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Destinations
CDC, State Department downgrade travel alerts for dozens of countries
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised travel health noticesfor dozens of countries to a lower risk tier on Monday, adjusting travel guidance for vaccinated…
— USA Today
Top destinations in the USA that feel like Europe
These European-flavored destinations in the USA will make you feel like you're thousands of miles from home, even if you're only traveling for a few…
— Lonely Planet
9 Most Gay-Friendly Countries In Europe
Here are some of the most gay-friendly countries in Europe where LGBTQ+ travelers can enjoy a safe…
— TravelAwaits
Tours and Activities
Explore the World on These New Private Trips From Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney just announced new private trips to international destinations plus a group land adventure through New…
— Travel+Leisure
Put These 8 Temecula Wineries On Your Bucket List ASAP
Wine snobs may scoff at the wines of Southern California in favor of the grapes of Napa, Sonoma, or even Paso Robles, but the vineyards of Temecula Valley have established a…
— Thrillist
Cruise
1st cruise ship with American passengers sets sail out of Caribbean more than a year after COVD-19
Celebrity Cruises became the first major cruise ship to set sail with U.S. passengers more than a year after COVID-19 related shut…
— Fox Travel News
Republican governors of Florida, Texas battle with cruise lines over vaccine requirements
The Republican governors of Florida and Texas are headed toward showdowns with some of the world's largest cruise lines, including Norwegian and Carnival, over whether passengers boarding ships leaving their states can be…
— CNN
MSC Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line Announce Sailings out of U.S. This Summer
MSC Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line became the latest cruise companies this week to announce planned restarts in the United States this…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
For one day only, you can earn 50x points on Southwest Airlines purchases — here's how to get in on the deal
Here's a fun promotion if you have one of the Chase Southwest credit cards: On Friday, June 11, 2021, you can earn 50 points per dollar on purchases made with your card directly with Southwest…
— Business Insider
I got to fly on the United Airlines Star Wars plane - Here's what it's like inside
The Force was with me (well, except for the delay) when I recently got to fly on the United Airlines Boeing 737-800 decorated for Star Wars…
— The Points Guy
UK launches action against Ryanair and BA over refunds
The CMA is investigating whether Ryanair and BA broke consumer law by failing to offer refunds for flights customers could not legally take during the…
— CNBC
Lodging
The Most Luxurious Hotels and Resorts That Have Opened Since COVID
Eight gorgeous and unique accommodations ranging from Switzerland to the Maldives to Florida to consider for your upcoming trips. The post The Most Luxurious Hotels and Resorts That Have Opened Since COVID appeared first on…
— Yahoo! Finance
How Clean Is Your Hotel?
Most hotels have adopted new sanitation and safety procedures during the pandemic. Here are some red flags to note, plus features to look for in a clean…
— NerdWallet
Other and Odd
A grandparent’s guide to safe summer travel with unvaccinated kids: Where – and where not – to go
Haven't seen your grandkids much in the last year because of COVID-19? Want to make up for lost time with a trip? Here's how have fun and be…
— USA Today
7 Tips To Save Money While Traveling Abroad
5 important money saving tips to help you stay on budget while you prepare for your next vacation…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
Charles Dickens Dies
Charles Dickens is easily one of the most celebrated and widely-read authors in history. Writing during the Victorian Era in England, Dickens is best known for his imaginative stories and novels usually set in and around London; these include A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist,…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Learning Journeys’ “Traveling Classrooms” Offer a Major Evolution in Experiential Learning Worldwide
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (June 8, 2021) – Providing a traveling classroom in destinations worldwide, Learning Journeys offers a breadth and depth of programs that spark the imagination – from learning the art of belly dancing in Turkey and beekeeping in Poland to spending a week as a distiller in Scotland or songwriter in Nashville. Each program features hands-on learning with skilled experts, artisans, and teachers, and is designed to contribute to the communities visited in sustainable and meaningful ways.
“After a year of travel restrictions, humans are yearning to not just go on a vacation, but also connect with new people, places, and cultures to rediscover what they’re passionate about,” said Dr. Carol Dimopoulos, CEO of Learning Journeys. “Learning Journeys’ programs lead guests to discover more…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
15 Great Cruising Grounds from Which Your Clients Can Choose (Part 1)
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday June 09, 2021
If some of your clients love cruises, they may have promised themselves that – if they got through the COVID crisis unscathed – they’ll find some new places to visit. Here’s how you can help them fulfill these promises. Suggest some new places to explore and provide them with enough information to turn their dreams into…
— Travel Research Online
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