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Destinations
Best Books to Read if You're Dreaming of Japan
Japan is one of the most beguiling countries on earth, with a mile-long list of acclaimed books parsing its history and culture. After you’ve torn through the heavy-hitters (Soseki Natsume’s satirical I Am a Cat, Mineko Iwasaki’s eye-opening memoir Geisha, A Life, Haruki Murakami’s Tokyo-electric tour de force After Dark, Lafcadio Hearn’s haunting Japanese Ghost Stories, and John W.…
— Conde Nast Traveler
What coronavirus reveals about the world's culture
It’s been said that a person’s true character is revealed in a crisis – and if the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything so far, the same can be said for a country. As the world increasingly bunkers in to help slow the virus’ spread, one of the most interesting phenomena taking place is the creative, quirky and inspiring ways that different cities and countries are coping with the…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
Here's How to See the 'Stars of Spring' in the Night Sky This Weekend
When does spring begin? That depends on who you ask. Meteorological spring started on March 1 and continues through the end of May, with summer starting on June 1. Astronomical spring, however, begins at the equinox, which was March 19 in North America. Sky-watchers already know that spring is well underway. How? It’s written in the stars! Spring is one of the best times…
— Travel+Leisure
This Idaho State Park Is the Right Way to Be Outside
Many of our nation’s most popular national parks are closing for a while, but this simply invites us to explore the slightly lesser-known national parks as well as our state parks, so long as we don’t have to travel very far to do so and remain at least six feet away from others at all times. Fortunately, these conditions are the making of a good state park visit anyway. One such…
— Thrillist
Mac and cheese? Noodle soup? Top chefs share their go-to comfort foods
During these immensely testing times, food can be a great source of comfort. Warm, filling and restorative dishes are often nostalgic, representing favorite flavors from the reassuring safety of childhood. Generally, they're pretty simple to prepare, often substantial and frequently carbohydrate-rich -- not exactly for calorie-counters. But in many ways, that's the point. Comfort…
— CNN
Cruise
What's Happening to All Those Empty Cruise Ships?
Nearly the entire cruise industry has halted operations in recent weeks in response to the growing coronavirus pandemic. Most lines have suspended global operations until April, May, or beyond, leaving their ships without their typical itineraries to sail. So where are all those empty cruise ships now? We asked a few cruise lines to find out. Carnival Corporation—parent company…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Ships with people from ill-fated cruise beg Florida to dock
Two ships carrying passengers and crew from an ill-fated South American cruise are pleading with Florida officials to let them carry off the sick and dead, but Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida's health care resources are already stretched too thin. As the Zandaam and its sister ship the Rotterdam make for Florida, passengers confined to their rooms are anxious for relief, hoping DeSantis…
— ABC News
Transportation
Southwest Airlines shares heartwarming photo of 'selfless' health care workers headed to NY
News about the coronavirus pandemic continues to be grim. But Southwest Airlines' latest Instagram post is here to make you smile when you need it most. The airline posted a photo on Monday featuring health care workers headed for New York to help. The photo showed those aboard the flight making hearts with their hands. An Atlanta ramp agent took the photo of the…
— USA Today
How The Airline Industry Will Transform Itself As It Comes Back From Coronavirus
The world’s commercial airlines and other aviation businesses face significant financial stress and perhaps bankruptcy in the coming months from the unprecedented, unexpected, and broad shutdown of travel due to the rapid spread of Covid-19. Airlines in most regions only have two to three months of cash to cover their operations, according to IATA, but this hides huge variation…
— Forbes
Lodging
From Cocktail Classes To An Arts Salon, Try These Virtual Hotel Experiences
While social distancing may prevent you from checking into a hotel for a getaway, you don’t have to completely miss out on the experience. Properties all over the globe are coming up with fun and creative ways to bring their services to you. From Instagram cocktail classes to a streaming arts salon, these hotels give you access to their amenities from the comfort of your own…
— Forbes
Why You Should Avoid Canceling Your Hotel Room Due to Coronavirus
Unless you’ve been totally off the grid for the last month (ahem, Jared Leto), you’re probably aware that there’s a coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, completely disrupting the travel world as we know it. The hotel industry, in particular, has been hit hard financially, leading properties to lay off or furlough staff, or simply close their doors—potentially for good. “Despite the…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
'Mental escape' pictures actually relieve stress. Here's what they look like
With travel ground to a halt and millions of people confined to their homes, global spirits could use some uplifting. From the smell of freshly-cut grass to the sight of a sunrise peeking above a tropical horizon, nothing can replace spending time in the Great Outdoors. But simply looking at photographs of nature for as few as five minutes can have a similar, calming effect on the…
— CNBC
Watch Musicians Like Lizzo and John Legend Perform Live From Their Quarantines
There’s no denying that things are weird right now. While the majority of us are self-isolating at home and practicing social distancing, it’s easy to feel alone. But despite not being able to visit our favorite restaurants or travel the world, the internet and social media are keeping us more connected than we might have ever been before. And that includes celebrities that we all…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Eiffel Tower Is Inaugurated
Along with the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid, there may be no other man-made structure as instantly recognizable as the Eiffel Tower, inaugurated on this date in 1889. Owned by the city of Paris, the grand tower was built for the Universal Exhibition held that year in celebration of the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
South African Airways Temporarily Suspends Commercial Operations At Its North America Regional Office Due To COVID-1
Fort Lauderdale, FL (March 30, 2020) – South African Airways (SAA) has announced that after careful consideration and to comply with South Africa’s national 21-day lock-down to contain the spread of COVID-19, the decision has been taken to temporarily suspend all commercial operations at the…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Create Your Circumstance
 It should come as no surprise that daily routines have been altered a bit due to the limitations on our movements through, and around, town. One positive outcome of my “hunkering” at home involved a project I have been putting of for years. My wife reminded me it was finally time to clean out a living room…
— Travel Research Online
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