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Destinations
8 Best U.S. Cities for a Workcation
The era of cubicles and water-cooler chitchat feels like a world away. These days, many people are clocking in from home and wearing PJs well into the afternoon. Staying home is a luxury in…
— Travel+Leisure
Where Americans Want to Travel in 2021, According to Flight Searches
While travel might be on hold as COVID-19 infection rates soar in the U.S., one thing is certain: Americans are looking forward to the day they can start planning more vacations. Recent data from travel search site Kayak show that flight searches out of U.S. airports are up for several domestic and international…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Which destinations need tourism most to survive after COVID-19?
International tourist arrivals worldwide were down on average by 72 per cent between January and October 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And while many of us remain in lockdown at the start of this year, we’re looking ahead to future travel. Every aspect of the tourism industry has been hit hard by the…
— EuroNews
Tours and Activities
Celebrity Travel Expert Creates the Ultimate Italian Dream Getaway
Recognized as the number one expert for Italy and curator of luxury holidays for the likes of Jude Law and Stella McCartney, Merrion Charles has harnessed her expertise and incomparable little black book to create a brand new ultimate luxury Italian Grand Tour. With so many holidays cancelled in…
— Luxury Travel Magazine
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…
— NewsChannel 3-12
Cruise
Grand Cayman Says Cruise Ships Unlikely To Return in 2021
The restart of the cruise industry in North America is a moving target — and not in a positive direction — but one popular Caribbean cruise port has raised eyebrows by announcing that cruise ships are unlikely to be welcomed before…
— Cruise Radio
Adventures by Disney to Offer First Expedition Cruises Geared Toward Families
Adventures by Disney has announced its first-ever expedition cruises, building on the company's highly successful river cruise ventures in Europe. The company -- which is part of The Walt Disney Company's "Disney Signature Experiences" but exists as a separate…
— CruiseCritic.com
Disney Cruise Line extends suspension over COVID-19 pandemic
Disney Cruise Line announced another extension of its cruise suspension on Wednesday as it works to meet government requirements to begin carrying passengers again. The cruise line canceled all sailings through March, including planned voyages of the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney…
— FOX Business
Transportation
FAA Cracks Down On Unruly Airline Passengers Ahead Of Biden Inauguration
After several disruptive incidents and confrontations on flights to and from Washington, D.C., last week, federal authorities are now cracking down on unruly airline…
— NPR
Travel Alert: COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Passengers Traveling to the US
Beginning Jan. 26, the U.S. government will require all passengers traveling to the United States from any international location to test negative for COVID-19 within three calendar days of…
— American Airlines Newsroom
Another major airline is blocking middle seats — but there’s a catch
For months now, airlines have touted their cleanliness and sanitation protocols. At the onset of the pandemic, it was about blocking seats for extra space onboard. However, airlines have mostly abandoned this safety (and marketing) tactic as we entered 2021. Delta remains the only airline blocking all middle seats through March 30,…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
22 US Hyatt Place Hotels May Become Sonestas
A contract dispute may cause 22 Hyatt Place properties in the US to leave the Hyatt portfolio. Let’s take a look at why, and which properties could be impacted. This follows a similar recent situation with 103 IHG properties…
— One Mile at a Time
How to gift airline and hotel elite status
From free breakfast at hotels to first-class upgrades on flights, elite travelers get to share many of their perks when traveling with companions. But what if your family or friends are traveling alone? With the exception of Hyatt’s Guest of Honor…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
U.S. Travel Reacts to CDC Int’l Travel Testing Mandate
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the announcement that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will issue an order requiring a negative COVID-19 test before…
— Hospitality Net
Trip.com says it's 'more confident than ever' in China's long-term travel recovery
Online travel agency Trip.com is “more confident than ever” that China’s domestic tourism will recover in the long run, chief executive Jane Sun said on Thursday. That’s despite fresh lockdowns in the country as new coronavirus cases…
— CNBC
5 things you need to know about post-vaccine travel
In several countries around the world, including the UK and USA, vaccines are now being rolled out to the elderly, health workers and those with underlying health conditions. Finally, there appears to be a big, shiny light at the end of this long, dark…
— TimeOut
Today in History
Albert Schweitzer is born
A man for all seasons, Albert Schweitzer was a theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his statements and activities on behalf of the philosophy of "reverence for life", after founding the Lambaréné Hospital in Gabon, west central Africa. He launched…
— Travel Research Online
Departures
Lake Balaton and Western Hungary
 In a continued look at the beauties of Hungary, I’ve covered some of the more well-known cities such as The Best of Budapest – as well as The Interests Around Budapest. Today’s article on Hungary will dive a little deeper into the premier holiday destination of Central Europe, Lake Batalon and its surrounding areas. As central Europe’s largest freshwater lake, Lake Balaton is a prime in Hungary destination to enjoy it’s Mediterranean-like…
— Travel Research Online
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Spotlight
Khartoum: Where the Nile Meets Itself
by Joseph DeLoach
Thursday January 14, 2021
Located where t he Blue and White Nile Rivers converge into one great river, Khartoum-proper is a city moving quickly into modern times. This metropolis is the capital of Sudan, which did not gain its independence until 1956. It is now a center for trade and economics in North Africa, but still holds onto its traditional roots just outside of the glass and steel of its center. Markets, mosques, and Sudanese culture await the…
— Travel Research Online
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