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Destinations
Top 10 Destinations To Escape The Rest of Winter
I think we can all agree that 2020 was a doozy, and with such a hard year behind us, we're all looking to surround ourselves with some inspiration for the start of 2021. Which for some, might include riding out the rest of the frigid, dark…
— Travel Off Path
Mexico sees U.S. tourist bump amid Covid pandemic surge
Areas like Quintana Roo have seen more visitors, but officials worry it could be short-lived as infections rise in the U.S. and…
— NBC News
U.S. and Mexico keeping border travel restrictions through Jan. 21
The governments of Mexico and the United States are extending non-essential land travel restrictions through Jan. 21. The restrictions have been in place since March 21 to limit the cross-border spread of…
— WFLA 8
Tours and Activities
You can now take a 5G-powered virtual tour of The Met
Pandemic travel restrictions and shelter-in-place orders have made it difficult to access cultural experiences. But a virtual tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City could help ease some of those stuck-at-home…
— KTVZ
Cruise
More bad news for cruisers: Some of the world's largest lines won't start sailing until May
There was more bad news on Tuesday for cruise fans hoping to return to the high seas when cruise giant Royal Caribbean said it would delay its restart in most of the world by another two months. The world’s largest cruise line by passenger capacity…
— The Points Guy
Carnival Says It Already Has More Bookings for 2022 Than It Had in 2019
Cruising could make a solid comeback in 2022, according to new booking data shared by Carnival Cruises this…
— Travel+Leisure
Why Are Cruises Still Being Canceled?
Find out why cruises are still being cancelled with cruise lines working through health protocols, planning test sailings and…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Cargo Airlines Go On Spending Spree As Passenger Planes Stay Grounded
2020 may have been a bust for commercial passenger airlines, with 2021 not looking much brighter, but it’s a different ballgame for cargo airlines. There was a big demand for air cargo in 2020, and that’s staying strong. The demand is fuelled by disruptions to normal supply chains and a huge increase in…
— Simple Flying
Hawaiian Airlines opens COVID-19 testing site at Long Beach Airport
Long Beach Airport partnered with Hawaiian Airlines to open a COVID-19 testing site for passengers traveling to Hawaii on Tuesday, Jan. 12, and plans to open a second site for all airline passengers on Saturday, Jan.…
— KHON 2
Dog owners protest airlines' emotional support animal ban: 'I will not be sticking him in cargo'
Some dog owners say they're sick as a dog over the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) final decision that emotional support animals (ESAs) are no longer considered service animals on flights, giving airlines the…
— Fox Travel News
Lodging
Disney World cutting ‘Magical Express’ bus service, luggage delivery perk for hotel guests
Walt Disney World Resort is cutting a popular perk for guests who stay at Disney’s hotels next year. Disney will no longer offer its "Magical Express" bus service between Orlando International Airport and its Disney World hotels as of Jan. 1, 2022, the company announced in a…
— Fox Travel News
England considers putting Covid patients in hotels, as study reveals deep trauma among ICU workers
A large proportion of doctors and nurses have been traumatized by working in intensive care during the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, a new study reveals, with almost half reporting symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety or depression, and some feeling they would be better off…
— CNN
Other and Odd
Your Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Travel, Answered
By now, we know that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can and will continue to move around the globe. Even as the COVID-19 vaccine begins to roll out, experts caution that preventative measures will…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Planning an international trip? Get ready to show a negative COVID test to board your flight home
Headed to Mexico or the Caribbean for some sun and fun this winter or over spring break? Get ready to squeeze a COVID test into your pandemic vacation agenda. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday said it will require airline passengers to show proof of a negative COVID test or recovery from COVID before boarding an international flight to the…
— USA Today
Today in History
Wyatt Earp Dies
An icon of the American West, Wyatt Earp was born on March 19, 1848. His tumultuous life included stints as a saloon keeper, a farmer, a law enforcement officer, a boxing referee, and a gold miner. Along with his brothers, the gunfighter and dentist, "Doc Holliday" and a small cadre of their assorted wives and female companions, the Earp brothers traveled from western town to town seeking their fortune. They are most famous…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Travel Advisors: Try Snapchat Before Everyone Starts Buying
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday January 13, 2021
It’s early Sp ring. Most Americans will be vaccinated by summer, and outbreaks are being controlled. Most of the world is open for travel to anyone who is vaccinated and willing to be tested twice before arriving at a ship or resort. The pent-up demand for travel is triggering outrageous bargains, and most people haven't a nickel on this in the past year. How do you ensure that you share in this good…
— Travel Research Online
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