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These Otters and Orangutans in Belgium Are Best Friends — and the Photos Will Melt Your Heart
When the people are away, the zoo animals will play — and it couldn’t be cuter. At the Pairi Daiza zoo in Brugelette, Belgium, which is currently closed for the forseeable future, a group of Asian small-clawed otters have found new friends within the zoo’s orangutan sanctuary, Metro reported. Sometimes, opposites do actually attract. The orangutan sanctuary is home to three primates: A male…
— Travel+Leisure
Sweden Continues With Controversial Coronavirus Strategy: Is It A Big Mistake?
There’s a growing media chorus pointing out that Sweden’s relatively relaxed approach to public restrictions amid the coronavirus outbreak is beginning to look like a mistake. One main factor is that Sweden’s death rate is continuing to climb more quickly than that of its Nordic neighbors. The rate of intensive care admissions at hospitals is also outpacing the likes of Denmark, Norway and Finland, as pointed out…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
8 Epic Glacier National Park Hikes for Adventurous Travelers
In a remote part of Montana lies the nearly 1,600-square-mile Glacier National Park. There’s little question that the alpine meadows and glacier-carved peaks make the trip here a worthwhile one. But it’s a vast area at the northern border, and some guidance is in order. To help you plan your visit to the Crown of the Continent, here are our picks for the best places to hike in Glacier National Park. As always,…
— Travel+Leisure
Kayaking on India's most sacred river
The loudspeaker blares and more than 50 kayakers launch into the jade green River Ganges at once. This is the grand finale of the Ganga Kayak Festival. Known as the "mass boater cross," the spectacle closes the only festival of its kind on India's most sacred river. The annual event takes place in February in Devprayag, a town in Uttarakhand, North India. Located on a peninsula, the Bhagirathi and…
— CNN
Five of the best virtual festivals for Easter weekend
Livestreaming from the homes of bands and DJs around the UK, DIY magazine is hosting a virtual festival from Friday to Sunday (2pm-10pm BST). It follows on from popular streaming project, DIYsolation (which continues Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays), and has been organised in aid of the Help Musicians charity, with a call for donations to support acts affected by the numerous live events…
— The Guardian
Cruise
Crystal Cruises Delays Crystal Endeavor Expedition Cruise Ship
Crystal Cruises has delayed the launch of its newest vessel, Crystal Endeavor, due to construction slowdowns across Europe as the continent battles the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. With the timing of when shipyard work can resume uncertain, the ship, which was scheduled to debut this August, will now launch in November. As a result, Crystal has canceled all itineraries through October 31,…
— CruiseCritic.com
Royal Caribbean Offering Status Extensions For Club Royale Members
Royal Caribbean is offering an extension for Club Royale members due to the current cruise shutdown. In an effort for Royal Caribbean to show their appreciation, here are the three new key updates so you can enjoy your benefits even longer. All Club Royale members will receive an extension of their 2020 tier status through March 31, 2022. Additionally, members who were in jeopardy of losing their…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
How U.S. Airlines Are Supporting First Responders Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
With most of the world isolating and quarantining due to the coronavirus outbreak, many big travel brands have vast untapped resources at their fingertips—and they’re putting them to work to help fight the pandemic. Whether it’s hotels donating empty rooms to medical workers for free stays or Michelin-starred restaurants pivoting to provide meals for those in need, the industry has stepped up in a major…
— Conde Nast Traveler
100 American Airlines flight attendants, 41 pilots test positive for coronavirus
Flight crews are still testing positive for coronavirus despite the worldwide slowdown in air travel. One hundred American Airlines flight attendants had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Saturday, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, which represents that airline's 27,000 cabin crew employees, the group's spokesman, Paul Hartshorn Jr. confirmed to USA TODAY. In a statement, Julie Hendrick,…
— USA Today
Lodging
Major Hotel Brands Are Donating Millions of Rooms to Coronavirus Workers
Millions of hotel rooms are empty across the United States, leading major brands to turn over their inventory to those who need it most right now: essential workers spending time away from their families and working long hours at hospitals to combat the virus.
Hilton Hotels and Resorts, whose portfolio includes 18 hotel brands such as Waldorf Astoria and Double Tree by Hilton and 971,000…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Wanderlust? Treat Yourself To Digital Classes From Top Properties Around The World
With no definite travel plans in sight, now is the time to learn something new from another corner of the globe. Hotels across the world are offering tutorials and classes to share their wealth of knowledge with anyone who’s willing to stream their lessons. From Thai massage breathing techniques to Balinese dance, here’s what you can learn from top vacation destinations in the comfort of your home. Best of…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Three dream trips to secret Mediterranean islands
From the ferry, Porquerolles appears more Caribbean than Mediterranean, ready to enfold you in a spot beyond the reach of quotidian concerns. It’s a small island – five miles by two – of creeks and rocks, forest, wild herbs, wine, untouched beaches and enchantment. Hire a bike or, better yet, an electric bike. It’s what you do on the car-free island. Shortly you’ve left village and crowds behind to roll along…
— Telegraph (London)
A Travel Story Where the Readers Take Us Away
How does a travel section work without … travel? Four months ago, when I packed up my sunny apartment in Sydney, Australia, and relocated to wintry New York City with my husband to join The Times’s Travel section as its first social editor, I expected to face some hurdles, but that was one I didn’t see coming. Over the past month, our team — led by our editor Amy Virshup — has been staring…
— New York Times
Today in History
The Titanic's Maiden Voyage
On April 10, 1912 the RMS Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage. The ship departed Southampton, England, bound for New York City, New York, with Captain Edward J. Smith in command and 2,223 people aboard. The Titanic stopped in France and Ireland to pick up additional passengers. Among the passengers were…
— Travel Research Online
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