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How Oregon Is Leading the Way in Regenerative, Sustainable Travel
Looking out over the rolling green hills dotted with lush Douglas fir and vineyards, I swirl my glass, take in the aromas, and sip. Immediate clarity, vibrant minerality, and a smooth, round finish blanket my palate. But it’s not the Willamette Valley’s best Chardonnay I’m tasting. It’s…
— Sunset
The 11 Best Greek Islands to Visit in Your Lifetime, According to Travel Experts
White-washed towns spilling down into luminous blue waters: It’s no doubt the Greek islands are a picture-perfect dream. While you might come for the beaches and beauty, you’ll likely stay for its incredible food and friendly welcome. “Greece is really known for its simplicity and…
— Veranda
Portugal vs Spain: Which To Choose?
With endless coastline, millennia of history, enticing culture and some of the best food you’ll ever taste, Iberia has lured travelers for as long as humans have been on the move. But how do you even begin envisioning a trip when there are several lifetimes of things to see in this…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Travel Like James Bond With This Exclusive Luxury Getaway Experience
The incomparably mysterious, exotic, jet-setting appeal of James Bond might seem far out of reach on the big screen, but it’s a bit more attainable– at least to a lucky few– with a new luxury travel experience from Black Tomato. The Assignment: Europe just launched in…
— Maxim
This Hawaiian Event Is the Olympics of Hula
Hula is celebrated for its cultural significance and captivating beauty. But in addition to being an important cultural practice as well as a source of storytelling, education, and entertainment, it’s also an activity that requires a great deal of athleticism. And in the spring of each…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
You Can Travel The World On This Cruise Ship For $79 Per Day
Do you want to travel the World and the seven seas on a luxury cruise? If you are a digital nomad, love cruises, and want to see the world, there is an interesting offer you must see. The American cruise agency Victoria Cruises is offering travelers the opportunity to explore the…
— Travel Off Path
MSC Cruises Opens Bookings For MSC World America
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its upcoming mega ship MSC World America, which will be homeporting at the cruise line’s brand-new, currently-under-construction terminal at PortMiami. The vessel will be the second in MSC’s World-class when she launches in April 2025…
— Cruise Radio
Baltic Cruises "More Than Just St. Petersburg"
The Baltic region has seen a sharp decline in the number of port calls as a result of US cruise lines pulling itineraries due to the conflict in Ukraine, but port officials were reminding industry figures assembled at a cocktail reception at the Seatrade Cruise Global Convention in Fort…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
Spring Travel Squeezing Airports, Airlines As Summer Surge Looms
Anand Srinivasan was just about to check his baggage for a family spring break trip to Rhode Island, when he discovered the flight had been canceled. “All of a sudden it became pure pandemonium in the airport” on that Saturday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson International, said…
— Atlanta-Journal Constitution
New Bill Would Create National No-Fly List For Passengers Who Get Violent On Airplanes
Members of Congress reintroduced legislation that would create a national no-fly list for passengers who participate in in-flight violence. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., along with Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., said in a news conference Wednesday that the…
— USA Today
Lodging
From Exotic Getaways To Urban Escapes: 10 Top-Rated Hotels In The World To Book This Spring
What better way to refresh and revive than on an excellent vacation during the rebirth season, spring? Whether looking for a quiet retreat in the countryside or an exciting city break, the best hotels in the world have something to offer every need. There are many options, from…
— The Travel
The Four Seasons Resorts In Thailand That Might Star In 'The White Lotus' Season 3
Cue up the iconic theme song, because “The White Lotus” is reportedly heading to Thailand for its third season — and we have four leading candidates for the host hotel. The show — which is expected to explore themes of death and Eastern religion and spirituality — is set to…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
American Shot At Mexico Tourist Hotspot Amid Spring Break Travel Fears
A U.S. tourist was reportedly shot while vacationing at a popular Mexico spring break area, where the State Department has been warning Americans to "exercise increased caution due to crime and kidnapping." The tourist, who has not been publicly identified, was shot in the leg…
— Fox Travel News
What Is a Passport Card—and Can It Replace a Passport?
If you’ve ever applied for a new passport (or have filled out the paperwork to renew an existing passport), you may have noticed that there’s also an option to purchase a passport card. While both are valid forms of identification for U.S. citizens and noncitizen nationals that help…
— AFAR
Today in History
Seward's Folly
On this day in 1867, the U.S. Senate purchased the territory of Alaska from the Russian Empire for the sum of 2 cents per acre, or $7.2 million (approximately $110 million in 2009 dollars). Russia knew the territory as…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Costa Rica Dream Adventures: Experience the Thrill of Adventure in Paradise
Do you know an adventure enthusiast looking for a travel tour supplier that can fulfill their wildest dreams? Costa Rica Dream Adventures is a perfect choice. Their tours are tailor-made to satisfy the traveler’s thirst for excitement, discovery, and fun. CRDA offers a vast array of activities including canopy tours and ziplining, which will challenge limits and make the traveler’s heart leap with joy.
— Travel Research Online
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The Incessant Traveler
Israel Calms Down After Netanyahu Concession
by David Cogswell
Thursday March 30, 2023
It appe ars that Israelis are just not having Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to restructure the country’s judiciary. Demonstrations, that have been ongoing since Netanyahu announced his plans in January, were ratcheted up to a much hotter level last Sunday after he fired his defense minister. The minister had urged Netanyahu to ease up on his push to defang the judiciary because it was leading to dissension among the military. That created a “clear, immediate and tangible threat to the security of the nation.” The news stories might have raised the concerns of anyone thinking of traveling to Israel.
— Travel Research Online
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