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Destinations
This Ohio City Just Launched an Accessibility Guide for Visitors With Disabilities
The Ohio city of Columbus is making it easier for travelers with disabilities to visit by publishing a brand-new accessibility guide that includes everything from hotels and restaurants to transportation options and more. The guide highlights Columbus' accessible options in…
— Travel+Leisure
The best free things to do in Tenerife, from beach days to star-spangled nights
You might not believe it when looking at the ritzy resorts on the island’s south coast, but the best things in Tenerife really are free, whether it’s nature, culture or history that rocks your traveler boat. You can climb volcanoes, swim in lava pools, stargaze in some of Europe’s…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adds Beautiful White Beach And Protects Ancient Villages
More than 16,000 acres of pristine white sand beach and ocean bay area are now protected thanks to a deal made with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. This area is home to endangered and endemic species as well as rare, culturally significant Native…
— Travel Awaits
The best beaches in Honduras, from the Caribbean Coast to the islands
Travelers flock to Central America for its beaches, and Honduras, spanning the isthmus from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, has some of the best, spread along over 800km (500miles) of coastline. The beaches on Roatán are one of the country’s biggest draws, and the island is…
— Lonely Planet
The 12 Best Boardwalks in America
Strolling along a boardwalk while diving into an ice cream cone or testing each other’s bravery on a classic pier-side thrill ride is practically a right of passage for having a proper summer. These 12 destinations host some of the best boardwalks across both coasts of the U.S.—and…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
CDC Ends Reporting Covid-19 Cases on Cruise Ships
A notice on the CDC’s website indicates the termination of the Centers’ program for reporting Covid-19 cases on cruise ships. The CDC indicated the cruise industry has access to the tools necessary to manage their own COVID-19 mitigation programs. The notice stated the CDC…
— Travel Research Online
Regent Seven Seas Unveils 2024-2025 Grand Voyages
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced four new Grand Voyages for 2024 and 2025 including calls on Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and Africa. The four new itineraries set sail on Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager. The…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Sharing Stories, and a View, Aboard the California Zephyr
I woke up around 5 a.m. to a low but incessant rumbling. Faint hints of daylight had appeared over my fellow passengers’ heads, most of which were still bent in rest. Some people yawned; others stared intently out the window at the valley. I had been aboard the train for about…
— New York Times
This Is Europe's Most Reliable Airline Right Now
Air travel is an absolute mess right now, especially in Europe, where two-thirds of all airports are seeing some level of disruption. On their part, a majority of airlines have failed to strike a balance between staffing constraints and a high travel demand, resulting in a spate…
— Travel Off Path
Why the best inflight service on short flights for me is no service at all
Some airlines are renowned for their incredible onboard service, but on short flights, the best service for me is actually no service at all. On a long-haul flight in a premium cabin, I love flying with airlines like Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways due to the lengths the cabin crew goes…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
15 Dreamy Airbnbs in Costa Rica, From Open-Air Treehouses to Beachside Villas
Between the tropical jungle canopy teeming with wildlife and miles of untouched beaches, Costa Rica is an ideal spot for a dose of surf and sun—and a place worth spending more than a few days in to fully explore its stunning bounds. From the unbeatable surf breaks and…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Stay In A Converted Grain Bin In Iowa At This Unique Lodge Retreat
Sits between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, the Midwestern US state, Iowa is lauded for its verdant landscape made up of rolling plains, vast cornfields, and gorgeous farmlands. It is most visited for its history and culture. Some of its landmarks include its capital, Des Moines,…
— TheTravel
Other and Odd
High temperatures caused section of UK airport's runway 'to lift'
One of the United Kingdom's largest airports suspended flights on Monday after high temperatures damaged a runway. Temperatures soared up to 37 degrees Celsius (about 99 degrees Fahrenheit) in some parts of the country. London Luton Airport announced the…
— CNN
The city changing the way we fly
In 1910, Glenn Curtiss, a motorcycle daredevil-turned-pilot, completed America's first long-distance intercity flight, between Albany and New York City, to great fanfare, while at the helm of his Albany Flyer biplane. "It was one of the first planes ever built. Glenn Curtiss developed…
— BBC
Today in History
The Sinking of the Mary Rose
The Mary Rose was one of the largest ships in the English Tudor navy of King Henry VIII. She had seen nearly thirty years of warfare and had recently been upfitted with a new innovation: gun ports along the side of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
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— Travel Research Online
Rental Escapes Launches Limited-Time Concierge Credit Offer for Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
Rental Escapes, a full-service luxury villa company that provides customized villa experiences, has launched a limited-time offer providing travelers with the opportunity to attain a credit of up to $2,000 that can be used…
— Travel Research Online
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