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Wednesday February 09, 2022

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Destinations

Hawaii will not require booster shots for travel to islands
Hawaii Gov. David Ige said Tuesday he will not mandate booster shots for travelers coming to the…

A 5-Day Travel Itinerary for Palm Springs
Beyond the endless sunshine, Palm Springs, California offers great food, cool hotels, art, culture, and outdoor…

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Tours and Activities

The best spring break travel deals on flights, hotels and vacation packages
Spring break travel doesn't have to be expensive. Take a look at some of the best airfare, hotel and vacation package deals for travel this…

The 5 safest, most gay-friendly Caribbean travel destinations
A complete travel guide to the best places for LGBTQIA+ travelers in the Caribbean including where to stay, what to eat, and things to…

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Cruise

Carnival temporarily suspending cruises from Mobile
Starting this fall, Carnival cruises will not be sailing out of Mobile's port for almost a…

Cunard to name new cruise ship Queen Anne; debut set for 2024
Cunard Line's first ship in more than a decade -- will be named Queen Anne, the line revealed during a brief broadcast on YouTube…

The Best Cruise Lines You've Never Heard Of
From polar expeditions to sailing and the Great Barrier Reef, these are the best alternatives to the major cruise…

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Transportation

Delta Airlines is asking for an unruly passengers no fly-list. Buttigieg's response
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the US government is looking into implementing a no-fly list for unruly passengers after Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian sent a letter requesting a list to the Justice…

On the Orient Express
This Once-in-a-lifetime Train Ride From France to Italy Has Free-flowing Champagne and Luxurious…

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Lodging

Vail Sold a Record Number of Passes. What Happened Next Was a Disaster.
Employees fear the corporate behemoth bit off more than it could chew, while pass holders cry foul about overcrowding and reduced…

Disney's 'Star Wars' hotel may be facing criticism and cancellations
Some say they're spending over $4,800 for two nights at Disney World's Galactic Starcruiser hotel, while others tell Insider they've…

Other and Odd

Travel as an Act of Love
Travel builds bonds with those we hold dearest and helps us empathize with those we don't know at…

4 Reasons You Should Not Book Your Own Travel In 2022
Having a travel advisor to assist with the trip planning and booking process is more important than ever. Here are the reasons…

Today in History

John Quincy Adams becomes President
In the Presidential election of 1824, none of the four candidates received a majority of the electoral votes. The race for the office of the 6th President of the United States came down to John Quincy Adams and Andrew…

Point-to-Point

Don’t Be So Eager to “Move Up” to a Full-Frame Travel Camera
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday February 09, 2022

At this point in the pandemic, companies are selling fewer cameras than at any time since World War II. According to Business Insider, as far back as 2018, more than 85% of all photos were made with smartphones. Also, the lack of travel opportunities during the pandemic has discouraged vacationers from buying new cameras, since they don’t know when they will be able to use them.

Several famous camera manufacturers are redefining their businesses. Some such as Canon, Nikon and Sony are moving away from selling inexpensive consumer models, while others such as Olympus are focusing on medical optical products. Sony is also supplying sensors to other manufactures. When it comes specifically to travel cameras, Sony, Nikon, Canon and Fujifilm seem to be trying to get…

  — Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile

The 'Wild Awaits' Travelers in the Lands Down Under

AAT Kings has been a pioneer in the adventuring of Australia and New Zealand for over 100 years. They were one of the driving forces that opened the Australian outback to the eyes and excitement of travelers within the country, as well as international. Now, as Australia looks to open its borders to the world once again, AAT has set its sights on a new campaign to intrigue the traveler. The ‘Wild Awaits’ campaign seeks…

  — Travel Research Online
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