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Thursday January 26, 2023

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Destinations

These Cities Were Just Named the World's Friendliest Travel Destinations
You know the peace of mind that comes from making plans to see a very friendly, no-drama, and extremely helpful friend? If the answer is yes, you'll be pleased to know that now you can feel the same way when traveling to select destinations. The travel platform Booking.com just released its "Most Welcoming Places on Earth" ranking for 2023, and it features all the friendliest…

16 Of The Best Experiences In Greece: Beaches, History And Incredible Food
Greece is the land of dreams. We dream about its azure seas, its charming island villages and its myriad beaches, both broad and minute. We dream about the Acropolis, shining on a hill over fascinating Athens. This grand country, from mountaintop to city street, lives up to those dreams. Greece satisfies travelers looking for adventure, the great outdoors, relaxing seaside vacations and…

Hikers, Bikers, & Trail Trekkers: The Ultimate Travel Guide To St. George & Things To Do
Utah’s southernmost city — St. George — is more than just a road trip stopover town. This destination is where outdoor lovers converge to escape the bustles of big cities. Its location close to natural sights makes it an ideal gateway to some of the state’s many nature trails. From Snow Canyon State Park to Zion National Park, there’s no shortage of places to visit from St George. But the city…

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Tours and Activities

Machu Picchu Closed Indefinitely
The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail have closed once again, this time indefinitely, as protests against President Dina Boluarte continue in Peru. Tourism Minister Luis Fernando Helguero said at a news conference that 417 visitors, more than 300 of them foreigners, are unable to get out of the site. Train service to Machu Picchu has been closed since Thursday due to damage to…

Why Set-Jetting Is Taking Off Right Now
The start of a new year can be dark and dreary, with abysmal weather. But for those of us who love a good TV binge, it can also bring plenty of opportunity to catch up on shows we've missed, or for film fans, plenty of cold evenings to spend in the cinema being transported to another (perhaps sunnier) world. As much as we love sinking into the sofa and being whisked away to far-flung…

This European Capital Is Home To A Magical Two-Story Ice Skating Rink — Where You Can Take A Spin
Are you up for an exhilarating winter experience? Make your way to downtown Vienna for the Vienna Ice Dream (Wiener Eistraum). Between Burgtheater and Rathausplatz, all the way to Parliament, the area has been transformed into a winter paradise for sports enthusiasts. This is the Vienna Ice Dream, extending from January to March. The Vienna Ice Dream was founded more than 25 years…

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Cruise

Why Expedition Cruises Are Trending (And How To Save Money On Them)
Expedition cruises are one of the biggest travel trends of this year. Here’s everything you need to know about this unique type of cruise, plus how to save money when booking one. Expedition cruises are all about exploring more remote places around the world. This is not your typical Caribbean cruise. Travelers on expedition cruises are interested in actually experiencing the destinations they…

The New Cruise Ships We're Most Excited About in 2023
Each year, a fresh batch of cruise ships draws headlines and fanfare. The pandemic, however, slowed down ship launches to a mere trickle as cruise lines weathered the public health crisis storm. But for 2023, with cruising fully back in action, a robust new flock of vessels is being unveiled that introduces not just sleek new designs and exciting amenities but also a stronger focus on more…

How Alaska Cruise Passengers Can Now Tack on an Epic Train Ride Through the Rockies
Cunard wants to help travelers heading to Alaska see more of the great outdoors by extending their cruise vacations with a Rocky Mountaineer train ride. The cruise line is partnering with the train company to offer pre- or post-cruise journeys through the Canadian Rockies, according to Cunard. The offer applies to travelers who book a cruise on the Queen Elizabeth ship. “We are…

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Transportation

“Malicious” Fire Halts Paris Trains
Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose in not-so-gay Paris, which has been hit by labor issues and strikes—and now a fire at the busy Gare de l’Est train station. Train service came to a halt yesterday after two fires at a signal point damaged 600 cables during the morning rush hour. The fire began at 8:30 am in a suburb of Paris. Officials originally hoped to quickly restore service but soon…

