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Destinations
Americans want to travel to these destinations on these airlines to escape the pandemic
Search data indicates the top destinations for pandemic weary Americans who are ready to hit the road, according to…
— Yahoo! Finance
TPG’s picks for where to travel right now
Optimism. It’s a feeling that’s probably caked with cobwebs after a year of social distancing and lockdowns. But it’s time to dust it off! Right now, with more and more people in the U.S. and around the world being vaccinated, that boredom of…
— The Points Guy
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Announces Summer 2021 UK Program, Free Cruises for Key Workers
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed a summer 2021 cruising season in the UK on the Anthem of the Seas. Select key workers will have an opportunity…
— Cruise Industry News
Windstar Cruises Will Require Covid-19 Vaccination to Sail
Until further notice, Windstar Cruises will require proof of a current COVID-19 vaccination for all guests sailing aboard Windstar’s…
— American Press
Lindblad Expeditions to resume cruises in June
Small-ship cruise operator Lindblad Expeditions announced plans today to resume operations in June for the 2021 season in Alaska and Galápagos. Sven Lindblad, CEO of New York-based Lindblad Expeditions, reflected on the experiences of the past year…
— WorkBoat
Transportation
Airlines for America pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Industry trade organisation Airlines for America (A4A) has announced that its member airlines have pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by…
— Aerospace Technology
These Are the U.S. Airlines Most Likely to Lose or Damage Your Bags
A new report shows which airline is the best - and worst - at handling your luggage. Allegiant, Southwest, and Hawaiian top the…
— Travel+Leisure
Passengers Struggle With Airline Schedule Changes
If you have traveled within these past months, you may have experienced flight time changes. NBC 6 Responds looks into why this is happening and what you can…
— NBC Miami
Lodging
The Best Puerto Rico Hotels and Resorts for a Relaxing Getaway
From boutique hotels in the center of old San Juan to luxurious resorts on the beach, these are the best hotel and resorts in Puerto…
— AFAR
25 epic hotel bathrooms from around the world
With features ranging from open-air showers to an aquarium next to your bathtub, these bathrooms are so luxurious you may never want to check…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
More vaccinated travelers mean pricier hotels, flights
Industry experts say the cost of travel is likely to slowly rebound from historic lows as more travelers receive COVID-19 vaccinations and book long-deferred…
— ABC News
Motel 6: Americans spent 176 hours scrolling social media for travel inspiration
The average American spent 176 hours scrolling social media for travel inspiration throughout the past year, according to new research from Motel…
— Hotel Business
Today in History
The Eiffel Tower Is Inaugurated
Along with the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid, there may be no other man-made structure as instantly recognizable as the Eiffel Tower, inaugurated on this date in 1889. Owned by the city of Paris, the grand tower was built for the Universal Exhibition held that year in celebration of the French Revolution.
The architect of the Eiffel Tower was Stephen Sauvestre and the contractor was Gustave Eiffel. The project…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Seven Pitfalls in Selling Travel Insurance
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday March 31, 2021
No one should b uy an expensive home here in California without strongly considering both fire and earthquake insurance. Likewise, your clients shouldn’t book an international cruise or any other form of vacation without travel insurance. This has been especially true since COVID has ravaged the world. Hospital costs for treating the coronavirus and complications can easily exceed $100,000. Medicare and most private insurance are null-and-void when you leave the United States.
Medical evacuations to hospitals in the United States can also cost more than $100,000—especially if they involve private jets and nurses. Care in hospitals abroad can be expensive, if you’re not part of that nation’s health plan.
Here are some pitfalls of which you need to be…
— Travel Research Online
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