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Destinations
Tokyo: 7 Things Travelers Need To Know Before Visiting
Tokyo is a glorious mix of old and new. It is a city that balances tradition and technology like nowhere else and is buzzing and chaotic yet somehow also ordered and calm. Tokyo is a modern city, but it still has a culture that shines bright. It is also incredibly safe, clean, and delicious and…
— Travel Off Path
Travel Document Rule Change For French Day Trips
French national day trip visitors arriving on commercial passenger ferries will be allowed to enter Jersey using their national ID cards, under a new pilot scheme. It is being introduced to address the "significant decline" in day trip passengers to Jersey following Brexit. Rules were brought in…
— MSN.com
Despite Safety Concerns, Travel Agents See Spike In Spring Break Travel To Mexico
Despite safety concerns, in Mexico where four people were kidnapped, travel agents in North Texas said they continue to see an uptick in people traveling for Spring Break and ahead of summertime. People are making their way out the country ahead of warmer temperatures. "Travel is back and…
— CBS News
Tours and Activities
Vegan Safari: A New Trend For Animal-loving Travelers
A safari is a type of tourist activity that gives people the chance to see exotic animals, explore natural landscapes and learn about other cultures. They offer both adventure and relaxation, which makes them a popular choice among travelers who want to do something different and memorable…
— Travel Noire
New York City Launches Borough Pass — How It Works, Plus Where You Can Visit
A marketer and self-described change agent is looking to change the way tourists to New York take in the city. John A. Marshall is the force behind NYC Borough Pass, a program that allows visitors to buy a pass from the company and use it for discounts at attractions all across the city. Visitors can…
— Travel Awaits
A Celestial Show: Where To Witness The Most 10 Spectacular Northern Lights Displays In The U.S.
The northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, are a breathtaking natural phenomenon witnessed in various parts of the world. While many people often associate this celestial display with the Scandinavian countries, the United States also offers some incredible spots to catch this awe…
— The Travel
Cruise
UN Passes New Oceans Treaty To Protect Marine Biological Diversity
The United Nations (UN) passed a new oceans treaty that focuses on the conservation of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) on 4 March 2023. The treaty, which was developed in cooperation with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), aims to protect…
— Cruise and Ferry
FBI Investigates Death Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been called in to investigate a death onboard the Carnival Sunshine. The incident occurred during the ship’s February 27, 2023 sailing, and proper authorities are working to determine the circumstances of the case. At no time were other guests or…
— Cruise Hive
This New Ship Will Sail the U.S. on Some of the Country's Most Beautiful Rivers
American Cruise Lines is kicking off its biggest season yet on the Mississippi River with itineraries on its all-new American Serenade ship. The sixth ship in the company’s American Riverboat series will set sail on April 20, 2023, on its inaugural journey down the Mississippi River. On the eight-day trip…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
France Aviation Workers Join Another Massive Strike This Week
Sacre bleu, it’s not the kind of encore tourists were hoping to hear in Paris next week. The latest in a series of labor actions has French union workers—including those in the aviation industry—calling for a weeklong nationwide strike from March 6-10, and warning travelers that flight disruptions are…
— Travel Research Online
Europe Is Trying To Ditch Planes For Trains. Here's How That's Going
Ever since the “flight shame” movement began encouraging travelers to seek greener alternatives to jet planes, many in Europe have been looking to the continent’s extensive rail network to replace short-haul air travel. There’s definitely been progress, with airlines like Dutch carrier KLM entering…
— CNN
Yes, You Need Rental Car Insurance—But You May Already Have It
You wouldn’t be the first to be caught off-guard by the on-the-spot barrage of questions at the rental car counter. Will you prepay for gas or fill it yourself? Is there more than one driver? And the biggest stumper: Do you want to add on different types of insurance? No matter how long your…
— AFAR
Lodging
Lessons on Regenerative Travel From a Luxury Hotel
I have a confession. I’ve never been a particularly big fan of Hawaii. Don’t get me wrong. It’s holy-crap!! beautiful, has epic surf breaks like Pipeline, and the fresh poke anywhere you go is worth a trip on its own. But it’s rarely (if ever) at the top of my vacation list. To me, it’s always felt like…
— San Diego Magazine
8 Gorgeous Villas in Tuscany to Rent This Summer
Tuscany is a beloved destination for Americans and Brits alike—so much so that in the U.K., it has been dubbed Chiantishire, as travelers decamp from gloomy England and set up in villas for a summer of sightseeing, swimming, and socializing. But Tuscany is large and there are many hidden…
— Condé Nast Traveler
How to Get Behind the Scenes at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin? Take a Baking Class.
For anyone who has fantasized about living in a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed dwelling, being told to freely explore Taliesin, the architect’s southwestern Wisconsin home, with a Spotted Cow farmhouse ale in one hand and a wedge of Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese in the other, comes pretty close. In…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
The Cruise Line and Airline to Choose for Eco-friendly Travel
As conscious travelers consider climate change and their individual impact on the globe, deciding how to travel is, for some, as big a question as where to go. Transportation industry leaders like the cruise line and airline below are investing significant resources in reducing the carbon footprint…
— Travel+Leisure
New Cost To Travel To Europe Delayed Until 2024 — What Visitors Need To Know
The European Union has once again delayed the date to begin its European Travel Information and Authorization System known as ETIAS. The date has been pushed from November 2023 and is now “coming in 2024.” This is the third time the ETIAS launch has been delayed. It was supposed to…
— Travel Awaits
11 Best Places To Take Your Parents And Grandparents On Holiday
There’s a pivotal moment in life when you make the decision to take your parents or grandparents on holiday for the first time. It’s your chance to take the driving seat and plan a perfect trip for the people who first set you on the path to becoming a traveler – think of it as thank you in holiday…
— Lonely Planet
Today in History
Golda Meir Becomes Israel's Prime Minister
At a time in our history when women are closer to the United States presidency than ever before, it is worthwhile noting great female heads of state from the past. On March 7, 1969, Golda Meir became the Prime Minister…
— Travel Research Online
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