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Destinations
Croatia is the first country in the EU to reopen to US tourists
Croatia has become the first country in the European Union to welcome US tourists. The Croatian Ministry of Interior announced on Friday that the country has officially reopened to tourists from all…
— Insider
The world's best vineyards for 2020 revealed
The comforting glug of wine into glass has been one of the few pleasures left to us during the long months of lockdown -- but how much better to enjoy it on a sunlit winery terrace.…
— CNN
Cruise
Florida Based Cruise Line Pushes Restart of Cruises to August
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, operator of two cruise ships that offer cruises to the Bahamas from South Florida, has announced that they are pushing back their restart of cruises to…
— Cruise Fever
Key West to vote on proposal to ban big cruise ships
Some Key West residents are proposing the city restrict, if not ban, big cruise ships from stopping at the island.
Florida Key News reports the PAC "Key West Committee for Cleaner, Safer Ships" has outlined three goals it hopes to pass as law in Key…
— Cruise.blog
Domestic Cruising Restart in Australia Still an Uphill Battle
The Taskforce stated international travel should be resumed in accordance with the previously published timetable that would see trans-Tasman travel…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Master List Of All Major International Airline Coronavirus Change And Cancellation Policies
For travel this summer and beyond, the answers aren’t crystal clear. The best you can do is be sure you’re making decisions based on the best available information. Unfortunately, finding the best available information is challenging because both airlines and governments are changing policies by the day.…
— Forbes
Delta CEO says zero layoffs a possibility, promises empty middle seats beyond September
Delta said more than 17,000 of its 90,000 employees are taking early retirement, thousands more unpaid leave as the airline shrinks due to…
— USA Today
Lodging
Is aggressive hotel isolation worth the cost to fight COVID-19? The answer depends on family size
Australia has fared better than most countries in reducing its COVID-19 cases to very low numbers. However, on June 15, new clusters of infection were identified in Victoria. The numbers grew so rapidly that metropolitan Melbourne is back in lockdown and the border with New South Wales is…
— The Conversation
LGBTQ+ friendly hotels around the world you need to visit
In search of an LGBTQ+ friendly hotel for your next trip? Read our round-up of the best in the world before you book your next…
— Hello!
Other and Odd
Governor Cuomo Announces Travel Enforcement Operation at Airports Across The State to Help Ensure Travelers Are Following Quarantine Restrictions
"New York's success in fighting the COVID-19 virus is under two threats: lack of compliance and the virus coming to New York from other states with increasing infection rates," Governor Cuomo said. "We have already implemented a quarantine order for…
— NY.gov
Canada and U.S. likely to extend ban on non-essential travel
Canada and the United States are set to extend a ban on non-essential travel that was imposed to fight the coronavirus outbreak, although a final decision has not been taken, two Ottawa sources familiar with the matter said on…
— Reuters
Today in History
The Storming of the Bastille
France was on the verge of revolution. The citizenry had become increasingly demanding of King Louis XVI. The Bastille contained only seven prisoners, but it held a great symbolic value. Not only did the fortress hold a great store of weaponry and gunpowder, but it had for centuries been the prison for those who disagreed with royalty. The demonstrators had earlier raided the Hôtel des Invalides, removing its armory of muskets and weapons. The garrison was defended by 82 invalides - older soldiers too infirm for field duty. The Bastille fell after a brief skirmish, its commander killed and beheaded.
The insurrection spread, and French royalty began to flee the country. The end for King Louis XVI and his queen, Marie Antoinette, was…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Katarina Line Launches 2020 Season With 20% Off All Cruises as Croatia Reopens Borders to European Tourism
Katarina Line, Croatia’s premier small ship cruise company with a fleet of 60 ships and weekly guaranteed departures, has announced the launch of its 2020 season following Croatia’s official reopening of its borders to travel from European Union nations, as well as from the U.S. With regularly scheduled departures as of June 20, Katarina Line is offering 20% off per person on all 2020 departures, based on double occupancy and availability.…
— Travel Research Online
Mike’s 1-Minute Marketing Memos
Your Chattering Monkey
 Today’s message borders on the “just a little whacky” side of business advice. What I am referring to as the “chattering monkey” is that little voice in the back of your head that keeps reminding you of your…
— Travel Research Online
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