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Destinations
Israel Clears A Hurdle For Visa-Free U.S. Travel — But There Are Strings Attached
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Jerusalem, the State Department has announced Israeli tourists may qualify for visa-free travel to the U.S., but only if Israel stops discriminating against Arab Americans. Israelis were rejected for U.S. visas last year at a low rate. But before…
— NPR
This Caribbean Island Has a Famous Luxury Hotel, a Waterfront Airport, and the 'Most Extreme Beach in the World'
Saint Martin is a unique gem among picturesque Caribbean destinations: one wondrous island split between two separate countries. Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin have coexisted peacefully here since the Partition Treaty of 1648. (No wonder they call it the “Friendly Island.”)…
— Travel+Leisure
Where To Eat, Drink And Stay In Toronto
You’ve come at the best time of year,” my taxi driver tells me, as we soar past the skyscrapers on our journey from Union station in Toronto. “It’s the changing of the colours.” My driver’s observation turns out to be entirely correct. Everywhere I turn there are trees- poking out from behind metallic…
— Harper's Bazaar
Tours and Activities
100 Years Later, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello (Finally) Tells a More Honest Story
When I was an architecture student at the University of Virginia (UVA), Thomas Jefferson was an integral figure in my undergraduate studies. I was required to learn about his designs for the Academical Village at the university as well as for Monticello, his 5,000-acre hilltop residence and…
— AFAR
UNESCO Adds Odessa, Ukraine, to List of World Heritage in Danger
The Ukrainian city of Odessa has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List and inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger. The city, which sits along Ukraine’s southern coast, will now receive reinforced technical and financial international assistance after being designated as in…
— Travel+Leisure
The Tan Hill Inn: The Highest Pub In Britain
Cautiously reversing, an unhealthy grinding sound came from my vehicle as its four-wheel drive fought for traction. I was on sheer ice. The main roads and towns were blissfully clear, but turning off onto jagged moorland tracks for the final 30 minutes of my drive, the conditions worsened mile…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
An Epic Loyalty Program Perk Offered By 3 Cruise Lines Is About To Disappear
Call it the end of an era for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises fans who also like to sail on Azamara. A popular loyalty perk long offered by the three cruise brands — the ability for a member in one of the lines' loyalty programs to get reciprocal benefits in both of the other brands' loyalty…
— The Points Guy
This Cruise Line Promises You’ll See The Northern Lights On Select Sailings — Or You Get A Free Cruise
The northern lights are a popular but elusive natural phenomenon that appear on many a traveler’s bucket list. If they are on your list, and you’ve been hesitant to book a northern lights tour because you might come up empty, here’s a chance to hedge your bets. Hurtigruten is making a “Northern…
— Travel Awaits
Seabourn Pursuit Reveals 7 New Pre-Inaugural Sailings
This summer, Seabourn’s newest expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, will sail through the Mediterranean, Transatlantic, and Caribbean on seven brand-new pre-inaugural sailings. Seabourn Pursuit will enter service on August 12, 2023. Currently available for booking, these new itineraries…
— Porthole Cruise & Travel News
Transportation
More Than 1,000 US Flights Canceled As Winter Weather Snarls Travel
More than 1,000 flights have been canceled in the United States on Monday as winter weather moves through the middle of the country, with disruptions set to continue into Tuesday. So far, the most affected airports are Dallas Love Field, Dallas-Fort Worth International, Austin Bergstrom…
— CNN
France And Germany Encourage Young People To Travel By Train With Free Ticket Scheme
Train travel is on track to be one of 2023’s top travel trends — particularly if you’re a young citizen of France and Germany. On January 22nd, the French transport minister, Clément Beaune, and his German counterpart, Volker Wissing, announced that 60,000 free train tickets will be made available…
— Lonely Planet
The Highest Rail Route In Northern Europe
On a chilly November morning in Oslo, I boarded a train bound for Bergen. I've been exploring Norway for more than a decade, returning at least a dozen times since my wide-eyed first trip. I have been to the northernmost point on the Norwegian mainland (Knivskjelodden) and to its…
— BBC Travel
Lodging
New Luxury Resort Celebrates Thailand's Railway History
Railways have long been a source of fascination for travelers, allowing us to experience journeys at a slower pace and revisit a time when packed airplanes and crowded airports weren't the norm. Thailand has its own storied railway history dating back to the early 1900s, when Bangkok's…
— CNN
Experience True Island Luxury At The Top 10 Most Expensive Hotels In The Maldives
Regardless of the budget, planning a trip to the Maldives is not difficult since the island offers a wide variety of options for travelers with different tastes. Adventurous travelers who want to indulge themselves in water sports like snorkeling can find amazing places to snorkel in the Maldives. Even…
— The Travel
Stay At This Luxury Hotel On Your Next Trip To Mexico City
Mexico City has grown in popularity. With LA-like weather and the hustle spirit of NYC, it’s no wonder travelers are flocking to this city. If you’re planning your 2023 travels and experiencing luxury is on your list, then check out Sofitel Mexico City Reforma. As a digital nomad who spent a…
— Travel Noire
Other and Odd
11 US Destinations Land On Forbes List Of Top Travel Spots In 2023
A riverside city in West Virginia, a wildlife refuge in Georgia, and a Utah national park hotspot have made it onto Forbes Advisor’s list of “Best Places to Travel In 2023.” Forbes Advisor editors and writers compiled the list of 50 hot global destinations to be intentionally eclectic. “Destinations…
— The Hill
LGBTQ Pavilion Returns To New York Travel & Adventure Show
The Travel & Adventure Show returned to New York on January 28 and 29 for the second time since the emergence of the COVID pandemic. This year, there was again an LGBTQ Pavilion, organized by Ed Salvato, an educator and consultant with decades in the LGBTQ travel field. He had previously…
— Gay City News
How To Renew Your U.S. Passport Online In Under 15 Minutes
After the launch of a successful pilot program last fall, many Americans are now able to renew their passport online in 15 minutes or less. The U.S. Department of State began trialing the online renewal system last September with the goal of making it a permanent program in 2023. In…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
Guy Fawkes is Hanged
The infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was an attempt by a group of conspirators to kill King James I of England, his family, and most of the House of Lords by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the State Opening of…
— Travel Research Online
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