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Destinations
This City Is The First Certified Autism Destination In The U.S. — Here’s What That Means
A city in California has been designated as the first-ever Certified Autism Destination in the country. Visalia was awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). “We are truly honored to obtain the Certified Autism Destination designation…
— Travel Awaits
Top 5 Off Path Destinations In Latin America To Visit In 2023
When it comes to travel in Latin America, several countries like Mexico or Costa Rica are extremely popular and draw in millions of tourists per year, but what about underrated destinations? Mexico set a new record for international tourists in 2022, attracting crowds who flock to the country’s…
— Travel Off Path
A Reason To Travel To Croatia In 2023: Meet The Eurozone’s Newest Member
On January 1, 2023, Croatia entered the eurozone. For visitors to this southeastern European nation on the western edge of the Balkan Peninsula, this means that the transition from the the Croatian kuna to the euro means no more waiting at exchange kiosks when you enter and leave the…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Black Women Loved This Travel Destination For Wellness In 2022, And We Get It
A good and wholesome travel destination for wellness has solidified its place in Black women travelers’ minds. Puerto Viejo in Límon, Costa Rica is a top destination for embodying peace. Costa Rica is easily one of Central America’s most abundant, tropical, bio-diverse countries. The Caribbean…
— Travel Noire
The Louvre Announces 30,000 Daily Visitor Limit in Response to Huge Crowds
Paris’s Musée du Louvre is arguably the most famous museum in the world, and it has the attendance numbers to prove it. In 2019, it saw 10 million guests through its doors—on its busiest days, around 45,000 people visited the museum. During the height of lockdowns and travel…
— AFAR
Is A Character Meal Worth It At Disney World? What Families Should Know Before Booking.
There's one sure way to see Mickey Mouse without standing in line at Walt Disney World. Guests who splurge on character dining are guaranteed face time with beloved characters ranging from the Fab Five to Disney princesses. They come right up to your table for photos, autographs and hugs…
— USA Today
Cruise
Riverside Luxury Cruises Acquires Additional Crystal Ships
New European river cruise operator Riverside Luxury Cruises has announced that it has taken ownership of four additional river vessels from the former Crystal Cruises, in addition to the already-acquired Crystal Mozart. The ships are set to join the fleet starting this spring and will…
— Travel Research Online
What To Expect From Disney Cruise Line's Marvel Day At Sea
Fantasy is the hallmark of vacations onboard Disney Cruise Line ships, where guests can cavort with their favorite Disney characters, dress up in character costumes and princess gowns, and have adventures at ship destinations like Mickey’s Pool and the AquaDuck Water Coaster. Guests can…
— The Travel
Viking's Newest Ship Named By Astronaut
Viking held a ceremony on Sunday in Los Angeles to celebrate the official naming of its newest ocean ship, Viking Neptune. Godmother Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and artist, blessed the ship for safe sailing. After the ceremony, Viking Neptune left Los Angeles for…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
FAA Grounds All US Airlines Flights Due to System Failure. Flights Normalizing Gradually
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded all flights in the U.S. following a computer system glitch. The Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, which provides operational information to flight operations, “failed” Wednesday morning. Systems are being restored. However, once fully…
— Travel Research Online
Airlines Issue Travel Waivers, Alerts for California Amid Brutal Storms — What to Know If You're Flying
California has been hit by a punishing combination of thunderstorms, snow, and wind, disrupting travel and forcing several airlines to issue waivers. The poor weather has forced airlines to issue travel waivers for cities up and down the California coast. American Airlines, for example, issued…
— Travel+Leisure
Buy 1, Get 1 Amtrak Ticket Free For Travel On New York Trains In January And February Only
For January and February only, Amtrak users can buy one ticket and get one free thanks to the train operator's New York Midweek Winter Travel sale. The promotion offers BOGO tickets for travel every Tuesday through Thursday. This offer is valid for travel on specific trains throughout New York…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
NYC Hotel Week Is Here—Save on Stays at The William Vale, The Beekman, and More Top-Tier Hotels
If in recent years you haven't had the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the annual NYC Hotel Week, allow us to acquaint you. This winter promotion is helmed by the city's tourism board, NYC & Company, and offers steep discounts on participating hotels' rates in an effort to encourage off…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Hilton Just Debuted Its Newest Brand — The Budget-Friendly Spark
It’s a new year and time for a new brand at one of the world’s largest hotel companies. Hilton Wednesday morning launched Spark, its 19th brand and one targeting a more affordable spot in the hotel food chain. Spark, which Hilton calls a premium economy offering, is geared toward simple…
— The Points Guy
How to Avoid Hotel Resort Fees (and Which Brands Are the Worst)
You know how you book a room that’s initially advertised at under $100 per night and then it has suddenly ballooned to more than $150? That’s partially because of taxes, but another huge chunk is likely from resort fees. Some hotels have more offensive resort fees than others, and — while resort…
— Yahoo! Finance
Other and Odd
The World's Most Powerful Passport For 2023 Revealed
A trio of Asian passports offer their holders greater global travel freedom than those of any other countries, according to a new quarterly report released by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners. Japanese citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-demand…
— CNN
Lula's Presidency Set To Prioritize Amazon Rainforest And Brazilian Indigenous Leaders, Protests Erupt
Brazil’s new president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made steps to protect the future of the Amazon Rainforest. Following the inauguration of president Lula, there are new hopes and conversations about preserving the Amazon. During his first speech to Congress on January 1 2023, Lula said…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
The First Clinical Use of Insulin
In 1889, a Polish physician, Oscar Minkowski, removed the pancreas from a healthy dog and noted that the animal suffered an immediate rise in blood sugar. Thirty-three years later in 1922, a Canadian researcher, Frederick…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette’s new ‘Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land and Water’ Explorations tour is a unique cultural experience
Pawtucket, RI (January 9, 2023) – Collette’s new “Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land and Water” Small Group Explorations tour is unique to other similar tours. Travelers taking traversing the area with Collette not only…
— Travel Research Online
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