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Destinations
New Rules for International Travel to Hawai'i Starting Nov. 8
Starting Nov. 8, non-U.S. citizens and other travelers arriving from international destinations can travel to the Islands under new federal…
— Hawaii Magazine
Europe's most beautiful towns
15 of the most beautiful small towns in Europe, from Italy to Spain and…
— CNN
"South Africa is a leader in eco-friendly tourism"
Ahead of the Intra-African Trade Fair in Durban, South African Tourism Acting CEO Sthembiso Dlamini talks to Miliswa Cawe about the recovery of the country's tourist…
— African Business
Kid vaccines are a go: Here are 7 great family trips to take in 2022
If your family is one that has been making cautious and calculated risk and safety decisions for the last 20 pandemic months and dreaming of the day when…
— The Points Guy
Tours and Activities
Just Desserts: The Best Places Around The World For Those Who Love Sweets
These countries aren't just making sweets, they're also perfecting the art of doing so - get your stomach ready, because it's time for some…
— The Travel
Planning a trip to Asheville, North Carolina? Discover the top attractions to make this vacation one to remember
With the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains as its backdrop, Asheville, North Carolina, makes a perfect destination for a getaway. From great food and drinks to outdoor activities, or cultural experiences, there is something in…
— We Heart
Israel tours starting up again after tourism restrictions lifted
After more than a year of being cooped up at home, many Americans are itching to hop on a plane and resume travel abroad. For many, Israel — the Holy Land, the place where Jesus walked, gave sermons and performed many miracles — is at…
— Deseret News
Cruise
Princess Cruises Details "The Love Boat" Themed Cruise for Captain Stubing
Princess Cruises details 'The Love Boat' themed cruise in memory of Captain Stubing aboard Majestic Princess and departing in…
— Cruise Hive
Vaccine Mandate To Stay in Place "Indefinitely": Norwegian Cruise Line's Frank Del Rio Says
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings president and CEO Frank Del Rio told investors Wednesday that the company's sweeping mandatory vaccination policy will be extended "indefinitely" in the near…
— CruiseCritic.com
Adventures by Disney adds Arctic expedition cruises in 2023
Adventures by Disney expanded its expedition offering to the Arctic, with nine-night Svalbard voyages from Oslo in partnership with…
— Seatrade Cruise News
French Polynesia to ban mega ships from calling at their ports
A number of countries have begun to ban mega ships from entering their waters with Tahiti revealing new…
— Cruise Passenger
Transportation
U.S. airline disruptions cast a pall over holiday travel
A spate of high-profile flight cancellations has put a spotlight on worker shortages at U.S. airlines, triggering warnings of new delays over the holiday period as airlines scramble for…
— Reuters
New airline aha! to offer flights from Palm Springs to Reno starting next year
Aha!, operated by regional carrier Expressjet Airlines, will begin flying between Reno, Nevada, and Palm Springs on Jan. 3. The airline will offer the flights between the cities three times a week. The flight…
— Desert Sun
Alaska Airlines Is Removing This From Flights, Starting Tomorrow
Alaska Airlines announced they would be removing single-use plastic water bottles and cups from water service on their…
— Best Life
Delta flight diverted due to 'unruly passenger' adding to the influx of airline disturbances
Flight 365 from Atlanta to Los Angeles International Airport landed 1 hour and 27 minutes late after making a pit stop…
— Yahoo!
Lodging
Plane-spotting paradise: Why this hotel rooftop bar is my favorite new AvGeek spot
I stay at a lot of airport hotels. Yes, there are plenty of early morning flights, but that’s only half the story. By the nature of this job, I frequently visit airline headquarters, most of which are next to…
— The Points Guy
10 of the best New England hotels for the holidays
Get cozy for the holidays with a stay at these 10 festive, merry and bright hotels across New…
— USA Today
Walt Disney World unveils new Swan Reserve hotel
The newest addition to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has arrived just in time for the theme park's 50th-anniversary…
— WTSP Tampa 10
Other and Odd
Four trends that are reshaping the travel industry in the wake of the pandemic
As travel picks up in 2022, hotels and hospitality companies will be catering to guests by innovating on everything from wellness to…
— Fast Company
Visiting Native Land: The Importance of Considering Whose Land We're on When We're Traveling
This Native American Heritage Month, consider the Indigenous historical and cultural significance of the lands you visit and…
— Travel+Leisure
Meet the Space Balloons That Want to Bring First-Class Travel to Space
World View's balloon and pressurized capsule offer a slow, leisurely trip to the edge of space. And it's less expensive than a rocket…
— Robb Report
Today in History
The Tomb of Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun was an Egyptian Pharaoh ruling from approximately 1341 BC to 1323 BC. The boy-king was only eight years old when he became Pharaoh. Howard Carter, a British Egyptologist, had found clues to the existence of the Pharaoh, but the location of his tomb was unknown because of the scarcity of records of any type on Tutankhamun. Carter searched in vain for many months for the tomb, known to…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
First Flight in the Age of Covid
by David Cogswell
Thursday November 04, 2021
Funny how thing s change. “Check in” used to mean you had arrived at the airport and were ready to fly. It told the airline you had gotten to the airport on time and hadn’t got stuck in a traffic jam and missed the flight. But now you can check in online the day before your flight. The airline doesn’t know if you have made it to the airport until you have boarded. Or if you check a bag. This time I checked a bag. Later I wished I had gate-checked it.
My flight from Newark to Kansas City was my first in nearly two years. I used to fly about once a month. Since the onset of Covid layoff it’s been a long time of not…
— Travel Research Online
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