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Destinations
One Pittsburgh, Many Voices: Why the Region is a Thriving Travel Destination
The Steel City has much to offer tourists — stunning views of the skyline from Mount Washington, a multitude of arts and cultural museums, one of the oldest amusement parks in the country and, of course, home of the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. It’s no wonder…
— Pittsburgh Magazine
Istanbul: 7 Things Travelers Need To Know Before Visiting
Istanbul is a city packed full of people, history, and rich culture. The city is a true melting pot and an incredibly unique place. It embraces its ancient history while moving forward with a modern flair – in it, you’ll find grand mosques and bustling markets alongside epic nightclubs and…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Travel Around the World to These Black Music Festivals
Warm weather and longer days are around the corner, and so is the season of music festivals. From fan-favorite artist lineups to food courts with unique eats, the best festival delivers unforgettable performances, networking, and after-parties for thousands who share a deep love of…
— Travel Noire
Ajiaco: Chicken, Corn And Potato Soup
Soup has a dialogue of its own. It's never just a bowl of soup, and we all have our favourite for a reason: a memory, an emotion, a hard time, a joyful time. The comforting things we ladle into bowls are among the most personal foods we make and consume. There is no absolute…
— BBC Travel
The 11 Best Beaches in Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa’s most populated nation, and Lagos is its most populous city. More than 24 million people call this collection of lakes, lagoons, sandbars, and islands home. Named by the Portuguese who first arrived in 1472 (Lagos means “lakes” in Portuguese), it is a cultural force…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Should You Buy Travel Insurance Through A Cruise Line? Maybe Not, Experts Say
Philip Perrey took a cruise with his family to Mexico in November, but navigating the travel insurance they purchased to protect their trip proved to be anything but a vacation. A few months before the trip, he got a refund from Celebrity Cruises after the insurance he'd purchased…
— USA Today
Onboard P&O Cruises Arvia
We're on P&O Cruises' newest ship Arvia for a very special Caribbean voyage that will see the ship christened in a beachside ceremony in Barbados tomorrow (March 16) by popstar Nicole Scherzinger. Scherzinger will be joined by chart topper Olly Murs, who will perform on the…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
Buttigieg Says ‘More Mistakes Than Usual’ Happening With Air Travel After Uptick In Close Calls
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday said that there have been “more mistakes than usual” in U.S. air travel recently after dozens of close calls, pressing the air travel sector to help address the situation. “U.S. aviation remains an exceptionally safe mode of travel…
— The Hill
Denmark Drops Charges Against Norwegian Air Shuttle for Not Refunding Passengers
Prosecuting authorities of Denmark has decided to make a drop in charges in the case related to Norwegian Air Shuttle’s non-compliance with the repayment deadline in the passenger’s rights regulation. According to the statement of the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Why Passport Stamps Could Soon Disappear
With the advent of biometric facial recognition and digital passport control, high-tech methods of border control are speeding up the way we enter and exit countries around the world. But as immigration lines shrink, another aspect of the process is also starting to disappear…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
The 23 Best Hyatt Hotels In The World
There’s a Hyatt brand and a Hyatt hotel for every budget, from labels like the casual new Caption all the way up to tony Park Hyatt. You might even be surprised to discover some smaller boutique hotels are also connected to the World of Hyatt loyalty network. You can find…
— The Points Guy
Indulge In Luxury: 10 Best High-End Hotels In Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg is one of the best-known historical towns. It is home to the largest living museum, and it once used to be the colony of Virginia which later became the state of Virginia. Travelers visiting Virginia can tour the historic Jamestown, Virginia's first settlement, or check out…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Can ChatGPT Plan Your Vacation? Here’s What to Know About A.I. and Travel.
One day soon, in the artificial-intelligence-powered future, a vacation might start by telling your smartphone something like this: “I want to take a four-day trip to Los Angeles in June, whenever airfares and hotel rates are best, using loyalty rewards points. I want to hit a history…
— New York Times
There’s Nothing Here To Eat — 7 Tips For Travelers With Dietary Restrictions
After 50 years of working, I was ready to break away from the desk and begin my dream of traveling the world. Two weeks after my retirement, however, I was diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease called Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). It wasn’t the diagnosis that…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
Hugh Thompson, Jr. - An American Hero
Captain Hugh Thompson, Jr. was a United States Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. On the morning of March 16th, 1968, he flew his helicopter over a small village in Vietnam the soldiers referred to as "Pinkville"…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette’s ‘Roaming Coastal Maine” Tour Serves Up The Special New England Shoreline
Pawtucket, RI (March 15, 2023) – Travelers taking Collette’s “Roaming Coastal Maine” small group Explorations tour have been loving their experience. Out of 191 total travelers, 71% gave the tour the highest rating of…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
What’s it all About? Avanti heads into Tenerife
by David Cogswell
Thursday March 16, 2023
Avanti  Destinations named Tenerife as a new destination on its roster of places where it provides components for independent vacation packages. It’s the first new destination Avanti has added for a while. Adding destinations was not a big trend during the Covid lockdown, or even now while the industry is re-tooling and getting back on its feet. Avanti’s last introduction of a major destination was Abu Dhabi in June 2022.
— Travel Research Online
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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
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