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Destinations
17,000 earthquakes hit Iceland in the past week. An eruption could be imminent
Even for a volcanic island accustomed to the occasional tremor, this has been an unusual week for Iceland. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, around 17,000 earthquakes have hit the southwestern region of Reykjanes over…
— CNN
CDC adds these popular Caribbean beach destinations to 'high risk' travel list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to take caution before traveling to a number of Caribbean islands ahead of spring…
— Fox Travel News
Tokyo Travel Experts on What the City Will Look Like Post-Pandemic
In the first of our new virtual event series Making Connections, industry experts discussed what lies ahead for Tokyo travel - and why they're excited to…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
With cruising to Alaska in flux, Holland America and Princess turn to selling land tours
The lines already have canceled many of their Alaska cruises for the year due to a COVID-related cruise ban imposed by…
— The Points Guy
The rise of female tour guides
This International Women’s Day, we spotlight three women breaking the mould by becoming female tour guides in three conservative…
— Skyscanner's Travel Blog
Cruise
Princess Will Offer Short Cruises From the UK This Summer on Two Ships
Princess Cruises has canceled their scheduled cruises out of the UK through September 25, 2021 and will now offer short cruises on two cruise…
— Cruise Fever
Royal Caribbean Eyeing More Countries For Cruise Restart; UK Could Be Next
Royal Caribbean is ready to place a cruise ships wherever vaccine levels are high, and/or infection rates are low, the line's Vice President of Europe, Middle East and Africa…
— CruiseCritic.com
Saga Cruises Delays Operation Restart Until June 27
Saga Cruises has announced that it is moving its operation restart date from May 4 to June 27, 2021, in line with the British government’s roadmap out of lockdown. This was stated in a press…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Airlines urge relaxation on refunds as EU probes passenger rights
European airlines on Thursday renewed a push to relax refund rules as EU auditors and the European Commission started separate probes into air passenger rights and whether they were being…
— Yahoo! Finance
Austrian Airlines CEO Confident In Green Pass Health Passport To Enable Travel
Austrian Airlines is witnessing positive trends in bookings for this year’s holiday season. However, to succeed in welcoming any significant amount of passengers in 2021, its CEO says that a European-wide health pass should be…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
Hotels in Roseburg, Florence, Corvallis fined for price gouging during wildfires
Hotels in Roseburg, Florence and Corvallis are among the 4 lodgers to settle complaints of price gouging during the 2020 wildfires with Oregon's state Department of…
— KATU 2 ABC
The most beautiful movie hotels: a way to escape during the pandemic
Check-in, passports, suitcases, reception, mini-bar, housekeeping, concierge, ... For many hotel enthusiasts, these words almost give off a scent of exoticism as it's been a long time since they last walked down the corridors of a…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
Zanzibar tourists warned over public nudity
Tourists have been warned not to wear skimpy clothing while exploring the island of Zanzibar, with government officials saying it could result in punishment for tour operators and…
— CNN
Travel Agencies See Renewed Interest As Customers Look to Navigate Pandemic-Era Rules
Planning a trip no longer consists of just scouring for the best deals online, and a San Diego travel advisor says advisors are equipped with the tools that…
— NBC San Diego
Today in History
The Boston Massacre
Tensions were running high between the colonists and the British soldiers in Boston. King George, fearing war with France, had imposed a series of taxes on the Americans. The colonists, having no representation in London, resented the imposition of the taxes on their business activities and purchases. Boston, the intellectual and cultural center of the Americas, was also the center of the resistance against British tyranny and the George III sent troops…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Discover Ancient History in Winchester, Pomp and Pageantry in Royal Windsor
by Paull Tickner
Friday March 05, 2021
With the effect iveness of our vaccination programme bringing a release from lockdown ever nearer, it’s not unreasonable to think of September as a very good month for UK-bound travel. By then, your garden-loving customers won’t have been to our shores for around 18 months, and my top story reveals that no fewer than 6 world-class flower shows and festivals can help you to profitably turn that to your advantage!
This week’s focus sharpens on the cathedral city of Winchester, just 30 minutes north of Southampton and 1 hour from London Heathrow. It ticks all the boxes for a 2 to 3-night pre- or post-cruise extension. I’ve also highlighted how Royal Windsor’s proximity to London Heathrow works well for the first 2 nights of any UK tour…
— Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans
The 47-Day River Cruise Through Europe
Is this river c ruising’s world cruise equivalent? In June 2023, AmaWaterways will offer a 46-night exploration of Europe that sails through 14 countries on seven rivers. While full details will be released on March 15, what we know now is that the “Seven River Journey” will employ four ships (with seamless ship swaps for guests) to explore the Seine, Rhône, Saône, Rhine, Moselle, Main & Danube…
— Travel Research Online
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