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Meet The Beautiful Eastern Country Not Enough Americans Are Visiting
Americans may be flying abroad in record numbers this year now that international borders have reopened and restrictions have been dropped, but a majority of them still have their hearts set on Mexico, or the cobblestone, fairytale towns of Europe. While Mexico is…
— Travel Off Path
The Top 7 Neighborhoods In Lagos, Nigeria
There is so much for visitors to Lagos to enjoy – depending on the area, you can tour its heritage sites, some dating back 500 years, or taste the cosmopolitan flavors of Nigeria’s food culture. With a 186km (116-mile) coastline sprinkled with beach resorts, it's also got no…
— Lonely Planet
From The Old Town To The Beaches: 10 Places To Explore In Dubrovnik This Spring
Dubrovnik, in southern Croatia, is a stunning seaside destination sometimes referred to as the "Pearl of the Adriatic" for its picturesque location. This beautiful city on the Adriatic Sea is well-known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking natural…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
After a Record Winter of Rain, California Is Experiencing a “Super Shroom”
Oyster mushrooms. Chanterelles. Chicken of the woods. Mushrooms are more than abundant in California’s 1.6 million acres of forests, where enthusiasts can usually forage for fungi from mid-October to mid-April. This year, thanks to an abundance of rainfall driven by…
— AFAR
Solo Trekking Was Just Banned in Nepal—What Does That Mean for Travelers?
After a decade of deliberation, Nepal has announced a ban on solo trekking starting April 1, 2023, eliciting an ambivalent response from the outdoor community. The government's reasoning? The well-being of hikers and travelers in Nepal’s remote regions, and the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Everything We Know About Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2023, Including Dates
Spring just started, but spooky season can't come soon enough for Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights fans, who are getting their first details on this year's after-hours event. Universal Orlando Resort dropped HHN 2023 dates and opened ticket sales Thursday…
— USA Today
Cruise
Beetlejuice: The Musical to Debut on Norwegian Viva
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Norwegian Cruise Line announced Thursday it will bring "Beetlejuice" The Musical to its newest cruise ship when it debuts this summer. When Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Viva debuts in August, it will become the first ship to…
— Cruise Critic
Princess Cruises Announces New Coffee Partnership
Princess Cruises has announced that world-renowned coffee brand Lavazza is now its official coffee partner. Lavazza offerings will roll out across the Princess Cruises fleet throughout the spring, with guests able to enjoy the brand’s variety of hot coffee options and…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
India's Travel Industry May Not Overtake China Soon But There Are Still 'Massive' Opportunities
India’s airline industry may be on a strong growth trajectory — but don’t expect India’s outbound travel to overtake China’s soon, aviation analysts say. The South Asian nation may be set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country, but there remains a…
— CNBC
Icelandair Is Adding More Flights to Popular Destinations This Winter
Icelandair just announced it is expanding its service, with the most extensive winter schedule in the airline's existence. The Icelandair 2023-2024 winter schedule is increasing 20 to 25% in size to connect 30 destinations between Europe and North America. That means…
— Thrillist
Sweet Video Captures Delta Pilot Introducing First Officer, His Son, to Passengers Before Take Off
Delta Air Lines captain and managing director Rich Kaynor's version of Bring Your Kid to Work Day looks a bit different than everyone else's as his son, Cole, was his first officer on a recent flight. The father-son duo flew together for the first time from Los Angeles to…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Hilton's French expansion arrives just in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics
American hotel giants can’t get enough of Europe, especially when so much uncertainty lingers over the usual golden ticket of profitability that is China and its travel recovery. This month, Hilton Hotels & Resorts month outlined how 2023 will be the year of…
— The Points Guy
Say Goodbye to Daily Hotel Room Cleaning
Stephanie VanDerSchie returned to her hotel room in Wausau, Wis., after a long day of skiing last month with her three young children to find their room disheveled. Their sheets were untucked, their garbage can was overflowing, and their soggy towels were in limp…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Gov. Desantis Laughs Off Proposed Travel Warning For Black People Wanting To Visit Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis is downplaying a "warning" about certain groups traveling to Florida. During a news conference in Clay County, DeSantis was questioned about the Florida NAACP chapter asking the national branch to issue a travel advisory to Black Americans…
— CBS News
The Next Several Months Will Be Very Annoying for Travelers
Staffing shortages, flight delays, and inflation are major pain points for travelers right now. We tapped the experts who weigh in on how technology will play a bigger role for travelers in the months and years ahead. On a recent stroll through Chicago O’Hare…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
On March 24, 1989, Captain Joseph Hazelwood grounded his boat. Unfortunately, his boat was a 30,000 ton oil tanker filled with 53,094,510 gallons of oil, of which 10.8 million gallons spilled into Prince William…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
AmaWaterways’ Epicurean Experience Cruises
AmaWate rways announced three new opportunities for guests to celebrate the African and Black diaspora on the rivers in 2024. Due to the overwhelming demand for the first-ever Soulful Epicurean Experience on the Rhône River in France embarking August 24, 2023, two new June departure dates have been announced for that itinerary. The special journeys include the Colors of Provence cruise plus three nights in Paris. Also added for 2024 is a Soulful Epicurean Experience in Egypt on Secrets of Egypt & The Nile itinerary starting in Cairo on May 17, 2024. The unique experiences available during the cruise and land packages invite travelers to discover and celebrate important aspects of Black history and…
— Travel Research Online
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