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AAA: Thanksgiving travel in Florida to exceed pre-pandemic levels
Thanksgiving travel in Florida is forecast to be the busiest in nearly two decades, since 2005. AAA forecasts more than 2.9 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving. That's 50,000 (2%) more Florida travelers than last year's holiday and nearly 22,000 (0.74%)…
— CBS News
The Ultimate Travel Guide To New York City: See The Best Of NYC
New York City is the largest and (possibly) the most famous city in the United States. It is the densest major city in the United States and is the financial center of the country — the fame and influence of New York City reach all around the world. New York City is also famously…
— The Travel
36 Hours in Barcelona
In the 30 years since the Olympics turned Barcelona into a tourist magnet, the pull of the city’s architecture and food culture has only grown stronger. So much so, that the Catalan capital has become a key battleground in Europe’s fight against overtourism. Not all initiatives to…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
7 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life
Throughout Asia, lanterns have been used to commemorate cultural and spiritual celebrations for centuries. Sky lanterns can be traced back thousands of years to the Eastern Han Dynasty in China (25–220 C.E.), when the objects were used not only as decorative light sources but…
— AFAR
These Ski Mountains Opened Early for the Season Thanks to Fresh Snow — Where to Go
More than a dozen ski resorts will open earlier than expected thanks to some recent storms and cooperating cold temperatures across the West Coast and Canada. In total, 13 ski mountains on the Ikon Pass have already opened or plan to open this week, the company…
— Travel+Leisure
Disney World to raise ticket prices for first time since 2019. And that's not the only change.
Visiting Walt Disney World is about to get more expensive. The Florida resort is raising base ticket prices for the first time since 2019, but that's not the only major change coming. Starting Dec. 8, Disney will introduce park-specific pricing on one-day one-park tickets, making…
— USA Today
Cruise
Onboard Obsession: The New Ritz-Carlton Yacht's Spa Terrace Takes Deep Relaxation to the Bow of a Mega Yacht
No matter how much you plan for travel, it can be a haul—especially right now. So thankfully there are those rare, deep-relaxation moments on vacation; although they can be far and few when you’re on the road, negotiating your time against all that you hope to see. Among some…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Cruising With Disabilities: Tips Every Cruiser Should Know
One of the cruise and travel industry’s biggest advocates for accessibility is the Special Needs Group, a medical equipment and supply company that works as the leading global provider of wheelchair, scooter, oxygen and other special needs equipment rentals on board cruise ships…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
U.S. News Ranks Best Cruise Lines for 2023
U.S. News & World Report ranked 17 different cruise lines and ranked everything from the best cruise lines for the money to the best cruise lines in the Caribbean. The 2023 rankings highlight 17 cruise lines to help every type of traveler find the best cruise that’s right for them…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
More Than $600 Million in Refunds Returned to Airline Passengers
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced historic enforcement actions against six airlines, which collectively paid more than half a billion dollars to people who were owed a refund due to a canceled or significantly changed flight. These fines are part of DOT’s…
— Travel Research Online
Southwest cuts 2 routes, adds another in latest network adjustment
Southwest Airlines is making some route-map changes that are focused on its California connectivity. The Dallas-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to drop two domestic routes from Southern California early next year, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later…
— The Points Guy
45,000+ flights were canceled this summer. Here's what flyers can expect this winter.
Summer 2022 is now infamous for being a tough one for travelers. People wanted to get out there again, and although airlines posted record profits, they also canceled a huge number of flights, and nearly a quarter of all trips were delayed by 15 minutes or more. "No one can say…
— USA Today
Lodging
Solo Travelers: Enjoy The Italian Bella Vita By Staying At These 10 Cool Hostels
It’s no secret that Italy is a bucket list destination. Whether ringing in the New Year or making memories to last all year, Italy is a popular destination from summer through winter. Each city has its unique charm informed by a rich culture and millennia of history – much of which…
— The Travel
6 Easy (and Mostly Free) Ways to Score a Hotel Room Upgrade
We’ve all arrived at a hotel after a long travel day and thought, “It sure would be nice to score an upgraded hotel room!” Anyone who’s traveled often enough has undoubtedly been upgraded at random, and it’s a great feeling to get into a hotel room that’s larger, more…
— Fodor's Travel
Sleigh rides and snowball fights: Top 8 ski resorts for people who don't like to ski
Skiing isn't for everyone. For example, my first ski trip was rife with mishaps. When I tumbled down the beginner hill, my skis flew in opposite directions, and I had to clamber through the snow to collect them. When I clicked my skis together on the ski lift to shake the snow off…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
COVID drove families apart for Thanksgiving. They won't let inflation do the same.
Airfare may be up nearly 43% from last year and gas prices are again on the rise, but millions of Americans are still planning to travel to be with family and friends next week for Thanksgiving. About 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this…
— NPR
Pakistan's lost city of 40,000 people
A slight breeze cut through the balmy heat as I surveyed the ancient city around me. Millions of red bricks formed walkways and wells, with entire neighbourhoods sprawled out in a grid-like fashion. An ancient Buddhist stupa towered over the time-worn streets, with a large…
— BBC Travel
Book Your Next Holiday With These Climate-Conscious Travel Companies
It’s the ultimate travel dilemma: travel increases your carbon footprint, but it’s an essential part of human life and experience. Conscious travel isn’t just a buzzword—it is the need of the hour. The climate crisis is knocking over countries and making us think about alternatives…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
K-19
The Soviet nuclear submarine K-19 was perhaps the unluckiest piece of military equipment ever assembled. From the beginning of its construction to its decommissioning, the submarine would suffer fires…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Announces American Liberty Construction Has Begun on 3rd New Coastal Cat in Project Blue Series
GUILFORD, CT—November 14, 2022—American Cruise Lines announced today that construction has begun on American Liberty, the 3rd new Coastal Cat in the company’s Project Blue series. First announced in…
— Travel Research Online
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