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Destinations
CDC Issues Mexico Travel Advisory After Suspected Fungal Meningitis Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a travel advisory after some U.S. residents were diagnosed with suspected fungal meningitis infections following medical or surgical procedures in Mexico. The infections were contracted after procedures in Matamoros, which is located on the Texas…
— USA Today
10 Things To Know Before Traveling To South Africa
Let’s not beat about the bush: South Africa has a bit of a scary reputation. Much is said about the country’s crime rate, but much more is said about everything that makes this diverse destination so magnificent. It is a country that never stops doling out gifts to the traveler – world-class surf breaks…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
A 435-mile Walking Route Opened in Canada — and It Comes With Spectacular Views, Seafood Stops, and Charming Small Towns
Avid hikers have another reason to visit Canada's eastern coast in 2022. Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), affectionately known as "Canada's Food Island," is inviting travelers to circumnavigate its idyllic shoreline by foot on The Island Walk. The 435-mile trail, which opened in 2021, loops around the…
— Travel+Leisure
The Best Beaches in the World, as Ranked by Travel Influencers
Beach lovers all over the world, save yourself a lengthy (and possibly inconclusive) Google search and listen to us. We did it, we cracked the code—we finally found what the best beaches in the worldare according to traveling experts and connoisseurs. Well, it wasn't us, technically—we are just the…
— Thrillist
Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels 2024 Alaska Sailings on Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled its 2024 Alaska summer schedule aboard one ship: Norwegian Spirit. All voyages previously scheduled to depart between July 3, 2024 and September 18, 2024 have now been canceled due to what the line says is a “full ship charter.” You may be wondering what a full…
— Cruise Radio
MSC Details Euribia Launch and Owner’s Residence on Explora I
Underscoring its reach into the US market, MSC Group this week offered up details about the naming ceremony of MSC Euribia in Copenhagen, as well as the Owners Suite on Explora I, the first ship in its new Explora Journeys luxury division. Sporting “the most energy-efficient cruise ship design ever,” MSC…
— Travel Research Online
Transportation
It's Not Your Imagination: First Class Is Getting Bigger
Does it seem like that long walk back to economy class goes past more and more rows of cushy premium seats? You may be right. Driven by a rise in leisure travelers willing to pay more for a wider seat, extra legroom and a nicer meal in premium economy or first or business class, airlines are…
— New York Times
Uber Unveils New Family, Group Features To Simplify The Travel Experience
Ride-hailing giant Uber unveiled a series of new features Wednesday morning aimed at simplifying group and family rides, among other activations, via its annual product showcase, Go-Get. Regarding families, Uber users can soon set up a family profile to link multiple Uber accounts together, including…
— The Points Guy
How Will Possible Pilot Strikes Impact Your Travel Plans, Prices?
As the school year is wrapping up, it’s time for summer travel. But what about possible pilot strikes that have been discussed and those TSA lines at Atlanta’s airport? Atlanta-based travel agent Allison Medor designs and implements travel plans for people all across metro Atlanta and beyond. “Summer…
— Yahoo! News
Lodging
Hawaii Travel Update: 5 Reasons The New Twin Fin Waikiki Hotel Is Perfect For Surfers
The Twin Fin Waikiki opened in November, taking over the building once occupied by the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel on the corner of Kalakaua and Paoakalani Ave. The name “Twin Fin” is a nod to a surfboard with two fins, and though the outer look of the building remains relatively the same, changes…
— Forbes
These 3 U.S. Cities Have the Worst Hotels, According to Travelers
Planning travel to Myrtle Beach, Atlantic City, or Virginia Beach? Check out those hotel options carefully. Planetware analyzed 7.8 million TripAdvisor reviews, and found those cities among the worst in hotel quality—as reported by TripAdvisor users—with nearly one in five visitors leaving bad reviews on the…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
Surge In Passport Demand Causing Lengthy Delays, Jeopardizing Summer Travel Plans For Many
Summer travelers planning to venture abroad are facing a new challenge: delays in obtaining passports. An unprecedented surge in demand for travel documents has created a growing backlog, causing significant delays for those hoping to embark on international trips. The standard passport…
— CBS News
Long-Haul Travel on Path to Recovery Despite Major Challenges, Analysis Reveals
A recent analysis carried out by Mabrian has shown that long-haul travel is on the way to recovery despite major challenges. The analysis of air connectivity, the data of which focuses on the markets of the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, and France for long-haul destinations from April 2023 to October 2023…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Beyond Barriers: Introducing The Monthly Accessible Travel Column
Before I introduce myself, I would like to share a photograph. In it, a smiling 18-year-old girl wearing a faded sleeveless vest and ragged jeans leans forwards to counterbalance a backpack. She is embarking on her first intrepid adventure, standing on the precipice of a journey, but also of girlhood. She's at…
— Condé Nast Traveller
Today in History
The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens had been largely quiet since the late 1850's. Some minor explosions occurred in the early part of the 20th century, but were quickly forgotten by all but a few scientists. However, a two-month series of seismic…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Blown Away at the Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town
by David Cogswell
Thursday May 18, 2023
While i n Cape Town, I had the good fortune of attending the currently featured exhibit at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Africa Art, and was blown away. It was something the Cape Town wind had almost accomplished on its own, but the museum finished the job.
— Travel Research Online
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