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Destinations
Martha’s Vineyard Travel Guide: Indulge In Relaxation Beyond The Beach
The serene and captivating island nestled seven miles off the coast of Massachusetts is famously known as Martha’s Vineyard. It beckons coastline-loving travelers seeking an indulgent and tranquil escape from the chaos of daily life and into luxury destinations. This picturesque haven is famed for its…
— Travel Noire
This Trendy Croatian Island Is On Track To Become The Next Ibiza
Have you also been dreaming of a balmy Southern European summer, with that youthful atmosphere, amazing culture, and of course, postcard-ready swimming spots with medieval castles for view just begging to be explored? Ibiza may sound like the most obvious pick, with its azure waters and year…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
This Bar Was Just Named the Best in North America
For the second year in a row, a bar in New York City’s Lower East Side has won the top honor in the annual North America’s 50 Best Bars ranking, an offshoot of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. This year’s winning bar, Double Chicken Please, originally began as a pop-up in 2017, before moving into a…
— AFAR
The New York City Art Exhibits to Hit This Spring & Summer
Get thee to New York’s museums and get thee to them now. Life in the Big Apple begins anew in springtime and arriving with it is a bounty of new exhibitions and goings-on at the city’s many museums and cultural institutions. The first Monday in May heralds the start of the most anticipated of …
— Condé Nast Traveler
A Small Town in Nova Scotia Is Home to the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre
Peering down through the thick, glass floor, I read hundreds of names inscribed on beams of gleaming metal. These are the Black Loyalists, the freed and escaped enslaved persons from the post-War of Independence America who reached Birchtown, Nova Scotia, a remote Canadian village on the shores…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Carnival Dream Assists in Rescue of 17 People Off The Coast of Belize
Carnival Dream‘s crew helped rescue 17 people in the Belize Channel on Wednesday after their boat capsized. The Carnival cruise ship was en route towards Cozumel, Mexico when officers spotted the capsized boat. Captain Francesco Fiorentino’s officers and crew immediately notified the Belize Coast…
— Cruise Radio
Royal Caribbean Announces New Cruises in Asia in 2024
Royal Caribbean has announced new cruises in Asia in 2024 with two Quantum class cruise ships sailing in the region. Royal Caribbean will once again be offering cruises from China in 2024 when Spectrum of the Seas homeports in Shanghai. The cruise ship will sail four and five night cruises to…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Travel Influencer Mom-Shamed for Leaving Son in Economy To Fly Business Class
A social media influencer has come under fire after leaving her son in economy to fly in business class with her husband. Now, the internet is buzzing about whether or not the mom made the right decision to leave her child alone. Karen “Kay” Akpan told The New York Post she’s a digital nomad who travels…
— Travel Noire
Planes Are More Crowded — With Dogs And Cats
Nobody likes being cramped on a flight for several hours — especially when your seatmate keeps licking you. Take it from me. My bare arm tasted delicious to the fluffy white pup sitting next to me on a recent Delta flight. Passengers put up with a lot when they travel. Sitting cheek to jowl with other…
— Axios
Should Babies, Smelly Passengers Be On A No-Fly List? Dealing With Difficult Air Travelers
Is it time to finally ban screaming babies from the plane? How about argumentative passengers? Or people who smell bad? Those are serious questions. With the busy summer travel season right around the corner, Congress is considering a nationwide no-fly list for disruptive passengers. Banning the…
— USA Today
Lodging
Walt Disney World to Close Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel
Just a year after its launch, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel at Walt Disney World in Orlando will make its final voyage. The pricey attraction, where the minimum two-night stay costs nearly $5,000 per couple, will close on Sept. 28, Disney said. Guests with reservations after that date will get…
— Travel Research Online
10 Breathtaking Places To Stay In Key West On The Beach This Summer
Most tourists flock to Key West to discover its magic in winter. However, summer is equally an impeccable time to visit this island city in Florida, and staying in places on the beach makes feeling the soothing ocean breeze, doing thrilling water sports, and soaking up the sun easy. From magnificent…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Memorial Day Weekend Travel Outlook And Travel Tips
If you plan to travel by air or by car over Memorial Day weekend, TPG has travel tips to help make your trip seamless. Demand for flights on Memorial Day weekend is up nearly 10% compared to last year, according to recently released Expedia flight data. Top domestic destinations are New York, Los…
— The Points Guy
Seven LGBTQ-friendly Travel Destinations Around the World
When queer people travel, we must always consider our safety. There are 195 countries in the world, each with its own cultures and legal systems, many of which can be homophobic and transphobic. In order to celebrate our authentic selves abroad and fully enjoy our vacations, LGBTQ travelers must be…
— The Georgia Voice
Today in History
Lawrence of Arabia Dies
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence, better known as "Lawrence of Arabia" died on this day in 1935 at the age of 46 from a motorcycle accident near Dorset, England. During World War I, T.E. Lawrence used his knowledge of…
— Travel Research Online
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