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Destinations
UK entry requirements to France and travel restrictions - and what the amber list rules are
There are different requirements depending on your vaccination status to travel to…
— iNews
The 'Amazon of North America' could be Florida's best-kept secret
The Fakahatchee Strand, though small in comparison to other wilderness areas in South Florida, seems to have a knack for flying under the radar, then suddenly making big, out-of-the-blue…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
These are the most-searched ‘bucket list’ travel experiences in the world
Travelers regularly search for activities in New York, Paris and Rome - but the world's most popular online travel search is in none of those…
— CNBC
6 Top Honeymoon Destinations in Egypt
Growing up in an Egyptian family, most women are told “you will only be allowed to travel when you’re married”, or “you can only wear this on your…
— Egyptian Streets
Golf Vacations Are Rising in Popularity — and These Destinations Have It All, On and Off the Course
Whether you picked up a club for the first time during COVID or you've been golfing for decades, if a golf vacation is on your list, we have some ideas for…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Vaccinated vs. unvaccinated: Two different experiences on Royal Caribbean's first cruise from the US in more than a year
Here's what it was like on Royal Caribbean's first cruise from the US in more than a year. This cruise allowed both vaccinated and unvaccinated guests…
— The Points Guy
Cruise lines that don't require Covid vaccines
Do you have to be vaccinated to go on a cruise? The short answer is no. The long answer is that vaccine requirements vary by cruise line, cruise ship, and departure…
— Cruise Blog
Costa Rica to welcome back cruises in September
Costa Rica will soon welcome cruise ships carrying vaccinated passengers and crew, the Tourism Board (ICT)…
— The Tico Times
Transportation
Airlines waive change fees for several Florida cities as Tropical Storm Elsa nears
Major U.S. airlines are waiving change fees for several Florida cities as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches the…
— CNBC
Airline delays hint at hard summer for travelers
If you're planning to fly this summer, bring plenty of…
— WGAL 8
Airlines to Be Charged More for Polluting in EU Green Push
Airlines in the world’s biggest carbon market will eventually have to pay for all the pollution from their planes as the European Union strengthens its climate policies under the Green…
— Bloomberg
Lodging
10 Best Hotels In Washington D.C.
The hotel scene in Washington D.C. has been undergoing a renaissance. Many of the city's historic hotels had extensive renovations while the influx of new hotel brands has led to the opening of several stylish urban…
— Forbes
I Tried One of Those 'Work From Hotel' Packages in Cape Town — Here's What It Was Really Like
I turned a layover into a working vacation during COVID. Here's what to know if you've been thinking of taking your remote work on the…
— Travel+Leisure
5 Luxurious Nassau County Hotels for Your Summer Getaway
Get away without going far. Check out these five Nassau County hotels that deliver luxury close to…
— LongIsland.com
Other and Odd
"Green Pass" COVID travel app smoothing travel for Europeans
The coronavirus pandemic has made travel more complicated for everyone, from airlines to security personnel and, of course, passengers. Europe has started cutting some of the red tape limiting international travel with its own version of a COVID-19…
— Yahoo! News
Editor's Letter: Adventure Has a New Meaning This Summer
As you begin to travel again, any kind of trip can become an…
— Yahoo
Today in History
A Man for All Seasons
On July 6, 1535, Sir Thomas More was beheaded when he refused to sign the Act of Supremacy declaring King Henry VIII Supreme Head of the Church of England. More was appointed the lord chancellor in 1529 after a distinguished career as a Member of Parliament and as a leading intellectual. He was, at first, an ardent supporter of Henry VIII. However, as the King's intention to deviate from the Roman Church became more…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
Poland Opens to US Tourism
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday July 06, 2021
Here we are, a  world opening back up after a global pandemic that has ground travel to a halt for more than a year. Travelers, advisors, suppliers, economies… all have been hampered by precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The countries within the European Union were no exception. But, as good news surfaces from around the world, many countries are opening their borders once again. The Republic of Poland, a popular member of the EU, and a land of diverse terrain and historic sites, is now accepting US citizens.
Even during the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic, Poland was preparing for the return of tourism. Its #CityWillWait campaign highlighted the cities around the country, and that they will await the…
— Travel Research Online
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