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Destinations
Jackson Heights: The Neighbourhood That Epitomises New York
Travellers may go to Central Park or Times Square to see New York City, but there's no better place to feel the city's DNA and understand how it started than here. A few months after moving to New York City, I struck up a conversation with a woman from the borough of…
— BBC Travel
Best things to do in Havana, Cuba
Havana is a complex city with many different layers. It seduces you slowly, getting under your skin with its street energy, historical heirlooms and charismatic people. The range of attractions on offer in Havana is impressive and many things are free. Like culture? You can…
— Lonely Planet
Brazil To Resume Visa Requirements For US Tourists
Are you thinking about going to Brazil this year? If you are from the United States, Japan, Canada or Australia, then you should be aware of some significant changes that are coming soon. After a three-year visa-free policy, citizens of these four nations will be required to have a…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
This Is What It's Like To Visit Machu Picchu Right Now
Visiting Machu Picchu is a bucket list experience for many travelers. This ancient Incan citadel built in the 15th century is the most-visited destination in Peru, and for good reasons. It’s incredibly well-preserved, and its dramatic location surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains…
— Travel Off Path
15 Things To See And Do In London Around King Charles' Coronation
On May 6, the coronation of King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, will take place at London’s Westminster Abbey. No doubt millions will watch on TV at home, with countless people descending on the United Kingdom capital for the rare event. A coronation…
— The Points Guy
The 15 Best Lake Beaches in the USA
When most people think of booking travel for a “beach trip,” they traditionally think of destinations located along the coast. Many people don’t realize that there are many underrated beaches across the U.S. that aren’t necessarily oceanic, but still just as beautiful. Here are…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
AmaWaterways Kicks Off 2023 River Cruises in Europe
AmaWaterways, a family-owned luxury river cruise line, kicked off their 2023 European season with 19 river ships now sailing on rivers across Europe. In 2023, AmaWaterways will have five ships sailing on rivers in France, five ships on the Tulip Time cruises itineraries, and…
— Cruise Fever
Two Distressed Sailors Rescued By Princess Cruise Ship Off the Australian Coast
A dive boat captain and his skipper were stranded after the boat ran out of fuel off the coast of a granite island known as Skull Rock. They were drifting and unable to anchor due to the water depth. The boat then began to take on water, but the pair didn’t have a bilge pump to…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Everything You Need to Know About the TSA's Liquid Limit
Whether you’re a carry-on-only kind of person or not, knowing the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) liquid limits is essential for anyone who travels by plane in the United States. Yet understanding which of your toiletries, foods, and other items even count as “liquid”…
— AFAR
Why Flight Attendants Want Airlines to Stop Allowing Infants to Sit on Parents' Laps
While traveling with children under 2 years old often comes with a perk: a free (or nearly free) lap infant ticket, an industry group is calling for the booking practice to end due to safety concerns. “We’ve seen airplanes go through turbulence recently and drop 4,000 feet in a split…
— Travel+Leisure
How To Make The Most Of Duty-Free Airport Stores
On a recent stopover in Doha, Qatar, I saw the future of duty-free shopping. It’s the Orchard, a soaring new glass-walled terminal at Hamad International Airport that was part of the airport’s expansion ahead of the World Cup. At the center of this indoor shopping area, there’s a…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Hilton Will Open New Hotels In France This Year
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the American multinational hospitality company, keeps expanding its services and adding more properties across the world. The company has recently announced a record of openings in France, including top destinations like Paris and major resort…
— Travel Off Path
Savor The Flavor: 10 Hotels In New York City With World-Class Restaurants
New York City is a food lover’s paradise, from the amazing street food to the Michelin-star restaurants. There are also plenty of NYC restaurants with spectacular views, with some overlooking the Hudson and others offering incredible panoramic views of Manhattan. There…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Portugal Has Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions Despite Growth in Travel & Tourism Sector
Recent research by the World Travel and Tourism Council has revealed that in Portugal, the sector has continued to grow, thus reducing the intensity of its emissions. Data provided by WTTC show that during 2019, the sector accounted for 17.8 per cent of total greenhouse gas…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
What to Know About Visiting a Muslim-Majority Country During Ramadan
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, is marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, with days reserved for introspection and evenings for socializing with family and friends. Since Muslims follow the lunar calendar, Ramadan naturally falls 11 days earlier each year. This year, it is…
— AFAR
The Problem With Celebrity Travel Shows? The Celebrities.
In the resplendent green of Costa Rica, a peak reaches toward the clouds. Eugene Levy gazes up at it in awe. “That’s a volcano,” his host explains, adding that it last erupted about 10 years ago. Levy looks unsettled. “I was hoping it would be more dormant,” he says. The…
— New York Times
Today in History
The Jamestown Massacre
On this day in 1622, Indians of the Powhatan Confederacy executed a coordinated, surprise attack on the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia and the surrounding settlements, killing 347 English settlers, almost a third…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Association For The Promotion Of Tourism To Africa Adds Pre & Post Familization Rates For Its Global Forum In Cape Town
Miami, FL (March 22, 2023) The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA) has added several pre & post familiarization tour options for attendees of its Global Forum, which will be hosted in Cape Town…
— Travel Research Online
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