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Destinations
Should Americans Be Concerned About U.S. Travel Alerts For Mexico?
The U.S. Department of State is currently recommending against travel to six states in Mexico, giving them a Level Four – Do Not Travel travel advisory. Seven additional states in Mexico have been given a Level Three – Reconsider Travel warning. These travel advisories may give…
— Travel Off Path
When to visit the Caribbean
Is there ever a bad time for a Caribbean vacation? Aside from the threat of heavy rains during hurricane season, the region is generally blessed with consistently tropical temperatures, clear yet impossibly blue seas, infinite stretches of white sand, verdant rain forests and flavorful…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Popular Grand Canyon Spot With 'Offensive' Name Now Honors the Havasupai Tribe
A popular spot in Grand Canyon National Park has been renamed to honor the Havasupai Tribe. The spot, formerly known as the Indian Garden, will now be called Havasupai Gardens, according to the National Park Service. The change was made after the U.S. Board of…
— Travel+Leisure
The Unique Holiday Experience That Lights Up The Arizona Desert
As dusk approaches, the glow of the candles magnifies along the paths. The sound of music wafts through the air from various parts of the garden. Las Noches de Las Luminarias marks the beginning of another holiday season. At multiple locations throughout the Desert Botanical…
— Travel Awaits
Need a little Christmas? 8 places that feel like a holiday movie
When I wrote my first Hallmark movie, "Christmas Camp," it was inspired by several charming towns I’d visited doing my "Travel Therapy" TV segments and one magical historic home, the Quartermain House B&B in Fredericton, New Brunswick. As I went on to write more Christmas…
— The Points Guy
Cruise
Here are the documents and costs to keep in mind when planning a cruise
As I made plans this summer to take a cruise, I worked my way through my pre-travel checklist. I booked my flights, researched ground transportation options and selected a hotel for the night before boarding. But I had yet to tick one important box: renewing my expired…
— USA Today
Carnival Celebration Arrives in the Caribbean For The First Time
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Excel-class ship Carnival Celebration arrived in Grand Turk today, marking its first-ever call to a port in the Caribbean. The vessel is currently sailings its inaugural voyage, a six-day Thanksgiving cruise. “It is an honor to bring our new flagship to…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Spain's new high-speed trains make it Europe's rail capital
What could be better than one wide-ranging high-speed rail network? Three or four competing ones, which look set to not only improve travelers' options but also (hopefully) drive prices down. Friday saw the launch of iryo -- the latest company to enter Spain's fast train market…
— CNN
4 of my favorite booking tricks to get cheap flights
Taking time to buy plane tickets can be one of the most headache-inducing steps when organizing a trip. There are many search engines and applications to find cheap flights. There are also many myths about booking flights. For example, it is not true that looking for flights…
— USA Today
Breeze Through Airport Security With This New Spot-Saver Program
If you ask any frequent traveler to recommend a tip that makes navigating the airport a breeze, chances are they will vehemently suggest a trusted traveler program like “CLEAR” or “TSA Pre-Check.” These services allow travelers to move through security checkpoints in a…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Net-zero hotels: 6 top stays for travelers who prioritize sustainability
As we wrap up the final months of 2022 and look ahead to a new year, there's a buzz phrase that's gaining steam in the world of sustainable travel: net-zero hotels. In other words, accommodations that are powered entirely by renewable energy sources. As big hotel groups…
— CNN
This Lakefront Boutique Hotel Gives Guests Easy Access to Austin Highlights
One of the latest additions to Austin’s boutique hotel scene, the Loren at Lady Bird Lake opened in October 2022 on the edge of Butler Park, a roughly 30-acre, metropolitan green space located in the heart of downtown Austin. The hotel’s dreamy setting, offering…
— AFAR
This Mount Washington Hotel Is New England's Most Haunted (Here's Why)
For any travelers interested in getting a taste of the supernatural, then the Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire should be high on their bucket list. In operation for over a century, this New Hampshire hotel is infamous for being haunted. Countless people have claimed to…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Post-pandemic travelers visited these 10 countries the most in 2022
It’s almost time to start planning your 2023 travel, and a good place to start might be with the most visited countries of 2022. Flight ticket database company, ForwardKeys, published its annual report ranking the top countries based on the amount that tourism has increased since…
— CNBC
Some travelers take virus precautions as Thanksgiving travel rush resumes
As the busiest holiday travel season in years gets into full swing, some travelers said protecting themselves from rising cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV is a priority. At Oakland International Airport, roughly 170,000 people are expected to travel through between…
— CBS News
Today in History
The Hollywood Ten
On November 25th, 1947, a group of Hollywood studio executives blacklisted and banned 10 individuals from employment for suspected Communist sympathies. The prior day, the Congress of the United States…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Goway Updates Hawaiian Travel Packages in Time for Winter
TORONTO, ON - Goway has refurbished its Hawaiian travel packages to cater to the wide interests of the modern traveller. Hawaii is an ideal winter getaway and travellers can now enjoy more intimate travel…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
AmaWaterways Opens 2024 River Cruise Season With New Ships, Extended Seasons & Early Booking Rewards
Award-w inning luxury river cruise line, AmaWaterways, tells us that travelers can now book unforgettable river cruise vacations on all 2024 itineraries on the iconic rivers of Europe, Africa, Egypt and Asia. With an added reward for early bookings and extended seasons on the Rhine, Danube and Douro rivers, guests have the opportunity to save now when reserving their much-anticipated journeys. Whether celebrating a milestone anniversary, a special birthday or a reunion with friends and family, river cruising with AmaWaterways offers the perfect variety of included tours and culinary experiences to please all ages and types of travelers searching for a more personalized way to reconnect with the world around them.
— Travel Research Online
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The Incessant Traveler
Perillo: Mr. Italy Goes to Greece
by David Cogswell
Friday November 25, 2022
Perillo Tours, the company that has been known as “synonymous with Italy” for three generations of family ownership, is debuting a new tour program for Greece for 2023, and Steve Perillo, the company president, says the tour is flying off the shelf.
— Travel Research Online
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the first Prima-class ship rolled out, with five more in production behind it, NCL Holdings CEO Frank Del Rio asked his staff what they could do to upgrade the existing fleet—and anted up a $1.5-billion budget, NCL CEO Harry Sommer told the crowd at the Dream Vacations/CruiseOne annual conference onboard Encore last week.