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Destinations
7 Destinations in Hawaii Where the Locals Love to Go
When you live on an island, non-residents frequently ask: Where do you vacation, if you live in a vacation destination? Don’t you get bored living on an island? For many Hawaii residents, the answer to the first question is Las Vegas, lovingly referred to as “the ninth island” because of the high number of locals who…
— Travel+Leisure
Egypt eyes slow return for tourism after revenues dive in 2020
Egypt’s tourism sector is eying a gradual recovery after revenues plunged by nearly 70% to $4 billion in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the tourism minister and travel companies…
— Reuters
9 Quaint U.S. Islands To Explore In 2021
A visit to one of these quaint U.S. islands will make you feel like you're stepping back in time. The pace of life is often slower, and these islands offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of bigger, more touristy cities. But that's not to say there isn't plenty to do and see! Explore our list of the best quaint U.S. islands to visit in…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
9 Fantastic Experiences During A 3-Day Tour Of The Bolivia Salt Flats
A three-day tour of the Bolivia Salt Flats is an unforgettable experience. Starting in Uyuni, Bolivia, the tour includes the surreal expanse of the Bolivia salt flats. Beyond the Salar de Uyuni are colorful lakes, steaming geysers on the Siloli Desert, and plenty of flamingos all viewed with the stellar backdrop of the…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
When Each Cruise Line is Scheduled to Resume Cruises in 2021
It’s been almost 10 months since cruise lines have had cruise ships depart from U.S. ports for cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas. When will cruises resume is the million dollar question for…
— Cruise Fever
These Cruise Ships Sit in Limbo Status
A number of cruise ships sit laid up awaiting their fate, whether its a new operator and return to cruise service, or potentially the scrap…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
The world's safest airlines for 2021 revealed
There may have been far fewer airplanes in the skies this past year, but if you're looking ahead to future travel, you might take heed of the latest rankings of the world's safest airlines from…
— CNN
How airlines are transforming to deliver the Covid-19 vaccine and why it is especially challenging now
Major U.S. airlines have stepped up to become a crucial part of the supply chain alongside logistic giants like UPS, FedEx and DHL to help deliver vaccines.…
— CNBC
Emirates just unveiled the swanky high-end design for its new Airbus A380 as most airlines say goodbye to the enormous plane — see inside
Emirates is one of the few airlines still flying the Airbus A380, a dying breed of aircraft that will soon stop being produced by Airbus. But the world's largest operator of the A380 isn't giving up on the world's largest passenger jet.…
— Business Insider
Lodging
Best Marriott Category 6 hotels in New York City for families
The Big Apple is on many families’ lists of dream destinations, and while the fancier hotels get much of the attention, there are family-friendly deals hidden here and there. Luckily, you can find several solid Marriott hotel options in New York City if you have a Marriott up to 50k award night at your disposal from the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card. …
— The Points Guy
Hotel owners are still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic
Hotel owners are bracing for a difficult 2021, as the sector continues to reel from a historic drop in bookings caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Even though the industry's worst year in living memory ended with a glimmer of hope, many in the industry expect the celebrations to be short…
— FOX Business
Other and Odd
2021 Astronomical Calendar: Full Moons, Meteor Showers, and Eclipses to Watch for This Year
From the great conjunction to impressive comets, 2020 was filled with exciting astronomical events, but there’s even more on the horizon (and in the night sky) for 2021. This year, stargazers can look forward to meteor showers, lunar eclipses, supermoons, and even a total solar…
— Travel+Leisure
U.S. air travel hits pandemic high over New Year's holiday amid surging Covid outbreak
U.S. air travel hit its highest level on Saturday since mid-March, raising fears that the spike in holiday travel will result in another surge in Covid-19 cases and deaths in upcoming weeks.…
— CNBC
Today in History
A Botched Arrest Foils the King
Charles I was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1642. These were not happy times for the monarchy. A rising Protestant movement and resentment against Charles' belief in the "divine right of kings", along with the levying of taxes without Parliament's consent caused much discontent. On January 4, 1642 Charles entered the House of Commons to arrest five members on charges of high treason. News of the King's…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Welcome to 2021, let’s all take a deep breath and realize our new opportunities
by John Frenaye
Monday January 04, 2021
Ahhh. Usually , I am a bit melancholy about the passing of years; you know, that whole getting older thing. But 2020…can’t leave fast enough for me. Or for any of us. I hope everyone had a nice (yet different) holiday and are ready to tackle what 2021 might throw at us. But don’t be worried. There are plenty of good signs, so let’s all take a collective deep breath!
A COVID-19 vaccine is on the way. And being administered right now as you read this. Yes, it may take some months to get us all vaccinated, but in terms of the pandemic, this is truly the beginning of the end. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Financial help is on the way. The…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
5 Ways To Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
by Richard Earls
Sunday January 3, 2021
 “New Year’s Day is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” ~ Mark Twain
New Year’s resolutions often are a topic of derision. We treat the annual ritual of making promises to ourselves as a joke, a light-hearted acknowledgement of our…
— Travel Research Online
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The year 2020 tested our character, our resilience, our tenacity and, often times, our sense of humor. Yesterday is now in our rearview mirrors and we are tightly focused on what lies…