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Destinations
LGBTQ Travel: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The recently remodeled Corazón tower at the Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa brings affordable luxury and upscale Mexican fiesta vibes to the very center of Cabo San Lucas, located at the tip of Baja California, a direct, non-stop flight from New York City, Dallas, Los Angeles, and other major US…
— Gay City News
Why This Caribbean Country Is Breaking Tourism Records
The Caribbean is a popular destination for Americans with so many islands to choose from, each offering its own unique appeal, but one country is breaking records and beating visitor numbers more than ever before. Grenada is becoming a more popular destination for Americans, who…
— Travel Off Path
The Ultimate Travel Guide To Tampa & Things To Do There
There are many things to do in Florida and Tampa is one of the cities designed for enjoyment and relaxation. It is a great destination to work, explore, and relax, thanks to its combination of ancient architecture and contemporary landmarks, a culture imbued with Cuban and Spanish…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Dust Off Your Suitcases And Get Ready: 10 Destinations To Visit With The Kids In 2023
Family travel has rebounded in a big way over the past year and expectations are high that it will bounce back to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. With fears of COVID-19 transmission easing, families are more ready than ever to explore popular family vacation spots like New York and Orlando…
— USA Today
The 5 Best National Parks In Michigan
The names of Michigan’s national parks may not roll off the tongue like some of the more famous parks of the American West – in fact, Isle Royale National Park is one of the least-visited places in the USA’s portfolio of treasures – yet those who head north for nature are rewarded with rugged…
— Lonely Planet
8 Must-Do Indigenous-Led Experiences In Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, is home to the second-largest urban Indigenous population in Canada. This vibrant city on the North Saskatchewan River is located on beautiful Treaty 6 land and is home to Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Sioux, and Métis People. Long before being famous as the…
— The Travel
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line Increases Gratuity, Wi-Fi Charges (And It's Not The Only One)
Travelers sailing with Carnival Cruise Line can expect to pay steeper fees in the coming months. The cruise line is increasing charges for both gratuities and Wi-Fi, a spokesperson told USA TODAY on Wednesday. Onboard gratuities will increase from $14.50 per person, per day to $16 for guests…
— USA Today
Two Cruise Ships Depart on World Cruises From the Same Port Today
For the first time ever, two cruise ships will sail simultaneous world cruises from the same homeport. The two MSC Cruises’ ships will depart from Genoa, Italy later today on 117 and 119 night cruises that will sail all around the globe. The two cruise ships will sail together for the start of…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Spain Expands Free Travel Offer To Intercity Bus Services
Free train travel introduced by the Spanish government in September to offset the rise in the cost of living has been extended to intercity bus services with free travel on the 389-mile (626km) Madrid to Barcelona route as of 1 February. A 50% discount has been in effect on this and 41 other…
— The Guardian
These 8 Airlines Are Rated The Safest In The World
The last thing anyone wants to worry about when traveling is whether or not they will make it safely to their destination. However, the truth is that traveling does come with risks. Therefore, when planning a vacation there are plenty of things tourists can do to minimize those risks. One…
— Travel Off Path
Japan's Beloved Slow-Motion Train
In Japan, the line between the creative and curious is a fine one, and that morning at 08:49, my train was running late. Late by Japanese standards, if only three minutes in real time. As absurd as it sounds, such inconvenience can cause outcry in a clockwork-run country like Japan. At Tokyo's…
— BBC Travel
Lodging
These Are the Best 8 Hotels in Abu Dhabi for a Truly Local Stay
The largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, and home to the nation’s capital city of the same name, Abu Dhabi is filled with extraordinary landscapes. They range from the deserts of the Empty Quarter and palm tree shaded oases to beaches with turquoise waters…
— AFAR
10 Affordable, All-Inclusive Resorts In Greece
Greece is an ancient civilization known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. It's also one of the most popular vacation spots in Western Europe and people travel from around the world for their destination weddings, birthday trips, private getaways, and scenic cruises in Greece. Since this…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Meet the Transgender Woman Who Traveled Through Brazil in a Replica ‘Priscilla’ Bus
“I have always been a visionary and pioneering woman,” says Kassandra Taylor, whose sex at birth was male but who has always identified as a woman. At an early age, she knew she was different from boys, and at 14, she started her female gender transition using hormones. “It was the boom…
— Fodor's Travel
Booking Your 2023 Travel? Here's How To Protect Your Trip
If one of your New Year's resolutions was to travel more, then don't delay. Start your search for affordable airfare, hotels and excursions now. After all, you're not the only one planning to fly in 2023. If you want to avoid the possible headache of a canceled trip or losing money in general…
— CBS News
West Coast Weather May Impact Travel
A powerful and devastating atmospheric river continues to bring torrential rains to California on Thursday, threatening flooding in the Golden State. The extreme weather system, known as a bomb cyclone, is expected to cause major issues in the area and could be accompanied by…
— Travel Research Online
Today in History
The First Female Governor
On this day in 1925, Wyoming seated Nellie Tayloe Ross as the governor of the state, making Ross the first woman to serve as governor of a U.S. state. She was elected in a special election following the death of William Ross, her…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Announces New Starlink Wi-Fi on 2023 Fleet
GUILFORD, CT—January 4, 2022—American Cruise Lines has announced today, that new Starlink satellite internet has been added to their 2023 fleet of riverboats and small cruise ships. The new Starlink satellite service is a…
— Travel Research Online
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