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Destinations
Thailand Postpones Reopening of Popular Cities While Beaches Welcome Tourists - What to Know
The opening of cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai has been pushed back while beach destinations like Phuket and Ko Samui are welcoming visitors thanks to special travel…
— Travel+Leisure
Planning A January Vacation? Here Are The Best Winter Destinations The U.S. Has To Offer
January holds more charm and allure in the U.S. than many people realize, and these are the best places at which to spend the…
— The Travel
Norway Travel Restrictions: Government Reveals Plan To Open Border
The Norwegian government today announced a plan to reopen the border as it ends all national coronavirus…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
Au Naturel: Europe's most beautiful places to visit
Although it is not the biggest of continents, Europe has a lot to lure visitors from across the world. Other than luxurious beaches, limestone cliffs, sleepy little towns, and lavender fields, it also boasts of being home to some of the best mountain views…
— Times of India
Top 6 Places To Visit In Cape Town, South Africa
Six exciting experiences for holiday makers to enjoy when they travel to beautiful Cape Town in South…
— Travel Off Path
Where and how to photograph the aurora
Here our beginner's guide on how to photograph the aurora, which includes the best techniques and camera settings for capturing the Northern…
— Space.com
This Ancient City in Spain Is Like A Tapas-Filled Fairytale
Oh, and the tapas are often…
— Thrillist
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Ship Gets Name Change
Carnival Cruise Line has officially changed the name of Carnival Victory to Carnival Radiance as the vessel is in the final stages of a $200…
— Cruise Fever
New cruise ship to feature world's first free-fall dry slide at sea and a three-level racetrack
Cruise fans in search of high-speed thrills have something to look forward to now that Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the jaw-dropping amenities onboard its latest ship, the Norwegian…
— CNN
Islands of Tahiti Position to Small and Medium-Sized Cruise Ships
New cruise regulations come into force in French Polynesia from Jan. 1, 2022. According to Tahiti Cruise Club, they are as follows: favor…
— Cruise Industry News
The 10 best cruise destinations for 2022
The best cruises to book for 2022, from Antarctica to the Rhone River. Here are the best cruises to book around the…
— Good Housekeeping
Transportation
Delta has banned more than 1,600 unruly passengers. Now, it wants airlines to share ban lists.
The airline said it has reported more than 600 people to the Federal Aviation…
— CBS News
2 Hawaiian Airlines flights return to Honolulu airport after unruly passenger incidents
For the second time today, a Hawaiian Airlines flight was diverted back to Honolulu this afternoon due to an incident involving an alleged unruly…
— Honolulu Star Advertiser
These Are the Airlines Most and Least Likely to Lose Your Luggage
Airlines are getting better at handling checked bags, but they still lost or damaged nearly 700,000 pieces of luggage in the first six months of…
— Travel+Leisure
Southwest Airlines' incoming CEO says carrier will cut flights next year if staffing falls short
Southwest's incoming CEO Bob Jordan vowed not to repeat disruptions over the…
— CNBC
Lodging
Report: Hotels reducing carbon footprint
Data from the latest Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking (CHSB) Index shows that the average carbon footprint of a hotel stay decreased by…
— Hotel Business
The Most Exciting Hotel Openings This Fall, From Oaxaca to Vermont
A chic ski lodge, an eco-retreat at a mezcal distillery, and the long-awaited reopening of a Caribbean grande dame make for great fall…
— Conde Nast Traveler
17 Best Hotels in Venice
This freshly restored classic hotel provides the kind of panorama that you dreamt of when planning your Venice trip. Set the scene The stretch of Grand Canal frontage west of St. Mark's square hosts some…
— Yahoo!
Other and Odd
Where to Travel This Fall Based on Your Zodiac Sign
We tapped Astrologer Alice Bell to lend her expertise on travel characteristics each sign should prioritize this fall. Her insights range from choosing to adventure all alone to picking cities that offer heritage and…
— Coveteur
How 'Black & Abroad' and Misterb&b Are Creating New Types of Travel Guides
New travel guides specifically catering to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ travelers are making it easier and safer to…
— Vice
How to stay COVID-free on your fall vacation: Plan - and then plan some more
As people plan fall trips, they're keeping an eye on rising COVID case numbers. And they're wondering: How do they keep coronavirus from coming…
— USA Today
Today in History
The First National Monument
The 1859 Yellowstone Expedition first reported the find of an amazing rock formation, known by local Native Americans as the "Bear's Lodge". On September 24, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower, Wyoming the first National Monument of the United States. The tower…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
SOUTH AFRICAN ARIWAYS TAKES OFF TODAY WITH FLIGHTS FROM JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN SIGNALS RESUMPTION OF DOMESTIC SERVICES
Johannesburg, South Africa (23 September 2021) - Following months of preparation after exiting business rescue, South African Airways (SAA) resumes both domestic and regional Africa service. The carrier’s first scheduled flight is an early morning take-off from OR Tambo International in Johannesburg to Cape Town International on September 23rd and is one of three return flights per day between the two cities. Flights are also set to start to five African capitals - Accra, Kinshasa, Harare, Lusaka, and Maputo.
SAA’s Interim CEO Thomas Kgokolo says, “This week is a proud and significant one for SAA and its staff as well as all South African citizens. Our journey back to the skies has not been easy and I pay tribute to our dedicated workforce in all areas…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Prehistoric Fossils, Award-Winning Gardens, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, and a Chained Library
by Paull Tickner
Friday September 24, 2021
Over the past f ew months, I've written a great deal about some of the English regions you may be familiar with; but this week, I'm sharpening the focus on a destination you may not have come across before.
Welcome to the ancient county of Dorset, a less well-known area of stunning countryside and coastal scenery that can be traced back to the time of the dinosaurs and the Jurassic period. It has inspired great writers like Thomas Hardy and, among many other must-see attractions, is also home to no fewer than four former winners of the prestigious Historic Houses/Christies Garden Of The Year Award.
Located just to the west of Southampton, creative tour planners can bookend a few nights here with a couple in the cathedral city…
— Travel Research Online
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