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Destinations
Taiwan's 'living hell' traffic is a tourism problem, say critics
It's been nearly two months since Taiwan lifted its entry restrictions and ended mandatory quarantine, allowing most international tourists to visit the island. The government has since vowed to boost its tourism offerings and attract 10 million international visitors by 2025 after…
— CNN
Here's What We Know About North Sentinel Island (& Its People)
Located in the Bay of Bengal, off the northwest coast of Indonesia, is a small series of islands surrounded by crystal-clear water. Humans have been exploring the Indian archipelago, which consists of 572 islands, for ages. North Sentinel Island is still shrouded in mystery, even though…
— The Travel
Berlin's beloved (and loathed) local dialect
It was the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when a message came through to my Berlin apartment building's WhatsApp group. It was a video from our neighbour, filming his feet – complete with black socks slipped into a pair of Adidas sandals – as he stomped on a couple of…
— BBC Travel
Tours and Activities
Have you considered these 10 magical Christmas vacation spots?
Christmas getaways represent a rare opportunity for families who like to travel. Whether your kids are toddlers, teens, or all grown up, you can usually count on some time off from school and work for everyone to gather in one place. And one of the great things about Christmas vacations is they…
— USA Today
5 Life-Sized Ice Castles You Can Visit In The U.S. This Winter
Looking for a dazzling winter experience this year? Check out the ice castles in Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Wisconsin, and Utah. These are not your ordinary holiday attractions. You can actually walk through them for an immersive experience in a glittering fairy tale castle…
— Travel Awaits
The Lonely Planet guide to Mardi Gras
It's colorful, chaotic and deeply engrained in the soul of New Orleans. Mardi Gras is undoubtedly the city's most epic event. So how do you make the most of your time at this iconic festival? Here's everything you need to know about doing Mardi Gras right…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Another major cruise line to sharply hike onboard fees
Are you booked on a Princess Cruises voyage in 2023? Brace yourself for sharply higher daily fees. In the coming weeks, the world's fifth-largest cruise line plans to hike the automatic gratuity fee it charges passengers by more than 10% to $16 per person per day for those staying in most cabins…
— The Points Guy
Nassau's New $300 Million Cruise Port Has a Grand Opening Date
Nassau, Bahamas’ redesigned and expanded cruise port officially has a grand opening date, nearly four years after construction began in 2019. According to the Bahamas’ Eyewitness News, Prime Minister Philip Davis recently toured the nearly-complete facilities, after which Nassau Cruise Port’s…
— Cruise Radio
MSC Seascape Arrives in NYC for Naming Ceremony
MSC Cruises’ latest fleet MSC Seascape has officially arrived at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City! The ship will have her traditional maritime Naming Ceremony on the evening of December 7, 2022, to wish her good luck for her future sailings and officially name Sophia Loren…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
The Real ID Deadline Has Been Extended Yet Again
As of last week, air travelers were going to need a Real ID—which will be required for boarding all domestic flights—by May 3, 2023. But the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday announced that it won’t enforce the Real ID requirement for another two full years, with a new…
— AFAR
France Bans Certain Domestic Flights Where There's a Train Route Available— Here's What You Need to Know
Select domestic flights throughout France will now be banned if there is an existing train alternative, paving the way to cut down on carbon emissions in a decision that was approved by the European Commission last week. The ban will apply to routes when there is a train available…
— Travel+Leisure
10 Fastest Trains In The World
Trains have been in existence for generations, and it does not appear that this will change any time soon. Trains, on the other hand, have evolved alongside technological advancements. Some trains may travel at speeds of up to 400 miles per hour (600 kilometers per hour) nowadays! This…
— The Travel
Lodging
Top 7 Romantic Hotels In Los Angeles This Winter
With its sunny beaches and celebrity homes, Los Angeles has long been a beloved vacation destination. It’s also the perfect choice for a romantic getaway. If you’re looking to plan such a trip with your partner, here are seven romantic hotels to consider staying at this winter…
— Travel Off Path
The Worst Airbnb Horror Stories From Reddit
Are people fed up with the novelty of staying at an Airbnb? The headlines and reviews say so, with guests tearing the company apart. If it’s not the cleaning fees, it’s the steep pricing or safety concerns. Then, there are also the questions about the housing crisis that may be causal to Airbnb…
— Fodor's Travel
I stayed in the most expensive room at a Vegas budget hotel — here's how it went
Las Vegas is full of luxurious, even extravagant, hotel rooms and suites. However, most of these accommodations come with hefty price tags that sometimes total tens of thousands of dollars. What do you do when you want to live like a high roller but don’t have a stack of cash at your…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
You're Probably Throwing Away Money on Travel insurance. Here's Why
Jason and Sandi Naiman booked a rock-n-roll-themed cruise earlier this year. It was their third one. “It’s one of the best weeks of my life, going on the rock-n-roll cruises, music on the water, it’s wonderful,” said Mr. Naiman. The couple also paid $1,000 for travel insurance, concerned that…
— NBC Los Angeles
How to Help Protect Yourself During Holiday Travel
Of course, the holidays can be a time of great joy and love, but let’s face it: they can also be a time of great…sickness. Between squeezing in all of the festivus parties, staying out too late at said holiday parties, and, oh yeah, traveling all over the place to hang out with your friends and…
— Condé Nast Traveler
How to Survive Travel With Tweens & Teens
When kids are little, traveling involves a lot of gear, distractions to keep them from crying on airplanes, and baggies full of Cheerios. Parents of young children might think that traveling gets easier when their kids get older. To some extent that’s true, but a whole different set of…
— She Knows
Today in History
The Thirteenth Amendment
On this day in 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution became law. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. It was the first amendment to the Constitution in over…
— Travel Research Online
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