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Destinations
Limón, Costa Rica Travel Guide: Find Your Caribbean Rainforest Adventure
This coastal Caribbean getaway is known for its vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture, stunning beaches and eco-tourism opportunities. Limón, Costa Rica has an amazing local music and food scene, and stunning beaches. The region’s Creole and African history and its…
— Travel Noire
15 Best Things To Do In France: The Most Unmissable Experiences From Paris To Provence And Beyond
Named for the French mainland’s hexagonal shape, l’Hexagone contains an astonishing diversity of natural and urban landscapes packed with exhilarating activities. Glittering monuments, medieval villages, rolling vineyards, soaring peaks, pounding surf: France…
— Lonely Planet
36 Hours in Asheville, N.C.
Once a wellness haven for American elites in search of mountain air, Asheville, N.C., has reinvented itself many times over the last century. In recent years, the city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has become a culinary hot spot, with multiple award-winning…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
Unique Vacation Spots For Couples To Travel In The World
You and your partner are looking for a unique vacation spot that goes beyond the typical tourist destinations. Instead of visiting the same traditional romantic tourist spots, like Paris or Venice, you want to see the world and discover some other places that offer…
— Travel Noire
10 Family-Friendly Destinations That Won't Break The Bank This Summer
Traveling together has been proven to be beneficial for the entire family. Creating lifelong memories through travel can strengthen the family as a whole and enhance each person's well-being. Experiencing new cultures and places help kiddos with their skill…
— USA Today
Walt Disney World Announces Major Updates to Reservation System, Dining Plan
Walt Disney World has announced several major updates to the theme park resort on Monday, including the return of the Disney Dining Plan and the relaxing of its theme park reservation system, Theme Park reservations, which were implemented when the park…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
This Cruise Ship Failed Its CDC Operational Sanitation Inspection
An MSC Cruises ship failed a recent inspection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, receiving a score of 67, nearly 20 points below what the agency considers satisfactory. The agency found numerous deficiencies during its inspection of MSC Seaside…
— USA Today
Paul Gauguin Cruises And Air Tahiti Nui Partner To Create Prize Puzzle Package
In honor of their shared 25th Anniversary year, Paul Gauguin Cruises and Air Tahiti Nui have come together to provide prizes for all five nights of the Wheel of Fortune Prize Puzzle from May 8-12, 2023. The Prize Puzzle is during Wheel of Fortune’s Fan Favorites…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
American Cruise Lines Celebrates Two Christenings on Opposite Sides of the Country
American Cruise Lines celebrated the christenings of two nearly identical ships last week on opposite sides of the country. The Honorable Julia Letlow, Representative for Louisiana’s 5th congressional district, christened American Serenade in Vidalia, Louisiana on…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
8 Tips For Flight-Free Travel
The flight-free movement is gaining momentum. Protecting the climate, and in turn the planet, is the goal – but there are more benefits to overland travel than you might realise. For the traveller, journeying by train, coach or boat opens up a myriad of…
— Wanderlust
Solar-Powered Airships As Climate-Friendly Air Travel
Flying is the most climate-unfriendly mode of transportation, yet demand for air travel is projected to continue to increase in the coming decades. Researchers are working on replacing jet fuel with sustainable fuels, hydrogen, or battery-powered airplanes, but…
— Anthropocene Magazine
Biden Wants Airlines To Pay Passengers Whose Flights Are Hit By Preventable Delays
The Biden administration is seeking new regulations to address the unexpected costs and inconveniences experienced by passengers after the widespread flight disruptions this past winter. Those regulations could include requiring airlines to compensate passengers as…
— NPR
Lodging
5 of Switzerland’s Most Stylish Boutique Hotels
Intimate and refined, Switzerland’s boutique and design hotels boast a delightful combination of individuality and style. Whether you prefer a 17th-century building packed with history and minimalist furniture or an alpine-chic mountain lodge with an award-winning…
— AFAR
10 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels In The US That Will Make Your Furry Friend Feel Like Royalty
The US is a top destination for all travelers due to its numerous natural wonders worth seeing, vibrant cities, unique gastronomy, and exciting opportunities for having fun. From exploring the best beaches on the East Coast to the smallest and the largest national…
— The Travel
10 New Hotels To Check Out In Rome
The hotel scene in Rome is positively booming, with exciting openings from international labels such as Marriott and IHG, small hotel groups and various boutique, independent brands. As a travel writer living in Rome, I can barely keep track of all the new hotels…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Summer Vacation Travel Surge Is Almost Here
The summer vacation travel surge is almost upon us. "Travel demand has come roaring back this summer and we're already seeing large crowds at popular domestic and international travel destinations," said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA - The Auto…
— CBS News
Is It Still Worth Working With A Travel Agent In 2023?
Travelers tend to fall into two distinct categories: Those who always work with a travel agent and those who prefer to book their travel independently. There are pros and cons to each approach. As of 2023, there are over 400,000 people employed in the Travel Agencies…
— Travel Off Path
10 Cities Will Be Slammed as European Travel Expected to Grow 55% This Summer
Travelers crossing “the pond” for their vacations will find Europe crowded and expensive this summer. Travelers returned to Europe in the Summer of 2022, and the travel insurer Allianz estimates that visitor numbers will grow a further 55% over last year during the…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The Theft of the Crown Jewels
On May 9, 1671, a parson visited the Tower of London. 77 year old Talbot Edwards, the keeper of the jewels, was very fond of this parson, and hoped that his niece would someday marry the parson's…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
SATA Group's Airline Companies Achieved Record Revenues In 2022
Both SATA Group's companies – SATA Internacional Azores Airlines and SATA Air Açores – are on a path of growth, achieving record results in terms of revenues. SATA Internacional Azores Airlines had its best…
— Travel Research Online
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