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Thursday May 05, 2022

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Destinations

List of EU Travel Destinations That Still Require Tourists to Wear a Mask
At present, the majority of EU and EEA countries have abolished their preventive…

Save on Hawaii Travel Even as Demand Soars
When deciding where to travel this summer, Hawaii checks all the boxes for many tourists. The islands’ lush, tropical…

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Tours and Activities

12 Best Tropical Vacations in the U.S. for Stunning Islands, Charming Beach Towns, and Beautiful Resorts
From Florida to South Carolina, these U.S. destinations prove you don't need to travel far for a tropical…

In Italy’s Dolomite mountains, a peak experience for hikers
My first encounter with Italy’s famous “three peaks” — the Tre Cime di Lavaredo — was in a traffic circle. In the picturesque town of Dobbiaco/Toblach, three small painted…

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Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line’s entire fleet back in service
With the departure of Carnival Splendor from the Port of Seattle, Carnival Cruise Line celebrates the restart of its entire fleet…

Discover Portugal's enchanting Douro River on a wine-filled cruise
Relax and indulge as your explore stunning Porto, Pinhao and Barca d'Alva on Country Living's autumn Douro River…

Cruises Return to the Port of Toronto for First Time in Two Years
Great Lakes cruises have returned to the Port of Toronto, Canada for the first time in two years with the Viking…

'I did not feel safe': Carnival Cruise overwhelmed with COVID cases, passengers say
Passengers on a Carnival Cruise Ship that docked Tuesday in Seattle say more than 100 people aboard the ship tested positive for COVID-19, and the ship was…

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Transportation

United Airlines Resumes Flights between San Francisco and Melbourne
Starting this June, United will be the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between Melbourne and the United States United announced…

FAA to increase Florida air traffic controllers, work with airlines
Airlines have ramped up capacity beyond 2019 levels at several major Florida…

What It's Like to Fly from the U.S. to Europe on Play, Iceland's New Budget Airline
We rode Play's inaugural flight out of the US to Iceland. Here's what to expect aboard the budget…

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Lodging

Visitor sues Hawaii hotel after beach recommendation
Imagine you're a hotel worker, and a visitor asks you to recommend a good beach to go to as a family. If that visitor is injured at the beach you recommended, can you or the hotel be held responsible for those…

Airbnb beats estimates with 70% revenue growth as travel rebounds
Airbnb said it's seen substantial growth in bookings despite pandemic concerns, macroeconomic headwinds and the war in…

Business travel will fully recover by the end of the year, Hilton CFO says
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) is seeing tailwinds going into the summer as consumers spend more on leisure travel amid a waning…

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Other and Odd

How to Make Friends While Traveling Alone
You can make new friends on vacation without resorting to a hostel full of drunk…

AAA early travel forecast
Although its official summer travel forecast won't be out until next week, AAA is providing some early insight for…

6 truths and myths about 'cancel for any reason' travel insurance
Cancel for any reason travel insurance has become popular during the pandemic. But are the added costs worth…

Today in History

Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo ("5th of May") commemorates the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 – a victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín over the…

Press Releases of Interest

Collette Launches “Share Your Travel Moment” Giveaway on Facebook in Honor of Travel Advisor Appreciation Day
Collette, global tour operator, launches a “Share Your Travel Moment” giveaway for travel advisors, in honor of travel advisor appreciation month.…

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Use these Canva Templates to market your travel agency on social…

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