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Destinations
Revenge Travel May Be a Big Problem for Thailand's Maya Bay
Standing on the crowded corso of Ton Sai Bay last Saturday, it was difficult to see that Thai tourism was in the doldrums. Hordes of visitors—sandals and smartphones held aloft—were making amphibious landings from an armada of tourist boats and marching up the beach. Ton Sai is where…
— Time
Fliers Beware: Another Continent Is Dealing With Massive Travel Disruptions
All throughout the summer of 2022, labor shortages have plagued airlines and airports in the U.S. and Europe. Both regions are choking under pressure from a gush of passengers. Fliers have experienced flight delays, cancelations, long queues at check-in, and lost luggage. In Europe, the…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Heavy Rains Cause Extremely Rare 1,000-Year Event In Death Valley
A historic amount of rain fell in Death Valley National Park last Friday and the result was disastrous. In just 3 hours, 1.46 inches of rain fell on Friday at Furnace Creek in Death Valley, according to the National Park Service. The rain total, which was just shy of the all-time record high of 1.47 inches of…
— Travel Awaits
Top experiences in France's 8 national parks
From snowy mountains to dense forests, sprawling vineyards to sparkling coasts, France is famous for its landscapes, and the French place a correspondingly high value on protecting the natural environment – as well as on getting out and enjoying the great outdoors. Since the 1960s, France…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Captain, Other Senior Officers Named For Upcoming Ship Carnival Celebration
Less than three months ahead of her debut, Carnival Cruise Line has announced the senior leadership team for Carnival Celebration. The Excel-class ship is currently under construction at Meyer Turku in Finland, and is set to begin sailing from PortMiami this November. Its leadership team…
— Cruise Radio
Royal Caribbean's Newest Cruise Ship Terminal Will Open This Fall
Royal Caribbean’s newest state-of-the-art cruise terminal will open later this year in Galveston, Texas as the cruise line brings one of the world’s largest cruise ships to Texas. The $125 million cruise terminal will allow Royal Caribbean to homeport an Oasis class ship in Galveston for the first time…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
This Airline Just Became the First Carrier to Disembark Passengers From 3 Doors
A budget airline in India is implementing a three door disembarkation system for easy exiting in an effort to save time when deplaning, the first airline to do so. Passengers on IndiGo exit the plane using two different doors at the front of the aircraft and one door in the back, according to the…
— Travel+Leisure
NTSB: Southwest flight attendant fractured back in landing so hard she thought plane crashed
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators. The National Transportation Safety Board said the impact of landing was so hard that the flight attendant thought…
— USA Today
9 things to know about flying premium economy
Premium economy can be a smart way to enjoy more comfort and space on long-haul flights without breaking the bank to shell out for business or first class. You can expect a noticeably better experience than in regular economy, but how good is it, and is it worth the price? Here are nine…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Cozy California Cabins Where You Can Escape to Nature
With nine national parks and a diverse landscape that offers beaches, mountains, and deserts often within a few hour’s drive of each other, California is one of the best states to spend time in nature. But you don’t have to be a camping enthusiast to immerse yourself in the great outdoors. For those…
— AFAR
13 Chicago Airbnbs Worth Bookmarking, From Frank Lloyd Wright–Built Homes to Modern Lofts
If you’re interested in exploring the breadth and depth of Chicago’s renowned architecture, there’s a good chance you can start in your Airbnb. For a city that’s known the world over for its eclectic architectural collection of modernist meets gothic meets neoclassical, many examples of the Windy…
— Conde Nast Traveler
The Venice Beach House Hotel Is Just As Unique As Its History
The Golden State offers a lifetime of holidays in one location, from its renowned coastline to its fancy central area and natural splendor. There is definitely something for everyone in a state this large and diversified, in addition to plenty of activities being available to keep everyone going back for…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
U.S. State Department Issues Rare Worldwide Travel Advisory
The U.S. State Department has issued 10 new travel advisory updates as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping American travelers safe during their travels around the world. The latest round of travel advisory updates were posted on the State Department’s website just yesterday, and…
— Travel Off Path
The ancient people who reshaped the Amazon
In a stretch of the Bolivian Amazon known as the Llanos de Moxos, the sultry port of Loma Suárez takes its name from a notorious rubber baron who built a mansion and ranch beside a loma (hill) overlooking the Ibare River. During the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, Nicolás Suárez and his…
— BBC
Today in History
Magellan Sets Sail
On August 10, 1519, five ships under the command of Ferdinand Magellan left Seville seeking a passage through South America to reach India. Spain had ceded the eastern passage around Africa to Portugal, so an eastern passage…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
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— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Modern River Cruising, with American Cruise Lines
When it comes to river and coastal sailing in the United States, American Cruise Lines has been at the top of the game since 1991. Not only have they provided sophisticated cruising for travelers since then, but they have also continued to update their fleet with new ships ready to provide unique scenery on the Mississippi and the Columbia and Snake Rivers. And they’ve done it again, with anticipation for the first voyage…
— Travel Research Online
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