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Destinations
Japan Includes Hawai‘i on List of 12 Approved Safe Travel Destinations
Japan included Hawai‘i on its list of 12 global destinations to resume safe international travel amid the COVID-19…
— Big Island Now
Explore the magical island of Sicily on this virtual tour
I'm often asked what my favorite travel destination is, and that is certainly a hard question to answer. The Italian island of Sicily is always at the top of my response, and more times than not, I always get a blank stare, especially from those who have watched too many "Godfather" movies over the…
— MSN.com
Travelers react to UK restriction on travel from Spain
Some travelers are expressing anger after the UK ordered a 14-day quarantine to people coming from Spain, where there is a recent rise in Covid-19 cases. CNN's Atika Shubert…
— CNN
Vietnam Starts Massive Evacuation of Local Tourists Following COVID-19 Outbreak
Vietnam will evacuate more than 80,000 people from the central tourist region of Da Nang on Monday after three local residents tested positive for…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Cruise lines update ship ventilation systems as part of COVID-19 strategies
Some cruise lines have committed to having a 100% fresh air mix aboard their vessels, but many are still finalizing COVID-19 health…
— USA Today
Want to Cruise Again? CDC Requests Public Input
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may have extended its no sail order through the end of September, but now appears to be preparing for a future of cruising as it has asked for public input on new…
— Cruise Industry News
New luxury cruises are scheduled to sail to Antarctica this year
While large cruise ships have mostly stopped sailing due to the pandemic, several smaller cruise ships are planning to sail to Antarctica this…
— CNBC
Transportation
COVID Report: The Best And Worst Airlines During Coronavirus
It’s no secret that coronavirus has thrown the airline industry into a tailspin with record losses and bankruptcies at an all-time high. Some airlines have chosen to put passenger health and safety at the forefront, while others have prioritized their own survival and carried on with a business-as-usual…
— Forbes
China Airlines looks to change name to distance itself from China
China Airlines looks set to be rebranded in an effort to distance itself from China - a move that could be highly controversial for the Taiwan-based…
— Newshub
Lodging
Disney World delays some resort hotel reopenings as Florida COVID-19 cases spike
Disney World has delayed the reopening of some of its resort hotels and is keeping others closed that were scheduled to…
— USA Today
Which Hotels Have Handled COVID-19 the Best?
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned travel upside down, and the hotel industry has been forced to cope with a constantly changing landscape of…
— Ocala.com
Other and Odd
10 Travelers on What It Really Means to Be a Traveler of Color
Ten travelers from various backgrounds share their stories on what it means to be a traveler of…
— Travel+Leisure
A State-By-State Guide to Traveling Within the U.S.
From Alaska and Hawaii, to Florida and Maine, these are the COVID state travel restrictions currently in…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
Miami Incorporated
The City of Miami was incorporated on July 28, 1896. Julia Tuttle, a wealthy widow from Ohio, moved to the southern tip of Florida in 1891 and purchased 640 acres on which to farm. She befriended railroad builder Henry Flagler and convinced him to extend his railroad to Miami. Soon a resort hotel was built and, with Flagler's assistance, plans were laid out for the town. The city now ranks as the third wealthiest city in the United States.…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
The Ancient Sites and Artifacts of Cairo
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday July 28, 2020
One of the larg est cities in Africa and the Middle East, Cairo is in a class of its own. Located on the Nile River, the atmosphere is one of ancient meets modern. A place where donkey carts share the roadway with cars. Egyptians call it Umm Ad Dunya, meaning ‘Mother of the World’. Travelers will call it an eye-opening…
— Travel Research Online
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