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Destinations
These Are The 4 Reasons Los Cabos Could Become Mexico's Most Popular Destination
Los Cabos is the fastest-recovering destination in Mexico, having outpaced the likes of Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Mexico City in year-on-year growth. Last year alone, it hosted 3.5 million tourists, 25% more than the previous year. Cancun’s record-setting figures are still hard…
— Travel Off Path
Will Travel Warnings Impact Florida's Economy?
The NAACP Board of Directors issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida on May 20. The notice states that “Florida is openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Before traveling to Florida, please understand that the state of Florida…
— Fodor's Travel
Two Days In Venice: Here Are 10 Things You Can Do In Only 48 Hours
Venice, the city of romance, art, and history, is undoubtedly one of the most captivating destinations in the world. With its intricate network of canals built for water passage, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture, it's easy to see why this floating city has captured the…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
This Camp Lets You Visit An Unexplored Area Of Africa – Why You'll Need To Visit ASAP
Anybody who would love to explore Kruger National Park in South Africa while staying in a luxury-tented camp needs to add this new experience to their bucket list. You’ll need to act quickly, however. For 2023, the camp will only be open from July 1–September 30. Then…
— Travel Awaits
This Cabaret Singer Shows London's Queer History
“Pick any building in London from any time, and it’ll have queer people in its history,” says Mark T Cox, as we huddle in a small group by The Clermont Hotel in Charing Cross, the meeting point for the Queer History Walking Tour. “Drop a pin anywhere in London and you…
— Lonely Planet
A Road Trip Across The Cradle Of Civilisation
Along a single road cutting across the heart of Iraq, you can see where people first learned to write, use maths and invent the wheel. "This is not a scenic drive," said James Willcox, of adventure travel specialist Untamed Borders. "But what's incredible about Route 1 is…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Full Season for Another Ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has reached out to guests booked aboard Norwegian Epic from December 1, 2023 through April 9, 2024, to inform them that all of the ship’s sailings within that time frame have been cancelled. Guests are being offered various refunds and future…
— Cruise Hive
MSC Cruises' New MSC Euribia To Operate World’s First Net-Zero Cruise
MSC Cruises will operate the world’s first net-zero cruise onboard the new MSC Euribia when it undertakes its maiden voyage on 3-7 June 2023. The LNG-powered ship will sail from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, to Copenhagen, Denmark, ahead…
— Cruise and Ferry
Holland America Line Opens Bookings For 2025 Grand World Voyage And Grand World Voyage: Pole to Pole
Today, Holland America Line officially opened bookings for the 2025 Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole! Both voyages will depart in January 2025 and will be the first Grand Voyages for the brand to travel simultaneously for more than 120 days. “We craft…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
‘Never a Reason to Take Off Your Socks’: A Flight Attendant’s 12 Etiquette Rules
After 21 years as a flight attendant, I’ve seen it all. The pandemic heightened tensions on board, with the most extreme incidents of bad passenger behavior escalating to violence. More commonly, though, I see discourteous behavior lead to verbal disagreements, or a general…
— New York Times
Memorial Day Holiday Travel Boom Begins In Early Test For Airlines
Millions of Americans are taking to the roads, rails and skies for Memorial Day weekend, the start of what is shaping up to be one of the busiest summer travel seasons and further proof that despite economic concerns, consumers are still willing to spend on travel. AAA is…
— The Washington Post
Here’s Why TSA PreCheck Makes Sense During A Busy Travel Season — If You Can Get It In Time
TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are federal “trusted traveler” programs that generally speed up wait times at airport security or customs lines. The programs have received a record number of membership applications and enrollment wait times have increased in some cases…
— CNBC
Lodging
Hawaii Travel Hack: How To Save Money On Your Hotel By Adding A New Experience
Instead of just laying on the beach or by the pool during my vacation to Maui, I was standing barefoot in the mud after my sandals slid from my feet, dirt was lodged under my fingernails and, even though I was wearing one of those plastic ponchos, I was drenched from the…
— USA Today
Sandals Returns To Dunn's River: A Celebration of Luxury And Nostalgia In Jamaica
Sandals Resorts has a reputation for creating all-inclusive resorts in breathtaking tropical landscapes throughout the Caribbean. On May 24th, Sandals Dunn’s River, located just minutes away from the magnificent Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica, will be reopening. Originally built…
— Travel Noire
Report: Comfort Inn Owner Choice Hotels Looks To Buy Wyndham
The battle of the budget hotel brands is getting spicier by the minute. Choice Hotels, owner of brands like Comfort Inn and Clarion, is in pursuit of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the Wall Street Journal first reported Tuesday. The deal would combine two of the largest operators…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Paris Is Cleaning Up the Seine River—By 2024, You May Be Able to Swim In It
The Seine River is among Paris’s most beloved natural landmarks, its beauty called out in songs throughout the ages and captured in a number of celebrated Impressionist paintings. Iconic as it is, the river is not really known as the ideal spot for swimming. But, as the City…
— Condé Nast Traveler
First the Floods, Now a Volcano Eruption: Tips for Those Travelling to Italy These Days
Recent weeks have been particularly tough for Italians, as heavy rain showers, which resulted in massive floods, have caused the death of 14 people, and another 36,000 residents of the Emilia Romagna region had to leave their homes behind, if there is anything left of them…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
This Is the Cheapest Day of the Week to Travel This Summer
The cheapest day to travel is Sunday — when vacationers can score significant savings on tickets, according to recent data. Travelers who choose to fly on Sundays can save up to 5 percent off the cost of their tickets in July and August, according to data from Skyscanner…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Constitutional Convention Convenes
On May 25th, 1787 the Philadelphia Convention convened with delegates from each of the states. The problems arising under the Articles of Confederation were pressing the new nation. Many of the delegates…
— Travel Research Online
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