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Destinations
Antigua, Bermuda among popular destinations ranked 'very high' risk by CDC
Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean and Bermuda in the Atlantic were added on Monday to the "very high" risk category of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's regularly updated list of travel…
— CNN
Thailand plans to reopen key destinations to vaccinated in October
Government officials in Thailand have announced the country plans to reopen Bangkok and other key destinations to foreign tourists in…
— Traveller
Airfare To Europe Hits Lowest Prices in Five Years
Airfare from the United States to Europe has hit its lowest price in the last five years, with the average round trip price just over…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
7 bucket list places to see with kids post-pandemic: Paris, Reykjavik, Maldives, Singapore
Destinations like Reykjavik, Paris, New York, the Maldives, SIngapore, Greece and Alaska offer activities and memories for the entire…
— USA Today
Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Travel Destinations
These Thanksgiving destinations have everything: foliage, fabulous attractions, and…
— romper
Cruise
Sept. 20 update: Half the Fun Ship fleet now sailing, Royal Caribbean Hong Kong delay, NCL wraps 'Embark,' Crystal River extends vaccine mandate through 2022
Carnival resumes cruises from New Orleans, Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas Hong Kong…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Can you cruise with your dog, cat or other pets?
For those who can't imagine a vacation without a pet there is good and bad news when it comes to cruise ships and…
— The Points Guy
Good News For Cruise Lines, As U.S. Eases Restrictions For Vaccinated International Travelers
travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international travelers, including from the UK and European Union. International travelers would be required to provide proof of…
— CruiseCritic.com
7 best suites on big-ship cruises
You don’t need to sail on a small, stuffy luxury cruise ship to indulge in an over-the-top cruise ship suite. If you’re looking for two-story staterooms, ginormous balconies, and VIP privileges, you can certainly find them on…
— Cruise.blog
Transportation
Easing restrictions will boost U.S. airlines but business travel still unclear
U.S. airlines will benefit from the Biden administration's decision on Monday to reopen the country to fully-vaccinated air travelers from around the world, experts said, but the outlook for…
— Reuters
European Airlines See Bookings Surge As The US Plans To Reopen
Europes airlines have seen a surge in booking overnight as the United States of America revealed that it would reopen to fully vaccinated tourists. The news will be extremely welcome by airlines who have…
— Simple Flying
Alaska Airlines Is Having a Buy One, Get One Free Sale on All Flights — but You Have to Book Today
Alaska Airlines is having a buy one, get one sale for travel between Oct. 5 and Dec.…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
New hotels open in NYC, Atlanta and Chicago
Openings in top-tier markets include the first Pendry hotel in New York City, a food-centric property in Atlanta and a Selina location in Chicago. Pendry…
— Hotel Business
Star Castle Hotel: It's A Feast Of The Senses In The Scillies
Star Castle Hotel is perched on the highest part of the island. You reach it by walking up a steep cobbled lane. The further you go - under an original gateway with bell, past a detention…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
EU says people vaccinated with AstraZeneca shots should be able to travel to U.S.
The European Commission said on Tuesday it would make sense for the United States to allow travel by people vaccinated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots, although existing U.S. guidance already authorises those…
— Reuters
Travel agent's warning as gay couple could face 100 lashes over Maldives trip
Andrew Earle said he recently had to warn a couple who inquired about booking a trip to the Maldives. The luxury holiday destination has strict rules around same-sex…
— Mirror
Plans to ease international travel rules welcome news in Las Vegas
The U.S. on Monday announced plans to ease international airline travel restrictions to allow vaccinated foreign nationals to once again travel to the country starting this…
— Las Vegas Review-Journal
Today in History
The Hobbit
On this day in 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien published The Hobbit, or There and Back Again. The story follows the character of Bilbo Baggins as he goes on a quest with other of the inhabitants of Middle Earth to capture treasure guarded by the dragon, Smaug. On his way, Bilbo stumbles…
— Travel Research Online
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