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Tuesday August 24, 2021

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Destinations

Hawaii governor urges visitors not to travel to islands amid COVID surge
Hawaii's governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only as the state struggles to control…

U.S. Adds 6 Countries To 'Do Not Travel' List Including The Bahamas
The US has updated its travel advisories, which includes updates to the Bahamas and other destinations around the…

Skiing in Africa? Tourists hit Lesotho slopes despite COVID-19 woes
Suggest a holiday in Africa and most people picture baking hot sun, palm-fringed beaches or herds of wildebeest galloping across the savannah. Few think of…

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Tours and Activities

Italy is the Ultimate Golf Destination
Golfing in Italy is unlike golfing anywhere else on earth. As the country prepares to host the Ryder Cup in 2023, here's what you need to know to tee off in…

13 epic experiences to tick off in Thailand
From island-hopping to responsible elephant tourism, discover the most incredible travel experiences in…

Everything Travelers Can Do In The Maldives That Are Off The Beaten Track
The Maldives is known for its sun, sand, and crystal-clear waters, but travelers may want to consider trying something new while on…

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Cruise

Passenger dies of COVID-19 amid outbreak on Carnival cruise ship
A 77-year-old woman became the first reported death among passengers since cruises resumed in June from the Caribbean and United…

Hurtigruten Adds Third Battery Hybrid-Powered Ship as Expedition Cruising Resumes
Hurtigruten Expeditions has introduced the expedition cruise line's third battery-hybrid powered ship - MS Otto Sverdrup. Hurtigruten said that with MS…

CDC Increases Travel Advisory for Two Popular Cruise Destinations
The CDC increases its cruise travel advisory to level 4 for the two popular cruise destinations of the Bahamas and St.…

Seabourn unveils inaugural sailings on luxury expedition ship Seabourn Venture
Seabourn cruises onboard new cruise ship Seabourn Venture featuring the British Isles and departing in 2022 are now on…

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Transportation

Cell Phone Catches Fire On Alaska Airlines Flight
A cell phone caused a fire to break out in the cabin of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737. Here's what we know about this…

Several Airlines Now Banning Cloth Face Coverings During Flights
Learn what some domestic airlines prohibit passengers from wearing to comply with the TSA mask…

The EU digital Covid certificate
The European Commission have launched its own pass named 'EU Digital Covid Certificate' which should facilitate free movement within the…

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Lodging

20 all-time-favorite hotels escapes of the A' design award and competition
as one of the world’s leading annual juried competition for design, A’ design award and competition continues to promote and recognize the best design works globally with a wide range of…

The most beautiful national park lodges in Glacier, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon
These hotels boast grand nature-inspired lobbies and dining rooms, comfortable guest rooms that blend backcountry elegance with modern…

All of the lavish new hotels set to open in Dubai soon
Some of the much-awaited properties will launch with them, a range of exciting dining concepts, lavish pool facilities, and citywide…

Other and Odd

How to survive hotel quarantine (both mentally and physically)
Indian travellers, there's a 10-14 day isolation waiting for you at your next destination. Here's a guide to surviving hotel…

CNBC road test: The U.S. EV charging network isn't ready for your family road trip, let alone the expected wave of new cars
One of the biggest barriers to EV adoption is the charging network. There are roughly 136,400 gas stations in the U.S., but just 43,800 EV charging…

Airlines That Have Banned Cloth Masks for Passengers
Now that mask mandates are established, many popular airlines will ban cloth masks for passengers on…

Today in History

The Destruction of Pompeii
It was the day after Vulcanalia, the festival of the Roman god of fire. On August 24th, death rained down on the Roman village of Pompeii from Mount Vesuvius. For several weeks, the wells around the town had begun to go dry. A series of small earth tremors began. Then, on August 24th, the eruption commenced and lasted…


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