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Destinations
Is It Safe To Travel To Turkey?
The devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has claimed the lives of more than 11,000 people, with tens of thousand injured. The 7.8-magnitude quake, which hit close to the town of Gaziantep in southeast Turkey, close to the Syrian border, at around 4.17…
— CNN
Beyond Barcelona: This Spring's Unmissable Spanish City
During the spring, more than 4 million almond trees burst into bloom across the Spanish island of Mallorca, turning the largest of the Balearic Islands into a white sea of flowers. The season also beckons travelers for its 20-plus golf courses and its dozen or so designated bike routes…
— AFAR
Best Countries To Visit For Black History Month
For one month out of the year, Black history is acknowledged in a very front-facing way nationwide. It’s a celebration of all the exceptional men and women, past and present, that have contributed to the progress of Black people and Black culture. From Sojourner Truth to…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
Trails Into The Past: The Pathways Of African American History Stretch Across The US
The United States is crisscrossed by historical trails, both physical and virtual, that follow the journey of the African American experience. There are also trails yet to be blazed. Naomi Carrier is hoping to see her dream of an Emancipation National Historic Trail realized in her…
— USA Today
The One Thing You May See Less Of On Mexico’s Caribbean Beaches This Year — Why It’s Great For Visitors
Large amounts of sargassum, a type of seaweed, typically wash up on the beaches in Mexico’s state of Quintana Roo for several months each year. While sargassum is still expected to arrive this year, new research calls for less of the smelly seaweed to reach the shoreline and bother…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
New Viking Ship to Set Sail on the Seine
With interest in French river cruising running high, Viking has announced it will add a new Longship® purpose-built for the Seine River to its fleet in 2025. Following the Viking tradition, the new ship will be identical to the four existing Viking longships on the Seine, which have…
— Travel Research Online
It Just Got Easier to Book a Margaritaville at Sea Cruise — Here’s How
Cruisers planning a Margaritaville at Sea vacation can now book their trip, but choose to pay later. The new option comes as the cruise line has partnered with payment service Uplift to offer the ability to pay for their trip in installments, according to the payment company. And for…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
Southwest's COO Will Tell Senators 'We Messed Up' Over The Holiday Travel Meltdown
One of Southwest Airlines' top executives will appear before a Senate committee Thursday to discuss the company's holiday meltdown and deliver a clear message to the public: "we messed up." According to written testimony obtained by NPR, Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson…
— NPR
Delta Is Raising Pay As Airlines Cope With Travel Rebound
Delta Air Lines said Tuesday it will raise pay for its non-union employees by 5% on April 1 and increase a pool used for merit raises. Among those getting the increases will be flight attendants, who have been the target of several close organizing campaigns by unions. The…
— CBS News
Travel In Style: 10 Tips For A Comfortable And Convenient Train Trip
Train travel has a unique romance that makes this method of travel an enduring favorite. Whether braving the holiday rush travel to visit family or going on an exotic train journey in the wilds of New Zealand, train travel is exciting but also has the potential for severe stress. Almost…
— The Travel
Lodging
7 Of The Best Hotels That Will Open In 2023
With travel picking up and travelers planning their post-winter vacations, picking the right hotel is crucial for the best traveling experience. Hotels are constantly opening, and sometimes they are a hit or miss, but you should definitely check out these properties opening this year…
— Travel Off Path
Hilton Misses 2022 Room Growth View On China COVID Curbs; Q4 Profit Jumps
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT.N) on Thursday missed its room growth expectations for 2022, pressured by a volatile COVID-19 environment in China, a key tourism market where hotel operators have struggled to expand last year. Hilton, which owns brands including Waldorf…
— Reuters
The Most Exciting Hotel Openings Coming In 2023
New year, new hotels to lust over—at least, that’s what team Traveler gets excited about when one year rolls into the next. These openings–all slated for 2023–are getting us seriously psyched up for the travel opportunities stretching ahead of us. In the next few months, long…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
How to Address the Misconceptions and Hyper-Sexualization of Black Women Abroad
One of the reasons I travel so often is that I often feel safer than I do back home in New York City. It’s an uncomfortable notion to come to terms with, but sadly, there are occasions when people with melanated skin are seen as more of a novelty than human beings. It’s important to…
— Fodor's Travel
Biden Targets 'Junk Fees' Tacked On To Hotel Stays, Airfare And Credit Cards
President Joe Biden continued his push targeting fees on travel and credit cards Tuesday night in his State of the Union address, delving into legislation to ban so-called junk fees tacked on to hotel stays, airfare and credit cards after the fact. Between resort fees, destination fees and…
— The Points Guy
Today in History
John Quincy Adams Becomes President
In the Presidential election of 1824, none of the four candidates received a majority of the electoral votes. The race for the office of the 6th President of the United States came down to John Quincy Adams and…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti and Swiss Graubunden Region Team Up on Travel Advisor Educational Campaign
Portland, Oregon, February 9, 2023 – Visit Graubunden and wholesale FIT tour operator Avanti Destinations have announced a joint campaign to educate advisors on independent travel options in thirteen locations within…
— Travel Research Online
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