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Destinations
Atlanta Travel Guide: Experience The South's Black Mecca
Known as the “Black Mecca,” Atlanta is an amazing city full of Black excellence. Atlanta is the perfect destination for those fascinated with the rich history, cuisine and culture of Black America. As the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement, travelers are exposed to iconic sites, such as…
— Travel Noire
14 Things to Avoid in Chicago
As a hub for architecture, professional sports, nightlife, and culture in the Midwest—if Chicago is not on your radar already, it should be. Lake Michigan’s ribbon of blue hugs the far eastern edge of Chicago, the third largest city after New York City and Los Angeles. Diverse…
— Fodor's Travel
This Popular U.K. City Will Charge a Visitor Fee Starting Saturday – What to Know
The city of Manchester in the United Kingdom will start charging a small fee for visitors starting Saturday. Earlier this month, the newly formed Accommodation Business Improvement District (BID) in Manchester voted to approve a new £1, or $1.23, fee per room per night for…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Top 7 Culinary Destinations Around The World For Foodie Travelers
Do you love trying local foods and discovering new cuisines when you travel? Check out these amazing foodie travel destinations for 2023! Culinary travel is a growing trend, according to a recent report from American Express. Based on their research, 81% of travelers look…
— Travel Off Path
The Best 7 Hikes To Do In The French Pyrenees
Whether you want to blissfully ramble and discover the perfect picnic meadow, or conquer majestic peaks that soar on the edge of reality, the Pyrenees won’t just satisfy your yearnings, it will inspire you to seek out more. From formidable rows of summits that surge through the…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Futuristic Cruise Ship Prototype Is Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen
This week at Seatrade Cruise Global in Ft. Lauderdale, the Meyer Werft shipyard had an interesting cruise ship prototype on display that had everything from wind generators to drone launching/landing pads. Two years ago, Cruise Fever reported on a few other cruise ship…
— Cruise Fever
Disney Unveils Home For Its Largest Cruise Ship Ever — And It Might Surprise You
It's official: Disney is making a play for the Asia cruise market. The vacation giant's cruising arm, Disney Cruise Line, on Wednesday revealed that the massive, partly finished cruise ship it bought in November will eventually be based in Singapore for Southeast Asia voyages. The…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
Get Global Entry Faster, Thanks to This Hack
After a long day of travel, possibly spent navigating multiple layovers or crammed into a middle seat, the last thing you want to do is wait hours in a painfully long customs line. That’s where Global Entry comes in handy. Those with Global Entry can access a separate line where…
— AFAR
Delta Passenger Deploys Emergency Exit Slide At Lax, Getting Arrested And Delaying Flight
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident during which a passenger allegedly deployed an emergency exit slide and jumped down to the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday. "A passenger on Delta Air Lines Flight 1714 opened a door of a…
— USA Today
Lodging
This California Resort Just Extended Its Ski Season Into Summer — Here’s How Long You Can Ski
The area around Yosemite National Park has received a historic amount of snow this year. Indeed, the park just reopened after the National Park Service (NPS) had closed it because up to 15 feet of snow recently fell in some places in the area. Now, thanks to all that snow…
— Travel Awaits
Indulge In Relaxation: 10 Luxury Spa Resorts In Nassau, Bahamas
The capital city of the Bahamas, Nassau, overflows with both Bahamian and British flavors. It boasts miles of dazzling beaches, hotels, restaurants, historical sites, stretches of coral reefs, and tourist attractions ideal for beach lovers and snorkelers. Travelers have the chance…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
10 Expert-Approved Tips For A Successful Solo Female Travel Adventure
It doesn’t matter if you consider yourself to be an introvert or an extrovert, nothing compares to traveling solo for the first (or ninth!) time. There’s just something about making your own itinerary without having to answer to anyone else’s timeline or taste. Being on the road alone…
— CNN
EU Council Agrees Negotiating Mandate on Digitalisation of Schengen Visa Procedure
The European Union Council has agreed to negotiate a proposal to digitalise the Schengen visa application procedure for all applicants. The proposal on the digitalisation of the visa procedure introduces the possibility of applying for a Schengen visa online, and it replaces the…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
The Filipino Islanders Who Weave Their Dreams
For more than 300 years, women residing around a turquoise lake have woven textiles from visions they say were bestowed to them by a goddess in their dreams. "In Mindanao, some women weave their dreams into textiles. They are dream-weavers," said the volunteer at the…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
Surveying Begins on Cumberland Road
On March 29, 1803 Congress authorized the construction of Cumberland Road (known today as National Road) from what is present-day Wheeling, West Virginia to Cumberland, Maryland. Cumberland Road became one of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti Launches Expanded, Flexible Italian Villa Experience Program; 20 Villas in Seven Regions with Minimum Stay of Three Nights
Portland, Oregon, March 28, 2023 – Wholesale FIT tour operator Avanti Destinations has launched an expanded Italian villa program for independent travelers with the flexibility of combining several short stays in…
— Travel Research Online
The Association For The Promotion Of Tourism To Africa Extends Early Registration Date For Global Forum In Cape Town
Miami, FL (March 29, 2023) The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA), the largest and longest operating travel trade organization for African specialists in North America, is extending the early…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Is Viking Ocean in the Same Class as Seabourn, Silversea, and Regent?
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday March 29, 2023
Viking  Ocean has burst on the nautical luxury scene with unbridled enthusiasm. With 10 cruise ships and 64 riverboats, some say they’re dominating the market already. No other cruise line visits so many ports each day. Their river craft are positioned close to the high-end of the market, but probably below AMA and Tauck in price and quality.
— Travel Research Online
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