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Destinations
Will The US Introduce An India Travel Ban?
With coronavirus surging in India, why hasn't the US added a travel ban against the country, when much lower risk countries do have…
— One Mile at a Time
Greece Plans To Be Top Tourism Destination This Summer
Greece is set to be the top destination this summer as it plans to welcome back all international tourists in May and cruises in…
— Travel Off Path
Grenada Will Reduce Quarantine Required for Fully Vaccinated Tourists Starting May 1
Starting May 1, vaccinated travelers to Grenada will only have to quarantine for 48 hours while waiting for their test results to come back from a PCR test administered upon…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Is a July 4 U.S. Cruise Restart Still Possible for the Industry?
Numerous cruise lines have targeted July 4 as the date they would like to see cruise operations restart from the U.S. But is that still…
— CruiseCritic.com
Disney Cruise Line Releases New Protocols for UK Sailings
This summer, Disney Cruise Line will resume sailing with a series of cruises from select UK homeports aboard Disney Magic; as expected, the line has put a slew of new requirements in place for…
— Cruise.blog
See the First Photos of Adults-Only Cruise Line Virgin Voyages' Private Island Beach Club
See the First Photos of Adults-Only Cruise Line Virgin Voyages' Private Island Beach…
— People Magazine
Transportation
Alaska Airlines reveals new airplane livery spotlighting diversity, education
Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest livery on Monday, focusing on DEI and…
— The Points Guy
American Airlines To Receive $3.3 Billion In Payroll Support
American Airlines and its wholly-owned regional subsidiaries will receive over $3.3 billion in payroll support under the…
— Simple Flying
Alaska Airlines Sees a Strong Rebound Ahead
The Seattle-based airline continued to lose money last quarter, but it could be earning record profits within a few…
— The Motley Fool
Lodging
Meet Yahya Jan, the architect building the world's tallest hotel, Dubai's Ciel Tower
The architect behind some of Dubai's most iconic buildings is working on one of his most ambitious creations, the Ciel Tower, which is set to become the world's tallest…
— CNN
Reader Question: When should I transfer points to airline and hotel partners?
Find out how transferring points to airline and hotel partners can help you maximize your redemption…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
EU expands on 'coordinated approach' to reopening to Americans
The European Union is seeking to resume 'transatlantic travel as soon as it is safe to do so' and is urging member nations to take a unified approach to opening borders to US…
— CNN
Deadline for Real ID for air travel pushed back due to Covid pandemic
The deadline was supposed to be October 1 but due to the pandemic making it harder for motorists to go to their DMVs, the Department of Homeland Security is extending the…
— NBC News
Today in History
The Death of Magellan
Fernao de Magalhaes, better known in English as Ferdinand Magellan, convinced the Spanish King to finance the quest for a western route to the Indonesian Islands. On September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail. It took him over a year of sailing the Atlantic and then southward along the coast of South America before he came upon the straights that now bear his name at the tip of the continent. They sailed for five months through the Pacific, so-named by his crew…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
The Grand Discoveries of Luxor
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday April 27, 2021
Egypt has alway s been a draw for travelers. The monuments of ancient civilizations stand as rugged reminders of empires and cultures passed. These grand palaces, temples, and tombs are tremendous feats of engineering – milestones in the history of the world. Which brings us to Luxor. The Luxor Temple and Karnak are sites to behold, to wander about in awe of its hieroglyph-covered walls and columns… a magnificent museum open to the elements.
Luxor, once known as Thebes, was considered to be the religious capital of Egypt until the Greek period. Egyptians built Thebes in the name of Amun-ra, the chief god of their religious beliefs. The modern city of Luxor was built around the ancient structure of Luxor Temple, located on the Nile…
— Travel Research Online
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