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Destinations
Black Travel Vibes: This Mother-Son Trip To South Africa Will Make You Smile
Despite its tumultuous history, South Africa is a nation that continues to fascinate travelers the world over. From powdery sand beaches and epic safaris to a stunning wine country, dramatic landscapes and diverse culture, there’s no shortage of reasons why explorers should book a flight to the mesmerizing nation. The city of Johannesburg is best known for its cool urban vibes and…
— Essence
Here Is A Very Good Reason To Visit Milan In 2020, In Case You Haven’t Yet Planned To
Italy is renowned for its priceless bounty of art and architecture, but with a millenia-spanning cultural legacy, the country’s contributions to the modern and contemporary art scene can sometimes be overlooked. Italy’s creative sectors have long embraced the future (and not to forget as you ogle historic masterpieces— many of the artists who created them, e.g., Da Vinci and…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
10 hidden UK travel gems
The Isle of Wight’s hidden gem is indisputably Ventnor Exchange, an arts centre that comprises a theatre, record shop, live music venue, coffee shop and a craft beer bar. About 60 craft beers are available, plus locally roasted coffee, touring theatre shows, art exhibitions, and a great selection of new and secondhand vinyl. It’s run by the team behind Ventnor Fringe, launched 10 years…
— The Guardian
This Awe-inspiring Art Installation in NYC Is Like Stepping Into Another Dimension
This winter, the artists from Moment Factory are inviting people everywhere to escape the daily grind and step into the surreal. Luckily for everyone, the portal to this other world is conveniently located in New York City. Now through Jan. 9, visitors to the city can explore the high-tech art installation known as SuperReal, which bills itself as a “series of visual spectacles housed within…
— Travel+Leisure
Georgia's giant dumpling born from conquest
At the height of summer, Tbilisi is a heat trap. Ringed on three sides by an amphitheatre of mountains, the Georgian capital sits in a valley where stifling, humid air collects. Right up until evening, just traversing the city can be a life-sapping slog. Walking the streets in June, it is surprising, then, to see families sit at lunchtime around restaurant tables piled high with swollen,…
— BBC
Cruise
Cruise Ship That Lost Passengers in New Zealand Volcano Eruption Docks in Sydney
The Royal Caribbean cruise ship that was heavily impacted by the volcano that erupted in New Zealand last week arrived back in Sydney on Monday, but not before 24 passengers had been killed or injured in the violent blast, according to reports. The White Island volcano, which erupted last Monday, has so far claimed the lives of 16 people, including teen brothers from Chicago.…
— Travel+Leisure
Princess Cruises Increases 2021 Europe Deployment to Seven Ships
Princess Cruises has added Pacific Princess to its 2021 European line up -- marking the line’s largest ever deployment in the region. The 670-passenger Pacific Princess will join six of the line’s other vessels -- including newest ships Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess and Discovery Princess -- with sailings out of Rome and Venice from June to October. Princess revealed earlier this…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
FlixBus has a 99-cent fare sale across the US — but you have to book soon
If you've resolved to travel cheaper in the new year, FlixBus has an offer for you. Book a ticket before Dec. 22, and your fare for travel between Jan. 6 and March 15 will cost you just 99 cents each way. FlixBus has more than 100 destinations in the U.S., with core markets in Arizona, Nevada and California. There are also stops in the Northeast, including New York City, Washington…
— USA Today
United Airlines flight diverted after engine was filmed spewing 'sparks'
A United Airlines flight from San Diego to Chicago made an emergency landing in New Mexico on Monday morning due to a “mechanical issue” that apparently caused “sparks” to spew from one of the plane’s engines. Passenger Thomas Chorny had trouble sleeping during United flight 366, which departed the Golden State on Sunday night. Upon looking out the window,…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
Cape Fahn: Inside Koh Samui's first private island luxury resort
Though Koh Samui might today be one of Thailand's most popular beach destinations, in the 1970s it was mainly a haven for island-hopping backpackers. The arrival of the island's first and only airport in 1989 changed all that, cutting the travel time from Bangkok by hours. In the years to follow, most of the big names in global luxury hospitality moved in. But until now, they've…
— CNN
The West Hollywood Edition Hotel
Ian Schrager’s first spot on the West Coast has breathed new life into Sunset Boulevard, with its sleek design, destination restaurant and elegant rooftop pool drawing a cool crowd of local movers and shakers, arty travellers and under-the-radar A-listers. Come to experience life as one of West Hollywood’s elite. Ian Schrager’s first spot on the West Coast has breathed new life…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
10 Things That Changed the Way We Travel This Decade
Remember 2010? The iPhone 4 was cutting-edge (and we used Skype, not FaceTime, to call our friends around the world); London was gearing up to host the Olympics; Iceland was a movie location not a tourist destination; and the government began loosening restrictions against travel to Cuba, allowing Americans to visit the island more easily for the first time in five decades. In…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Things You Were Never Told as a Plus-Size Traveler
It’s hard for me to accept being told what I can and cannot do. But as a plus-size traveler, I’ve sometimes had to learn the hard way. Talking about fat bodies in a positive way is taboo. My fat, Black body is constantly under attack and scrutiny -- oversexualized, underrepresented, and generally considered undesirable -- but when it comes to real talk about how to live…
— Thrillist
11 People Tell Us How Traveling Helps Their Mental Health
Although going on a trip is exciting and invigorating, it can also be challenging — for instance, when it comes to traveling and mental health. Traveling, by definition, messes with your daily routine; if routine helps you manage your mental health, you may need to find other forms of support while traveling. But it can also help you discover new ways to cope. When I was…
— Bustle
Today in History
The First Flight
Orville and Wilbur Wright had suffered through weeks of mishaps and delays at their camp in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Undeterred, the two brothers continued to experiment with different designs and fuel mixtures for their attempt at flight. On December 17, 1903, Orville won the coin toss and…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Morning Missives
People Are Like Magnets
 Today’s article introduces two reminders that I feel are extremely important. The first one reminds us of the Law of Attraction, while the second reminds us of how to use just three questions to position strangers for future interaction. Let’s look at one at a time.
I remember the day like it was yesterday, when I first found myself attracted to a member of the opposite sex. Well, I wasn’t exactly attracted as I was flattered. The whole thing wasn’t my initial idea, but I fell right into step as the story unfolded.
I was approximately ten years old when I experienced my first “crush.” A very interesting phenomenon occurred as soon as I learned that a female thought I was pretty cool. Sweet! I immediately returned…
— Travel Research Online
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