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Destinations
Waiting On Your Passport? Here Are 6 Of The Best Places To Visit In The US, According To A Travel Reporter.
Passport renewal wait times in the US are as long as 13 weeks due to the post-pandemic travel surge. I'm a travel reporter who has taken trains, cars, and flights across the US to 32 different states. Here are my favorite domestic destinations to visit across the country for those…
— Insider
The Ultimate Antigua Travel Guide
“Land of Sea and Sun” trumpet the car license plates, and that’s exactly what you get in this holiday favourite that’s ideal for an easy-peasy sunshine escape. Antigua might lack the stirring scenery of some of its neighbours, but it’s got loads to offer – not least 365…
— The Independent
Top 6 Reasons To Visit The World's Happiest Country
Finland is officially the happiest country in the world. For the sixth year running, the World Happiness Report has declared Finland to have a happiness score of 7.842 out of a possible 10, making it happier than any other destination. Just some of the reasons why Finns are so…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Why the United States Is About To Get A Lot More National Park Land
More than a half million acres of desert wildlands in the United States were recently protected when President Biden named two new national monuments: Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada and Castner Range National Monument in Texas. With those…
— AFAR
This Theme Park Will Open Marine Animal And Conservation Area – How Kids Can Play And Learn
Anybody who lives in or visits southern California, and has kids or grandkids who love the ocean and animals, should start planning a trip to SeaWorld San Diego. SeaWorld San Diego is known for its presentations and activities such as Orca Encounter and Sea Lion & Otter…
— Travel Awaits
The 11 Best Things To Do In Scotland From Festivals To Puffins And Peaks
Scotland often feels bigger than it is. That’s in part because of its impact on the world – think Edinburgh’s cultural clout and or Speyside’s famous whiskies – but it’s also because of the sheer range of things to do here. Two fascinating but very different cities dominate…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Why a Repositioning Cruise Could Be Your Most Affordable Travel Choice This Year
In the travel industry, repositioning cruises are often considered a hidden gem. While these cruises may not suit every traveler’s preferences, they offer a great and cost-effective means of covering long distances. Repositioning cruises, often overlooked by many, allow…
— Travel Noire
Holland America Line Installs SpaceX's StarLink On Koningsdam
Guests aboard Holland America Line’s Koningsdam ship have begun using next-generation internet with the introduction of SpaceX’s Starlink! The new technology was installed in early April when the ship was in drydock and is now available during her sailing in Alaska!…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Just Back From Oceania Cruises' New Vista
Since its inception, upper-premium brand Oceania Cruises has been laser-focused on its culinary offerings, going so far as to brand itself as having "The Finest Cuisine At Sea". And, with 11 different dining venues onboard, Oceania's newest ship in a decade, Vista, does not…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
How to Travel with Eurostar, the Most Convenient Train in Europe
We get it: Planning a multi-city trip anywhere outside of America can be a little bit daunting. Many of us are used to jumping in a car and hitting the wide-open road when it comes to towns within a one-state radius. It’s a fabulous excuse to load up on road trip snacks. But…
— Thrillist
Airlines Demand Brussels' Intervention to Avert Travel Disruption Ahead of Summer Season
Trade group Airlines for Europe (A4E) are urging the European Commission to take more action this summer in order to reduce the impact of strikes, as the demand for flights is expected to increase. With a total of 964,000 signatures being collected so far, Ryanair is demanding…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Cruising Altitude: Progress For Disabled Travelers Is Not Coming Fast Enough
I was on a family trip to Israel a few years ago and as soon as we landed, it was obvious something was wrong. I’d flown over from New York with my parents and we were supposed to be meeting some cousins from London, who’d arrived hours earlier to Tel Aviv. But my…
— USA Today
Lodging
Yes, Hotel Reviews Matter. But You're Not Using Them Correctly
Before you book your next hotel online, be sure you’re using reviews in all the right ways to avoid a hotel nightmare. We’ve all had bad hotel experiences. There was the time I booked a week at a Napa Valley resort only to check in and learn that the gym and the spa…
— Fodor's Travel
These Are The 14 Best Luxury All-Inclusive Club Med Resorts For An Unforgettable Holiday
Club Med's resorts offer a remarkable setting installed in the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world. All the villages blend into their natural and artistic environment while pulling inspiration from it. But how to decide which is the best Club Med? That depends as different…
— The Travel
US Luxury Resort Rates Dropped For The First Time In 2 Years — But It’s Still Expensive
Over the last two years, hotel and resort rates in the U.S. soared amid a reopening economy and pent-up travel demand coming out of coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. But that ascent hit ever-so-slight turbulence in one of the priciest hotel segments earlier this spring…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Why A Travel Coach Is A Must-Have For Some Travelers
Planning a major vacation can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task, so it’s perhaps no surprise that travelers often call in reinforcements for help. Some consult friends and family for recommendations and advice, some scroll through social media platforms for…
— CNN
Where Americans Are Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend—And the Destinations That Still Have Cheap Flights
Memorial Day Weekend—the unofficial kickoff to summer travel—is nearly upon us. And this year, more Americans are planning to travel than in recent memory: Travel organization AAA says the holiday is “expected to be the third busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2000.”…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Inside Costco Travel: Could the Bulk Retailer Save You Big?
As summer approaches, many individuals and families are looking for their next adventure. Costco, the renowned membership warehouse club, offers a hidden gem in its array of offerings: Costco Travel. Beyond its reputation for bulk groceries and household goods, the brand…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
Brown v. Board of Education
On this day in 1954, the United States Supreme Court handed down the decision in the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education. Earlier case law as set out in Plessy v. Ferguson, decided in 1896, had declared…
— Travel Research Online
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