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Destinations
Here are Reasons You Should Visit Santa Marta, Colombia
When thinking of places to visit in Colombia, cities like Cartagena, Medellin, and Bogotá are usually top of mind. However, the lesser-known hidden gem beach town of Santa Marta should be on your bucket list. Santa Marta, a premier beach destination, sits on the…
— Travel Noire
These Are The Top 5 LGBTQ+ Destinations According To A New Study
Traveling while being part of the LGBTQ+ community can be difficult, depending on where you go. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Some destinations are great for the community, even if they seem like they need to be more upfront. As travelers, you want to be…
— Travel Off Path
'Travel Is Highly Discouraged;' Wintry Blast Set To Create Havoc In Sierra
With as much as seven feet of new snow expected over the next 72 hours, the California Highway Patrol and National Weather Service on Monday warned travelers to stay away from the Sierra. The weather service has issued a blizzard warning for a wide swath of the…
— CBS News
Tours and Activities
‘Magic’ on the Slopes: In Vail, 2,000 Black Skiers Celebrate a Milestone
In the weeks leading up to my February trip to snowy Vail, I was told by several people — promised, really — that I would “feel the magic” of the 50th anniversary gathering of the National Brotherhood of Skiers before I even arrived in Colorado. “There’s a palpable…
— The New York Times
How Desantis’s War With Disney Could Change The Park Experience
When travelers think of Disney World, they probably think of rides, castles, a giant mouse and an even-more-humongous price tag. Questions of trash collection, fire-rescue services and building codes probably don’t come to mind. Those behind-the-scenes operations…
— The Washington Post
National Park Service Announces Exciting Changes To Lincoln Memorial — Here’s What’s Planned
Most visitors to the famed Lincoln Memorial in Washington are unaware of the structure’s undercroft, a cavernous area underneath the tribute to America’s 16th president. That’s about to change in a big way. National Park Service (NPS) officials have awarded a contract to…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
What Is The Cheapest Time To Take A Cruise? What Travelers Should Know.
When it comes to finding cruise deals, timing is important. Like other forms of travel, there are certain windows when travelers can find particularly good fares – and others when it's harder. "If you're looking for a deal over Christmas, you're probably not going to find it,"…
— USA Today
End Of An Era: Miami Finally Dethroned As World's Busiest Cruise Port
The cruise port that started it all has finally met its match. For the first time since the modern age of cruising began more than 50 years ago, the Port of Miami can no longer claim the title of world's busiest cruise port. The new leader in the battle of the cruise ship…
— The Points Guy
City of Galveston to Add New Tariff on Cruise Passengers
To help offset expenses generated by its tourism industry, trustees of the city of Galveston and Port of Galveston are finalizing an ordinance that would add a 50 cent tariff on cruise tickets. The tariff is already in effect for Royal Caribbean, which opened a new $125…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Longing For The 'Golden Age' Of Air Travel? Be Careful What You Wish For
Long lines at security checkpoints, tiny plastic cups of soda, small bags of pretzels, planes filled to capacity, fees attached to every amenity – all reflect the realities of 21st century commercial air travel. It’s no wonder that many travelers have become nostalgic for the…
— CNN
TSA Is Asking Travelers With Pets To Stop Doing This One Thing — Here’s What It Is
The Transportation Security Administration has a message for all travelers: Do not send your pet through the X-ray machine at airports. While it doesn’t happen every day, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials note that incidents of people accidentally, or…
— Travel Awaits
This Train Is the Highest Railway in Northern Europe — and Visits 21 Idyllic Small Towns
Train travel is having a real moment. As travelers look to enjoy slower, more intentional getaways, they’re turning to trains as not just a mode of transportation but an attraction in their own right. Pinterest even named train travel as its top travel prediction for 2023, citing…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Top 7 Resorts In Maui This Spring
Maui is one of several gorgeous islands that make up the Hawaiian island chain. When it comes to planning a trip somewhere, choosing where to stay is always one of the most important parts. If you’re looking to plan a trip there, we’ve got you covered. Here are 7 resorts…
— Travel Off Path
Stay Here Next: Playa Viva in Juluchuca, Mexico
In 2008, when Playa Viva opened five biophilic hotel rooms on a 200-acre reserve between the Pacific Ocean and the purple Sierra Madre range, it rewilded a barren site and began to offer support to communities in the nearby village of Juluchuca for education, health care…
— AFAR
Discover Bali On A Budget: Top 10 Hostels For Backpackers In 2023
Bali has some of the most famous Instagrammable spots and the most beautiful beaches that can make anyone's trip here truly memorable. There are so many adventurous and exciting things to do in Bali and it's possible for travelers to visit Bali on a budget and…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
American Travel Restriction To Schengen Zone To Be Delayed
Among the top European countries visited by Americans are the United Kingdom, Italy, France, and Germany. With the exception of the U.K. since Brexit, the other three European countries are part of the so-called Schengen Area. U.S. travelers will be relieved to know that…
— Forbes
Eugene Levy Fell for South Africa While Filming His New Travel Show
“When I was growing up, the one show I would watch with my dad was the docuseries Wild Kingdom. He got such a kick out of watching lions attacking antelope. And I got a kick out of watching him watching the show. Over the years, I think I saw every animal in the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Greenland's Natural 'Medicine For The Soul'
Nothing puts you more in awe of nature than sleeping on a 3km-thick slab of ice underpinned by snow that fell more than a million years ago. Camp Ice Cap near the town of Kangerlussuaq offers an extraordinary opportunity to camp for a night on the Greenland Ice Sheet…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
The Republican Party is Born
On this day in 1854, a group of former Democrats, Free Soilers, and other abolitionists (about 50 slavery opponents in all) met in Ripon, Wisconsin, to call for creation of a new political party. The American Civil…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
WeTravel Launches We Travel For Women Campaign
WeTravel will celebrate throughout Women’s History Month the significant contributions of women in travel by featuring a woman-written, woman-curated article a day in its Women in Travel Academy…
— Travel Research Online
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