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Travel Warnings Are Currently in Effect for These Countries Over the past couple of months, Mexico has gotten a lot of attention over its recent travel advisories issued by the US State Department, which mainly advises American travelers to exercise increased caution when traveling to the Latin American country. While this has sparked… — Thrillist Berlin: 7 Things Travelers Need To Know Before Visiting Berlin is a fantastic destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in both a storied history and an energetic modern culture. The city has been a stage for numerous significant events throughout time, and while its history is respected, it does not define modern Berlin… — Travel Off Path What It's Like to Visit Greece as a Solo Black Traveler As an African American traveler, I didn’t know what to expect when traveling throughout Greece for the first time. I’ve wanted to visit Greece since I was a kid, back when I first learned of Greek mythology and the Olympic Games in grade school. By the time I arrived in… — Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
The 12 Best National Parks In Kenya National parks and Kenya go hand in hand. It’s home to a whopping 23 of them, as well as four marine national parks. From the unforgettable scene of thousands of wildebeest crossing the Mara River during their migration to the sight of steaming geysers at Hell’s… — Lonely Planet The Dangerously Delicious Cornbread And Moonshine Festival Takes Place Next Month — Where You Can Experience It Tennessee’s “Mayberry Town” is getting set to host its annual Cornbread and Moonshine Festival. This outdoor event in Granville takes you back in time to experience the small, riverboat farming community with activities for the whole family. “It’s a good step back in time… — Travel Awaits Top 5 Street Foods to Try in Mexico (Besides Tacos) From early morning breakfast-on-the-run to late-night bites overflowing with toppings, the world of Mexican cuisine is truly dizzying. Known as antojitos, its street foods are usually fast, savory, handheld bites or meals that can be taken on the go. Many of the dishes are cooked at… — AFAR
Cruise
What Is A Cabin Steward On A Cruise? One of the best parts of a cruise is that you don't have to worry about dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing or otherwise lifting a finger to clean during your vacation. That's due, in large part, to your room steward (also known as a cabin steward or cabin attendant). These cruise line… — The Points Guy Princess Cruises Announces Partnership With Caymus Vineyards Wine enthusiasts, this one is for you! Today, Princess Cruises’ shared their latest partnership with Caymus Vineyards to offer an exclusive Caymus Vineyards Winemaker Dinner available on Princess ships sailing North America itineraries at the end of this month and across the… — Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Air Travel Made Better: 20 Rules Of Airplane Etiquette No One Ever Tells You (But Should) With spring travel season here and summer right behind it, there are some very smart ways to make air travel a little more pleasant for everybody involved. It means following some basic rules of good etiquette — etiquette that a lot of people, judging by dramatic experiences… — Fox Travel News Drivers In England Told To Expect Severe Travel Delays Over Weekend Drivers planning to travel over the Easter bank holiday weekend are being warned to expect severe delays. Up to 17 million leisure trips are predicted to be made over the weekend according to the RAC and transport analytics company Inrix. Major roads in south-west England… — BBC News
Lodging
Relaxation And Rejuvenation: 10 Best Spa Resorts In China You Should Book China is a unique destination with a fascinating history of invention, architectural marvels like the Forbidden City or the Great Wall of China, and a tremendous variety of delicious local foods. Undoubtedly, these features make China an incredible holiday spot, but travelers whose… — The Travel ChatGPT Is Integrating With Expedia, Helping Users Find and Book Hotels Using ChatGPT to help book your next vacation just became a reality. Today, Expedia rolled out a new plug-in in its app that utilizes the latest version of the buzzy AI chat technology to help recommend prospective hotels for your next trip. Travelers can use the ChatGPT… — Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
What Travelers Should Know About Booking A Trip With Costco Travel When Cathi White books a trip, she always checks Costco Travel first. For over a decade, she has booked a range of vacations with the wholesale retailer, from theme parks to island getaways with her family. "Places like Disneyland are very, very expensive, but they've always… — USA Today 'A Love Letter To The World Of Curries' Since reporting this story, Raghavan Iyer had sadly passed away. This was one of the last interviews he did, and we publish this story and his recipe for Sri Lankan prawn curry as a celebration of his life and legacy as the iconic Indian-born American chef and author who taught… — BBC Travel
Today in History
The Flag Act of 1818 The original flag of the United States had 13 stars and 13 stripes in honor of the 13 original colonies. In 1795, the flag had two additional stars and stripes. By 1818, there were 20 states, but still only 15 stars. On April 4… — Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Promotes Willie Montano to Vice President of Global Marketing Pawtucket, RI (April 3, 2023) – Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, Collette’s president and chief customer experience officer announced the promotion of Willie Montano this week to the role of vice president of global marketing for the… — Travel Research Online
Spotlight
Sky Bird Travel & Tours Welcomes Norm Knowles as CEO by TRO Staff Tuesday April 04, 2023
Sky Bird Travel & Tours, one of the leading airline consolidators in the industry, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Effective April 3, 2023, Norm Knowles assumed the role of CEO to lead the company's future strategies and expansion plans. This announcement has been made by Arvin Shah, Chairman of Sky Bird Travel & Tours. Norm Knowles is a well-respected and seasoned professional in the travel industry with 37 years of experience in executive leadership roles. He has held several valuable senior leadership roles, including his last position at cxLoyalty/Chase Travel, where he was responsible for many aspects of the business. He is moving to Michigan with his wife and two sons, where he will lead the team at Sky…
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