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Destinations
7 cycling destinations around the world
Bicycle trips give tourists a chance to feel a sense of freedom while pedaling around in cities and among…
— The Korea Times
U.S. Covid-19 travel restrictions state by state
Very few states had travel restrictions at the peak of summer - and the few rules that are remaining are generally less…
— The Mercury News
Australian government halves arrival cap, leaving thousands stranded as air fares skyrocket
Australia's limit on international arrivals has been cut from a little over 6,000 to about 3,000 passengers a week as of July 14, crushing the hopes of the roughly 34,000 Australians now stuck overseas and wanting to come…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Top 7 Unique Activities in Mexico City
Top 7 unique activities in Mexico City this summer. If you are planning a trip this summer, here are some unique activities you can…
— Travel Off Path
7 Tips for Seeing Hawaii on a Budget
Dreaming of a trip to Hawaii but don't want to break the bank? Keep reading to learn seven easy ways to visit Hawaii on a…
— Motley Fool
Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Lines sues state of Florida over vaccine passport ban
Norwegian Cruise Lines is suing Florida after the state banned vaccine passports, saying it cannot safely resume sailings without ensuring its passengers and crew are vaccinated against…
— Yahoo
Italy cruises: Country bans large cruise ships from sailing into Venice as of Aug. 1
Italy is banning mammoth cruise liners from sailing into…
— USA Today
Nearly 3,000 confined to cabins after COVID-19 case on Singapore cruise
A Genting Cruise Lines ship on a "cruise to nowhere" has returned to Singapore after a confirmed case of COVID-19 in a passenger, and the nearly 3,000 passengers and crew on board were confined to their cabins…
— Reuters
Transportation
Massive flight delays, cancellations prompt finger-pointing
Airlines are racking up an unprecedented number of delays and flight cancellations just months after Congress gave the industry $54 billion so that carriers could retain their employees and facilitate a seamless return to air travel…
— The Hill
FAA sees largest weekly surge in unruly air passengers this summer
Of this year's incidents, 75% involve passengers who refuse to wear a…
— ABC News
Spirit Relaunches Three More Routes to the Caribbean
The low-cost carrier has restarted daily service from Orlando to Cancun, along with service to both Punta Cana and Santo…
— Caribbean Journal
Lodging
Olympics COVID cluster at Olympic hotel as Tokyo cases surge
A COVID-19 cluster at a Japanese hotel where dozens of Brazilian Olympic team members are staying raised new concerns about infections at the Tokyo Games, as the host city recorded its highest number of new cases for six…
— Reuters
Qatar’s hotels accused of hospitality workers abuses
Business and Human Rights Resource Centre finds Qatar's hotel brands have failed to protect hospitality…
— Aljazeera
Other and Odd
Traveling with your pet? Here's what you need to know, according to experts
Planning a big vacation is fun — and a little stressful. What do you pack? Should you check a bag? How much time should you allow for getting through airport…
— CNN
5 online travel scams that are spreading now
If you're looking to take a vacation this summer, watch out for these five travel scams that are spreading around the U.S. like…
— Komando
Today in History
The Storming of the Bastille
France was on the verge of revolution. The citizenry had become increasingly demanding of King Louis XVI. The Bastille contained only seven prisoners, but it held a great symbolic value. Not only did the fortress hold a great store of weaponry and gunpowder, but it had for centuries been the prison for those who disagreed with royalty. The demonstrators had earlier raided the Hôtel des Invalides,…
— Travel Research Online
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e last decade, most cruise lines have devoted themselves to nurturing a younger clientele. The dream has been to capture cruisers in midlife and hold on to them for the next 30-40 years. Now, COVID-19 is turning this strategy on its…