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Destinations
Caribbean Travel News
Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending Oct. 22,…
— News Americas Now
Canada paves way for US tourism by rolling back travel advisory in place since March 2020
The Canadian government on Thursday quietly rolled back its guidance against all nonessential travel, replacing it with a new advisory saying travelers should be fully vaccinated before leaving the…
— USA Today
Cape Town named Africa's Leading City Destination for 2021
Cape Town named Africa's Leading City Destination for 2021 at the Africa segment of the World Travel…
— IOL
What Travelers Need To Know About Thailand Dropping Quarantine
Thailand has released more information about changes to its entry restrictions, which include entry without…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Top U.S. Destinations For A Festive Christmas Holiday
There are many places in the US that truly evoke the spirit of Christmas. Read on to learn about these best US destinations for your next holiday…
— Travel Off Path
Maui Has Become a Go-to Destination for Pandemic-era Travelers — Here's How to Experience It Beyond the Beaches
As strict rules regarding travel during the COVID-19 pandemic have been implemented, venturing to Hawaii has been seen as a viable option for travelers who have been craving a bit of island…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Hong Kong halts cruise-to-nowhere as COVID-19 suspected in crew member
Hong Kong authorities prevented a Royal Caribbean (RCL.N) cruise ship from departing the city's terminal late on Thursday as a crew member was suspected to have COVID-19 after routine testing, the government and the cruise operator…
— Reuters
Latest Restart Dates and Itineraries of Every Princess Cruises' Ship
Since July 31, Princess Cruises has been gradually putting its ships back in service, with five out of 15 ships already in operation. Cruise Industry…
— Cruise industry News
Carnival Cruise Line to Accept Guests With Mixed Vaccines
Carnival Cruise Line updates its protocols to accept guests with mixed vaccines effective on sailings as of October 24,…
— Cruise Hive
Caribbean cruise holidays: 3 of the best ports in the Caribbean
Caribbean holidays are among the world’s most popular for cruise fans, with the region packed with ships and passengers throughout the…
— World of Cruising
Transportation
Airlines bet on big December after Covid variant setback
American and Southwest Airlines are reporting that they made profits in the third quarter, thanks to large amounts of government pandemic…
— ABC News
United Airlines Is Warning Passengers About Price Hikes
In a new interview, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said customers should start expecting price hikes in the cost of plane…
— Best Life
New airline to offer discount flights from Fort Lauderdale to Paris, London and Oslo
From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, is anyone up for a trip to London, Paris or Oslo? Norse Atlantic Airways, a newly formed discount airline from Norway, says it will take you to any of those three European capitals starting next…
— MSN.com
Delta Added Hundreds of Flights from NYC Airports
Delta's expansion shows no sign of slowing down as the airline continuously adds new flights. A recent announcement shared that the airline would be adding more routes to Panama from the US later this year, and now, the airline has added over 100 flights out…
— Thrillist
Lodging
The hotel dog that saved its owner's life
On October 25, 2011, the five tiny fishing villages -- which had long been a magnet for tourists from all over the world -- were hit by one of the worst inundations the area had ever seen. Thirteen people were killed, and many more lost property and possessions. The streets of Vernazza, perhaps the most famous of the villages, were feet-deep in…
— CNN
Hotel owner IHG says business travel returning after busy summer season
(Reuters) -IHG said on Friday it was seeing encouraging signs of recovery in business and international travel, with strong corporate bookings in the United States as the Holiday Inn…
— Yahoo!
Honolulu City Council moves hotel bed tax bill forward
A Honolulu City Council committee voted Wednesday to move forward with a bill that would implement a 3% tax on hotel stays on Oʻahu. Part of the money would go to the city’s rail transit…
— Hawaii Public Radio
Other and Odd
Technology continues to change the way we travel
Technology-based innovation has impacted a variety of sectors for the better, but perhaps none more so than the travel industry. It has made life easier and more convenient for customers, airlines, employees, and everyone else in-between. In the past, certain tasks used…
— Breaking Travel News
8 Nigerians charged with alleged internet scams promising romance, travel
Eight Nigerians have been charged in the U.S. with running widespread internet scams for at least a decade from their base of operation in Cape Town, South…
— ABC News
The Travel Basics Our Readers Keep Buying From Nordstrom
These are the travel-friendly clothes, shoes, and bags our readers bought most from Nordstrom this…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
The First Parachute Jump
On October 22, 1797, French innovator André-Jacques Garnerin climbed into a hot air balloon and rose 3000 feet over Paris. A crowd gathered to watch. Suddenly, Garnerin climbed over the balloon's basket and jumped. Behind him, a large silken fabric trailed,…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Take Note of Six Good Reasons for a UK Visit Next May
by Paull Tickner
Friday October 22, 2021
With transatlan tic flight restrictions between North American and the UK being lifted on 8th November, let’s talk about developing some itineraries that will really appeal to clients who, by next spring, won’t have been to the UK for over two years!
Culturally minded travellers will relish what I can offer them when using the internationally famous festivals in Brighton and Bath as the hubs for 3-4 nighters before reaching London. Murder Mystery fans will enjoy rubbing shoulders with top crime novelists and some pre- and post-Father Brown/Inspector Morse 'On Location' visits. Similarly, green-fingered clients will immediately want to know the dates of travel for the Chelsea Flower Show, especially when you share with them the video I've included from His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales,…
— Travel Research Online
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turned from a series of cruises: AmaWaterways on the Rhine, Viking Ocean Cruises in Bermuda, Crystal River Cruises on the Rhine & Moselle, and Avalon Waterways on the Rhone. This webinar replay from October 20, 2021 covers a wide range of topics from testing before leaving home to life on board and more.