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Destinations
Everything You Need To Know About Canada’s Latest Major Coronavirus Travel Ban
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today (March 16, 2020) that the country will be barring entry to almost all non-Canadian travelers who are not citizens or permanent residents in an escalated effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Trudeau went into self-quarantine (and appears not to be exhibiting any signs of the disease) on March 14 after…
— Forbes
The unsolved mystery of France's iconic Loire Valley
Last year marked the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death in Amboise, a town on the southern bank of the Loire River in France. In 1519, that very same year, construction began on a castle 50km east of Amboise, the Château de Chambord – the largest castle in the Loire Valley and widely considered one of the most impressive examples of French Renaissance…
— BBC
Manchester's trendiest spots to eat, drink and sleep
Birthplace of the industrial revolution and Emmeline Pankhurst – leader of the suffragette movement – Manchester’s identity is built on a work hard, can-do attitude and the city is famed for its friendly northern spirit. After a tragic terrorist attack in 2017, Mancunians rallied together, and the city today is more inclusive and welcoming than ever. Long synonymous with…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
Looking For Safe, Outdoor Fun During Difficult Days? Try Birding
You may be an avid world traveler, and while staying safe and close to home, you may feel stuck as you hunker down. But you can get outside. Spending time in nature can also be a form of social distancing, if you’re careful, and plan ahead. In open spaces you can avoid close contact with others, yet be out and about. You can seek out empty spaces to walk, bike, scoot,…
— Forbes
Museums Around the World Are Sharing Their Most Zen Art on Social Media to Help People Relax
Even if you’re stuck at home, you deserve a little zen. As more and more schools, restaurants, and other public places shut down in order to combat the spread of coronavirus, people may find themselves extra anxious about this global outbreak. Of course, spending time alone at home 24/7 probably doesn’t do much to soothe your stress. Since museums, in particular, are…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Princess Cruises Suspends Fleet Operations for 60 Days
Princess Cruises is suspending fleet operations for 60 days in response to the global coronavirus pandemic, affecting all sailings between March 12 and May 10. Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises, said: "Princess Cruises is a global vacation company that serves more than 50,000 guests daily from 70 countries as part of our diverse business, and it is widely known that we…
— CruiseCritic.com
When Each Cruise Line Is Scheduled to Resume Cruises
All cruise lines are in an unprecedented shutdown with all cruises canceled over the next 30 days. While some cruise lines are scheduled to resume cruises in 30 days, others are taking a pause of up to 60 days. The cancellation of cruises is due to the COVID-19 outbreak and to keep guests safe. Here is a list of when each cruise line is scheduled to resume…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Here's What Would Happen If Airplanes Weren't Pressurized
Without pressurization, traveling by plane would be uncomfortable and perhaps even deadly. Here's why. When you’re miles high in the sky, you might occasionally wonder about the amazing invention of flying. How does it all work—really? And how do we safely go from one place to another in this big hunk of metal? But then the flight attendant brings you your drink and…
— Reader's Digest
Qatar Airways To Keep Flying Despite Earlier Reports
Qatar Airways will keep operating flights to and from Doha despite earlier confusion that the airline would be temporarily canceling all international routes. However, entry to Qatar will only be permitted for Qatari nationals. Therefore the only passengers permitted to fly through Doha are transit passengers connecting to another destination. A statement from the…
— Forbes
Lodging
This Villa in the Dominican Republic Looks Just Like Spongebob's House
In 2016, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana shared a sneak peek of its Pineapple Villa, an accommodation inspired by none other than SpongeBob SquarePants himself. At the time, people were giddy with excitement about the possibility of sleeping in a pineapple under the sea. And now, that dream is finally a reality. The two-bedroom, three-bath Pineapple is…
— Travel+Leisure
I Was a Hotel Housekeeper for Years—Here’s What I Know About You
Think your hotel housekeeper doesn’t notice everything? Think again. Staying at a hotel can be one of life’s great pleasures: breakfast in bed, fun travel-sized toiletries, the hotel pool and mini-bar, and of course, housekeeping! Not having to worry about cleaning up your room for a few days is a privilege—and one that plenty of hotel guests, sadly, abuse. We spoke with…
— Reader's Digest
Other and Odd
7 Essential Tips to Travel Longer, Better, and Happier
Back in 2016, when I had planned my trip to Bhutan for a month, there were many people who wondered how one can travel for a month at a stretch! Of course, you can’t expect everyone to understand your moves and motivations in life, but on the contrary, being on the roads for a month isn’t an easy ordeal. Nonetheless, the journey taught me some valuable lessons for…
— Thrive Global
We Answer Your Frequently Asked Travel Questions, Part 5
As we mention in the intro to this week's episode, we recorded this installment of Women Who Travel well before the coronavirus has changed the landscape of our day-to-day lives. But in a world where we still dream of our next trip, we wanted to continue to share our tips on where to go next for you to squirrel away for when the time is right. So, this week, we're…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
St. Patrick's Day
On March 17, according to tradition St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, died. Some sources record the year as 493, others say 461. Patrick was born in Roman Britain. Irish raiders captured him when he was sixteen and he was taken as a slave to Ireland. He lived there for six years before…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Katarina Line: April Departures Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
In regards to the announcement made last night by the Croatian government whereby visitors arriving to Croatia are obliged to isolation period of 14 days, we are forced to cancel all our departures for the month of April. As there is currently only clarification on when the ban starts…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Turn Off That Darn Computer!
One of the most difficult lessons we learn as adults is that we are virtually all the same. We are just a bunch of older children.
Some adults have a little more gray than others. Some come with a few more regrets. A few have a few more letters after their names, and some are adequately skilled at explaining their police record.
But life unfolds as a sine wave, and the back and forth motion of your piano’s pendulum sums up our existence. Therefore, it is time to give you the same advice you gave to our children: “Why don’t you turn off that darn computer and go to the library?”…
— Travel Research Online
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