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Destinations
As Bangkok reopens to tourists, here's what it's like to visit now
As Omicron fears subside, Thailand is relaunching its test & go program, which allows vaccinated travelers from certain countries to enter without facing lengthy quarantines. Here's a look at what tourists coming now can expect.…
— CNN
The Galapagos and Costa Rica Are Creating an Underwater 'Ocean Highway'
The first step is the brand-new Galapagos Marine Reserve, which expands the total protected area in the archipelago to nearly 75,000 square miles, making it more than twice the size of…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
How to Travel Solo During the Pandemic
The way we travel may be changing with the spread of Covid-19, but here are ways to stay informed and stay as safe as…
— Wired
Why does it feel like covid requirements for travel are more confusing than ever?
Now more than ever, travelers have to cross an ocean of red tape when they want to go abroad. But did you know that pandemic requirements for travelers are even confusing to the people enforcing…
— Washington Post
Cruise
7 Cruise Trends You'll See in 2022
As the cruise industry continues to evolve, we've identified some trends we're already seeing, and will continue to see in…
— Cruise Radio
Top 10 New Things on Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line is launching its first new ship in 10 years, Disney Wish. Set to debut in the summer of 2022, it is the first of its new Triton class series.…
— Cruise Blog
Transportation
Carry-On Luggage Sizes: Size Restrictions by Airline
Every airline has a strict set of rules to follow when it comes to carry-on…
— US News & World Report
United Airlines Flight Turns Around After Passengers Tried to Upgrade Themselves to Business Class
A United Airlines flight heading to Israel was forced to turn around mid-flight after a pair of passengers tried to upgrade themselves to empty business class…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Wynn Resorts wants to bring 'gaming' to the UAE
Casino operator Wynn Resorts has inked a deal to build a luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab…
— CNN
Hyatt to Open Two All-Inclusive Hotels in Playa del Carmen
Hyatt's Apple Leisure Group is opening two new all-inclusive hotels in Playa del Carmen, Mexico next…
— Caribbean Journal
Other and Odd
Americans are obsessed with travel reviews
Americans are obsessed with reviews for travel, but those reviews aren't always true. Keri Lumm shares the results of a new study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of…
— KearnyHub
A tale of two Mexico trips during the pandemic
Two recent trips to Mexico -- one to sun-soaked Tulum and another to the big city of Guadalajara -- expose contrasting attitudes and approaches to Covid-19. Find out more on this tale of two…
— CNN
Today in History
The Liberation of Auschwitz
ARBEIT MACHT FREI - WORK SETS YOU FREE
This was displayed over the entrance to Auschwitz, the largest concentration and work camp that processed over 1.3 million prisoners during the Holocaust. 9 out of 10 of the prisoners were Jewish, and a total of over 1.1 million people were killed at the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Beyond Times Square VIP Exclusive Broadway Experience at Hamilton and The Music Man
Beyond Times Square (BTSQ), a New York City-based leading luxury travel service company announces two exclusive VIP experiences for 2022 – the VIP Exclusive Broadway Experience at Hamilton and The Music…
— Travel Research Online
Spotlight
Renewing the Heart of Hungary
by Joseph DeLoach
Thursday December 09, 2021
Budapest, with  its wonderfully varied architecture, is getting a revamped look of an important part of its history and culture. Buda Castle has been a staple of the landscape of Budapest for 750 years. But, starting in 2019 and continuing into well into this year, Buda Castle and the surrounding district of Budapest is getting a well-deserved upgrade. Dubbed The National Hauszmann Program, this restoration and improvement project has had a substantial impact on what the traveler will witness in an already vibrant…
— Travel Research Online
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