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Destinations
U.S. Will Require COVID-19 Testing for Travelers From China
The U.S. announced new COVID-19 testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections. The increase in cases across China follows the rollback of the nation’s strict anti-virus controls…
— AFAR
Sunny Daytona: The Ultimate Travel Guide To Daytona Beach & Things To Do There
The words Daytona Beach can spark a plethora of mental images. Known for the Daytona 500, Bike Week, and national cheerleading and dance competition, this coastal city brings a wealth of travelers to its golden shores each year. It's also home to 23 miles of shoreline that's perfect…
— The Travel
7 Reasons To Add Montenegro To Your Bucket List In 2023
Have you ever considered visiting Montenegro? This small European country was named one of the trending destinations of 2023 by American Express Travel. While Montenegro is growing in popularity, this country in the Balkans is still highly underrated. It’s often overshadowed by…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
8 best parks in Vermont
Squeezed between the Canadian border to the north and the Massachusetts border to the south, Vermont is beloved for its bucolic landscapes, Holstein-dotted pastures, pointy white-church steeples, craggy mountains and the sparkling Lake Champlain. Vermont has one…
— Lonely Planet
The 19 Best New Year’s Celebration Around The World
Not every culture acknowledges January 1st as the start of a new year, but an increasingly interconnected world and booming international tourism mean just about country now holds at least some sort of celebration on December 31st. If the world is your celebratory oyster, that’s…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Ponant Adds Europe Itineraries for 2024
Ponant’s 2024 itineraries are now on sale, and among the 50 voyages are four new ones in the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and northern Europe. The new cruises include Islands and Cities of the Mediterranean and Landscapes and Cultures of the Adriatic, both on Le Bougainville, and…
— Travel Research Online
7 Hottest New Cruise Ships Debuting in 2023
Cruise lines are set to welcome close to 20 new ocean cruise ships into their fleet in 2023. From the mainstream cruise lines Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line to luxury lines like Regent, here are the seven hottest new cruise ships that will enter service in 2023. In addition…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Southwest says 'normal' services to resume on Friday as DOT sends warning
Southwest Airlines says it's set up to resume normal schedules on Friday after a tumultuous eight days that left hundreds of thousands of passengers delayed or stranded and prompted its executives to make apologies to the riding public and government officials. In a statement…
— CNN
Severe flooding causes road and rail disruption in Scotland
Several rail services have been cancelled and sections of the M9 and the M74 motorways are closed. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued flood warnings in central and southern areas. There are fears that flooding could hit communities in southern…
— BBC News
Video shows Nashville airport police officer threatening to arrest Southwest customers
A viral video posted to social media appears to show a Nashville airport police officer threatening to arrest stranded Southwest Airlines passengers for trespassing if they did not leave the secured section of the airport. Southwest Airlines personnel asked for an officer to…
— USA Today
Lodging
11 Joshua Tree Airbnbs to Save for Your Next Desert Getaway
Joshua Tree has had something of a renaissance in the last 10 years, transforming itself from a quirky desert municipality full of dusty cowboys and rock climbers to a veritable bohemian enclave teeming with live music, hip restaurants, and architectural marvels you won’t find…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Kid-Free Vacation: 10 Best Adults-Only Cozumel All-Inclusive Resorts
Deciding between Cozumel vs. Cancun? Though Cancun is a fun beach destination, there are a lot of things to see and do on the island of Cozumel! Travelers can have a barrel-full of fun in the sun while vacationing in Cozumel, a fun island in Mexico with beautiful beaches and…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
To get to know the soul of a city, hit the club scene
When traveling to a new city, people often put the usuals on the list of to-dos: local food, historic sites and museums. For me, I often plan as much of my itinerary around nightlife as I can. Yes, museums and restaurants will tell you about the history and culture of a place, but…
— The Washington Post
7 Amazing Solo Traveler Stories From 2022 To Inspire Your Future Travels
Does traveling solo intimidate or invigorate you? It can do both. Some of the women we’ve featured in our Solo Traveler Journals didn’t intend on traveling by themselves. Others have enjoyed traveling solo and making friends along the way. No matter their reasons, their…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
Establishment Of The USSR
On this day in 1922, the Treaty on the Creation of the USSR was approved and finalized, forming the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, aka the Soviet Union. The USSR was created by Vladimir Lenin, who…
— Travel Research Online
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home for the holidays can be hard. For some, it feels like you are leaving behind tradition, family and friends, all of which seems unthinkable. I was one of those people – until I did my first Christmas Markets cruise.