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Destinations
The best of Bali: What it's like to visit now
Like most major tourism hotspots around the world, Bali suffered vast economic turmoil during the Covid-19 pandemic. From more than 500,000 foreign visitors each month, arrivals slumped to double figures and tourism workers had no option but to try to eke a subsistence in the…
— CNN
Travel Warning Issued For Dominican Republic, But Should You Be Worried?
The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic recently released a warning for Americans traveling to the popular Caribbean destination. As has been the case in many destinations this year, the country has been setting tourism records, further solidifying its place in Americans’…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Everything You Need to Know About 2023 Mardi Gras in New Orleans
During Mardi Gras, at least 1 million visitors take to the streets of New Orleans to participate in the city’s iconic Fat Tuesday parades and festivities. The annual celebration of excess and indulgence is observed everywhere from Rio de Janeiro to Venice, but New Orleans’s unique…
— AFAR
When the most important place to be is together, these family reunion destinations deliver
Scenic Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a popular vacation destination all year round, but not one Christina Miltsch might have picked on her own. "I'm a beach girl," she smiled. "But my aunt put this all together. She worked her whole life and said, 'I really want to do a family reunion.'…
— USA Today
Eat comfort food in Indiana, the state with a "weird proclivity for cafeterias"
I’ve never forgotten the lineup of pies at Gray Brothers Cafeteria in Mooresville, Indiana, 10 miles south of Indianapolis International Airport. As a child growing up in nearby Bloomington, an excursion to Gray Brothers, where there’s always pie for dessert, was an extra special treat…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Cruise Critic names the best cruise ships of 2022
The best new cruise ship of 2022 holds 3,099 guests and 1,506 crew. A 24-hour butler serves its most luxurious suites, and there's a three-level race track and slides that are 10-stories tall.
The award goes to Norwegian Prima, named the best new ship in the Ocean category of the…
— CNN
These Cruise Lines Are Requiring Passengers To Wear Masks Again – All The Details
As Australia sees a rise in COVID-19 cases, policies are changing once again to try and prevent the spread of the virus. Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center shows the 7-day average of COVID-19 cases increased from 11,124 cases on November 20 to 19,490 cases on…
— Travel Awaits
Cunard Reveals 2024 to Early 2025 Schedule, Including Voyages on New Ship Queen Anne
Cunard’s new vessel Queen Anne will sail her maiden season in the Norwegian fjords, Scandinavia, the British Isles, and the Mediterranean. Voyages will range from two to 19 nights, and the season will include 62 maiden port calls with six overnight visits and 14 late…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Thanksgiving travel was not a fiasco. Is it a good sign for Christmas?
Until the weather turned Sunday, airlines celebrated a long Thanksgiving travel period of smooth sailing. Even as delays mounted on the busiest day for air travel since the start of the pandemic, the number of canceled flights remained low, leaving carriers with bragging rights…
— The Washington Post
Icelandair adds Detroit as newest US route
Icelandair is adding Motor City to its growing list of U.S. routes. The national carrier of Iceland will offer seasonal flights from Detroit to Reykjavik starting May 18, 2023. These six-hour, nonstop flights will go out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) four times a…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
NEVER Order These Items From Room Service
Room service is one of the ultimate luxuries that accompanies a stay in a fancy hotel. A perfectly done omelet with crispy hash browns after a restful sleep or a juicy cheeseburger ordered just before the kitchen closes after a long flight can be a welcome indulgence to perk…
— Fodor's Travel
These Are The 10 Best Tampa All-Inclusive Resorts To Book For Your Next Vacation
Travelers looking to experience the best of Tampa, Florida, this winter will have a fun and relaxing stay at these all-inclusive resorts. There is a great mix of options in Tampa and surrounding areas, catering to travelers who want ocean views, access to the East Coast's…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Sir Ralulph Fiennes' life in travel
I live in Exmoor in the Southwest of England and traveled to Oxford yesterday to deliver a lecture to 900 people on competitive expeditions. I’m always moving around, and I love giving lectures. I am on tour into next year with my own show, Living Dangerously – I have 90 towns…
— Lonely Planet
The Travel Industry Has Ambitious Climate Goals. How Will It Meet Them?
An entire country in the Pacific is uploading itself to the metaverse. Tuvalu, a low-lying South Pacific island nation midway between Hawaii and Australia, could be the world’s first digital country—the first to move its land, landmarks, and culture to the cloud while some 12,000 of…
— AFAR
Today in History
Mark Twain
On this day in 1835, Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in the small town of Florida, Missouri. Better known by his pseudonym, Mark Twain, the writer proved to be one of the true originals of American literature…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Sails into 2023: 3 New Ships, 10 New Itineraries, 21 New Ports and 17 Small Ships Exploring Both U.S. Coasts & All the Rivers In-Between
GUILFORD, CT—November 29, 2022—American Cruise Lines announces 3 new small ships, 10 new itineraries, and 21 new ports for the 2023-2024 season ahead. The company has just published a brand new 2023-2024…
— Travel Research Online
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