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Destinations
10 reasons why it's time to go back to Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been one of the most popular travel destinations on the planet and, after two years of staying home, visitors are happily flocking back, eager for top-notch food and entertainment. Don’t worry – the city is ready, with lots of new restaurants, shows and attractions…
— USA Today
Why Now Is The Time To Head To Europe
We love Europe all day, every day, but this fall is shaping up as the perfect time to head to the continent to explore. The weather is cooler, there are far fewer crowds, and there’s the power of the dollar! For the first time in years, the euro and the U.S. dollar are close to equal, so you’ll get…
— Travel Awaits
10 Rural American Destinations Definitely Worth a Trip
Many foreign and domestic travelers in the United States are enchanted by the country’s cities, which prove vibrant and exciting. From New York to Chicago to Los Angeles, these major metropolises are brimming with entertainment and world-class restaurants, often eclipsing the…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Japan Is Easing Pandemic Travel Restrictions — Here's the Food Adventure to Book First
Japan is finally easing its pandemic-era travel restrictions, and we have some thoughts on where you should eat first. On Sept. 7, Japan raised the daily arrival cap to 50,000 and now allows visitors to enter on non-escorted trips. "In countries worldwide, international exchange is…
— Food & Wine
How to See the Vatican Without the Crowds
The Vatican Museums are one of Rome’s top sights—on par with the Louvre in Paris, the British Museum in London, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Housing the papal collections since the 15th century, the complex actually comprises 24 museums and numerous…
— AFAR
The top 5 festivals in Greece
Hardly a week goes by in Greece without some kind of festival or celebration, large or small. Many are pegged to the nation’s long and storied heritage, while others are tied to the Orthodox church, which continues to play a huge role in the nation’s calendar and conscience. Some events are…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
A Cruiser's Guide to Key West
One of the most popular ports for cruisers is the beautiful island of Key West. If you’re fortunate to be taking a cruise that makes a stop at this festive port in Florida, you are in for an unforgettable experience and maybe even the best key lime pie you’ve ever had! As soon as your cruise ship…
— Porthole Cruise
Cruise Line Offering 73-Day Africa Voyage Roundtrip From Fort Lauderdale
Holland America Line has announced that its Grand Africa Voyage is returning — a 73-day journey roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which allows Americans to avoid taking any international flights to get there. On October 10, 2023, guests will embark Zuiderdam for the adventure, which…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Southwest offers free Companion Passes—but you have to sign up by tomorrow
Southwest Airlines is offering a special kind of special for the first quarter of 2023: a free companion ticket for flights taken between January 4 and March 4, 2023. But you have to sign up by tomorrow (September 8). To be eligible for the pop-up program, open today and tomorrow, you…
— Travel Research Online
United Airlines sees future for flying electric taxis
United Airlines is betting that electric air taxis will soon be speeding around U.S. cities. The carrier on Thursday announced that it is investing $15 million in Eve Air Mobility, which makes flying e-taxis designed for short commutes in urban areas or to get to the airport. The investment comes…
— CBS News
Lodging
Ready To Splurge? 10 Of The Most Expensive Hotels In Cancun This Winter
Cancun is the most popular destination for American travelers this fall and constantly ranks among the best vacation hotspots during any season. Its beautiful beaches, perfect weather, fascinating culture, and a great variety of attractions offer visitors an unforgettable experience. This 2022…
— Travel Off Path
Book These 10 Luxury Dubai Hotels With Breathtaking Burj Khalifa Views
The Burj Khalifa is a can’t-miss attraction when visiting Dubai, as in, it’s impossible to miss it. This incredible work of architecture is a skyscraper that has earned the title of the World’s Tallest Building and the World’s Tallest Structure. Stay in these ten luxury Dubai hotels for unbeatable…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
How long is a US passport good for? How long does it take to renew?
International travel can require you to bring several documents, such as a travel visa or national ID card. Among those is also your passport. But before you jet off to a faraway location, you need to make sure your passport is not expired. Nothing can ruin a trip quite like showing up at the airport…
— USA Today
U.S. travelers are getting bigger discounts in much of Europe amid favorable euro-dollar exchange rate
Americans traveling to Europe can do so a bit more cheaply these days than in recent years. The U.S. dollar is trading at its highest level in roughly two decades relative to the euro — meaning travelers can buy more overseas. That means Americans are effectively getting a discount on…
— CNBC
Today in History
Episode 1: Star Trek
The original Star Trek series aired for the first time on September 8, 1966. The last episode aired a short three years later on June 3, 1969. However, the cultural phenomenon that the original series spawned is considerable…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Avanti Go365: Re-Thinking Seasonality
by David Cogswell Thursday September 08, 2022
The summer of 2021 tied with 1936 as the hottest summer in the 148 years records have been kept. This summer of 2022 hasn’t been quite as hot overall. It’s only the third hottest in history, but it’s had the hottest nights in US history, and multiple heat records set across the country. Climate is only one of ways the world is changing at a head-spinning rate. And it’s only one of the reasons to re-examine the conventional ways of looking at seasonality in travel.
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