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Destinations
This Colorado National Park Was Just Named One of the Best Places for Stargazing in the U.S.
Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado just became one of the world's newest International Dark Sky…
— Travel+Leisure
The 11 Best Places to Travel in May
From Machu Picchu to some of the hottest cities in the U.S., here are the best places to travel in…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
Spot Polar Bears and The Northern Lights All In One Trip
Visit Churchill, Manitoba to see the northern lights, plus baby belugas and polar bears in the…
— Thrillist
VIP Tours Returning to Disneyland, What You Need To Know
The official Disneyland website announced that certain Disneyland Resort VIP tours will become available when the park opens on April 30,…
— Inside the Magic
Cruise
Virgin Voyages moves cruise line debut to England, canceling sailings in US waters
Virgin Voyages is the latest cruise line moving sailings abroad as the timeline to resume cruising in U.S. waters remains unclear. "Virgin Voyages has been looking forward to sailing, and we're so excited to announce our plans to sail from the…
— USA Today
Viking Announces Vaccination, Testing Requirements for Passengers Along With New Cruises to Bermuda, Iceland, UK
Viking will require all passengers to be vaccinated for its summer cruises, making it the latest cruise line to make the jab mandatory on board. The cruise line will open up summer sailings to Bermuda and Iceland in…
— Travel+Leisure
10 Pieces of Cruise Advice I Don't Agree With
Whether you're new to cruise and searching for insider advice or a seasoned traveler who's more keen to offer tips than seek them out, there are some that we think have run their…
— Cruise Blog
Transportation
New budget airline Avelo will begin flying April 28
New budget carrier Avelo Airlines – one of two start-ups set to launch this year – plans to start flying April 28 with service from its base in Burbank, California, to 11 cities in the West. Fares will begin at $19 one…
— The Points Guy
As Americans start traveling again, airlines revive pilot hiring plans
A rare sighting in the aviation industry over the past year is becoming more common: help wanted signs. Several U.S. airlines have recently resumed hiring pilots or plan to this…
— CNBC
United Airlines Set To End Free Rebooking For 737 MAX Passengers
With a trouble-free return to United States’ skies for the 737 MAX, one United States-based airline is quietly dropping its special flight change and refund policy for passengers who find themselves booked to fly on a 737…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
Hotels with Outdoor Rooftop Pools to Chill at This Summer
Here are just a few of our favorite hotels with rooftop pools, from hip urban spots to remote areas with views of national…
— Conde Nast Traveler
What Are US Hotels Doing Now To Ensure Guests Can Book With Peace of Mind?
If you’re like many people, travel involves booking a hotel room. Understandably, you might be a bit hesitant these days because you want to make sure you don’t lose…
— Yahoo!
Other and Odd
The women explorers who changed the travel world
They'd traveled hundreds and thousands of miles between them, but explorer Blair Niles and one-time spy Marguerite Harrison were disappointed to learn that they were deemed unsuitable to join the Explorers…
— CNN
Amid Record Pandemic Travel, What's Safe? And The Debate Over Vaccine Passports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's mixed messaging on travel reveals the uncertain future of the pandemic, Dr. Monica Gandhi tells NPR. Gandhi is an infectious disease expert at the University of California San…
— NPR
Today in History
Irish Government Bill 1886
The Irish Government Bill of 1886 was the British parliament's first substantial attempt to create home rule for Ireland. The law was far from a declaration of independence; Britain retained control over all matters of policing the territory, waging war, defense, foreign treaties, international trade, and the mint. The bill was introduced…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Avanti Destinations Watches the Recovery Unfold
by David Cogswell
Thursday April 08, 2021
The jobs report from the US Department of Labor on Good Friday was a great Easter present, with job growth way outpacing projections, pointing to a resurrection of the economy. Dow Jones was expecting 675,000 new jobs. But we got 916,000, the largest number since last August. Unemployment dropped to 6 percent, down from 14.7 percent in April 2020.
Not surprisingly, the gains were led by the same sector of the economy that took the biggest hit from COVID: the hospitality industry.
According to CNBC, “Leisure and hospitality, a sector critical to restoring the jobs market to its former strength, showed the strongest gains for the month with 280,000 new hires. Bars and restaurants added 176,000, while arts, entertainment and recreation contributed 64,000 to…
— Travel Research Online
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