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Destinations
9 Unique National Parks You've Probably Never Been To
There are plenty of unique national parks that may not see as much foot traffic, but still pack an impressive punch. Here are nine to…
— Men's Journal
Hawaii to let travelers who test negative for COVID to bypass quarantine starting Oct. 15
Starting Oct. 15, travelers arriving from out of state may bypass a 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for…
— USA Today
The Latest Trend in High-End Travel? The Takeover.
One way to minimize chance of infection in the age of coronavirus: Book an entire resort or hotel for your friends or family. From a penthouse in London to an island in the Maldives, find all your private travel options here.…
— Town and Country
Cruise
Some Carnival cruise ships won't resume sailing until March or later
You’ll have to wait at least another six months to sail on some of Carnival Cruise Line‘s 23 vessels. The Miami-based line on Wednesday announced that four of its ships — Carnival Magic, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Valor and Carnival Spirit — won’t return to service until at least March. One of the ships, Carnival Spirit, won’t resume operations until…
— The Points Guy
Set Sail Safely Act Introduced To Reopen Cruise Industry
On Wednesday afternoon, Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio introduced a bill aimed to get cruise ships sailing again. The duo rolled out the Set Sail Safely Act, which would establish a Maritime Task Force, in coordination with a private-sector advisory committee to address health, safety, security, and logistical changes to allow cruise lines to resume sailing and ports to remain…
— Cruise Radio
Coral Expeditions Confirms October Start for Great Barrier Reef Cruises
Coral Expeditions has confirmed a restart of operations for Oct. 14 with a series of new seven-night sailings onboard the Coral Discoverer. Operating out of Cairns with planned departures through mid-December this year, these voyages will take small groups of guests to explore the pristine outer reefs and lesser-known islands of the Great Barrier Reef, the company…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Australian airline Qantas' 'flight to nowhere' sells out in 10 minutes, report says
Australian air carrier Qantas announced that a seven-hour scenic "flight to nowhere," which will take off and land at the same airport amid interstate travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, sold out in 10 minutes, according to a…
— Fox Travel News
United Airlines fights COVID-19 with antimicrobial coating on seats, trays and bins
Carrier applying sanitizing coating on 30 aircraft and plans to expand usage to entire fleet by…
— CBS News
Southwest To Keep Middle Seat Open As Airlines Tout Safety Standards
As airlines work to reassure a skittish traveling public, Southwest Airlines said Wednesday it will continue to book flights so that the middle seat can remain open through November 30, covering the traditionally busy Thanksgiving…
— Forbes
EgyptAir announces international travel promotion
EgyptAir announced on Thursday its launch of a promotional campaign called “We won’t stop traveling”, which offers customers a discount of up to 20 percent on international…
— Egypt Independent
Other and Odd
Americans' confidence in safety of domestic travel rises sharply
The latest findings from Travel Intelligence’s Travel Intentions Pulse Survey Wave VIII (TIPS) and Travel Safety Barometer, which are designed to track how COVID-19 is impacting travelers’ attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors, were released…
— eTurboNews
15 Handy Travel Tips for Portugal First Time Visitors
Portugal is a top destination for most European travelers, though having beautiful tourist attractions can sidetrack the uninformed first-time traveler. To begin, it is advisable to use the train. And, to make a more budget-friendly and fun-filled plan, use online trip planners as they allow you to choose the best locations for your…
— The Apopka Voice
Today in History
The United States Constitution
On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania adopted the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States and provides for three separate but equal branches of government. Since its adoption, the Constitution has been amended twenty-seven times. The original document is on display at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington,…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
The Bubble and the Tunnel: A Strategy for Safe Travel During the Pandemic
by David Cogswell
Thursday September 17, 2020
It’s been six months since March, when the Coronavirus came down hard and much of America went into lockdown. Doctors and epidemiologists have had millions of cases to observe and analyze, and a consensus has developed about how to stop the spread of the virus. Along with it, people have learned how to protect themselves, and strategies are emerging for how to travel safely in a world in which the Coronavirus is…
— Travel Research Online
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