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Friday November 19, 2021

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Destinations

Europe Travel: Restrictions Coming In, As Covid-19 Rates Surge
With Covid-19 infection rates rising across Europe, the unthinkable is beginning to happen–many EU countries are considering, or have initiated new lockdowns, to curb the rising rates as winter…

National Geographic reveals ‘Best of the World 2022’ travel list
Now that coronavirus restrictions around the world are beginning to ease up, it’s time to start thinking about travel…

Europeans are headed to the United States — here’s where they’re going
After news hit that the United States would end an 18-month travel ban, Europeans booked plans to visit Orlando, New York City, Los Angeles and…

The Philippines announces it will reopen to tourists 'soon'
The Philippines is looking to open its borders to fully vaccinated tourists coming from "green list" countries "soon," the country's Department of Tourism announced on Friday, November…

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Tours and Activities

Vietnam Vacation: Skip Ha Long Bay And Visit This Stunning Destination, Instead
When visiting Vietnam, most people immediately book a trip to Ha Long Bay, all the while, this destination is underrated and just as…

Five authentic festive experiences for the price of a day at overrated Winter Wonderland
Skip Hyde Park's yuletide hellhole and do the real thing instead - from the original ice bar in Sweden to the Christmas markets in…

World’s most popular castles revealed: the top 20 buildings as global travel resumes
There has been a surge of interest in medieval castles as countries prepare for international borders to reopen, with a review of social media activity revealing the most popular…

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Cruise

Top 10: The Biggest Cruise Ships in Service in November
With the cruise restart now reaching well over half of the global cruise fleet, the world’s largest cruise ships are already back…

I Just Went On A River Cruise — 8 Changes You Need To Know
River cruises are still popular and as the pandemic subsides, more travelers are considering this type of vacation with new rules in…

Hawaii Closed to Cruise Ships Until At Least January
Despite last-ditch efforts by cruise lines, Hawaii will not be open to cruise ships for the remainder of this year, leaving some passengers out in the…

Explore the world's most remote and challenging landscapes on an adventure cruise
Do you want to sail where few other ships venture next year? Rebecca Barnes has rounded up the best immersive…

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Transportation

Airline industry union leaders call for no-fly list for unruly passengers
Airline worker advocates are encouraging the creation of government and private no-fly lists for unruly passengers amid an increase in violence against flight crew and…

Un-Belize-able! Alaska Airlines launches first flights to Belize City from SEA and LAX
If you're looking for a new international destination to escape to - with an unbeatable mix of beaches, adventures and heritage that's not…

American Airlines and British Airways Will Offer Free COVID Tests to Business Travelers
American Airlines and British Airways are making it easier for business travelers to hop across the Atlantic Ocean without having to worry about COVID-19…

American Airlines Resumes Direct Flights To India After 10 Years
American Airlines resumed the direct flight from New York JFK to New Delhi this week. Seattle to Bengaluru begins in…

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Lodging

Hotels aren’t our homes — and that’s exactly why they shouldn’t end daily housekeeping
If you’ve stayed at a hotel during the pandemic, you’ve probably noticed that things are, to put it lightly,…

Up to 50% of a new hotel tax fund could go to the Honolulu rail — which has an estimated cost of $11.4B
A Honolulu City Council committee Wednesday agreed to allocate between one-third to one-half of revenues from a proposed visitor bed tax to the city’s rail transit project. The council action came as city officials said rail’s potential…

Chic Hotel Opening in New York City Celebrates Broadway (Photos)
Visitors to the latest chic hotel to open in New York’s theater district can easily walk to any Broadway show — or they can stay inside and celebrate…

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Other and Odd

What Luxury Travel Will Look Like in 2022
Long stays, wellness retreats, extended-family excursions, and boundary-testing adventures will come to define travel in…

Austria Will Enter Fourth National Lockdown and Impose Compulsory Covid Vaccinations
Austria will again enter a nationwide lockdown and Germany is no longer ruling out a similar move as Europe grapples with a brutal wave of the coronavirus…

The best gift this Christmas isn't something you can wrap
Giving that special someone a holiday for Christmas this year will not only delight the recipient, but also support an industry that has been doing it…

Today in History

National Review
The first edition of William F. Buckley's National Review was published on this day in 1955. A former Yale debater and editor of the Yale Daily News, the young Buckley wrote "God and Man at Yale" in 1951, establishing him as a serious intellectual thinker. He raised $300,000 to start National Review which…

Press Releases of Interest

Central Holidays Announces Debut of Newest, Ultra-Luxe Nile River Cruise Ship – HS Nebu
Moonachie, NJ – (November 11, 2021) – Central Holidays together with its parent company Sakarra Group International (SGI) are announcing the debut of their newest, ultra-luxe Nile River cruise ship – HS Nebu, bringing their fleet to 11 vessels, and raising the bar in Nile River cruising. “We are thrilled to demonstrate our commitment to travel in Egypt and to the US travel market with this investment that that sets a new standard of luxury in Nile River cruising,” said Baher Ghabbour, Chairman and CEO of Sakarra Group International. “We invite everyone to come experience the ultimate dream vacation in Egypt with Central Holidays sailing onboard our newest 5-Star Deluxe Nile Cruise ship HS Nebu. Building on our…

Agent Perspectives

The Beatles, a Military Tattoo, a Few Wee Drams and Sherlock Holmes
by Paull Tickner
Friday November 19, 2021

On Monday 8th November, the champagne corks were popping as we celebrated the lifting of the onerous transatlantic flight restrictions. What a long and difficult nineteen months it's been, but at last the airlines are beginning to increase their London-bound lift. You can now start making some serious UK/Ireland plans for a couple of clients, four-six friends travelling together and, in due course, small groups of ten-twelve or more.

For the next few months, many customers will continue to be cautious about criss-crossing the pond. I believe that you and other enterprising travel advisors will play an influential, confidence-building role by reminding and inspiring them with ideas for UK-bound tours in May and with others in the months of June…

  — Travel Research Online
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Deck Plans

Meet Me On Board: Riviera River Cruises’ 2022 Holiday Season Cruises Now Available

With December 2022 departures of Riviera River Cruises’ popular holiday season cruises now available, plan ahead to celebrate Europe’s Rhine and Danube Rivers in all their wintry splendor. Riviera’s holiday season cruises include Yuletide Markets itineraries that depart in the weeks before Christmas, departures over Christmas itself with the ship decked in lush garlands and a grandiose tree, and celebratory sailings to ring in the New Year. In all, six itineraries with 20 departures are available to book.

I’ll be hosting one of those cruises, departing Cologne on December 21, 2022 and cruising along the Rhine for eight days. You can view the full itinerary on Riviera’s website, but return here and complete the form at the bottom of this post for special pricing…

  — Travel Research Online
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