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Destinations
CDC Lowers Covid Health Risk For 6 More Countries
With Covid finally on course to become an endemic disease, and no longer a particularly worrying threat to public health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is making some important updates to its travel…
— Travel Off Path
Thailand is latest tourist destination to ditch mask mandate
Relaxation comes as tourism-dependent economies are competing to woo back…
— Gulf News
Cape Town Tourism CEO: Removal of COVID-19 restriction boosts travel
Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism said that the Cape Town Tourism is delighted at the news of the South African government dropping the remaining Covid-19…
— Travel And Tour World
Tours and Activities
Science Is Cool! 8 Destinations In Europe For Science Lovers
Science rules! Show off your love of science by visiting these cool destinations in…
— The Travel
If an adrenaline rush is something you crave, the mountains of Switzerland are waiting for you
A summer filled with fun and adventures concurring every 4000m peak in the Swiss…
— Conde Nast Traveller
The 10 Best Things to Do in Cancún
Known as the ultimate party destination for spring breakers, this tourist town by the Caribbean Sea has so much more to offer than flashy nightclubs…
— Smarter Travel
Cruise
Princess Cruises to Offer Authentic Gelato Experience
The inside news of the Cruise Industry. Cruise Industry News Quarterly Magazine, Annual Report, and Executive…
— Cruise Industry News
Carnival Changes Another Key Covid Rule
The cruise industry is continuing to loosen some…
— The Street
Barcelona adds an additional tax on for cruise passengers
Barcelona has become the first cruise port to propose an “emissions tax” specifically targeting…
— Cruise Passenger
American Melody docks in Davenport for first visit of 2022
American Melody, American Cruise Lines’ passenger vessel, will dock along Davenport’s riverfront on Sunday, June 26 for its first visit of 2022. Davenport Mayor Mike Matson will welcome guests to River Heritage Park with a ribbon…
— QuadCities
Transportation
American Airlines and United pare flights as delays and cancellations surge
An acute shortage of pilots is forcing some carriers to terminate service to smaller markets in the…
— CBS News
French bee Airline Launches Miami Flights
French bee airline continues its rapid U.S. expansion and opens ticket sales to its first Southeast route from Miami to Paris Orly beginning December…
— FTN News
Spirit Airlines was the most complained about US carrier in April, followed by American, amid flight cancellations and delays
Spirit Airlines received the most complaints from US passengers in April, a DoT report said. | Business Insider…
— Business Insider
How to sit together on a flight for free - expert tips for parents
We reveal the tips and tactics you can use to ensure you and your family know how to sit together on a flight for free this…
— Good to Know
Lodging
Splash into fun: The 14 best hotel pools in Orlando
Thanks to year-round sunny skies, most Orlando hotels have pools where you can cool off after (or in lieu of) your Florida adventures. Before choosing your hotel, check out these top hotel pools in…
— The Points Guy
5 Hotels Offering Exclusive Spirits and Beer You Can't Get Anywhere Else
Bespoke spirits are one way a hotel bar can differentiate itself by sourcing rum, whiskey, mezcal, or beer you can't get anywhere…
— Food & Wine
Park Hyatt to arrive in Johannesburg
After an extensive refurbishment the iconic Winston Hotel is expected to reopen as Park Hyatt…
— Hotel Designs
Other and Odd
The U.S. Government Warned Its Employees Not to Do This at the Airport
One in four travelers have been hacked while using public connections at train stations, bus stations, or…
— Fodor's Travel
Summer air travel is off to a messy start. Here's how to up the chances of getting where you want to go
For the air traveler, summer travel chaos means you need more strategic planning. Here are some tips to increase your chances of getting where you want to go this…
— CNN
Traveling This Summer? 19 Tips to Know Before You Go
Here's what you can do now to keep your trip…
— CNet
Today in History
Dancing Mania Breaks Out in Germany
On this day in 1374, a severe outbreak of "dancing mania", also known as "St. John's Dance" or "dancing plague", occurred in Aix-la-Chapelle, Germany. This particular outbreak soon spread across the European continent, as far as Italy, Luxembourg and France.
Dancing mania involves men and women breaking into frenzied, erratic dancing - dancing which continues until they physically collapse from exhaustion. The dancing proved highly contagious and overtook entire townships. No one is sure what caused dancing mania - ideas put forward today include physiological and sociological…
— Travel Research Online
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