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Destinations
From Art To History: The Ultimate Travel Guide On Brooklyn & Things To Do
New York is considered one of the most vibrant cities in the US, and there is always something new to discover there. Brooklyn, a province with a rich and colorful history, is among the coolest neighborhoods in NYC to check out. The history of Brooklyn goes back further than one expects and…
— The Travel
A Road Trip To Norway's Best View
The road to Kjeåsen, a mountain farm deep in western Norway's fjord country, looks like a route to nowhere. Hugging the shoreline of Simadalfjord, a tiny arm of Hardangerfjord, the road wanders from the village of Eidfjord past wooden waterside cabins and oxblood-red farm buildings. It rarely…
— BBC Travel
What I Learned Traveling To New Orleans As A Solo Tourist
At 7:45 a.m., I waited for my United Airlines flight to New Orleans as a thick blanket of fog covered the morning sky, delaying my flight a bit. It was my first time traveling alone for fun, and I was nervous. I'm used to traveling with family or friends, and I hadn’t truly taken a real vacation since…
— The Points Guy
Tours and Activities
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr in Atlanta
Atlanta, the cosmopolitan capital of the South, is the birthplace and final resting place of one of America's most pivotal and charismatic historical figures – Dr Martin Luther King Jr. It was here that King’s crusade for equal rights was born and bred. Here are five Atlanta sites that celebrate King's life…
— Lonely Planet
5 Stunning Utah State Parks Without the National Park Crowds
Utah state parks are all-too-often overlooked. After all, it’s hard to imagine a visit to the state's spellbinding desert landscape without a plan to visit its national parks. But in a region so dizzyingly saturated in geological wonders, the “mighty five”—as Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Capital…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Unwind At The 10 Best Beach Bars In The Caribbean
The Caribbean could be called the beach bar capital of the world with countless places to sip the day away. To find the best spot to toast the shore, 10Best asked a panel of experts to nominate 20 beach bars, then asked readers to vote for their favorites. These are the 10 best beach bars in the…
— USA Today
Cruise
New Luxury River Cruise Line Brings Beloved Europe Ships Back to Life
Europe’s most luxurious river cruise ships are back in business. Seaside Collection, a German hotel company, this week announced that it has purchased the remaining four ships from the pandemic-felled Crystal Cruises to join its Riverside Luxury Cruises brand, effectively resurrecting the super-luxe…
— AFAR
Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 21 Dedicated Voyages For 2023 and 2024 Moana Explorer Program
Paul Gauguin Cruises Moana Explorer Program, a complimentary interactive program to encourage the discovery and value of the wonders around the world, will offer 21 summer and holiday sailings in 2023 and 2024! While traveling at sea, children will learn marine education aboard and ashore…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
American Airlines And Delta Air Lines Planes Nearly Collide At Jfk Airport; FAA Investigating
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near-collision two commercial airplanes had at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Friday. The FAA said preliminary information shows a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 came to a safe stop on a runway at the airport "after air traffic controllers…
— USA Today
Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres Calls For An Investigation Into Air Travel Systems After Nationwide Outage
Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres is demanding an investigation of air travel systems after an outage grounded flights across the United States this week. He wants Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation to look into cyber vulnerabilities. The Federal Aviation Administration…
— CBS News
Is Outdated Airline Technology Dangerous or Just Annoying?
The Federal Aviation Administration suffered a major system outage this week that grounded planes from coast to coast. More than 10,000 flights were delayed, and 1,000 were canceled after the FAA stopped all domestic departures nationwide. The system was down for almost 90 minutes—it…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
New Hilton Brand Adds Upgrades to the Economy Sector
Bring on the bagels! There's one more brand in the hotel sector this month, as Hilton rolls out its newest brainchild, focused on the premium economy sector - with a free bagel bar breakfast in every property.…
— Travel Research Online
These Small Towns in Colombia Are Glamping Hot Spots With Igloo-shaped Tents, Refurbished Wagons, and Panoramic Domes Overlooking the Andes
Take a stroll through El Poblado, a boutique and cosmopolitan hotel-draped neighborhood in Medellín, Colombia, and this much becomes clear from the sporadic leaflet: The towns of Guatapé and El Peñol are the go-to day trips for locals and tourists alike. Tucked approximately 90 minutes west of Medellín…
— Travel+Leisure
These Are The 10 Most Expensive Saudi Arabia Hotels To Stay At
Although Saudi Arabia formerly only issued visas to religious pilgrims and business travelers, the country has recently opened its doors to tourists. In Saudi Arabia, visitors may find everything from the ocean to the desert to the mountains to the hustle and bustle of the cities. From the lavish shops…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
The Rule Change You Need To Know If You’re Traveling To Europe In 2023
Starting this year, it’s going to cost you to travel to certain countries in Europe. The European Union is starting a visa program in 2023 called ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorization System. The ETIAS Program requires international travelers to pay a fee to enter the European…
— Travel Awaits
Travel Troops's Matt Schumacher Gets Jail Time for Defrauding Advisors
Thirty-six travel advisors are feeling vindicated today as former Travel Troops host agency owner Matt Schumacher was sentenced to 24 months in prison and ordered to pay them almost half a million dollars in…
— Travel Research Online
Today in History
The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution Ratified
On this day in 1920, the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution went into effect, initiating Prohibition. The new law forbade the sale, manufacture, transportation and consumption of alcohol throughout the United States. The…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Goway Adds Cory Payton as New Account Manager for US
TORONTO, ON - Goway Travel is thrilled to expand its Account Management team with the addition of Cory Payton as Account Manager for the US. This expansion is in response to the exceptional growth that Goway has seen…
— Travel Research Online
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