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Destinations
Thinking about your first post-pandemic family trip? Here's how to plan a Costa Rican adventure
Costa Rica is brimming with activities, and it provides a model of sustainable living that’s a better souvenir than anything you could take…
— USA Today
How the Maldives became the biggest 2020 international tourism success story
In most destinations, being a million tourists short over the previous year would be a huge cause for concern, the result of a horrible natural disaster. But that was before 2020, and before the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we travel…
— CNN
The 27 most brilliantly colourful places in the world
In every corner of the world, there are places that will make even the most seasoned travellers go ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’. They might be natural landmarks or manmade gardens, individual buildings or even entire towns. One thing that often unites these breathtaking…
— TimeOut
Tours and Activities
Why winter is actually the perfect time to go birding in Colorado
Colorado’s winter landscape is the perfect backdrop for witnessing birds in their Sunday…
— The Know
Museums Are Selling Virtual Classes and Tours to Boost Revenue During the Pandemic
Museums have been looking to boost revenue during lockdown by selling tickets to online exhibitions. How successful has this…
— artnet news
Cruise
Carnival's Cruise Brand to Start Season on March 20, 2021
Carnival’s cruise brand AIDA Cruises will be opening its Spring 2021 Cruise season on March 20. Originally scheduled to start earlier, the cruise line has been forced to postpone due to various restrictions placed on them by the German government and restricted travel…
— Cruise Hive
Canada's St. Lawrence Cruise Lines Confirms 2021 Season Is a Go
The only cruise option for Canadians in 2021, St. Lawrence Cruise Lines will operate its 2021 river cruise season as planned, catering exclusively to Canadian residents aboard the 32-cabin Canadian…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Airline passenger traffic fell last year to lowest number since 1984
U.S. passenger airline traffic fell 60.1% in 2020 to the lowest number since 1984 as the COVID-19 pandemic devastated demand for air travel, the U.S. Transportation Department said on…
— FOX Business
US Airlines Come Back To The Top Of The Global Pack By Capacity
US airlines have come at the top of the global capacity. American, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines came out as the top four US carriers. Chinese carriers followed, with a few other top players rounding out the top ten. Here’s a look at where airlines…
— Simple Flying
The most optimistic U.S. airline prepares for a post-pandemic travel boom
Allegiant Air is preparing for a recovery in travel demand as more people get…
— CNBC
Lodging
New Orleans’ French Quarter Gets Its First New Hotel in 50 Years
Two weeks before the holidays last December, New Orleans' French Quarter saw its first new hotel opening in more than 50 years. Located inside a former sugar factory in the 85-block area of the Vieux Carré, as the French…
— Travel+Leisure
The best luxury hotels opening in 2021
Planning your great post-lockdown escape? From Brazil to St Barths, these are the hotels everyone is going to be talking about this…
— Luxury London
Other and Odd
The pandemic will impact my travel strategy for a long time -- and that's a good thing
Before the coronavirus pandemic, I was accustomed to traveling very often and for very short periods of time. I frequently flew to Europe (or even Asia) for just a couple of nights, flew home for another night or two and then boarded another flight to the next…
— The Points Guy
New Coronavirus Variants Postpone Recovery Of Leisure Travel
The spread of new coronavirus variants is postponing the recovery of leisure travel. Now the global airline industry says any solution must include digital vaccine…
— NPR
10 New Travel Advisories Issued By The U.S. In February
The pandemic has caused disruptions to travel plans for millions around the world, with either flight cancellations, quarantine orders or travel restrictions in effect for most nations. Whilst US citizens face a general warning not to travel, travel to specific nations come with more severe travel…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
Geronimo Dies
In 1829, a Native American boy named Goyathlay was born to the Apache tribe in what was then Mexican territory, but would later be Arizona. He married and had three children. In 1851, a group of Mexican soldiers attacked his village while most of the men of the tribe were away. Goyathlay's wife and three children were murdered.
The people of his village considered Goyathlay as man of supernatural powers - he soon turned his…
— Travel Research Online
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…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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