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Destinations
Discovering Mexico’s Most Enchanting Magic Towns
Most visitors to Mexico head straight to the country’s stunning beaches, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. However, there is an abundance of delights in store for those who venture beyond the beaches to Mexico’s beguiling magic towns. The Mexican tourist board has selected 132…
— Travel Research Online
3 More Countries Remove All Travel Restrictions And Entry Requirements
Guatemala, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Madagascar are the three latest countries to announce over the past week that they are removing all Covid-related travel restrictions and entry requirements for visitors. The removal of restrictions includes the scraping of all Covid testing and proof of…
— Travel Off Path
These Are the Most Popular U.S. Destinations for Labor Day Weekend, According to Airbnb
It may still feel like the dog days of summer, but Labor Day is right around the corner, and travelers are already planning their holiday weekend getaways. And small cities across the country are getting a lot of play this September. Columbus, Ohio, is the top trending destination for a long…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Yosemite's Grove of Giant Sequoias Reopens After Wildfire
After having been closed for nearly a month due to wildfire threats, Yosemite National Park’s legendary Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias reopened to visitors this month. The famed grove boasts roughly 500 mature sequoias, the most extensive collection within the park. It includes the…
— AFAR
Live out a Jimmy Buffett song at these 10 spots in Florida
It’s almost as though Jimmy Buffett wrote the soundtrack to Florida. He certainly has spent enough time there, and so have I, as a Floridian of four decades. Buffett’s lyrics often bring to mind locales where I have followed his footsteps – literally or figuratively – in the Sunshine State. So, when it's…
— USA Today
Cruise
American Queen's Longest Sailing Explores Two Iconic U.S. Rivers
American Queen Voyages is going big — really big — with its latest offering. Its American Countess riverboat will be used for a 23-day journey on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, taking guests from just outside the Twin Cities in Minnesota to Pittsburgh. A reverse trip is also available. The 1,772…
— Travel Awaits
Norwegian Viva Debut Pushed Back to August 2023
Citing ongoing supply chain issues, Norwegian Cruise Line began informing passengers this week that their summer 2023 sailings aboard the forthcoming Norwegian Viva have been canceled. The sister-ship to the hotly-anticipated Norwegian Prima, which makes its debut this month in Iceland…
— Cruise Critic
Virgin Voyages Secures $550 Million in New Funding
One of the newest cruise lines sailing is poised for a bright future after securing $550 million in new funding from new and existing investors. Virgin Voyages announced the funding in a press release today and executives from the cruise line say it points to not just a bright future for the cruise line…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
The best U.S. airlines of 2022, according to travel website The Points Guy
For the fourth year in a row, Delta Air Lines topped The Points Guy's annual list of the best U.S. airlines, the travel website announced Wednesday on "CBS Mornings." Brian Kelly, the site's founder and CEO, said the Atlanta-based carrier came out on top after scoring big for reliability, family travel…
— CBS News
What You’re Owed if an Airline Bumps You From Your Flight
It’s a situation that’s becoming increasingly common: You’re waiting for your flight to start boarding, when the gate agent announces the plane is overbooked and some passengers will need to be bumped to a later flight. How does this happen, and what can travelers do about it? Planes…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
Top 7 Hotels In Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts is a beautiful city full of countless things to do, ranging from museums to countless hidden gems. If you’re looking to visit, finding a great place to stay will be an important part of planning your trip. From luxurious resorts to beautiful boutique hotels, here are 7 great…
— Travel Off Path
10 Best Hostels For A Stay In Lisbon, Portugal
There are plenty of reasons to fall in love with Lisbon. This colorful Portuguese capital city is perfect for nature-loving tourists and budget-conscious travelers alike, offering a mix of history, culture, scenic sights, and delicious food. Discover Lisbon as a solo traveler or with fellow companions while…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Traveling the world as one of the first Black Pan Am flight attendants
In the summer of 1969, Sheila Nutt was one of just two Black women in a crowded Philadelphia hotel, waiting to interview for a coveted role as a flight attendant for Pan American World Airways.
Nutt was a 20-year-old college student living in Philadelphia. A couple of years previously, she was…
— CNN
American passports are strong, but not the strongest. What to know about traveling with one
Most travelers have almost no say over which passport they hold, but American citizens are lucky in that their travel documents open a lot of doors. According to rankings from Henley & Partners, a citizenship advisory firm, the U.S. passport ranks seventh in the world when it comes to access…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Birth Of Virginia Dare
The first child in the New World born to English parents was Virginia Dare, born August 18, 1587. Her parents were Eleanor and Ananias Dare, colonists in the ill-fated Roanoke Colony, in present day North Carolina. The Roanoke…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TRO Canva Templates for the Week of 08.15.22
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— Travel Research Online
Departures
Discovering Mexico’s Most Enchanting Magic Towns
Most visitors to Mexico head straight to the country’s stunning beaches, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that. However, there is an abundance of delights in store for those who venture beyond the beaches to Mexico’s beguiling magic towns. The Mexican tourist board has selected 132 pueblos to be included on a list of so-called ‘magic towns.' The towns are chosen for a combination of characteristics, including culture, architecture, natural beauty, cuisine, and indigenous history. Although they have these traits in common, they each have a distinctive vibe of their own. Such is the diverse landscape of Mexico that magic towns can be found in deserts, jungles, and mountains, and even on islands.
Mexico’s large cities have their…
— Travel Research Online
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