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Destinations
Russia moves to CDC's highest risk travel category
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added Russia to its list of 'very high' risk travel destinations this…
— CNN
Factbox: Asia-Pacific countries begin to open selectively for international travel
Asia-Pacific countries, which have had some of the world's strictest border controls and quarantine rules during the pandemic, are starting to open selectively to fully vaccinated international travellers as well as their unvaccinated…
— Reuters
Country-Specific International Travel Restrictions Will Be Rescinded November 8, 2021
Beginning November 8, 2021, international travelers subject to CDC country-specific travel restrictions will be able to resume travel to the U.S. without applying for an…
— National Law Review
Israel Opens to Vaccinated International Travelers
Those who are fully vaccinated with WHO-approved vaccines can now travel to Israel, with some additional…
— AFAR
Tours and Activities
Backstage tours of the 'Met' Opera House and jazz concerts on a Danube river cruise
Tickets to some of the world's finest concert halls, opera houses, theatres and galleries are all part of the package on a range of cultural holidays introduced for the New Year and beyond. American music and culture combine on an arts tour with Kirker Holidays. Its five-night Metropolitan Opera and Galleries and Museums Of…
— Daily Times
Your Travel Guide to Martha's Vineyard
Laid-back and lovely, bustling yet bucolic, this island offers plenty for…
— Orange Coast Magazine
Experience Culture, Natural Beauty, and Elephants (Ethically!) in Phuket, Thailand
The time is now to experience the magic of Phuket, Thailand's largest island, without its pre-pandemic visitor numbers. Find out what to do, where to stay, and what to eat in Phuket…
— Marie Claire
Cruise
As More Ports Ban Mega Cruise Ships, What Is the Future of the Largest Vessels?
French Polynesia is the latest in a litany of destinations to ban mega cruise…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Premium Cruise Brands to Expand Restart to More Destinations
As the cruise restart reaches new heights, premium operators are expanding, with more ships restarting in more destinations, including South Africa and…
— Cruise Industry News
What It's Really Like to Take a European River Cruise Right Now
One traveler shares her European river cruise experience aboard the Avalon Poetry II ship, which recently sailed from Lyon to Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône in the south of…
— Travel+Leisure
Get half off for your better half with Celebrity Cruises
With Christmas around the corner, why not skip the queues and treat your better half to half-off a luxury…
— Traveller
Transportation
This is what airline chefs actually do to prepare passenger meals onboard
The food experts are responsible for presentation, garnishing, and minor last-minute modifications for taste, like adding a sauce or…
— Business Insider
These Are the Safest Airlines & Most Dangerous Airlines for Your Pet
Traveling can be so stressful, but traveling with a pet has got to take the cake. You've got to worry about their comfort and safety. Hell, even if you decide to leave them home, they may still try to figure out a way to sneak into your…
— Thrillist
Airlines reopen lounges with new perks, more walk-ins from economy
Airlines are reopening airport lounges with higher-end service to lure back premium travelers after the pandemic, while increasingly opening the VIP experience to tourists - for a…
— Reuters
'Unacceptable': Southwest Airlines investigating pilot who brought politics onto the plane
Southwest Airlines is investigating a pilot who brought politics onto the plane. On a Friday morning flight from Houston to Albuquerque, the unnamed pilot used the controversial phrase "Let's go, Brandon'' over the public address system, according to an Associated Press reporter who was on the…
— USA Today
Lodging
5 Reasons to visit Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik - Pursuitist
Dubrovnik is a dream destination with beautiful hotels in and around its old town and Adriatic Sea shoreline. But, there is no hotel better than Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, which is within walking distance of the old town, but with its own Adriatic beach setup during warm…
— Pursuitist
The Most Pet-Friendly Hotel in Every Southern State
There's nothing like taking a getaway from reality. Imagine it: an escape to a place with incredible views, sumptuous linens, and fantastic food. But what good is a vacation if you spend the entire time missing your furry best…
— Southern Living
Ruby Group Opens First Hotel in Switzerland
Located on Beatenplatz in the heart of Zurich, where one of the city's first cinemas was located, Ruby Mimi is reviving the old days of early silent film history. The hotel's 208 rooms, 24/7 bar and private cinema exude glitz, glamour and lean…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
A Vacation Rental Scam Cost This Traveler $20K - Here's the Red Flag She Missed
Fraudsters are getting more and more sophisticated, tricking even the savviest of travelers out of their…
— Travel+Leisure
13 Ways to Travel More Responsibly
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, our choices will have more weight than ever. Here, how you can do better by the places you visit and the people you meet; the planet; and even…
— Conde Nast Traveler
35 of the Best Travel-Themed Gifts All Traveler-Lovers Will Want...Almost as Much as Another Stamp on Their Passport!
Do you have a lot of travel lovers in your life? If so, you know that finding the perfect gift for them can sometimes be a…
— Parade
Is This the Future of Queer Travel?
Expert Bani Amor on dismantling coloniality, ending systemic inequalities, and embracing the radical potential of…
— Yahoo!
Today in History
Flight of the Spruce Goose
In 1942, the U.S. Department of War needed a new type of aircraft to transport men and materials long distances. The Hughes Aircraft company won the bid and aircraft designer Howard Hughes and Henry J. Kaiser began work on a prototype aircraft that was to become the Hughes H-4 Hercules, better known as the "Spruce Goose". The design team built the aircraft from wood because of…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
South Moravia: Wine, Trails, and History in the Czech Republic
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday November 02, 2021
Prague may be t he most prominent destination in Czechia, also known as the Czech Republic, but the country offers much more in the way of landscapes to capture the traveler’s imagination. This is where the South Moravian Region enters the conversation. A land of rolling plains, old-world villages and towns, and white wines to satiate the vinophiles. South Moravia in the eastern part of Czechia will lure the travel in with trails to follow these wonderful views and…
— Travel Research Online
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