United CEO: Air Travel System Is 'Stressed To The Max'
If airlines are to avoid repeats of recent service problems, they’ll need to have a lot more back-up in place, according to United CEO Scott Kirby. “You can’t run an airline like it’s 2019, and the reason is because the system is just stressed to the max,” Kirby told CNN’s Christine Romans in an interview this week. “There’s strains everywhere, whether it’s in security or FAA staffing or systems. Across…

Airlines Issue Travel Waivers As Winter Storm Pushes Northeast. Which Cities Are Covered?
Travelers heading to the airport Wednesday will want to triple-check their flight status and consider rebooking as a winter storm that's dumped snow across the Midwest barrels northeast. The storm has prompted winter storm warnings and advisories from Missouri all the way to Maine. More than 3,000 U.S. flights were delayed and more than 600 flights were canceled as of 3:30 p.m. ET…

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Lodging

Top 7 Hotels To Stay In Los Angeles For 2023
The southern Californian city of Los Angeles is an amazing vacation destination. Home to gorgeous beaches, world-famous nightclubs, and seemingly endless experiences, it’s no wonder why. If you’re planning a trip, you might be trying to decide where to stay. No worries – this is the list for you! Here are the top 7 hotels in Los Angeles for 2023. Make enjoying Los Angeles’s gorgeous…

How Much Do Hotel Rooms For Super Bowl Weekend Cost? A Lot. Here's The Latest Price Outlook.
It's coming down to the wire for football fans searching for hotel rooms for Super Bowl 2023. The NFL Conference Championships on Jan. 29 will decide the teams who square off in the big game. If you're looking for a hotel room in metro Phoenix, know this: Your options are growing more expensive. While some hotel chains have more rooms available than they did a couple of months ago…

Miss Beyoncé's Concert In Dubai? You Can Now Book A Room Where She Performed
Did Beyoncé forget to invite you to her concert in Dubai, too? Maybe the invitation got lost in the mail or sent to an e-mail spam box like ours did. The bad news is we missed the concert in person. The good news? We can officially set foot where Queen Bey performed as The Royal at Atlantis is formally taking reservations. As we previously reported, the company announced building what…

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Other and Odd

What It's Like To Travel To Every Country In The World
After decades of traveling, both separately and together, Rachel Davey and Martina Sebova had each visited over 100 of the 195 UN-recognized countries and territories on the globe. The pair, who met during an overland tour of Europe back in 2008, were having coffee together in Melbourne, Australia, when they first discussed the prospect of visiting the 88 or so remaining countries on their…

How to Actually Get Some Sleep While Traveling, According to Experts
When it comes to sleep, do you get enough shut-eye? According to researchers, more than 70 million Americans have some form of a sleeping disorder related to stress-related issues, chronic diseases, or mental health conditions. While more than 25% of Americans find it hard to fall asleep in their own bed, traveling can be an additional quandary throwing someone’s normal sleeping pattern into…

Five Stars, Zero Clue: Fighting the ‘Scourge’ of Fake Online Reviews
Oobah Butler knew it was wrong to write fake online reviews for restaurants where he had never dined. But he was 21, broke and living in his parents’ house in Feckenham, an English village 115 miles northwest of London. A faceless vendor on a website that advertised freelance work offered to pay him 10 pounds, about $15 at the time, for each review he wrote and posted on the travel…

Today in History

The Republic of India
On January 26, 1950, the Indian constitution took effect, making the Republic of India the world's most populous democracy. Mahatma Gandhi's struggles to win Indian Independence bore fruit in what he called the "noblest act of the British nation." Its first leader, Jawaharlal Nehru, was a follower of Ghandi…

Press Releases of Interest

Goway Invites Travellers to Celebrate Downunder
TORONTO, ON - As Australia marks Australia Day on January 26, and New Zealand honours Waitangi Day on February 6, Goway Travel announces Downunder Day, celebrating another year as North America’s No. 1 name in travel to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. To celebrate, Goway is…





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