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Destinations
No Free Parking Or Hot Tub Ragers: Tourist Destinations Tighten Their Rules
Americans embarking on spring break trips and summer vacations this year face a bevy of new fees, rules and restrictions in some popular destinations that are rethinking how many visitors to welcome and what types of behavior to accept. As the post-pandemic travel rebound…
— NBC News
Americans No Longer Need Travel Authorization To Visit This Popular Asian Destination
Traveling to South Korea just got a little easier for tourists from a select list of countries, including the United States. Like most countries, South Korea was hit hard by the pandemic. With its eyes set on the future, the trendy Asian destination wants to boost its tourism numbers…
— Travel Off Path
The 21 Best Small Towns in England
England is full of delightful small towns full of charm and history. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or something more permanent, we’ve got 21 small towns in England that will take your breath away. There’s something for everyone, from quaint cobbled…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Meet The Most Beautiful Mosques In Latin America
People of the Islamic faith are a small religious group in Latin America, accounting for only 0.1 percent of the population. However, the region still offers beautiful mosques and Islamic centers as spaces for worship. In addition to serving as sacred houses of worship, the…
— Travel Noire
Traveling Monument Seeks To Teach Hidden Story Of Kitihawa Dusable
This Women's History Month, we're highlighting a hidden figure in Chicago's story; a woman you might have never heard of, because she's not often talked about. Her name was Kitihawa DuSable. She was the wife of explorer Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, and in some's eyes, a…
— CBS News Chicago
Crossing The Canadian Rockies By Train: Here's What I Saw On My Week-Long Adventure
The Canadian Rockies form a vast and pristine wilderness straddling the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. This region covers an area of 180,000 sq km (69,500 sq miles), contains seven national parks and provides some of the most dramatic scenery on earth. The value of a visit here lies, in part, in its remoteness. So to get there, I hopped a train in Vancouver for Unesco World Heritage site Jasper…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Come Aboard The Seabourn Venture, A 2023 10Best Readers' Choice Award Pick
Seabourn Cruise Line is no stranger to USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, having won this designation in a wide variety of categories over the years. This year, Seabourn ranked among the 10 best in Best Adventure Cruise Line, Best Boutique Cruise Line, Best…
— USA Today
Disney Cruise Line Celebrates Keel Laying of Disney Treasure
Disney Cruise Line reached a major milestone for its next ship Disney Treasure this week when the keel was laid during a ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. The celebration included a coin ceremony, where a newly-minted coin was placed under the keel as a…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
I Paid $560 For A 7-Day Eurail Pass To Country Hop By Train In Europe. I Took 8 Rides Between 6 Cities And It Was So Much Better Than Flying.
I recently spent two weeks traveling by train through four European countries with a Eurail pass. I thought it was so much better than flying to each place. Eurail passes grant travelers unlimited access to most European trains for a set number of days. Some trains only require a…
— Insider
TSA Says Peanut Butter Is a Liquid — and Confusion on Twitter Ensues
A packing reminder from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may be driving the internet ‘nuts.’ After the official Twitter account for the TSA recently shared a tip that they consider peanut butter to be a liquid — and must be in a container that is 3.4oz or less…
— Travel+Leisure
This European Airport Is Cutting International Flights To Fight Climate Change — Here’s What You Need To Know
One of Europe’s busiest airports is planning to reduce the number of flights it handles in an effort to combat carbon emissions. Airline officials are happy about the move and are planning to sue to stop the action. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport will reduce its number of…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
5 Amazing Lake Tahoe Hotels for Every Season
Crystal blue water abuts the soft sand that leads to green forests in the warmer months. Peak after snow-capped mountain peak pierces bluebird skies in winter. A year-round destination, Tahoe—which refers to both a lake and a region—offers a range of hotels that cater to all…
— AFAR
Budget-Friendly Accommodations: 10 Affordable China Hotels That Offer A Quality Stay
China is a vast country with incredible destinations to discover, from bustling cities like Beijing and Shanghai to the natural beauty of the mountains. It might surprise budget travelers to know they can find affordable China hotels for under $100 per night in a variety of…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
LGBTQ+ Travel Gains New Recognition After Long Challenging Evolution
Despite the LGBTQ+ community's growing clout in the travel industry, many travelers in the rapidly growing segment still face enormous challenges. Here's a look at how Skift has covered the progress LGBTQ+ travelers have seen as well as the setbacks the group has…
— Skift
Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
You’ve spent weeks meticulously planning your vacation — everything from airfare and hotels to an itinerary. However, what do you do when something unexpected occurs and suddenly you can’t take your trip? Some purchase travel insurance. It can help you potentially…
— The Points Guy
Today in History
The Eiffel Tower Is Inaugurated
Along with the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid, there is no other man-made structure as recognizable as the Eiffel Tower, inaugurated on March 31, 1889. Owned by the city of Paris, the tower was built for the Universal…
— Travel Research Online
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urope is offering complimentary airfare on select summer departures on Seine and Loire River itineraries. The air-inclusive packages are currently limited to flights in and out of New York City’s Newark Airport (EWR) on select departure dates. However, CroisiEurope has plans to expand these offerings in the upcoming months, providing more opportunities for travelers to take advantage of similar deals.
ith unique itineraries and anticipatory service, add a dollop of extra-long deployments, top it with a dash of sustainable natural sourcing. And serve it with a craft liquor or healthier style cocktail. That’s the recipe for success Holland America Line president Gus Antorcha offered up at a media lunch onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam, at Seatrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale this week.