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Wednesday February 10, 2021

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Destinations

CNN Travel chooses Egypt as one of the best mid-pandemic travel destinations
CNN Travel has named Egypt as one of the best destinations to visit during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report published by the…

Top 10 Destinations Americans Will Be Headed For Spring Break
Here are the top 10 destinations Americans will be headed to for Spring Break according to internet searches for March and…

Offbeat Vietnam—going beyond the usual tourist trail
If you are ready to experience the off-the-beat route in Vietnam, here are some of the spots that you should definitely not miss. More on Times…

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Tours and Activities

4 Vacations That Make Adventure Travel Feel Luxurious
Adventure tours can conjure images of dusty hiking boots, sweaty safari hats, and sleeping bags filled with the scent of “I’m in the bush and I haven’t showered in a week.” This doesn’t have to be the case. Ditch the tent and travel luxuriously! The best way to elevate your holiday is to book a…

The Best Honeymoon Ideas for Every Type of Couple
A honeymoon, in theory, should be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. And the best honeymoon destinations are so memorable, couples will want to rehash them for anniversaries to come. But what counts as “the perfect honeymoon” is as subjective as “the perfect dress” or “the perfect guest…

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Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line Cancels More Sailings for Two Ships
Two Carnival cruise ships are being suspended even further into June for one and as far back as September for…

Mexico Invites Cruise Lines to Sail from Cozumel
Tired of waiting for the U.S. to allow cruise lines to once again sail in Caribbean waters? The Mexican island of Cozumel is reaching out to Europe-based cruise lines and promoting itself as a home…

Alaska Officials Pledge to Find Solution for Cruises Following Canada Ban Extension
Alaska officials are working 'to find a path forward' for cruises in its waters after Canada announced it was extending its ban on cruise ships until Feb. 28, 2022. "Upon hearing the announcement, we immediately reached out to Canadian and American agencies to try to understand the rationale behind this…

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Transportation

United Airlines orders electric vertical aircraft, invests in urban air mobility SPAC
United Airlines is joining other investors backing Archer, a start-up developing electric aircraft that take off and land…

House Democrats' draft coronavirus relief legislation includes $15B for U.S. airlines
House Democrats' draft legislation for the next coronavirus relief package includes $15 billion for U.S. airlines, a contrast from President Biden’s original $1.9 trillion proposal, which included no funds for…

Which Airlines Ceased Operations In 2020?
Undoubtedly COVID decimated the airline industry. With no income and high fixed costs, by rights, almost all carriers should have gone bust. However, thanks to the support of governments and airlines’ own refinancing efforts, the list of casualties for 2020 stands at just 34…

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Lodging

Web Exclusive: Embark Beyond Finds the Top New Hotels for ‘21
The new year brings optimism that travelers will return to hotels as COVID-19 vaccines become widely available and distributed, and lockdowns and travel Embark…

Marriott Picks Up 19 Resort Hotels From Sunwing Travel Group
Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is absorbing 19 properties from Blue Diamond Resorts in the Caribbean and Latin America as part of an agreement with the hotelier's parent company, Toronto-based Sunwing Travel…

Covid-19: Travellers face £1,750 cost for England quarantine hotels
People arriving in England from Covid hotspots also face £10,000 fines or jail if they break the…

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Other and Odd

Travel agent stole over $100,000 from clients: prosecutors
Ultimate Travel owner Colleen Kosiek pocketed money intended to pay for travel arrangements such as airline tickets, prosecutors…

US considers Covid-19 testing requirement for domestic air travel
The Biden administration is considering a rule that would require negative Covid-19 test results for domestic air travel in the United States, according to Transportation Secretary Pete…

Today in History

The Twenty-Fifth Amendment Ratified
In 1965, United States Senator Birch Bayh proposed an amendment to the United States Constitution that would definitively set forth the plan of succession in the event of the death or incapacity of the President. The language of the Constitution was deemed ambiguous. Precendent suggested that the…

Point-to-Point

The Three Most Difficult Questions for Travel Advisors to Answer
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday February 10, 2021

In sales, health, and politics, difficult questions are ones that don't have simple answers. Here are the three questions travel advisors hate to be asked right now.

Will Vaccinations Be Required If You Want to Cruise or Eat in Quality Restaurants?

Today’s vaccines can prevent most deaths and infections from COVID-19. Once people are fully vaccinated, some will get sick and may be infectious—but very few will…

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