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Destinations
Amsterdam seeking to more closely regulate tourism growth and nuisance
Amsterdam is making a major push to rid the city of its reputation as a hub for excess. The Dutch government’s latest proposals are aimed at curbing bad tourist behavior, particularly around drugs, alcohol, and sex. The measures include limiting the number of river cruises…
— Travel Research Online
These Are The Most Welcoming Countries Of 2022 For Travelers
Passport Indexes keep travelers updated on which countries require visas or electronic travel authorizations (eTAs). Arton Capital’s Passport Index and the Henley Passport Index are the main indexes measuring the number of countries travelers can visit visa-free or would need a visa-on…
— Travel Noire
How to Plan a Glitzy Italian Getaway Fancy Enough to Impress Your Mother
The first time that I went traipsing through Italy, I had only a backpack, a single change of clothing, and a pair of worn-in boots. I ate slices of focaccia and drank straight from three-euro bottles of wine. In my exhilarated state, I lost track of time and took a train from Cinque Terre to…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Peru evacuating tourists stranded at Machu Picchu
Hundreds of tourists stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu are being evacuated after Peru was plunged into a state of emergency following the ousting of the country's president. Following interruptions and closures last week, train services and airports are now reopening…
— CNN
Paris's Picasso Museum Will Offer 2 Special Exhibits to Honor the Artist's Life
On April 8, 2023, it will have been 50 years since Pablo Picasso passed away in his French home from heart failure. In the 80 years that he worked as a painter, sculptor, ceramicist, and printmaker, Picasso revolutionized the art world, not once, but each time he reinvented himself…
— AFAR
Here's How You Can Party With Bruno Mars on New Year's Eve
No plans for New Year's Eve yet? Here's your chance to spend the night with Bruno Mars — in Las Vegas. The "24K Magic" singer will be performing at the Mayfair Supper Club at the Bellagio, in an evening in partnership with SelvaRey Rum, along with DJ Pee .Wee (aka Anderson Paak)…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
10 Ways The World's Largest Cruise Ship Compares To The Titanic
As the years roll by, ships have evolved from basic ferry inventions to sophisticated ocean liners like the Titanic ship, and today, there are cruise ships for pleasure voyages across distinctive destinations. One such cruise ship is Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world…
— The Travel
Ruby Princess Departs On Inaugural Voyage
Over the weekend, Princess Cruises returned to Texas after six years with Ruby Princess. Yesterday, she departed on her inaugural sailing out of Galveston. In honor of Ruby Princess’s inaugural sail and the brand’s first cruise out of Texas in six years, Princess President John…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Here's What's on the Menu For Disney Fantasy's 'Pixar Day at Sea'
Disney Cruise Line’s first-ever Pixar Day at Sea voyages will set sail in January, and they’ll include — of course — plenty of delicious new dishes for the whole family. Pixar Day at Sea will include a brand-new interactive breakfast experience themed to Woody’s Roundup in “Toy Story 2.” The…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
36 passengers on a Hawaiian Airlines flight injured during severe turbulence
At least 36 passengers were injured on a Hawaiian Airlines flight after their plane encountered “severe turbulence” in route from Phoenix to Honolulu on Sunday. Of those passengers, 20 were taken to the emergency room after landing, with eleven people sustaining serious injuries…
— Travel Research Online
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of massive 'bomb cyclone'
Key US airlines have issued travel waivers ahead of what's forecast to be a brutal "bomb cyclone" of wintry weather in the Midwest and other regions later this week. The important aviation hub of Chicago is forecast to be one of the cities hit the hardest, with the National…
— CNN
11 things you should know about the British Airways Travel Together Ticket
The British Airways Travel Together Ticket is one of the best ways to maximize your Avios. It can be used to book two passengers on the same British Airways flight for the Avios required for one person (though you will have to pay the fees, taxes and surcharges for both passengers), or you…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Enjoy a cozy stay at the 10 best ski hotels in North America
What's better than a day out on the slopes? How about an overnight or multi-day trip? These hotels and resorts – selected by a panel of ski and snowboarding experts and voted by readers as the 10 best – offer perks like stunning mountain views, serene spa treatments, convenient…
— USA Today
Top 5 Places To Stay In Jackson Hole, Wyoming This Winter
Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a charming, remote town that’s popular for its winter sports. One especially well-known sport is downhill skiing, and there are multiple places to stay if you’re looking to hit the slopes in this town. Here are 5 options that won’t disappoint!…
— Travel Off Path
Sweden’s Icehotel 33 has opened for the winter season
Every November, as temperatures drop and the aurora borealis dances overhead, a new Icehotel takes shape in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, 200km (125 miles) north of the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland. Then, as temperatures rise in the spring, the Icehotel melts back into Torne River, from…
— Lonely Planet
Other and Odd
Major winter storm threatens to upend holiday travel
The timing couldn't be worse: a powerful winter storm is expected to slam the heart of the country this week during the holiday season's busiest travel days. Why it matters: The storm is expected to interfere with both passenger travel and cargo transport across a vast stretch of the…
— Axios
Gen Z Habits Disrupting The Travel Industry
Gen Z has a unique perspective on travel due to the tremendous boost in globalization that has occurred during their lifetime. Their perspective is undoubtedly going to alter the travel industry, especially as this young generation becomes older, more autonomous, and more economically…
— Forbes
Busy holiday travel rush about to get underway
The busy holiday travel period is about to get underway. Miami International Airport expects 2.5 million passengers between December 21st and January 6th. That is a 1.5% increase from 2021. Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International airport is expecting 1.6 million travelers in that time…
— CBS News
Today in History
The Berlin Wall Opens For The First Time
On this day in 1963, communist East Germany and the republic of West Germany came to an agreement to allow the wall between the two halves of the country to be opened. The decision was made in the spirit of…
— Travel Research Online
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