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Destinations
Hawaii's Mauna Loa Erupts on Big Island
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano, the world’s largest active volcano, began erupting on November 27th after a dormant period of 36 years, joining nearby Kilauea which has been erupting for over a year. According to Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency, lava has been observed…
— Travel Research Online
Hoping to beat the tourist crowd on your trip to Japan? That ship has sailed
I thought I managed to beat the tourist crowds on my recent trip to Japan. On my first night in Osaka, I managed to get a picture with the famed Glico sign without anyone else in the background. But perhaps I should’ve chalked it up to the fact that it was a Monday night. I…
— CNBC
15 Fantastic Ways To Celebrate The Holidays In The Florida Keys
The Florida Keys has its own unique lifestyle, so it’s only fitting that the holidays in the Keys are just as original. America’s southernmost city has dozens of ways to celebrate the season, but don’t forget about the 125-mile island chain with celebrations along the way. From winter…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
The Most Endangered UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and What You Can Do About It
The Taj Mahal, Cinque Terre, Yellowstone National Park—you’re bound to see some familiar places on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List. The list includes 1,154 natural and cultural sights of significance from 194…
— AFAR
Why you could skip Musée d’Orsay to visit this artist’s house-museum instead
Paris offers the chance to engage with culture past and present like no other city on earth. By some estimates, the French capital has more than 120 museums of various sizes within its city limits. This means there’s always a new exhibit or unexplored collection to check out, whether…
— Lonely Planet
10 Things To Do At Park City Mountain Resort Besides Skiing
Visiting a ski resort is the perfect winter getaway for individuals, couples, and families. There is something so magical about being surrounded by pine trees, glistening snow, and clear blue skies. Some travelers venture to Vermont ski resorts for a lovely weekend trip, while others…
— The Travel
Cruise
The top suites on this super-swanky new cruise ship will cost $9,000 a night
Would you pay $9,000 a night for a cruise on a ship that hasn't even debuted yet? A new luxury line launching in 2023 is betting on it. Explora Journeys, a new luxury cruise brand, has set the fares for its upcoming sailings, and they are sky-high in some cases. On some voyages…
— The Points Guy
MSC Seascape To Feature First Timevallée Boutique At Sea
MSC Cruises is adding to its high-end retail selection on board with a new catalog of luxury brands in partnership with TimeVallée. The two Geneva-based companies are adding a touch of Swiss to the seas, highlighting the style and refinement Switzerland is known for. The…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
How Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Trains Are Transforming Rail Travel
Travel by train—already one of the most eco-friendly ways to get around—now has the potential to be even greener. In August, the world’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains debuted outside of Hamburg, Germany. Manufactured by French mobility company…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Southwest flight makes emergency landing after passenger assaulted; other passenger in custody
A Southwest flight from Hobby Airport bound for Ohio had to make an emergency landing in Arkansas because of an unruly passenger who authorities say seriously injured someone on board. Flight 192, traveling from Houston to Columbus on Saturday, diverted to Little Rock…
— USA Today
Lodging
Top 8 Hotels In Phoenix, Arizona This Winter
Phoenix, Arizona is an excellent place to visit in the colder months thanks to its relatively warm winters offering a comfortable escape from the colder temperatures found in many other places. If you’re looking to plan a trip to the city, deciding where to stay will no doubt be an…
— Travel Off Path
Is There a ‘Right Time’ for Booking a Hotel Room to Get the Best Rate? (Short Answer: Yes)
Many travelers have experienced the frustration of booking a hotel at a rate that they feel is reasonable, only to see a lower rate advertised by the same hotel—for the same dates and room category—after they book. Like most travel companies, hotels price their product on a…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
Social Media: The Ultimate Enemy of Vacation?
Social media has become an integral part of vacation for most travelers. Some of them simply can’t imagine a single day without sharing their holiday joy with friends and followers, forgetting what’s all about – relaxing, re-charging batteries, experiencing adventures, and…
— Travel Research Online
A quintessentially Irish way to travel
Cycling The Bog Road through Roundstone Bog in Connemara, County Galway, I met more sheep than cars as the free-range animals wandered across both the road and the spongy landscape. I stopped and stepped off the road to take a photo, and mud oozed around my…
— BBC Travel
5 Ways a Travel Expert Can Make Your Honeymoon Amazing
Katie Reisert knew she wanted her honeymoon to South Africa and Mozambique to be epic. “I haven’t taken a two-week vacation since I started working,” says the New York City–based publicist. But the self-proclaimed “huge planner and researcher,” who got married in 2019…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Zong Massacre
On November 29, 1781, the crew of a British slave ship, The Zong, murdered 133 African slaves bound for Jamaica by dumping them overboard into the sea to claim insurance. The ship's first mate stood his…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Booking Strategies to Lock In Favorable Exchange Rates and Prices; Book International Vacations Early
Portland, OR, November 21, 2022 – While pent-up demand for travel is increasing prices generally, the current strength of the US dollar vs the British pound and the Euro means advisors can lock in those favorable…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
Social Media: The Ultimate Enemy of Vacation?
by Michal Jonca
Monday November 28, 2022
Social media has become an integral part of vacation for most travelers. Some of them simply can't imagine a single day without sharing their holiday joy with friends and followers, forgetting what's all about - relaxing, re-charging batteries, experiencing adventures, and communing with the different.
So, is social media the ultimate enemy of vacation? Or is it just an…
— Travel Research Online
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