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Saturday March 25, 2023

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Destinations

Traveling To France During The Protests: What You Need To Know
Winter is over and thoughts for many travelers will be turning to that most classic of springtime destinations: Paris. But the City of Lights and many other parts of France are right now convulsing with violence amid days of fiery protests. So what’s happening, and should travelers…

Why This Asian Destination Is Exploding In Popularity
South Korea may not be as popular with tourists as other destinations like Japan, but this Asian nation is growing in popularity due to the incredible value it offers for travelers. After tourism came to a halt for over two years due to restrictions imposed by the government, South…

8 Things To Do In Salem: Complete Guide To The Spellbinding Witch City
Salem is a city in New England, on the northern coast of Massachusetts. The spellbinding city is most well known for being the home of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692 in which local women were executed after being accused of practicing magic. The city is unique and leans into its…

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Tours and Activities

These Are The Top Trending Worldwide Tourist Attractions
With summer drawing near, talk and plans of summer travel are in full gear. People are turning to many places on the internet for their planning, and one website that is emerging as a leader in travel inspiration and tips is Pinterest. Some studies indicate that over 63 million…

Skip Overcrowded Staples, Visit These Spring Break Alternatives Instead
Spring break is the time of year when cities like Miami, Las Vegas and Cancun are overflowing with travelers seeking a week of fun in the sun. International travel for Americans this season is up 30 percent from 2022. That means that the popular travel destinations will be…

Safari Experiences See Opportunity With More LGBTQ+ Families
The default perception for the LGBTQ+ travel market brings to mind Pride parades and dance festivals that resonate with gay solo travelers or same-sex couples. However, it couldn't be further from the emerging trend of LGBTQ+ family travel, said David Ryan, founder and CEO of…

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Cruise

Silversea Cruises Marks Construction Milestone For Upcoming Ship
Silversea Cruises’ upcoming ship Silver Ray reached its next construction milestone yesterday as the keel was laid during a symbolic ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. Barbara Muckermann, Silversea’s president and CEO, and Jan Meyer, Managing Director o…

Just Back From Arvia: Highlights From P&O Cruises' Newest Ship
We've just got back from P&O Cruises' Arvia, following the ship's naming ceremony in Barbados. The week-long Caribbean sailing, which started in Antigua, stopped at St. Kitts and Nevis, Martinique and St Lucia before ending with an overnight in Barbados. Even though Arvia is…

Small Ship Cruise Line Named Best by USA TODAY
SeaDream Yacht Club, a small ship cruise line, was named the #1 Best Boutique Cruise Line and #1 Best Small Cruise Ship in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. SeaDream Yacht Club was nominated by industry experts and voted #1 by USA TODAY readers. "We’re…

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Transportation

This Woman Left Her Airpods On A Plane. She Tracked Them To An Airport Worker's Home
We’ve had people tracking their bags when airlines can’t find them. Now here’s something new: a passenger tracking an item she left on a plane – to an airport employee’s home. Earlier in March, Alisabeth Hayden, from Washington state in the US, was separated from her AirPods…

Traveling With A Wheelchair Is 'Different For Every Single Person And Every Single Device'
Shayn Pulley said their wheelchair was irreparably cracked on Feb. 22 while traveling from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Philadelphia. But Pulley, who uses they/them pronouns, said they're lucky it wasn't a completely customized device, allowing them to use a rental while they wait for…

Delta Route From Los Angeles to London Returns This Weekend – What to Know
Delta Air Lines is rolling out the welcome mat with two new flight routes to London starting this weekend. On Saturday, Delta will resume daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and London’s Heathrow Airport. The 10 hour and 15 minute flight will be on…

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Lodging

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…

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…

Meet the Two Black Hoteliers Changing the Hospitality Industry
One of the most important factors of the hospitality industry is the experience. When travelers plan a trip to a new destination, they want to escape their normal lives. Patrons are demanding to get their money’s worth and refuse to settle for anything less. In Baltimore, there are…

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Other and Odd

Rick Steves's Advice for Vacationers in Europe This Summer
When the Washington State–based travel guide and TV host Rick Steves decided to return to Europe in early 2022, he wasn’t sure how many of his favorite local spots had survived two years of pandemic life. Steves, who has hosted Rick Steves’ Europe for the past two decades and…

Just Released: American Express Reveals The Latest Trends In Travel
Now that travel has roared back to pre-pandemic levels, travelers are spanning the globe for new experiences. As a major force in facilitating that travel, American Express regularly conducts surveys to see how, where and why its cardholders are exploring. The results of American…

Traveling Overseas This Summer? There's Huge Demand For Passports, So Get Yours Asap
If you're planning a summer getaway outside of the country, make sure you get your paperwork in order sooner rather than later. Passports are in "unprecedented demand," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday during a House Appropriations subcommittee budget…

Today in History

The Slave Trade Act
The United Kingdom abolished the slave trade with The Slave Trade Act, an act of Parliament passed on 25 March 1807. The Act abolished the slave trade in the British Empire, but not slavery. The institution of slavery…





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