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Destinations
Navigating Solo Travel in Detroit
Solo travel is especially liberating! Explore locally-sourced travel tips and recommendations for navigating the greatest adventures in Detroit. From day trips to nightlife, and everything else in between; whether you’re here for an afternoon, a weekend, or an extended…
— VisitDetroit.com
Rome: 7 Things Travelers Need To Know Before Visiting
Rome is an incredible place to visit no matter what type of travel experience you are in search of. History buffs, foodies, shopaholics, and adventurers will all find something to love about Rome. This culturally rich city weaves its history throughout the fabric of its modern life…
— Travel Off Path
Mackinac Island Named No. 1 Summer Travel Destination In Us For 2023
As the summer travel season approaches, Mackinac Island was just named the best summer travel destination for 2023. The Michigan island ranked No. 1 on USA Today's 10Best list of top places to travel in the United States this summer. The list was compiled by 10Best…
— CBS News
Tours and Activities
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2023 Is Taking Over The Big Easy
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is happening now through May 7. The festival has a long history of top-notch performances and is celebrating its 52nd year of rhythm and jazz. Headliners for the festival range from various genres including pop, country, jazz, Hip Hop…
— Travel Noire
12 Completely Free Things to Do in New York City This Spring
There’s a longstanding joke amongst New York City residents that a simple walk around your neighborhood will run you $100—and that’s often true. But while dinners are expensive and concert tickets even more so, rest assured that you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy…
— Fodor's Travel
27 Of The Best Free Things To Do In London
London isn’t the world’s cheapest destination, but there are still plenty of inexpensive ways to experience the U.K. capital. From enjoying green spaces and natural wonders to stocking up on knowledge at free museums and art galleries, you can easily create a jam-packed…
— The Points Guy
Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line Earnings Show $159M Loss for Q1 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has released its financial results for the first quarter that ended March 31. In the first quarter of 2023, the revenue surged to $1.8 billion, up from $521.9 million in the same period in 2022, owing the increase to a full restart after the…
— Cruise Radio
Carnival Cruise Ship Receives Unique Livery
A cruise ship that will enter service with Carnival Cruise Line in a month has received a unique livery before its debut. Carnival Venezia is moving over from sister cruise line Costa Cruises and the hull has been painted yellow and will correspond with the yellow on the cruise…
— Cruise Fever
MSC Cruises Announces First-Ever Winter Season In Japan
Guests can now sail year-round in Japan with MSC Cruises! Today, MSC Cruises has opened sales for the line’s inaugural winter season in Japan. The announcement came at an event aboard MSC Bellissima in Yokohama, Japan, that was held to mark the start of the 2023…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
How a Little-Known Airline Transformed the Air Travel Industry 30 Years Ago
As the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, I would fly to the island nation to visit relatives every few years while growing up—and boy did I loathe those long plane rides. Whether it was enduring long layovers in stark terminals, losing my markers in a fussy seatback pocket, or…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Want To Head To London For King Charles' Coronation? Here's What It Will Cost.
Throngs of U.S. fans of the British royal family eager to witness the coronation of King Charles III next week are expected to travel to the U.K. to watch the historic event in person. Attendance at the May 6 ceremony at Westminster Abbey is an official state event and is by…
— CBS News
American Airlines Pilots Authorized A Strike. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Panic.
American Airlines pilots said they’re prepared to strike if they don’t reach a deal with management on a new contract. Between April 1 and April 30, members of the Allied Pilots Association, which represents American’s pilots, voted on whether or not to strike. According to…
— USA Today
Lodging
6 British Castles Where You Can Stay Like Royalty on a Commoner’s Budget
When King Charles III is crowned on May 6, the world will witness, for the first time since his mother’s coronation in 1953, a ceremony that packs more than 1,000 years of British pomp and pageantry into a single day. But for some people, one day might not be enough…
— New York Times
The 8 Hotels in North America to Book for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will travel across a 115-mile-wide sliver of sky from Mexico’s west coast, across the United States, and out to sea via eastern Canada. Hotels with a view of this interstellar marvel are quickly booking up, but we found eight charming and…
— AFAR
Discover the 10 Premier Marriott Hotels In Toronto For Unforgettable Experiences
Toronto is ranked as one of the top most livable cities globally. It is known for its striking skyscrapers, business-centric atmosphere, remarkable architecture, and first-rate city infrastructure. The city offers a lot to any traveler, with world-class dining options, plenty of…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Crowds, High Prices And The ‘White Lotus’ Effect: Worst Places To Travel This Summer
Summer vacation is supposed to be about rest and relaxation. But in reality, it sometimes ends up being about overpriced tourist traps, crowded streets or delayed flights. How can you avoid that fate? We asked Clint Henderson, frequent traveler and managing editor at The…
— The Hill
Slovakia to Introduce Border Controls With Austria, Hungary, Poland & Czechia on May 24 Ahead of Globsec 2023 Bratislava Forum
The Slovak authorities have announced that the country will introduce temporary border controls with Austria, Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic on May 24, 2023, to ensure safety during the time that the Globsec 2023 Bratislava Forum is taking place. According to…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Today in History
The King James Bible
On this date in the year 1611, the King James Version of the Bible was first published. The year 2023 thus represents 412 years of the KJV's influence on the English language. The King's Printer, Robert Barker…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti and Visit Portugal Launch Advisor Educational Campaign on Independent Travel; Two New Customizable Itineraries, Madeira and Azores Added to Avanti’s Portugal Lineup; Gift Card Offer for Bookings Made by May 31, 2023
Portland, Oregon, May 1, 2023 – Wholesale FIT travel specialist Avanti Destinations and Visit Portugal have partnered to launch a campaign designed to educate travel advisors on the diversity of independent travel…
— Travel Research Online
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