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Destinations
World’s Best Islands: Why São Miguel In Portugal’s Azores Belongs On Your Travel Wish List
The island is a place for people who appreciate nature at its most jurassic, technicolor and surreal (and people who own hiking boots and rain pants). The blues and greens of the lagoons and mountainsides are almost electrically…
— Forbes
Six Idyllic Lakeside Destinations In The U.S. To Visit This Summer
A tempting list of six beautiful and idyllic lakeside destinations in the U.S. for you to visit this…
— Travel Off Path
Which European countries have the least travel restrictions right now?
As travel restrictions start to lift in Europe and beyond, and talks of a UK-US travel corridor heat up ahead of the summer, travel is becoming more…
— EuroNews
Tours and Activities
There's a New Way to Get Around Hawaii Without Having to Rent a Car
Holoholo is a new ridesharing company that launched in Hawaii last month and doesn't allow for surge…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Cruise industry tanks: DeSantis' mixed messaging leaves business grounded
Now that worldwide medical establishments have a handle on COVID-19, it's time to move America's cruise industry back to the forefront of…
— USA Today
Cruise ships are sailing again, but you'll find some big differences
Masks won't be required, but some cruises will mandate vaccinations. Here's what you need to…
— C|Net
Celestyal Cruises Resumes Operations
Celestyal Cruises confirmed that it has successfully resumed operations with its signature seven-night Idyllic Aegean itinerary on the Celestyal…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Southwest Airlines Resumes Flights After Tech Glitch Caused Delays Across The Country
Southwest Airlines blamed the flight delays Monday night on tech problems with the company's weather data…
— NPR
Passengers Learn To Adapt As Airlines Adopt Dynamic Pricing
With airlines keener than ever to maximize revenues, dynamic pricing is making inroads into the industry. Not everyone is welcoming the trend, but industry insiders say dynamic…
— Simple Flying
Unruly airline passengers face thousands in fines as air travel picks up
Four people are facing fines as high as $15,500 for incidents that included refusing to wear…
— CBS News
Lodging
Art, impact, and an impeccable setting at Crete's Minos Beach Art Hotel
In an almost mythical setting tucked into the picturesque coves of Crete, Minos Beach Art Hotel is an assembly of waterfront bungalows and gardens that spans 2.5 km of coastline with an open-air art museum at the core of its…
— Hospitality Net
Curaçao Officially Reopened to Visitors & You Can Get Free Hotel Rooms to Celebrate
Curaçao is reopening to vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers (with negative COVID test results) and celebrating with a free night stay at a participating…
— Thrillist
What's New on Oahu: 4 Hotels to Check Out on Your Next Trip to Hawaii
Where to stay on your Hawaii vacation? Here are the best new and renovated hotels on…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
Travel insurers criticised over extent of Covid cover
Travel insurance policies that offer "complete" cover for Covid-related disruption are barely available, according to consumer group…
— Yahoo! News
How to not look like a beginner when you return to travel
The return to travel is thrilling. After more than a year of staying inside and around the house, travelers are hitting the road and taking to the skies once again, eager to…
— The Points Guy
American Express CEO says U.S. travel, dining spending is nearing full recovery
American Express CEO Steve Squeri told CNBC's Jim Cramer that he expects domestic travel spending to recover fully by the end of…
— CNBC
Today in History
George Washington Named Commander-In-Chief, Continental Army
True to the manners of gentleman at the time, George Washington never admitted to any ambition and never publicly sought power - but on June 15, 1775, his was the only serious name considered for the post of Commander-In-Chief of the newly created Continental Army. Though the army primarily consisted of New Englanders, Washington hailed from the Southern state of Virginia, and his gaining the position was seen as a move…
— Travel Research Online
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