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Destinations
Governor Says Cancun Is Still A Safe Destination For Tourists
Recent events in Quintana Roo have caused security concerns for travelers, but the governor says Cancun is still a safe destination to…
— Travel Off Path
'Additional risks': Popular travel destination now at 'very high' risk for COVID-19, CDC warns
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added three nations to its highest-risk category for travel on Monday, including a tourist…
— KETV 7
10 (Good) Reasons Why You Should Visit Bali
Bali is more than just beaches, and its history, culinary ranks, and local culture are all part of a worthy Indonesian…
— The Travel
Europe’s 10 most magical Christmas destinations and experiences they offer
With a UNESCO-protected medieval Old Town, which seems like straight out of a storybook, Tallinn is a great destination to visit anytime of the year,…
— Times of India
Tours and Activities
My 6 Favorite Stops On A Greenwich Village Food Tour
New York City is known for many things, including its famous pizza. But there are myriad food options to try at various…
— Travel Awaits
Why Now Is the Time to Visit the Swiss Ski Village of Andermatt
The Swiss village of Andermatt has two big ski mountains that just got a $2 billion upgrade. Here's how to experience it this…
— Travel+Leisure
Copenhagen: Europe's new capital of cool
Why the Danish capital is having a moment (and we all need to go…
— CNN
Can Taiwan become Asia's next great hiking destination?
By mapping trails, leading ascents and introducing locals to the beauty of their own backyard, one mountaineer has been working tirelessly to put Taiwan on the trekking…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
Top 5 Most Popular U.S. Cruise Homeports This December
As the cruise industry restart continues, more than 100 cruise ships will have sailed from U.S. ports this December. According to the latest edition of…
— Cruise Industry News
Princess officially names its latests Royal-Class ship, the Enchanted Princess
The Enchanted Princess the fifth Royal-Class ship from Princess was officially named in a special ceremony. To commemorate the occasion, the…
— Cruise Passenger
What Is a Royal Caribbean Quantum-Ultra Class Cruise Ship?
Find out what a Quantum-ultra cruise ship is with all the different innovative features and which Royal Caribbean ships are in the…
— Cruise Hive
MSC Cruises Celebrates Construction Milestones For Two Ships
MSC Cruises celebrated construction milestones for two of its ships in the same day earlier this…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Ghana Plans $3,500 Airline Fine For Every Unvaccinated Passenger
Are you flying into Ghana unvaccinated? It could cost your airline $3,500. The operator of the country’s main airport will now impose a hefty fine for every passenger that arrives without being vaccinated against COVID-19. Set to come into effect today, the policy…
— Simple Flying
British Airways May Soon Fuel Its Planes With Recycled Cooking Oil
British Airways signed a deal with a refinery in the United Kingdom to purchase sustainable aviation fuel, a lower carbon-intensity fuel that can be produced from renewable feedstocks, including waste from vegetable oils, fats, and…
— Travel+Leisure
United Airlines plans to purchase up to 100 hydrogen-electric engines
Discussions around aviation are increasingly focused on how new tech could cut its environmental…
— CNBC
Frontier Has One-Way Flights Starting at $16 Right Now
Frontier Airlines’ Buck Fares are back just in time for the holidays. Whether or not you are a member of the Deals Den program from the airline, there are some major savings to take advantage…
— Thrillist
Lodging
MGM will sell iconic Las Vegas Mirage Hotel in $1 billion deal
Hard Rock International and MGM Resorts International announced an agreement for Hard Rock to acquire the operations of The Mirage Hotel and…
— USA Today
Pets, Pelotons and zero-proof cocktails: Hotel trends we're expecting in 2022
Hotels are constantly evolving, but their core purpose mostly stays the same: to give travelers a place to make a temporary home. While timeless in…
— The Points Guy
Hyatt Place, voco brands open NYC hotels; more U.S. openings - Hotel Business
Recent U.S. openings include Hyatt Place and voco properties in New York City and Cambria hotels in Louisville and Nashville. Hyatt Place New York Chelsea…
— Hotel Business
Other and Odd
What to Do if Your Travel Plans Are Disrupted by Omicron
Tips and advice on what to do when a new coronavirus variant once again upends your travel…
— AFAR
10 Best Small Towns in France for Beautiful Beaches and Vineyards, Mountain Trails, and Medieval Castles
These are the best small towns in France to visit when you're craving a slower pace, fewer crowds, and warm…
— Travel+Leisure
Iowa City nominated for the 2021 Gay Travel Awards
Iowa CIty is being named amongst other large cities such as Chicago, New York, and…
— KCRG ABC 9
Today in History
St. Lucia's Flood
On December 14th, 1287, an enormous storm tide hit the coast of Germany and the Netherlands. The dike system designed to protect the low-lying lands broke. Estimates are that some 50,000 people…
— Travel Research Online
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