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Destinations
The 7 Best Foodie Destinations In The World
If you like to eat, you will be happy visiting every single one of these foodie destinations, from European cities in Spain and France to Indonesia, Australia, and…
— TravelAwaits
Heading to Mexico? These Are the COVID Restrictions in Place
Before you head south of the border, these are the Mexico COVID travel restrictions, from pre-departure requirements…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Greece’s glittering holiday islands reemerge from the shadow of coronavirus lockdowns
The Greek government has a message to lure mainly northern Europeans, who are desperate for some warmer weather and a…
— CNBC
Cruise
U.S. Senate allows Alaska-bound cruise ships to bypass Canada; House action could allow summer cruises this year
As American voyages resume in other states, Canadian restrictions are the biggest remaining hurdle to resuming cruise tourism to Alaska this…
— Anchorage Daily News
CDC Loosens Mask Requirements, Shore Excursion Rules for Vaccinated Cruise Passengers
Vaccinated cruise passengers will be able to ditch their masks in certain outdoor settings, according to updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
— Travel+Leisure
EMSA and ECDC Review COVID-19 Guidance for Cruise Ships
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have published the first revision of their…
— Cruise Inustry News
Transportation
United Airlines extends beer/wine service to more flights over two hours
Many airlines are looking to make a comeback this summer as the pandemic dies down. With that being the case, it appears that some airlines are attempting to make a better experience available to more…
— Fox Travel News
Senators Give Airlines a Push to Honor Pandemic-Issued Flight Vouchers Forever
Senators Markey and Blumenthal see an unfair policy by the airlines as 2020 vouchers for cancelled flights set to…
— Business Traveler
Lodging
New $80M Virgin Hotel starts taking bookings as tourism rebounds in New Orleans; look inside
In another sign of revival in the city's hospitality sector, the nearly completed Virgin Hotel New Orleans said Thursday that it has started taking bookings for stays starting on…
— NOLA.com
A Brief History of the Legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc
The luxurious French Riviera retreat, which reopens post-Covid on June 4, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this…
— Town and Country
Other and Odd
Vacation Hotspots Including Hawaii and Are Banning Certain Sunscreens: Here's Why and What to Know
Although the chemicals used in sunscreen are safe for humans, some of them have harmful environmental…
— People Magazine
Here's What Is (And Isn't) Changed By The New CDC Mask Guidance
Some parts of public life in the U.S. still operate according to restrictive rules, and that includes planes, trains and…
— NPR
Today in History
The First Smallpox Vaccination
On May 14, 1796, physician Edward Jenner administered the first smallpox vaccination to 8-year-old James Phipps. Old wives' tales indicated that milkmaids who contracted the milder cowpox never caught the more deadly smallpox. Jenner's work was also preceded by Chinese and Turkish practices…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Glimpses of Historic Glory In South West Scotland
by Paull Tickner
Friday May 14, 2021
The recent Scot land Reconnect trade show has given me a great opportunity to take a closer look at a destination I know well and, over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be introducing you to/reminding you about a wide variety of wonderful Scottish travel experiences you can offer your customers.
— Travel Research Online
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tional Nurses Week, AmaWaterways has opened a selection of Europe sailings between October through December 2021 for eligible frontline medical heroes to enjoy a complimentary river cruise with one paying guest in the same…