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Destinations
The 10 best places to go with kids in 2022: Mexico, Aruba, West Virginia, Orlando, more
The best places to go with kids in 2022 include all-inclusive resorts, family beach destinations, national parks and the country's top theme…
— USA Today
COVID in Europe: Germany relaxes travel restrictions on 8 countries
COVID in Europe: Germany relaxes travel restrictions on 8…
— EuroNews
The countries welcoming US tourists now — and some resources for your visit
The health risks are obvious if you’re not fully vaccinated. Many venues and events of interest to travelers are imposing restrictions or canceling outright because of the most recent…
— The Mercury News
Hawaii Plans To Tighten Travel Restrictions
As Omicron continues to rage across the whole of the United States, Hawaii could see a fresh set of restrictions coming that may impact American travelers as well as foreign arrivals visiting soon. The…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
How this family took a safe, last-minute trip to Fiji during omicron
Editor's note: Dr. Joe Leader is CEO of APEX (Airlines Passenger Experience Association), a global nonprofit advancing flight experience for nearly…
— The Points Guy
The Best Parts Of Vietnam Should Be Seen From The Water
Vietnam's waterways are part of what makes it such a scenic and enticing destination, and there are multiple boat tours one can take to see it…
— The Travel
9 Favorite Outdoor Adventures In Sunny Aruba
Aruba is a year round destination because it is outside the Caribbean hurricane belt — and it offers a wealth of outdoor…
— TravelAwaits
Ecuador's best national parks are wildlife wonderlands
While the Galapagos steals the show, Ecuador is studded with fantastic national parks, from the Andes to the Amazon. Here's our pick of the…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Nearly 250 cruise ships will sail globally in January despite the CDC advising all travelers to avoid cruising
January 2022 will see a record number of cruise ships at sea since the start of the COVID-19…
— Business Insider
Covid outbreak hits Mediterranean cruise ship MSC Grandiosa
MSC Cruises says 45 Covid positive passengers disembarked from its MSC Grandiosa vessel, the latest Covid-hit cruise ship as the Omicron strain spreads across the…
— CNN
Celebrity Cruises and ABTA unveil Celebrity Loves Agents campaign
Celebrity Cruises is donating £10,000 to ABTA Lifeline as part of the "Celebrity Loves Agents"…
— Seatrade Cruise News
New 2022 Cruise Industry Executive Guide Out Now
The new 2022 Cruise Industry Executive Guide is now available to download from Cruise Industry News in PDF format, covering more than 120 cruise…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Back Again: The World's Only Active Airline Airbus A340-500
The A340-500 is virtually extinct in scheduled airline use. In 2021, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) used one aircraft between Baku and Moscow and the Turkish resort of Bodrum before the type was grounded in early September. It marked the end of the A340-500…
— Simple Flying
This airline is offering flights as low as $22 for all its routes
Breeze Airways is offering flights from Tampa for $29, and flight packages for as low as $22. The deal runs through Jan. 5,…
— WTSP 10
AT&T and Verizon Delay 5G Rollout After Airlines Warn of Disruptions
Airlines had warned of increased flight disruptions from the 5G deployment near U.S.…
— Barron's
Dog Dies on Southwest Flight, Family Blaming Airline
A Southwest passenger says the airline is at fault after her dog wasn't able to breathe in his carrier and suffered a tragic death during a…
— TMZ
Lodging
Robots deployed to some hotels amid staffing shortage
A hotel in California is using the Relay Robot designed by Savioke to handle room service at the…
— ABC 11
Ocean Eden Bay Hotel for Adults Only Opens in Jamaica
H10 Hotels has opened its second hotel in Jamaica. Located on the seafront, the newly built hotel has 444 rooms and a wide range of…
— FTN News
23 Of The Best Points Hotels I Hope To Stay At
There are lots of incredible hotels around the globe that you can book with points. Here are the 23 properties that interest me…
— One Mile at a Time
Hottest hotel openings anticipated for 2022 (Q1 & Q2) • Hotel Designs
Hotel Designs takes a look at the hottest hotel openings expected in 2022. The two-part series starts with hotels arriving in Q1 and…
— Hotel Designs
Other and Odd
Why This East Coast State Is the Perfect Girls Getaway Destination
From wine tasting to active adventures, here's how to have the perfect girlfriend getaway in…
— Travel+Leisure
State Department Warns Americans to Make 'Contingency Plans' for International Travel
It's not exactly the best time to…
— Thrillist
A new sleeper train will connect these major European cities in summer 2022
This summer, a new sleeper train will add to a network of planned routes that will link up cities across Europe, including Prague, Berlin and…
— Lonely Planet
The 30 best gifts for frequent travelers
We've pulled together the best travel gifts for any occasion. Whether they're frequent flyers or road trip warriors, there's a gift for your favorite…
— CNN
Today in History
A Botched Arrest Foils the King
Charles I was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1642. These were not happy times for the monarchy. A rising Protestant movement and resentment against Charles' belief in the "divine right of kings", along with the levying of taxes without Parliament's consent caused much discontent. On January 4, 1642 Charles entered the House of Commons to arrest five members on charges of high treason. News of the King's actions,…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
‘In with the New’ as we Welcome 2022
For the travel industry, the last two years have brought significant change and sustained challenges to our professional and personal lives. Perhaps there has never been a new year anticipated with more hope than the year 2022. As we look forward to better days, we also look back, reflecting on the needs of our advisor community in ’21 and how we responded, what we learned from our students, and how we intend to meet their needs going…
— Travel Research Online
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