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Destinations
Pay For Entry: US Travelers Will Soon Have To Pay A Fee To Enter The United Kingdom
U.S. citizens will soon have to apply for permission before their United Kingdom trips and pay a small fee to enter as part of the country's upcoming Electronic Travel Authorization scheme. The ETA scheme is meant to secure the U.K.'s borders by giving them more accurate data on who is…
— USA Today
Outdoor Enthusiasts Only: The Ultimate Travel Guide To Bend & Things To Do
Located in Oregon, Bend lies on the eastern edge of the Cascade Mountain Range along the Deschutes River and is one of the top-rated places to visit in Oregon. The town has a dry, high-desert climate, with moderate days and cold nights. Originally a logging town during the 1900s…
— The Travel
10 Best Places To Visit In Japan
Japan offers up a real feast for travelers, with mountainside onsen (hot spring) villages, sleepy beach-lined islands and buzzing megacities all on the menu. You could arguably spend a lifetime sampling the country’s delights, but some towns and sights are staples – core ingredients to any…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Europe's Most Underrated Scenic Railways
As the world opens up to international travel again, it's time to look beyond the usual tourist trails for your next adventure on rails. But instead of using the train as just a mode of transport, how about making it the vacation? Here's our guide to 10 of Europe's most underrated scenic train…
— CNN
This Nation-wide Organization for Black Skiers Is Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary at Vail This Week
Members of the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) are heading to the slopes of Vail to celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary. The NBS is a black ski organization — with 57 clubs and over 3,500 members around the country —that raises funds to support their mission of "increasing…
— Travel+Leisure
How to Thoughtfully Incorporate Local Traditions Into Your Destination Wedding
Many couples choose to hold weddings away from home because they want their special moment to have a memorable sense of place—new flavors, fragrances, sounds, a vibe that you can only get by going, well, somewhere else. Yet weaving into a celebration the markers of a culture, particularly…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Cruise
What I Wish I Packed For My Antarctica Cruise
I told myself I wouldn’t leave packing for my Antarctica cruise until the last minute. I’d be braving unforgiving and extremely changeable weather – wind, snow, rain, and ice – not to mention living onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen with Hurtigruten Expeditions for 10 days on my first-ever cruise…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Oceania Cruises Reveals Details on New Cruise Ship Coming in 2025
Oceania Cruises has introduced its second Allura-class ship, Allura, which will be sister ship to Vista which sets sail this coming May. Debuting in 2025, Allura is Oceania’s eighth vessel, and according to the cruise line has been “named to reflect the excitement of starting an immersive new journey.”…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Frontier Launches New Unlimited Flights Pass For The Summer
A few months ago, Frontier Airlines shared the details of the GoWild! Pass, an annual subscription for travel within the United States for just $599. And now, the low-cost carrier has just announced a new GoWild! Summer Pass. Frontier shared in a press release on Tuesday the details of the new…
— Travel Off Path
Senators Push For Airline Passenger Protections After Holiday Travel Meltdown
Two Senate Democrats on Tuesday reintroduced legislation to strengthen airline passenger protections following a year of travel disruptions that was capped by chaos that stranded thousands of people over the December holidays. Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Edward Markey…
— CNBC
These Are the 10 Safest Airlines in the World for 2023
Not all airlines are made the same. There are low-cost carriers that are as basic as they can get. Then there are those with major fleets, a range of amenities and luxury classes. But the cost-effectiveness or the swankiness has no significance if the airline doesn’t score well on the safety…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
IHG Offers A Fast Track To Elite Status With As Little As 2 Paid Nights
Chasing elite status with an airline or a hotel loyalty program can feel like a lot of work. Don’t you wish there were an easier way? Right now, IHG One Rewards is offering a shortcut to Gold Elite and Platinum Elite status. During this promotion, you can earn elite status through December 2024 with…
— The Points Guy
It's Not Too Late to Book These Hotels in New Orleans for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is one of the most popular times to visit New Orleans, so it’s never too early to start thinking about booking your hotel. But if you haven’t yet, it’s not too late. After kicking off each year in early January, the weeks-long Carnival season culminates on Mardi Gras day, which falls on…
— AFAR
Other and Odd
The Mental Health Benefits of Travel
In February 2022, Adam Sawyer lost his whole world. A catastrophic fire burned down his house near Mount Rainier in Oregon and claimed his partner’s life. In the year since, Sawyer has frequently set out into nature, often retracing the trails he walked—and journeys he took—with his…
— AFAR
Transiting Europe: Who Needs Visas & How to Obtain One
Travelling throughout the Schengen Area for the nationals of over 60 world countries is an easy thing to do. Mainly, they just have to check the validity of their passports, book a flight, and travel. Yet, for travellers from many world countries, not only that it is hard to travel to the Schengen Area…
— Schengen Visa Info
Today in History
New York's Grand Central Station Opens
Grand Central Terminal ("Station" is not a part of its official name) at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan was built by the New York Central Railroad. The terminal represents the largest train station in the world…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Host Agency Reviews Caps Host Week with HAR’s 2023 Luminary Awards
Minneapolis, Jan 27th, 2023 - Host Agency Reviews (HAR), the leading online resource that connects travel professionals to industry resources, capped 2023 Host Week by announcing the 2023 Luminary Award winners. The…
— Travel Research Online
Why Explore Europe With Collette?
Pawtucket, RI (January 31, 2023) – Why should travelers head to Europe with Collette? Well, just ask anyone who’s already done it. Travelers have raved about Collette’s tours to Europe, rating them to be at least excellent 88% of…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
The Impact of Social Media on Travel: Uncovering the Statistics
by Michal Jonca Wednesday February 01, 2023
Acknowledging the role of social media in our travel plans has become as obvious as recognizing that the sun is always shining. The focus now turns to understanding how deeply and widely this impact reaches. It’s no surprise that social media plays a huge part in planning out vacation itineraries; what remains unknown, however, is just how big its influence truly is.
A biometric photography startup Passport Photo Online compiled some interesting statistics about the relationship between social media and travel. Some of them surpassed what we…
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