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Destinations
As risk of being jailed in China grows, some Westerners cut ties with the country
As President Xi breeds a culture of nationalism and forges increasingly hostile relations with Western governments, some fear that if a diplomatic spat between their government and Beijing occurred while they were in China they could become a…
— CNN
Seychelles is opening to tourists with no quarantine or vaccine required, and it's following the same model the Maldives used to launch its tourism success story
The island nation expects to have 70% of its 100,000 residents vaccinated by mid-March, which means it would reach herd immunity against…
— Insider
These Countries Are Allowing Vaccinated Travelers to Visit
A handful of governments have indicated they will ease entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers—but there are some catches. For instance, European countries such as Poland and Iceland have unveiled plans to relax restrictions for vaccinated travelers, but only for those who were already allowed to…
— AFAR
Tours and Activities
15 Best Stops During A Spring Azalea And Flower Tour In East Texas
These are the best places to see azaleas and other Texas wildflowers, from the Dallas Arboretum to the Rienzi house museum in…
— Travel Awaits
2 cruise lines are pivoting to offer summer 'land tours' in Alaska — see what it'll be like to take
Cruises crossing Canadian waters to Alaska have been halted, but Princess Cruises and Holland America have found a…
— Business Insider
Cruise
Cruise restart pushed further back as 7 major lines cancel more sailings
Cruising fans were hit with another wave of cancellations on Tuesday as seven major cruise lines pushed back their restart dates in all or parts of the…
— The Points Guy
U.K. Gets Green Light to Start Cruises in May - Is the U.S. Next?
The United Kingdom has been given the green light to resume cruises in May, however the U.S. is still waiting for its restart…
— Cruise Radio
New Features Revealed for New Excel-Class Cruise Ship
P&O Cruises is ramping up the details about its second Excel-class cruise ship, Arvia, which is arriving in 2022. The cruise line has revealed some new features once the vessel arrives including a stunning infinity pool and the first-ever high ropes experience at…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
New CDC guidelines a blow for ailing airline industry
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week delivered a tough blow to the airline industry, which is struggling to recover from the coronavirus…
— The Hill
American Airlines Partners With Kuehne+Nagel For Sustainable Fuels
American Airlines is teaming up with global transport and logistics business Kuehne+Nagel to use 11 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel. Both organizations have publicly stated their commitment to reducing aviation’s environmental…
— Simple Flying
Southwest Airlines offering flights as low as $49
Southwest Airlines launched a spring fare sale with fares as low as $49 one-way. The fare sale runs through March 19. The travel dates are from March 30 through June 30,…
— ABC 13
Lodging
Should you use points or cash to book hotels?
If you’re just getting started in the world of points and miles and learning to maximize your travel, here’s what you need to…
— The Points Guy
Google Eliminates Fees For Hotel Booking Links
Google is making a major change to the way it manages hotel booking links - adding an organic list that enables hotels, online travel agencies and other booking sites to get visibility for free, provides more…
— Hospitality.net
Other and Odd
Here's why you should wait 2 weeks after getting the COVID-19 vaccine before traveling
The CDC is not recommending travel for spring break, even as the number of people being vaccinated increases across the…
— WCNC
Travel agents starting to see increase in bookings
It's been a year since the travel industry shuttered because of the pandemic. Now, local travel agents say they're seeing the highest number of bookings since the pandemic…
— WFSB 3
Do I Need Travel Insurance for My Summer Vacation?
With vaccines rolling out and summer approaching, many people are starting to think about making travel plans. However, before you book that trip, consider whether purchasing travel insurance makes sense for…
— Yahoo! Finance
Today in History
Founding of the French Foreign Legion
King Louis-Phillippe needed troops for the French colony of Algeria, but foreign soldiers were not permitted to join the French army. The King solved the problem by forming a new military unit on March 10, 1831. The recruits were a mixed bunch: soldiers from other countries, adventurers, and criminals. Forced to work together, the troops from different lands were bound by a strong esprit d'corp and hard training. Algeria became the Legionnaires' home. Since their formation, Legionnaires…
— Travel Research Online
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