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Destinations
Top 7 Cultural Destinations To Visit In The Americas This Summer
This summer, a vacation should mean more than just hanging out by the pool. Even though that can be fun, if you’re going somewhere, take a chance and head out to a cultural destination or hotspot to learn something new. As alluring as water can sometimes be, exploring more of…
— Travel Off Path
Hawaii May Soon Pass a $50 Green Fee for Visitors
The pristine beaches, dramatic peaks, stunning waterfalls, and thriving wildlife that draw visitors to Hawaii are the exact elements that are impacted by tourism the most. So a bill currently going through the state's legislature is proposing a new Hawaii Green Fee: an annual $50 per…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
What’s Next for Noma?
Visitors to Noma 2.0, the culinary showcase set on the water adjacent Copenhagen’s formerly industrial Refsaløen district, are likely to be informed upon arrival that the restaurant is composed of multiple buildings, each constructed from a different material but integrated as a single entity under an overarching sheet of glass. This design decision, developed in collaboration with Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, seems…
— AFAR
10 Best Beaches In Corsica
The French call Corsica L’Île de Beauté (the Isle of Beauty) for good reason: with 20 peaks topping 2000m the Mediterranean island combines dramatic mountain scenery with beautiful beaches, hidden coves, age-old stone villages, and vegetation that ranges from Alpine to dry…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Ama Brings River Cruising to Colombia's Magdalena River
Rudi Schreiner’s dream of sailing the Magdalena River has come to fruition with the launch of two new ships that will sail the river in Colombia in 2024. The AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia will join the two dozen ships already in the Ama fleet, sailing itineraries between Cartagena and…
— Travel Research Online
More Than 300 People Fall Ill On Ruby Princess Cruise Ship, CDC Says
More than 300 passengers and crew members got sick on a recent sailing on Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess ship, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The agency confirmed 284 of the ship's 2,881 passengers reported being ill during its Feb. 26 voyage, along with…
— USA Today
Transportation
Jet Engine Shortage Crimps Air Travel's Big Comeback
Airlines have never experienced engine trouble quite like this. While the air travel industry is enjoying rip-roaring demand, enough to take it back to the heady days of a pre-covid world, a shortage of jet engines could majorly throttle its ability to capitalize on travelers desperate to…
— The Motley Fool
A Loss For Airline Passengers Fighting For More Seat Room – The Decision Keeping Space Tight
Passengers hoping for some relief from the ever-shrinking size of airline seats got nothing from a federal judge this month. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals refused to order the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to adopt minimum seat size and spacing on airlines. The ruling…
— Travel Awaits
The 8 Best Train Trips for Whiskey Lovers
Whether your preferred pour is bourbon, moonshine, or Scotch—there’s a whiskey train ready to take you for a spin on the rails while you sip your favorite spirit and enjoy the passing scenery. A number of whiskey-making regions around the country (and around the world) are…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
This Is the Cheapest Time to Book a Vacation Rental, According to Airbnb Data
Vacation rentals are a great way to save money while all being together, and a new global Airbnb report shows that’s even more true for families. In fact, families can rent a two bedroom, two bathroom space for about the same price as a hotel room at a major chain, according…
— Travel+Leisure
10 Unique Hotels With A Stunning View Of New York City Skyline
Discovering New York City is an adventure, as it's full of unique neighborhoods, historical landmarks, and architectural landmarks. The Big Apple makes for a great vacation, suitable for many kinds of travelers, from the introverted solo traveler to the enthusiastic group tourist…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Trivago's CFO Says These Trends Are Driving Post-Pandemic Travel
This weekend, are you planning your next vacation? If you’ve increased your pursuit of leisure trips, no matter how big or small, you’re not alone. Making post-pandemic travel plans, or what became coined as “revenge travel,” was a high priority for many people as we waited for…
— Fortune
Independent Travel Insurance Vs. Airline Insurance: How To Choose The Best Policy
Buying travel insurance through an airline while booking flights for your vacation is convenient. But are the benefits really worth the cost? If you're planning to go that route make sure you understand exactly what you're paying for. It may seem easier to stick with the airline you…
— CBS News
Travel Positive: Is This The Sustainable Tourism Blueprint Of The Future?
“We have moved into a new paradigm where the only option is systems transformation. We should therefore call out the many overly optimistic strategies and plans which assume – implicitly or explicitly – that we can carry on as usual in the (blind) hope that technology and…
— The Independent
Today in History
Founding of the French Foreign Legion
King Louis-Phillippe needed troops for the French colony of Algeria, but foreign soldiers were not permitted to join the French army. The King solved the problem by forming a new military unit on March 10, 1831. The recruits were a mixed bunch: soldiers from other countries, adventurers, and criminals. Forced to work together…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
WeTravel Hosting Women+ In Travel Webinar On Representation In The Industry
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Thurs., March 9, 2023- WeTravel–the all-in-one business management platform supporting booking and payments for thousands of multi-day travel businesses–is hosting on March 21, 2023, a…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
VIDEO: Experience The Magic Of Colombia With AmaWaterways
Earlier this week, AmaWaterways held a special Sip & Sail event to provide details about its new Latin America cruises. Beginning in April of 2024, AmaWaterways will offer a series of seven-night sailings, with optional add-ons, along the Magdalena River. The cruises will operate on two new ships carrying 60/64 guests between Barranquilla and Cartagena. The new ships, named AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia, are wider than those operating in Europe, because there are no narrow locks to contend with on the Magdalena river.
— Travel Research Online
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The Incessant Traveler
How About that Trip Around the World?
by David Cogswell
Friday March 10, 2023
Life At Sea Cruises, a spin-off of the 30-year old Miray Cruises, introduced a three-year cruise around the world for $30,000 a year. The ship for the voyage will be the MV Gemini, with 400 cabins and a capacity of 1,074 passengers. It will depart Nov. 1 from Istanbul and travel 130,000 miles, visiting 375 ports in 135 countries on seven continents. The stops include 103 tropical islands. More than 200 of the port stops will be overnight stays. The company is now taking bookings.
— Travel Research Online
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Top Headlines
Ama Brings River Cruising to Colombia’s Magdalena River
by Cheryl Rosen
Thursday March 09, 2023
Rudi Schreiner’s dream of sailing the Magdalena River has come to fruition with the launch of two new ships that will sail the river in Colombia in 2024.
The AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia will join the two dozen ships already in the Ama fleet, sailing itineraries between Cartagena and Barranquilla.…
— Travel Research Online
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Third-Party Cruise Insurance v. Cruise Line Insurance
Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Cruising made a big comeback in 2022 when the CDC dropped its COVID requirements and allowed the cruise lines to set their own protocols. Now, in 2023, cruise bookings are exceeding expectations, and it is safe to say that taking a cruise has become a top choice for travelers around the world.
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Universal Studios Hollywood - Super Nintendo World Now Open!
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Super Nintendo World is now open at Universal Studios Hollywood! Join us for an exciting webinar to learn about this amazing new land and all the incredible attractions Universal Studios Hollywood has to offer. We’ll also be covering our newest tickets, packages and partner hotels.
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