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Destinations
Turns out Americans are itching to go to Key West, St. Thomas and these other popular destinations
The good news: the vaccine is slowly but surely rolling out. The even better news: Americans are ready to travel once again, and they're planning those vacations. The airline industry has obviously morphed in response to a global pandemic that has all but halted vacationing as we know it. At-home COVID-19…
— TimeOut
Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Mexico, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…
— The Mercury News
Tours and Activities
Elvis Presley's Graceland starting virtual tours
Elvis Presley’s Graceland is now offering online tours for fans around the world, including those who can’t travel to the Tennessee tourist attraction during the coronavirus…
— Associated Press
Disney gives 'exclusive' Cinderella Castle Suite tour on TikTok
Walt Disney World just gave fans a sneak peek into one of the most exclusive areas of its Orlando theme park. Last week, the Disney Parks TikTok account shared an "exclusive" video tour of the Cinderella Castle Suite inside the castle…
— Fox Travel News
Cruise
Royal Caribbean adding new cruises from Barbados in December
As Royal Caribbean prepares to return to cruising from its coronavirus-driven suspension, the cruise line is already planning to add new routes later this…
— Fox Travel News
River cruising could return 'very quickly' after COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, says an industry icon
River cruise ships that cater to North Americans could be back to normal operations by the summer (or soon thereafter) if a significant number of Americans are vaccinated for COVID-19, according to one of the industry’s leading…
— The Points Guy
Cruise Line Announces Epic Cruise That Spans Half a Year
Oceania Cruises, one of the world’s leading destination and culinary cruise lines, has announced an epic cruise that will span 180 days and visit 27…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Most Major US Airlines Ban Guns in Luggage for DC Flights
Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week's presidential inauguration, with Delta and other major airlines saying they will prohibit passengers flying to the Washington area from putting…
— NBC 5 Chicago
American Airlines In No Rush To Make Pilots Get Vaccinated
American Airlines has told its 15,000 pilots that a COVID-19 vaccination is a personal choice, and if they decide to have one, could they please do it in their own time. American Airlines has no current plans to make it mandatory for their…
— Simple Flying
U.S. airlines back Biden plan to mandate masks for passengers
A group representing major U.S. airlines on Thursday backed President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to mandate face coverings for all air passengers, but asked him to give them…
— Reuters
Lodging
Cambria Hotels Introduces Oceanside Property In Fort Lauderdale
New Hotel with Prime Access to North Beach Area Becomes Upscale Brand's Fourth in Popular Sunshine State. On the heels of the official debut of the Cambria Hotel St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach Marina on December…
— Hospitality Net
A Best Western hotel in London is now taking in Covid-19 patients as hospitals run out of beds
The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and business travelers. But today the lobby is clear of all guests and furniture except for a single table with a bottle of hand…
— CNN
Hotels offer properties as vaccine administration sites to Biden team
The leading hotel trade group is offering properties to President-elect Joe Biden's transition team for use as COVID-19 vaccine administration sites across the…
— The Hill
Other and Odd
Can you be too old to travel? Age isn't as important as your mental, physical fitness level
Slowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefer's mind when she turned 70 last year, She'd enjoyed an ambitious travel schedule for the previous decade, which included a 10-day horseback safari in…
— USA Today
Airbnb CEO says travel never going back to the way it was before pandemic
Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky on Thursday predicted travel would permanently change due to the pandemic with people seeking out thousands of smaller cities and spending more time visiting friends and…
— Reuters
Today in History
The British Museum Opens
Sir Hans Sloane was a naturalist who had managed to amass an enormous collection of books, manuscripts, dried plants, and antiquities from his travels. As he neared his death, he did not wish to see his collection broken up or, worse yet, forgotten. Sloane bequeathed his collection to King George II who, in turn, gave his royal assent to an Act of Parliament to establish the British Museum using Sloane's collection as a…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
What Will 2021 Look Like For Us?
With 2020 final ly behind us (thank goodness), we, like many of you, feel a dire need to plan for 2021 and beyond. After all, who among us can say they’ve not missed cruising? Though the first week of 2021 has not proved to be much better than last year was, we are still holding out a lot of hope to board cruise ships in 2021. Below, you’ll read more about some of the trips that we’ll be hosting in 2021 and 2022. Today, however, we want to talk to you all about our plans for the new year here at Avid Cruiser & River Cruise…
— Travel Research Online
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