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Destinations
Florida Keys Reopening To Tourism On June 1
The travel industry is slowly starting to show signs of life and is reopening, piece by piece all around the world, including America’s beloved National Parks, which will be this summer’s hottest road trip destinations (read the latest about the Top 10 U.S. National Parks and America’s Best National Park Road Trip here). But when I saw that the Florida Keys were reopening, it really got my attention…
— Forbes
Why is New Zealand so progressive?
“Evening everyone, thought I would jump online and just check in with everyone as we all prepare to hunker down for a few weeks,” said the New Zealand woman via Facebook Live as the country prepared for its month-long Covid-19 shutdown. She pointed to her grubby sweatshirt. “It can be a messy business putting a toddler to bed.” She wasn’t the only Kiwi mother checking in with…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
Fayoum Oasis: Egypt's best kept secret
It's difficult to imagine a desert oasis with a magical lake, cascading waterfalls, and a valley of ancient whales failing to be listed among a destination's top attractions. But in a place like Egypt, with its ancient pyramids and beautiful beaches, competition is understandably steep. Located less than two hours south west of Cairo, Fayoum Oasis is undoubtedly one of the country's hidden treasures. Made…
— CNN
This Brooklyn Park Painted Circles on the Grass to Ensure Social Distancing (Video)
A New York City park took social distancing to the next level this weekend by drawing circles several feet apart for people to sit inside. The circles appeared in Domino Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. People stretched, lounged in the warming weekend weather, and read, each within their own individual circle on the waterfront turf lawn. They were painted in white chalk on Friday morning and…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Do I Need Travel Insurance for My Cruise?
Rarely does real life make its way into our fantasies of a dream vacation: palm trees swaying in the breeze, expertly plated meals served at whim, toes pointed toward the horizon on a sun-soaked day at sea. That vision doesn't factor in missed flights, lost bags, or medical mishaps. But life has a way of getting in the way, even when you’re trying to get away from it all. Add in an…
— Conde Nast Traveler
The Seychelles Bans All Cruise Ships Until 2022
The Seychelles has banned all cruise ships from its shores until 2022, according to reports. The small island nation, which sits off the coast of East Africa in the western Indian Ocean, imposed the two-year ban over fears around the spread of COVID-19, the Seychelles Nation reported. The cruise ship ban goes into effect immediately and will last until the end of 2021, Didier Dogley, the…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
More European Flights to Resume in July but Travel Demand Remains Uncertain
European airlines are planning for a return to the skies this summer after being grounded almost completely for weeks over the coronavirus pandemic. The outlook, however, remains uncertain, with companies forecasting a slow recovery even next year due to public health restrictions and concerns. Finland’s national airline, a major carrier between Europe and China, said Monday it will…
— Time
The new airline travel: Fewer flights, more layovers, rules for bathrooms
A new age of air travel is taking shape. Airports and airlines are rolling out temperature checks for crew and, increasingly, passengers, as well as thermal scans to spot people with elevated body temperatures. Face masks are now de rigueur for travelers across the U.S. Passengers on Europe's biggest budget carrier must raise their hands to use the toilet. Forget about the perks of priority boarding…
— Fox Business
Lodging
Hotels, resorts announce new cleaning programs amid coronavirus. Here's what they look like.
IHG, Four Seasons and Caesars joined the growing list of hospitality companies updating cleanliness measures due to the new coronavirus. Short-term rental company Vrbo followed suit, too. IHG, owner of hotel chains like InterContinental and Holiday Inn, followed many major hotel companies by announcing new cleanliness measures on May 18, in conjunction with Cleveland…
— USA Today
Is it safe to stay in a hotel right now? An infectious disease doctor, a cleaning expert, and hotel reps all share what you should know before you check-in.
For some travelers, there's nothing more desirable than the hotel experience, awash in luxury and service. But with the country re-opening in phases even as the coronavirus pandemic wears on, many are wondering how much risk they'd face if they booked a stay, and whether hotels' very selling points, such as round-the-clock staff, might now seem like potential liabilities. By definition, hotels…
— Business Insider
Quarantine In Style At This Hotel-Like Miami Condo
If we could pick any place to quarantine, One Thousand Museum, a new hotel-like condo in downtown Miami, would be the lockdown living quarters of our dreams. And it’s not just because David and Victoria Beckham as well as Manchester United soccer star Paul Pogba bought units here. The exclusive address boasts everything from amenities you’d find at a luxury hotel, like a spa and a…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
We Answer Your Most Pressing Questions About Coronavirus and Travel
With the near-constant stream of coronavirus news on our feeds these days, we understand if you want to run screaming from another coronavirus-related chat. But we promise this is not all doom and gloom. In fact, we hope that by answering some of the most frequently asked questions about travel and the coronavirus (Should you cancel a fall trip? Hop on a flight deal for later in the…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Americans planning to travel more this summer despite coronavirus
As a result of COVID-19, two-thirds of Americans plan to travel MORE over the summer, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American drivers found 65 percent have increased the number of trips they plan to take over the summer after being cooped up inside. Respondents are ready for the open air — and the open road — but they might be leaving behind the person they spent…
— New York Post
Today in History
Lawrence of Arabia Dies
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence, better known as "Lawrence of Arabia" died on this day in 1935 at the age of 46 from a motorcycle accident near Dorset, England. During World War I, T.E. Lawrence used his knowledge of Arab customs and an amazing array of contacts in the Arab world…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Procrastination
 Here is a word that could be categorized as a “4-letter-word,” as far as I am concerned. Procrastination is a malady experienced by just about every man, woman, and child from sea to shining…
— Travel Research Online
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