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Destinations
How to stay safe in Maui's record-high heat, drought: 'It's going to be hot for a while'
As Maui currently faces record-breaking high temperatures and "drier than average" drought conditions, residents and visitors are being warned to "take precautions," according to a Hawaii-based hydrologist with the National Weather Service. On Thursday, Maui hit its seventh record-high…
— USA Today
All the best things to do in Durham, England
Northeast England is elbows-deep in history – and nowhere is the region’s legacy more evident than in Durham. One of Christianity’s most important saints is entombed at Durham Cathedral, making the city a pilgrimage destination for worshippers from across the globe. Yet Durham is also…
— Lonely Planet
Travel Mexico Like A Local, These Are Mexican's Top 9 Vacation Destinations
Mexico is a beautiful and versatile country with so much culture, nature, and fascinating locations to explore. Mexicans enjoy their local experiences and choose the best destinations for holidays and vacations. If you love Mexico, a new report might provide more insights on what to do and…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
These Two Critically Endangered Species Are Making A Historic Return To Mount Kenya Reserve
Kenya’s population of wild mountain bongo — a type of antelope — has dramatically fallen over the years due to habitat degradation, forest fragmentation, poaching, and other human impacts. What’s more, there are now no mountain bongo left on Mount Kenya, the second tallest mountain…
— Travel Awaits
4 hours, 5 diamonds, $500 dinner and no kids allowed: Inside Disney World’s reopened Victoria & Albert’s
As a Disney World regular who samples as much theme park food as possible — both because I love it and because I do my best to keep up a list of the best restaurants at Disney World — I’ve had my fair share of all the Disney classics. Yet there’s been one big-name Disney…
— The Points Guy
You Might Not Expect This European Country to Be Perfect for Leaf Peeping
Italy during the peak of summertime is majestic. And Italy during the ski season offers endless days of fun. But those in-the-know visit in that little period between when nature across this country is at its most beautiful. That’s especially true if you’re heading to Italy’s northern or mountainous regions, which experience a stunning transformation from green to golden, red…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Which Cruise Ships Will Be Scrapped Or Taken Out of Service Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Cruise lines continue to send their oldest ships to shipbreakers overseas in the wake of the global health pandemic. Cruise Critic started this article in June 2020 when only a few ships had been scrapped. That list, however, has sadly continued to grow in the intervening years to encompass…
— Cruise Critic
Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises to Begin Using SpaceX Starlink Internet
Royal Caribbean Group has announced plans to implement SpaceX’s Starlink, making it the first in the cruise industry to adopt its high-speed, low-latency connectivity fleetwide. The broadband internet service will be installed on all Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Why Travelers Are Being Encouraged to Apply for TSA PreCheck Instead of Global Entry
The Department of Homeland Security is encouraging travelers who mostly fly domestic to skip Global Entry and opt for TSA PreCheck instead amid long application wait times that can stretch up to more than a year. “If you do not travel multiple times per year internationally, we recommend…
— Travel+Leisure
These Are The Most Reliable U.S. Airlines Amid Travel Chaos
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has compiled an illuminating report which highlights the most reliable airlines in the United States amid a prolonged period of mass travel delays. With airlines canceling or delaying flights in their thousands for several months now, it’s hard to find a…
— Travel Off Path
2 Air France pilots suspended after fighting in cockpit
Fisticuffs in the cockpit, leaving a leaky engine running while cruising over Africa -- Air France pilots are under scrutiny after recent incidents that have prompted French investigators to call for tougher safety protocols. Two Air France pilots were suspended after physically fighting in the…
— CBS News
Lodging
Newly Reopened Boutique Hotel The Madrona Is a Maximalist Dream in California’s Sonoma County
Earlier this summer, driving under a crested archway and up a softly winding road toward the Madrona, I immediately realized that this reimagined estate and mansion stands apart from some of the sprawling modern retreats of Northern California’s wine country. The Madrona, a collection…
— AFAR
The 9 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Families, From Grenada to Wyoming
Vacationing families so often find themselves forced into a compromise: kids’ picky young palates cancel out those gourmet meals parents are craving; mom’s longed-for spa day cuts into the water sports the kids were promised; evening plans become a negotiation between bedtime, babysitters…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Quite Possibly the Most Haunted Hotels in America, and the Ghosts Who Haunt Them
Across America, historic hotels have welcomed countless guests for centuries, but sometimes, certain visitors who walk in the door don’t ever actually leave. Hearing a mysterious creak or feeling a swift wind chill might not seem out of the ordinary in most overnight accommodations…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
The Himalayas' ancient earthquake-defying design
In 1905, a deadly earthquake rocked the landscape of Himachal Pradesh, an Indian state in the western Himalayas. Sturdy-looking concrete constructions toppled like houses of cards. The only surviving structures were in towns where the residents had used an ancient, traditional Himalayan…
— BBC
Labor Day weekend travel: Going on a road trip? Here's when you should and shouldn't leave
Labor Day is near, but if you're planning a road trip for the long holiday weekend, you may be stuck in heavier traffic than usual. Many people will be hitting the roads for the final summer holiday – a Cars.com survey found the 80% of travelers plan on driving to their destinations this…
— USA Today
How to Tread Lightly in Fragile Places
Like the 18 other passengers on the ship Origin, from the expedition cruise company Ecoventura, I went to the Galápagos Islands in May to be awed by nature. Swimming with barrel-rolling sea lions, seeing a blue-footed booby chick peeking out from beneath its mother, kayaking with…
— New York Times
Today in History
The Murder of Mary Ann Nichols
Charles Cross, a market stall operator, was the first to discover the body of Mary Ann Nichols, lying on the ground on what is now Durward Street, in the Whitechapel area of London near the London Hospital. She had last been…
— Travel Research Online
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