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Destinations
Top 12 Tropical Destinations To Visit In 2022
From Key West to Jamaica, here are 10 dreamy and relaxing tropical destinations to visit this upcoming…
— Travel Off Path
No new travel restrictions — for now — should keep Canadians in WNY
A little more than two weeks ago, Canada eliminated COVID-19 testing requirements for Canadians making short trips to the United…
— Spectrum News
2022's holiday hotspots: The most searched destinations revealed
Staycations are losing their appeal as we're beginning to plan trips to islands with more temperate climes, including Crete, Menorca and…
— Yahoo!
As picked by you: India’s finest hotels, destinations, airlines this year
Roadtrips through Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, holidays in Goa, Maldives, Switzerland, and Indian food—classic and contemporary: this is how India likes to travel. The results of Readers’ Travel Awards 2021 are out, and the winners are the…
— Conde Nast Traveller
Tours and Activities
10 LGBTQIA-Friendly Trips to Splurge on for NYE
With the holidays upon us, there’s never been a year worth celebrating the end of like 2021. Well, not since 2020 that is. For the LGBTQIA+ community in particular, some of whom struggle with the traditional family tropes…
— Thrillist
A fall trip to the Deep South is well worth the travel difficulties
This autumn, we were looking forward to a November trip to Portugal when the ongoing pandemic convinced us to reconsider. Rather than struggle with masks and constant testing while…
— Observer-Reporter
Disney: More backstage tours returning in 2022
More behind-the-scenes tours will return to Walt Disney World in early 2022, including the Keys to the Kingdom…
— Orlando Sentinel
10 Tips For Mastering The Art Of Visiting Castles In Italy
Italy's castles are some of the most unique in Europe, and here are some tips (with destination suggestions!) for future…
— The Travel
Cruise
FBI takes over probe of missing mother who fell off Carnival cruise ship
The FBI has reportedly taken over the investigation of a 25-year-old mother who fell off a Carnival cruise ship in an incident that one onboard paramedic has said had a “high…
— New York Post
Rolf Sandvik launches Northern Xplorer -- a zero-emission cruise ship concept
Sandvik is the man behind The Fjords - a company based in Flåm in western Norway - which built hybrid electric sightseeing vessels Vision of the Fjords (in 2016) and Future of the Fjords (in…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Guide to cruise line onboard booking bonus
If you’re a loyal cruiser, you’ve probably planned a future cruise before one cruise even comes to an end. With so many itineraries and destinations to choose from, it’s nice to have another cruise already lined. Having a cruise to…
— Cruise Blog
Comparing 5 New Cruise Ships Sailing From Florida
Over the past several months, I've had the opportunity to sail on five new cruise ships across five cruise lines that are now sailing to the Caribbean…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
New Low-Cost Airline “Play” Offers U.S.–Europe Flights From $109
Icelandic carrier Play is entering the U.S. with extremely affordable flights to 22 European…
— AFAR
Airline industry warns upcoming 5G deployment could cause hiccups for travelers
Interference from 5G signals using C-band spectrum could lead to flight disruptions, airline execs warn. Wireless carriers and FCC experts aren't so…
— C|Net
Southwest deal alert: Fares as low as $69 one-way to beach destinations
Calling all Southwest fans and even those of you who consider yourselves to be above the low-cost carrier airline (tsk tsk), because it is currently running…
— The Points Guy
Video Airline CEOs testify on Capitol Hill
Transportation Producer Sam Sweeney discusses the biggest challenges airlines face and how the omicron variant could impact the holiday travel…
— ABC News
Lodging
TPG'S most anticipated hotel openings of 2022
Believe it or not, a new year is here. We're one year further away from 2020, a time we can only describe as indescribable. But with a new year comes…
— The Points Guy
3% tax added to hotel rooms, vacation rentals on Hawaiʻi Island
The County of Hawai'i has passed a 3% tax on guests at transient accommodations such as hotels and short-term vacation…
— Hawai'i Public Radio
Hyatt Is Opening a New Hotel in Panama City
It's one of the most charming neighborhoods in all of Central America: the Casco Antigua of Panama City,…
— Caribbean Journal
Hotels Go Green: How Hotels are Approaching Sustainable Travel—and Why
Bobby and Brooke Mikulas had sustainability in mind when opening their new downtown Colorado Springs hotel, Kinship Landing, even before the pandemic introduced eco-friendlier new-normals like smaller staffs…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
Man kicked off plane, banned from airline for wearing women's underwear as face mask
A Florida man who was kicked off of a United Airlines flight for wearing a woman's thong as a facemask reportedly said he did so in protest of the airline's mask mandate and also compared himself to Rosa…
— FOX 28
Omicron hammers travel in Europe as travelers adjust, cancel trips with tightening restrictions
Travel restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of omicron of COVID are hammering the travel and tourism industries and adding to the gloom in…
— USA Today
Will Israel ban travel to the United States due to Omicron fears?
Reports that the United States was on a list of countries that could soon be labeled “red” likely caused high blood pressure among many…
— The Jerusalem Post
37 Products That'll Take Some Of The Annoyances Out Of Traveling
If you love to travel, except for the part where you're actually traveling, try these products that will help you get from Point A to Point B with…
— BuzzFeed
Today in History
The First Flight
Orville and Wilbur Wright had suffered through weeks of mishaps and delays at their camp in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Undeterred, the two brothers continued to experiment with different designs and fuel mixtures for their attempt at flight. On December 17, 1903, Orville won the coin toss and flew…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Bring On the Gluhwein and Mince Pies for Christmas in England
by Paull Tickner
Friday December 17, 2021
Bustling and co lourful Christmas markets in historic settings, spectacular re-imaginings and illuminated trails around treasure-filled castles and stately homes, pretty villages and market towns in full festive mode, carol singers, sparkling and highly decorated Christmas trees all over the place, Glühwein, mince pies and ice skating outdoors at famous London attractions.
Welcome to what's happening across England THIS MONTH and, bearing in mind that they are all annual events, let me sow some seeds for some bright ideas that can be gift-wrapped to generate valuable extra commission in the run up to Christmas 2022. Remember, everything here takes place each year.
The Nutcracker Experience at Blenheim…
— Travel Research Online
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