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Destinations
Spring Break: What To Know About Mexico’s ‘Do Not Travel’ Warnings
March is here, which means many Americans are planning spring break trips. Ahead of the busy travel season, the U.S. Department of State is warning about visiting certain vacation hotspots, especially in Mexico. Last month, the State Department…
— The Hill
After Awards Season, Take a Deep Dive Into a Unique Vacation Experience
Now that the Oscars are over and the 2022-23 awards season has ended (at least until Emmys campaigning starts in earnest in June), you may be searching for realness as you set vacation plans. Travelers increasingly crave authentic experiences that allow…
— Variety
France Wants to Postpone Introduction of Entry/Exit System Until Paris Olympics Is Over
The French authorities have said that the country wants to postpone the operationalisation of the new EU border system – Entry/Exit System (EES) – until the Summer Olympics is over. The upcoming Summer Olympics, which is held once every four…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Tours and Activities
Southern California Is Now Home To The Largest Chicano Art Collection In The World
Learning that Cheech Marin is the largest collector of Chicano art in the world may be surprising to many people. After all, reconciling the stoner comedian best known for Cheech and Chong movies of the seventies with the rarefied world of the art…
— Travel Awaits
20 Best Things You Can Do For Free In Nashville
Like its famous hot chicken, Music City knows how to bring the heat. Even with its big-city vibe, Nashville retains the charm and gentility of a small Southern town. Despite the city's growing popularity, it's possible to explore on a budget. From the wild…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Nickelodeon, Cirque du Soleil And 16 Other Brands You Won't Find On Cruise Ships Anymore
What do Starbucks coffee, Victoria's Secret undies, Swarovski crystals, Mary Frances purses and Guy Fieri burgers have in common? They've all made appearances on cruise ships. As a retail therapy lover, I enjoy nothing more than when a favorite…
— The Points Guy
American Queen Voyages Kicks Off Elevated Culinary Program
American Queen Voyages is launching a newly improved culinary program on its fleet of Rivers, Lakes & Oceans, and Expedition vessels. Travelers will explore port views and sites while embarking on a delicious journey of North American cuisine. Culinary…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel
Transportation
London Airports Facing Planned Strike By Border Force Officials
Travelers entering the UK next week are being warned to expect delays at border control, as a result of a planned strike by Border Force officials. The Public and Commercial Services union will be walking out next Wednesday in a dispute over pay. The…
— Travel Research Online
North America Will Launch Its First Zero-Emission Train This Summer
Just over a decade in the making, a hydrogen-powered train will start moving passengers between much-loved Canadian destinations as of June. It’s the first zero-emissions train in all of North America. Known as Train de Charlevoix, the will link two…
— AFAR
TSA Is Using Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Unnecessary Pat-Downs
Airport security is stressful enough, with travelers scrambling to remove their liquids, laptops, and shoes and then hustling through the checkpoint’s body scanner. But add in an unnecessary pat-down, and the whole experience can feel downright…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
Top 7 Hotels In Portland, Oregon In 2023
Portland is a beautiful city nestled in the Pacific Northwest. If you’re looking to plan a trip there, you may be considering which hotel you should stay at. If so, we’ve got you covered! Here are 7 hotels in Portland that are perfect for your upcoming stay in…
— Travel Off Path
Explore The City Without Worry: 10 Hotels In New York City With Convenient Parking
New York is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. From visiting the vessel, one of the unusual architectural attractions, to viewing its skyline and the towering skyscrapers, it's never a dull moment in the Big Apple. Planning a trip to New York City…
— The Travel
The 12 Best Wyndham Hotels In The World
It may not be the flashiest brand out there, but if you haven’t looked at Wyndham lately, you may be missing out. The company, which includes a mix of brands heavy in the budget and mid-range segments like La Quinta and Ramada, has expanded its luxury…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Inflation Isn’t Dampening People’s Desire To Travel — But Travel Companies May Be Missing A Trick
Inflation and higher living costs may be weighing on consumers’ wallets, but there’s one area where many are unwilling to cut back: travel. Almost one third (31%) of travelers said that they intend to spend more on travel this year than they did in 2022…
— CNBC
Cheryl Strayed Has Inspired Millions to Travel. Now She’s Prepping for Her Next Journey
Chances are you’ve heard of Cheryl Strayed. She is the author of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, a New York Times best-seller and international phenomenon that has sold over 4 million copies worldwide and been translated into 40…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
Passage of the Butler Act
On March 13, 1925, the legislature of the state of Tennessee passed the Butler Act, which declared in part: … that it shall be unlawful for any teacher in any of the Universities, Normals and all other…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti Announces Tenerife as New Destination for Independent Travelers; Launches New Vacations, Hotels, Sightseeing Tours and Transfers; Teams with Tenerife Tourism on Advisor Educational Campaign with Gift Card, Webinar, E-brochure
Portland, Oregon, March 13, 2023 – Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, just 186 miles west of the North African coast, is the newest addition to wholesale tour operator Avanti Destinations'…
— Travel Research Online
Publishers Corner
Getting to No
by Richard Earls
Sunday March 12, 2023
"I'm as pro ud of many of the things we haven't done as the things we have done. Innovation is saying no to a thousand things." ~ Steve…
— Travel Research Online
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