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Destinations
US citizens warned not to travel to Japan as Tokyo Olympics near
The latest troubling sign for the Tokyo Olympic Games came Monday when the State Department advised US citizens against traveling to Japan because of a sharp increase in Covid-19…
— CNN
The Hidden Costs of Traveling To Hawaii and Other Popular Destinations During COVID-19
With 38% of the U.S. population identifying as fully vaccinated and COVID-19 restrictions relaxing, people are looking to travel. But hidden costs are…
— Yahoo! Finance
Puerto Rico Updates Its Covid-19 Travel Guidelines For Vaccinated Visitors
Tourism is ramping up in Puerto Rico, with several changes to its Covid-19 travel guidelines going into effect this week. For starters, all local curfews in effect since March 2020 have been lifted as of…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
This Exclusive Camping Trip in Yellowstone National Park Is the Perfect Way to Unplug
Excursionist, a luxury tour operator for U.S. experiential travel, now has a new, private camp experience in Yellowstone National…
— Travel+Leisure
You Can Visit The Island Where Jurassic Park And Jurassic World Were Filmed
Kualoa Ranch on the Hawaiian island of Oahu has featured in numerous films and TV shows over the…
— Lad Bible
Cruise
Why it's easier to meet new people on smaller cruise ships
Looking to make some new friends on your next cruise? Here's a bit of advice that may seem counterintuitive: Pick a smaller…
— The Points Guy
8 Ways To Involve Your Kids In Planning Your Family Cruise
These are eight ways you can get your kids excited and involved in planning your next family…
— Cruise Radio
Florida Still Waits As Cruises To Alaska Get Green Light To Resume, Pending CDC Approval
Cruises to Alaska are set to resume sailing this summer with the signing of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act but what about…
— CBS 4 Miami
Transportation
Airlines avoid Belarus after 'state-sponsored hijacking' of Ryanair flight
The European Union has called on airlines to avoid Belarus' airspace after a Ryanair flight from Greece to Lithuania was forced to land in the country, and a dissident journalist on board was…
— CNN
Southwest Airlines flight attendant loses two teeth after passenger assault
There were 477 passenger misconduct incidents on Southwest from April 8-May 15, an 'intolerable' level, according to its flight attendants…
— USA Today
United Airlines offers vaccinated customers shots at free travel
Carrier's loyalty club members can enter sweepstakes designed to encourage national immunization…
— CBS News
Lodging
5 New Austin Hotels You Need to Know
Here are some of Austin's best and brightest hotel debuts, just in time for that Summer Friday…
— Thrillist
Make Vacation Magic Happen Thanks to Disneyland Hotel's Reopening
The park's original hotel is taking reservations for the summer…
— Red Tricycle
A big new hotel opens tomorrow and it is extremely extra
The American hotel brand is opening its first overseas location in a Grade-II Listed building in Covent…
— TimeOut
Other and Odd
Where You Should Plan a Trip, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Using astrology as our guide, we've made it easy for you to choose your next destination with this list based on each sign of the…
— Travel+Leisure
How to fly safely this summer
Air travel in the US is at a record high for the pandemic going into the busy summer travel season. But not everyone is fully vaccinated yet -- so how do you fly safely? Get the latest advice from…
— CNN
Where can Americans travel? What to know about COVID-19 restrictions around the world
Many countries are letting in American tourists, but COVID-19 restrictions vary from place to…
— CBS News
Today in History
The Constitutional Convention Convenes
On May 25th, 1787 the Philadelphia Convention convened with delegates from each of the states. The problems arising under the Articles of Confederation were pressing the new nation. Many of the delegates, notably James Madison, intended that the Articles of Confederation be scrapped in favor of a new…
— Travel Research Online
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