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Friday June 11, 2021

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Destinations

Top 10 trending travel destinations on TikTok
Travel inspiration can come in many forms - like taking to TikTok to add a new place to your bucket list, or discovering some of the most popular…

Europe travel restrictions for vaccinated visitors: Making sense of rules in France, Spain, Italy
Travelers will need patience to figure out the patchwork of COVID border restrictions governing who's allowed into which country, how and…

Visiting The Stunning Gorges Du Verdon In France
France's Gorges du Verdon, one of the largest canyons in Europe, offers spectacular turquoise waters and a host of outdoor…

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Tours and Activities

Italy Plans to Transform a Former Prison Into a Future Tourist Destination
Italy is hoping to create its own version of Alcatraz, the California prison that has since become a tourist destination off the coast of San…

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Cruise

2 passengers on Celebrity Millennium cruise test positive for Covid-19
Two guests aboard the first major sea cruise hosting Americans since the pandemic halted the industry have tested positive for Covid-19 in required end-of-cruise testing, the cruise line said…

Carnival Cruise Line Adding More Ships Back Into Operation in August
Carnival Cruise Line has announced its new phase of the summer restart of guest operations, including the first cruise for Mardi Gras and the return…

Holland America Line Updates Ship Schedule For Summer Cruises in Europe
Holland America Line has updated their summer cruise schedule to Europe canceling additional sailings and moving back the launch of their new…

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Transportation

SpaceX's Starlink wants to provide internet to airplanes in the near future, VP says
SpaceX is "in talks with several" airlines to use its Starlink satellite internet network to provide travelers with inflight…

American Airlines to invest in electric aircraft maker Vertical Aerospace
American Airlines said on Thursday it will invest in Vertical Aerospace, a UK-based maker of electric vertical takeoff and landing…

From reduced requirements to best-ever promotions: Why this is the year of easy elite status
You don't necessarily need to be a frequent traveler to earn elite status this…

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Lodging

A Futuristic Hotel Is Coming to Orlando - Self-driving Cars and Smart Rooms Included
The Lake Nona Wave Hotel, set to open later this year, features 216 guest rooms - including 16 one-bedroom suites and two penthouse suites - and is so high-tech you'll think you're visiting The…

These 10 Coastal Hotels Ooze Made-in-America Charm
From New England to the Pacific Northwest, plan your summer with these design-forward beach…

Other and Odd

As travel demand surges and prices rise, here are 7 ways to save money this summer
Americans are ready to travel this summer. Here's how to do it without blowing your…

7 Dog-Friendly Destinations In The U.S. To Visit This Summer
7 Dog-Friendly Destinations In The U.S. To Visit With Your Four-Legged Friend This Summer. Why Not Bring Fido…

Ask Ardra Anything: 9 Tips for Traveling with a Mobility Aid
Traveling with a disability requires extra planning and patience, but you can still feed your…

Today in History

Jacques-Yves Cousteau's Birthday
Born on June 11, 1910, in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, Gironde, Cousteau was a French naval officer who became one of the world's greatest explorers, ecologists, filmmakers and scientists. His passion was the oceans of the world and the sea life in them, and he co-developed the modern SCUBA tank and regulator, making underwater exploration accessible…

Agent Perspectives

On Location With Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, Morse, Midsomer and Father Brown
by Paull Tickner
Friday June 11, 2021

I would hazard a guess that, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, your anglophile customers have been watching endless episodes of Downton Abbey, Inspector Morse, Doc Martin, Keeping Up Appearances, Poldark, Midsomer Murders, Grantchester, and The Vicar of Dibley to name just a few of the British TV series appearing on PBS. Bridgerton is the new kid on the block, and you can read and see more in the story below after Downton Abbey.

You will know who these people are and instead of leaving them to imagine what the great castles, stately homes, gardens, market towns, villages and countryside really look like; talk to them about their favourites and let me help you put together a UK tour that matches their interests, time frame and budget.

Catch the…

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Deck Plans

Tauck Will Resume Operations In Europe & Africa

Tauck announced the official restart of its operations in Europe and Africa. The company plans to reopen in stages, beginning with selected departures of its “Iceland” and “Treasures of the Aegean” small ship ocean cruises in June and July. Also scheduled for July are the resumption of the company’s cruises in the Galapagos Islands as well as its Tauck Bridges family adventure in Costa Rica. Tauck’s guided safaris in eastern and southern Africa will resume in August, as will its land tours in Spain, France and…

  — Travel Research Online
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