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Destinations
As international travel picks up, several popular destinations remain off limits
Most popular global destinations have dropped quarantine restrictions and are welcoming back travelers. But there are several places that remain firmly shut to leisure tourists -- regardless of their willingness to test and isolate. …
— CNN
What you need to know to travel to the Caribbean now
If you're planning to travel to the islands of the Caribbean, here are some resources to help you plan your trip: The first thing to keep in mind is…
— Post-Gazette
Top Nordic Travel Destinations For The Summer
With shared Viking Age history and dramatic landscapes among their highlights, the Nordic countries regularly attract curious travelers. Here are some ideas for your Nordic travel itinerary this…
— Forbes
Tours and Activities
Travel destinations that invite you to stop and savor the experience
Soak in these slow travel journeys from 'Kinfolk Travel,' meant to inspire thoughtful travel and spark deeper ways of thinking about new…
— Newsweek
27 Mother's Day gifts for moms who love to travel
From travel journals to the comfiest travel clothes and the best travel accessories, we've rounded up some amazing things that are perfect for the mom who loves to…
— CNN
Cruise
What to look for in a travel agent for a cruise
The internet has made booking trips easier and faster than ever, and some had seen this trend as the end of the travel agent. But the turmoil of the pandemic and its aftermath have shown many travelers the benefits of using a travel…
— Cruise Blog
Which size ship for a Mediterranean cruise?
The first step to planning a Mediterranean cruise is deciding which itinerary and ship to book. Royal Caribbean has both its smallest and largest…
— Royal Caribbean Blog
Viking Continues Its Effort to Boost Cultural Programs with New Downton Abbey Film
In celebration of the movie's premiere, the cruise line unveiled new cruise extension programs that allow its guests to experience English country life, including the Hampshire's Highclere Castle, the setting for the fictional "Downton…
— Travel Research Online
Transportation
FAA calls meeting with airlines to discuss flight disruptions in Florida as travel booms
More than 9,000 flights were delayed or canceled earlier this month. Major carriers with big operations in Florida like Spirit, American, JetBlue and others, are expected to…
— CNBC
You May Be Able to Get a Refund If You're Not Comfortable Flying Following Removal of Mask Mandate
U.S. airlines are accommodating passengers with credits or refunds if they'e not comfortable flying without the COVID-19 mask mandate in…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Family loses over $6K in scary hotel room service scam
Beware of this not-so-suite room service scam. Scammers will slip a fake room service menu under your door, hoping you’ll order from…
— NY Post
Book now or pay even more later: US hotel rates surge to record high
If spring break serves as the canary in the coal mine of what to expect for the upcoming travel season, the results are clear: Prepare to pay a lot for…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
9 Secret Travel Hacks Flight Attendants Always Use
When you fly for a living, you know how to jet-set in the best way possible. Here are the secret travel hacks that flight attendants…
— Best Life
Is Greece actually lifting travel restrictions next week or not?
Confusion is growing over whether Greece is about to lift travel restrictions for foreign visitors next week or not. The announcement has caused a lot of…
— The Points Guy
Today in History
The Death of Magellan
Fernao de Magalhaes, better known in English as Ferdinand Magellan, convinced the Spanish King to finance the quest for a western route to the Indonesian…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Springs into Travel with Worldwide Savings
Collette, global tour operator, is springing into travel with savings up to 20%, equivalent to $1000 per person on 2022-2023 tour dates booked through May…
— Travel Research Online
SATA AZORES AIRLINES ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONAL OFFERS FOR AGENTS
SATA Azores Airlines has announced exclusive offers for agents for New York (JFK) to the…
— Travel Research Online
AMAWATERWAYS EXTENDS 2022 AND 2023 RIVER CRUISING SEASON IN PORTUGAL THROUGH DECEMBER
Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways today announced that it has extended its 2022 and 2023 Portugal river cruising season with 14 additional…
— Travel Research Online
Rental Escapes Announces Top 5 Most Popular Destinations for Luxury Villa Rentals This Summer
Rental Escapes, a full-service luxury villa company that provides customized villa experiences, today released its Summer Travel Forecast, revealing its top five most popular summer travel…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
What’s Likely to Happen to Cruising During the Next Five Years
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday April 27, 2022
The best eviden ce that the cruise market is in flux and subject to wild changes is that Douglas Ward’s Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships hasn't been updated since 2020. The Berlitz Guide used to sit on most travel agents’ desks. For 35 years, it could be counted on to give clients a two-page summary of every vessel promoted to clients by American travel advisors. It was more than a mere directory. The 754-pages of the 2020 edition rated the accommodations, cuisine, and service on each ship. It was the final word on ship statistics, so that passenger space ratios, passenger crew ratios, and tonnage could be reliably compared.
In my 2019 Amazon book, How to Plan Your Next & BEST Cruise: Secrets of Selecting Cruises, Ships…
— Travel Research Online
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