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Destinations
The top 10 most searched-for international destinations for summer 2021
It’s official: we’re all desperate for a sunny jaunt abroad, but with international travel on standstill we’re still not certain when this will be. Earlier this week Boris Johnson confirmed that when foreign…
— Yahoo! Style
Thailand announces roadmap to reopen select destinations for vaccinated tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced a three-stage roadmap to reopen six major tourist provinces – Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Surat Thani (Ko Samui), Chon Buri (Pattaya), and Chiang Mai – to vaccinated foreign…
— Business Traveller
Tours and Activities
How Tour Operators Are Adapting as Travel Restarts
As travel begins to slowly resume, travelers looking to book a tour should expect daily health screenings, a rise in domestic trips, and…
— AARP
Cruise
Cruise fans hit with another flurry of cruise cancellations
Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking and Disney Cruise Line were among the lines canceling more sailings on…
— The Points Guy
CDC Hopeful of Cruises Restarting By Mid-Summer
As growing pressure mounts, the CDC says cruises could resume mid-summer but is this just false hope for the cruise…
— Cruise Hive
Viking adds Bermuda, Iceland and more UK cruises, all for vaccinated travelers
Viking will continue resuming limited operations sailings around Bermuda and Iceland for vaccinated passengers beginning in…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
How Has The Pandemic Impacted Boutique Airlines?
Prior to the pandemic, boutique airlines were an up-and-coming part of the industry. From airlines like La Compagnie to Gulf Air, these niche airlines were quickly growing. However, the pandemic has halted growth in its…
— Simple Flying
The Best and Worst Airlines for Cheap Flights
Everyone wants to find cheap flights so they can save more money on their vacation, but searching discount travel sites can be a…
— Yahoo! Finance
Lodging
Punta Cana Reports Higher Hotel Occupancy Than Cancun
For the first time since the pandemic began Punta Cana is reporting a higher hotel occupancy rate than…
— Trael Off Path
The 8 Most Beautiful Lodges in America's National Parks
One hundred years ago, America's national park lodges were some of the country's finest architectural treasures — grand records of the…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
Here’s Why the Rental Car Shortage Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon
If you found yourself in a sunny destination in the States in the past month and tried to rent a car, odds are you were faced with sprawling lots devoid of cars or eye-watering rental…
— Autoweek
How Travel Has Helped Us Process Our Grief
In the past year, we've all dealt with various levels of grief, both personal and collective, centered around the pandemic. For many, it has also resurfaced familiar emotions and struggles experienced over previous losses of friends and…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
Establishment of the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established by the United Nations to act as an international coordinating authority on April 7, 1948. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO succeeded the role of the Health Organization, its predecessor under the League of Nations. One of the original institutions founded…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
The Next Challenge is Making Domestic Flights Even Safer
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday April 07, 2021
Passengers are  tired of seeing ads and press releases that praise airline ventilation systems for being so effective. Ventilation systems won’t help if there are infected persons, who aren't showing symptoms, on the flight along with others who are unvaccinated and untested. All will be at risk if they share armrests, bathrooms, access the same luggage compartments, and eat and drink unmasked. Also, no one knows how long vaccinated fliers will be protected, especially against new virus strains. That's why the CDC urges fliers not to fly until they're vaccinated, and has started to mention booster shots. There is evidence that clients agree with this advice.
"In a recent survey of nearly…
— Travel Research Online
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