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Destinations
Lonely Planet reveals its top destinations for 2023
Guidebook company Lonely Planet has revealed its 18th annual "Best in Travel" list.
The 2023 edition is in a slightly different format than it has been in years past. Rather than a simple list, the destinations are split up into five categories -- eat, learn, journey, unwind and…
— CNN
The History Lover’s Guide to Charleston
You can try to avoid it, but Charleston’s history is on display everywhere—the candy-hued houses on Rainbow Row, the cannons at the Battery, the church graveyards, the moss-covered walls of the College of Charleston. Few cities can rival Charleston’s place in U.S. history; the…
— AFAR
The 15 most amazing places to visit in Thailand: from glittering temples to golden beaches
Thailand is hailed worldwide as the land of smiles and golden temple spires. A country where the beaches are so brilliantly white you have to wear shades, and where the curries are so scorchingly hot they make your toes tremble. All of this is true, and more, which leaves…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Disneyland's 'It's A Small World' Adds Two Dolls In Wheelchairs To Ride
Disneyland added new characters to its iconic “It’s a Small World” attraction. On the first day of the park’s Christmas season, two new dolls in wheelchairs were unveiled. They will remain a permanent part of the ride after the holiday season décor is taken down in January. “The dolls…
— Travel Awaits
Swim With Manatees And More On This Crystal River Cruise In Florida
The coastal city of Crystal River, Florida, is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Sunshine State - especially for nature lovers. Home to Kings Bay Park, the region is flourishing with protected wildlife, which has seen it become one of the best places in Florida for nature…
— The Travel
9 stunning beaches that are perfect in winter
Though seemingly best packaged as sun, sea and sand, beaches can actually do just fine without the sun part. There's no need to let the chill force you to retreat indoors and away from the coastline. Throw caution to the wind – quite literally – by embracing the dramatic…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Oceania Cruises Introduces New Rum Mixology Class & Ice Cream Cocktails
Oceania Cruises will be debuting a new series of rum and whiskey programs across its fleet in 2023. The line is leaning into the popularity of The Macallan’s single malt whiskeys on board its ships, launching brand-new experiences for those who enjoy them. The Macallan Diamond…
— Cruise Radio
Japan will reopen to international cruise ships for first time since the pandemic
Japan will lift a more than 2 1/2-year ban on international cruise ships that was imposed following a deadly coronavirus outbreak on the cruise ship Diamond Princess at the beginning of the pandemic, transport officials said Tuesday. The Transport Ministry said cruise ship…
— USA Today
A major new cruise ship coming to New York will offer sailings from just $66 a day
Cruise giant Carnival this week unveiled pricing for the new ship it plans to base in New York, and — compared to the cost of a hotel in the city, at least — it's quite the bargain. Fares for the 4,208-passenger Carnival Venezia will start at just $394 per person for a six-night sailing…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
Why U.S. rail travel is so expensive
Amtrak’s Acela is the fastest passenger train in the Western Hemisphere, but tickets can be pricey. Amtrak fares can vary dramatically in the Northeast, home of the most heavily used stretch of track in the railroad’s nationwide network, which also includes stops in Canada. But…
— CNBC
Here comes the airplane! What you need to know about flying as an unaccompanied minor
Carmen Wilson-Wright took their first solo flight from Baltimore to visit their grandparents in San Antonio when they were 8 years old. Their mother is a travel journalist, so Carmen said it felt like a normal thing to do. "I was already more of an experienced flyer, I’ve been flying…
— USA Today
Want to Fly First Class? These 5 Airlines Are Your Cheapest Options
Business class or first class seats are normally out of reach for an average flyer. There are ways to fly first class without breaking the bank, and sometimes, you might just get lucky and get upgraded. But if you want to cross off “fly first class” from your bucket list, then you can…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
New Year's Eve In Sin City: The 10 Best Hotels To Book In Las Vegas
Brimming with entertainment, gambling, and endless adventure opportunities, Las Vegas receives millions of tourists every year, making it one of America's most visited cities. This also means there are thousands of accommodation options for vacationers to choose from, so…
— The Travel
Marriott to increase Ambassador Elite spending, bring back personal ambassadors in 2023
Two changes are coming to Marriott Bonvoy's top-tier Ambassador Elite status next year. First, the good news: Marriott will bring back personal ambassadors to assist Ambassador Elite members in their Marriott Bonvoy travel. This was previously a flagship benefit of Ambassador…
— The Points Guy
Bangkok’s New Standard Hotel Simply Seethes With Coolness
Bangkok’s second-tallest tower looks like a disintegrating video game skyscraper, with the cubic chunks missing from its side resembling pixels that have faded away. King Power Mahanakhon, as it’s known, is pure Ole Scheeren, the German starchitect whose buildings…
— The Daily Beast
Other and Odd
How to avoid impending holiday travel disruptions
After a tumultuous summer of air travel delays and cancellations, fall air travel has been remarkably placid. Face mask mandates have long ended, and the two most active hurricane season months brought just one major storm, Hurricane Ian, to the continental United States…
— The Hill
European Tourism Expected to Recover 75% of 2019 Travel Volumes This Year
The European Travel Commission (ETC) has revealed that Europe is expected to recover almost 75 per cent of 2019 travel volumes by the end of this year. Data provided by ETC shows that the EU airlines also fared well this summer, with August flight volumes falling just…
— Schengen Visa Info
Greta Thunberg on How We Can All Be Climate Positive Travelers
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg first came to the world’s attention as a teenager when she spoke up at a United Nations summit in 2019, imploring all to take the climate crisis more seriously. Now, she's created The Climate Book in collaboration with the founder of the…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
Operation Paperclip
World War II was over, but the Cold War was beginning to simmer. The United States seized on the opportunity to grab the technology lead in rocket design and development. On November 16, 1945, the first group…
— Travel Research Online
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