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Destinations
Hawaii officials say Las Vegas 'poses significant risks' after traveling residents contract COVID-19
Health officials in Hawaii are sending a warning after residents traveled to Las Vegas before contracting…
— USA Today
Mexico tourist hotspots Cancun and Los Cabos slammed by Delta variant
Cancun and Los Cabos, two popular party destinations in Mexico, have both been slammed with massive COVID-19 outbreaks, throwing a wrench into party plans at the…
— Daily Mail
6 Reasons Why Sicily Should Be Your Next Italian Holiday Destination
With a spate of new hotel openings this year, Sicily's glorious beaches, fresh seafood, and ancient ruins offer the ultimate Mediterranean…
— Vogue
Tours and Activities
Take a See-through Kayak Tour Over Bioluminescent Lagoons in Florida
Florida's Space Coast, 45 minutes from Orlando, is home to bioluminescent waters you can experience in a see-through…
— Travel+Leisure
A Black Woman's Guide To Atlanta's Hiking Scene: Where To Go, What To Pack And Groups To Trek With
There's a growing appreciation for the hiking scene in the ATL with hikers like Talaya George leading the…
— Essence
7 Best Things To Do In Zambia, According To A Local
A local tells why she fell in love with Zambia and made it her permanent home - and why tourists should visit this African…
— TravelAwaits
Cruise
It happened: Someone on a large cruise ship in Juneau has tested positive for COVID-19
Deputy city manager Robert Barr says the individual did not circulate in Juneau as a tourist, but will leave the capital city by air…
— KTOO
CDC still has authority over cruise ship public health, Appeals Court in no rush (*updated*)
CDC conditional sailing order non-binding in Florida but ships still subject to inspection to prevent communicable diseases like COVID-19 and may be…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Norwegian Becomes Latest Major Cruise Line to Resume Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line became the latest major cruise line to resume cruises after a 500 day suspension of voyages. Norwegian Jade was the first NCL…
— CruiseFever
Transportation
American Airlines warns about jet-fuel shortages around the U.S., asks pilots to conserve
American asked pilots to save fuel due to shortage at certain midsize…
— CNBC
U.S. air travel passengers jumped 19% in May over prior month
U.S. airlines carried 56.6 million passengers in May, up 19% over April but still 30% below 2019 levels, the U.S. Transportation Department said on…
— Reuters
Lodging
8 incredible hotels in Costa Rica, from no frills cheap stays to villas with private plunge pools
These are the best places to stay in Costa Rica, from Guanacaste all-inclusive resorts on the beach to affordable stays in San Jose and luxury…
— Business Insider
Canada is about to reopen to Americans: Here are our favorite points hotels
Canada will soon reopen to vaccinated U.S. travelers. Here's our list of where you should stay on points during your next…
— The Points Guy
How to Stop Getting Ripped Off by Hotel Fees
You can't avoid every last fee, but you can be strategic about fees for "amenities" you don't even…
— LifeHacker
Other and Odd
Is It Safe to Plan International Fall Travel Right Now?
We speak to experts about how the Delta variant of COVID-19 could impact upcoming fall travel…
— Conde Nast Traveler
UNESCO Announces 9 New Additions to World Heritage Site List
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee announced the newest additions to its list of World Heritage Sites on Sunday, including Madrid's Retiro Park and the Trans-Iranian…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The de Havilland Comet
July 27, 1949 saw the inaugural flight of the de Havilland Comet, the world's first commercial jet airliner. Manufactured by British company de Havilland, the craft was a high point in early aeronautical design and was powered by four jet engines. Unfortunately, early models suffered from catastrophic metal fatigue, and a series of well-publicized…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
Road Trip: Visiting The City
by TRO Travelmole
Monday July 26, 2021
There are many  nicknames for the city of San Francisco, including "The City." There is "415" - the area code, "San Fran" - (don't use this one), "Fog City" - self-explanatory, "Golden Gate City" - for the bridge, and even "Baghdad by the Bay" - with reference to the cosmopolitan nature of the population, much like that of pre-war Baghdad. The City remains high on my list of great places to visit, and one of my favorite activities in the Bay Area is exploring some of the surrounding nature and vicinities.
With Covid-19 having shut down much of international travel, domestic road trips are suddenly the new adventure. Having taken several in the past couple of months, I…
— Travel Research Online
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