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Destinations
This Italian region will pay you to visit
There are Italian villages that sell houses for the price of a cup of coffee, places that pay you to move there -- and now there's a region that will pay you just to visit. Friuli Venezia Giulia, in the far northeast of the country, will reimburse visitors' journeys if they travel by train from…
— CNN
Bainbridge Island: A Travel Gem In Seattle Packed With Fun, Adventure And Attractions
Bainbridge Island is a city and island in Kitsap County of Washington State, famed for its natural beauty, rich historical heritage, and spectacular views of the Puget Sound-a Pacific Ocean inlet. Bainbridge Island is accessed using ferry services from Seattle, about 9.8 miles…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Yayoi Kusama's yellow pumpkin sculpture is back on Naoshima Island, Japan
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's famous yellow pumpkin sculpture was reinstalled on October 4th on Naoshima island after it was swept into the sea and badly damaged during a typhoon last summer. Local residents, students and officials gathered to celebrate the art island's…
— CNN
9 most beautiful destinations to see fall colors
When the lazy days of summer are over and the air starts to have a distinct chill, there’s no need to be downhearted. Fall is the most spectacular season, the last hurrah before the bitter winds of winter take hold. Here are the most beautiful places to witness glorious fall colors all…
— Lonely Planet
Stadels: The age-old barns that fed the Alps
Blackened by the sun, stilted pitched-roof barns seemingly floated above the flower-strewn meadows, framed by the Matterhorn, Switzerland's famed pyramidical peak. On closer inspection, I discovered the barns' facades were festooned with weather-worn scythes…
— BBC
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line Will Debut New Space Program for Kids on Next Cruise Ship
Carnival Cruise Line has announced a partnership with the Kennedy Space Center for a new space program for kids that is inspired by NASA science on their next cruise ship, Carnival Celebration. As part of Camp Ocean’s science and discovery programming, the credible Space…
— Cruise Fever
Biscuits are Just the Beginning on American Queen Voyages
American Queen Voyages’ culinary ambassador, Chef Regina Charboneau, may be known as “The Biscuit Queen” — a title bestowed upon her by The New York Times when they reviewed her feather-light biscuits. But after a taste of her culinary genius during a Columbia and Snake…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Frontier Announces New Non-Stop Flights To Jamaica Starting At $99
Frontier Airlines recently announced new non-stop seasonal services from Denver and St. Louis to Montego Bay in Jamaica. This is great news for travelers interested in having a good time at this spectacular destination, considered the leading Caribbean destination in 2022. Both routes…
— Travel Off Path
Train strikes: Passengers told to avoid travel on Saturday
Unions are striking as part of a long-running series of disputes over jobs, pay and conditions. Only a fifth of trains are set to run on Saturday, with services starting late and finishing early. RMT union members in 15 rail companies and Network Rail will strike. This is the eighth day of…
— BBC
Lodging
These 10 Iconic Luxury Hotels Are Worth The Stay In Busan, South Korea
Travelers to South Korea tend to think of Seoul as the leading destination in the country. However, Busan stands apart as a unique experience perfect for travelers interested in seeing a different side of Korean culture and urbanism. Visitors spend exciting days exploring the…
— The Travel
Hyatt partners with German hotel chain on latest European expansion
Hyatt isn’t done expanding into Europe. The Chicago-based hotel conglomerate’s $2.7 billion Apple Leisure Group acquisition might have seemed like a play for all-inclusive resorts, but the takeover boosted Hyatt’s European footprint by 60%. However, Hyatt’s appetite for Europe…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
How to Avoid Getting Sick During Holiday Travel
When you’ve got gifts to buy and family to see, getting sick is the last thing you want during a holiday vacation. After all, catching a bug puts a damper on any vacation, let alone a trip to celebrate the season with friends and family. “There’s always an uptick in illness during the…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Traveling for the holidays? Here's how to dodge high prices and crowded flights
Thanksgiving and Christmas airfares are shaping up to be some of the most expensive of the year. Domestic airfare for Thanksgiving is now averaging $281 roundtrip – up 25% from last year, according to Hopper. Christmas will be even more expensive, with prices averaging $435…
— CBS News
The Luxury of Slow Travel
I have fond memories of a trip I took to Zanzibar a few years ago. After what felt like a string of activity-packed holidays, I decided to approach this one differently. My mood—and the unhurried pace of life on the island, located off the coast of Tanzania—dictated the itinerary. A…
— AFAR
Today in History
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Founded
On October 7, 1919, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the oldest airline in the world, was founded under its original name. The first flight was on May 17, 1920 from Croydon Airport in London to Amsterdam on a press flight…
— Travel Research Online
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