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Destinations
What Travelers To Turkey Need To Know
It’s been nearly a month since a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, claiming the lives of thousands of people and injuring many more. The devastating impact of the events, and the aftershocks that have followed, have left many travelers who had been planning to visit the…
— CNN
Discovering Lord Howe Island: 10 Top Attractions And Hidden Gems
Stunning islands encircle The Land Down Under. Australia offers unforgettable experiences to its visitors, and every person looking for a utopia can find the perfect island, whether looking for a luxurious, wild, secluded, or rugged one. Still, Lord Howe Island is special. This utter idyll is…
— The Travel
Buses To Boats: The Best Ways To Travel Around In Puerto Rico
Congestion is a part of life in Puerto Rico, where everyone and their grandmother owns a car, and driving is the predominant mode of transportation. Puerto Rico is also a large island with a dearth of public transportation and many far-flung destinations. Driving, it seems, is the easiest…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Starting Today, All Visitors To Great Smoky Mountains National Park Will Need This One Thing
Today is the first day Great Smoky Mountains National Park is using its “Park it Forward” program. The program calls for a valid parking tag to be displayed in all vehicles that are parked for more than 15 minutes. “We owe a huge thanks to our park neighbors, communities, partners…
— Travel Awaits
The 6 Most Delightful Day Trips From Madrid
The vibrant city of Madrid is overflowing with artistic and culinary treasures, not to mention an irresistible energy of its own – we'd recommend a minimum of three days to immerse yourself in its charms. The capital of Spain also serves as a gateway to some of the most beautiful towns…
— Lonely Planet
Next Stop, London? Here Are 7 Lively Areas You Should Visit
Jolly ole’ London is an international city with more shops, pubs and history than you can absorb in one visit. While there are many great areas, these seven will give you a well-rounded glimpse into this wonderful city. A lot of London has been modernized, but the churches, the Palace of…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
Did Norwegian Cruise Line Make Its New Ships Too Small? Executives Hint At An Answer
Are Norwegian Cruise Line's new Prima-class ships too small? Norwegian executives suggested as much Tuesday during a conference call in which they announced a major change to the design of future vessels in the series. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings president and CEO Frank Del Rio told…
— The Points Guy
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Reveals Immersive Culinary Program, Epicurean Perfection
Today, Regent Seven Seas shared news of the brand’s new immersive culinary program, Epicurean Perfection, a culinary experience to give guests the “opportunity to taste the world around them” both on and off the ship. Epicurean Perfection will begin on 11 new Epicurean…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Carnival Announces Changes To Stop Passengers’ Bad Behavior — 3 Things It’s Doing Now
As the spring break and summer cruise seasons approach, Carnival Cruise Line wants future passengers and prospective passengers alike to know it will not tolerate unruly or illegal activity aboard its ships. First, the cruise line began sending a “Guest Advisory” email to people who…
— Travel Awaits
Transportation
Train Crash In Greece Kills At Least 36 People And Leaves Scores More Injured As Station Master Arrested
A passenger train carrying hundreds of people, including many university students coming back from their holidays, collided at high speed with an oncoming freight train in a fiery wreck in northern Greece, killing at least 36 people and injuring some 85, officials said Wednesday…
— CBS News
Top 6 Ways To Avoid Flight Cancelations And Delays
How can you avoid flight cancelations and delays on your upcoming travels? According to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2.44% of flights were canceled in 2022 – a 33% increase compared to the previous year. Not to mention, thousands of travelers deal with flight…
— Travel Off Path
‘We Were Very Lucky’: Near-Collisions Spark New Worries For Air Travel
The first two months of 2023 have seen an uptick in near-collisions involving commercial planes in the U.S. — a sign of potential trouble for an American aviation system that hasn’t had a fatal airliner crash in nearly a decade. In fact, during January and February, commercial jets…
— Politico
Lodging
Stay Here Next: The Muir Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Over the past two years, the $200 million development of the Queen’s Marque District has transformed the Halifax waterfront. Once a parking lot, this section of the harbor is now a thriving hub drawing both travelers and locals with its dynamic restaurants, wide range of local…
— AFAR
My Favorite Airbnb: A Cozy Cabin in the Catskills With a Hot Tub and a Floating Deck
After the holidays settled down, I was seeking a weekend of total relaxation—nowhere to be and no distractions allowed. I wanted to travel somewhere in driving distance to my home that would allow me to stay in all weekend long—meaning plenty of amenities on the property and a fully…
— Condé Nast Traveler
The 12 Most Insanely Luxurious Hotel Suites in the United States
Sometimes an ordinary hotel room just won’t do. In many fine hotels across the United States, opulent suites are hiding behind very ordinary-looking doors. Many of these suites have served as a home-away-from-home for Presidents, celebrities, billionaires, and high rollers. Some come…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
Unsure Of What Meds You Need Before An International Trip? Here's How Your Pharmacist Can Help.
If you ever stop by the pharmacy before a trip, you might be grabbing plastic bags for airport security, travel-size toiletries or picking up medication before you leave home. But pharmacists can do much more than just fill prescriptions: For travelers going abroad, they can provide a…
— USA Today
Kouri-Vini: The Return Of The Us' Lost Language
It was born from the horrors of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and then slowly disappeared. Now, its speakers are reclaiming it as part of their identity. At the Hideaway on Lee, a bar and music venue in Lafayette, Louisiana, Cedric Watson belted out the lyrics to "Oh, Bye Bye" in Louisiana…
— BBC Travel
EU Confirms ETIAS Has Been Postponed to 2024, Says an Exact Date Isn't Available Yet
The European Union authorities have confirmed that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) has indeed been postponed to 2024, as previously reported by SchengenVisaInfo.com. According to Anitta Hipper, the EU Commission’s Spokesperson for Home…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Today in History
Yellowstone National Park
The world's first national park came into existence on this date in 1872, when US President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law an act establishing Yellowstone National Park. The park is located largely in the state of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
APT & Goway Announce Exclusive Distribution Partnership
TORONTO, ON - As part of its ongoing drive to support North American travel agents, leading tour operator APT & Travelmarvel has announced an exciting partnership with Goway Travel. Goway will become the company's…
— Travel Research Online
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