homespun hospitality and a blissful simplicity. And these 8 resorts fit the bill. The freestanding one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom villas at this resort on Gili Trawangan each…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Sleeping Is One Singular Sensation At These Travel Properties
Ah, sleep. Sometimes, it’s hard enough at home, but never mind when you get to a hotel or a cruise ship. But there’s some good news: These travel properties offer sweet, sweet slumber so you can capture all the ZZZZZZs that you need when you’re out of town. Take a look – and then, please do as I do: Take a power nap. Oceania, the luxury cruise…
— Forbes
Anthony Bourdain Showed Me How to Travel
Anthony Bourdain means a lot of things to a lot of people. He was an illuminating representative for service industry workers. A catalyst for writers trying to take a leap and tell their story. An imperfect but honest voice for those struggling with addiction. But for me, Bourdain was something else: He was the insightful, irreverent pleasure seeker who…
— Bon Apetit
11 signs the trip you're planning could be a scam
When planning a trip, if you suspect that something sounds too good to be true, it could be a scam. Website issues, like grammatical mistakes or non-secure URLs, could be an indication that the company you are looking to book with might be fraudulent. There's no reason that a legitimate company wouldn't accept a credit card as a payment, so watch out…
— Insider
Today in History
Ich bin ein Berliner
On June 26, 1963, US President John F. Kennedy stood in West Berlin. The Communist government of East Germany had recently erected the Berlin Wall, a barrier to free movement between the East and Western sectors of the city. The President said, in part: Two…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
My "A" List
 Today’s message may sound like a whack in the head. It just may be exactly that.
Brian, Sara, Lauren, Megan, Will, Anne, Anthony, Mary, Cassidy, Andrew, and Mila.
Turning suspects into prospects, then into customers, is the way the sales cycle works. And in today’s competitive sales arena, it takes a great deal of time and effort to see the cycle through to completion. It takes time. It takes effort. It takes…
— Travel Research Online
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