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Destinations
This Underrated City Was Voted The Hottest Hidden Gem By 175 Travel Experts
Bologna is an underrated city that deserves a spot on any travel bucket list. While its lesser-known status is a drawback for some, Bologna offers a host of advantages like fewer crowds, affordability, and captivating experiences. CNBC recently conducted a study consulting 175…
— Travel Noire
6 Reasons Why You Should Go To Fort Lauderdale Instead Of Miami For Your Next Trip
When someone is looking to vacation in South Florida, they probably think of Miami first. That may soon change, though, because Fort Lauderdale is quickly becoming the perfect South Florida destination. Here are six reasons why Fort Lauderdale should be your number one…
— Travel Off Path
First-Timer's Guide To The Azores
When you look through the airplane window and catch your first glimpse of the Azores, it leaves you speechless. No wonder this Portuguese archipelago is labeled as "The Hawaii of Europe" and the "Islands of Colors". Set in the middle of the Atlantic, halfway between…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Your Next Ranch Vacation Is In a Dark Sky Park in Colorado
Zapata Ranch is so low key you could easily drive right past its gravel entry road near the lonely tail end of a highway leading to a small, remote national park. And that’s the point: Location, privacy, and space are the true luxuries of this all-inclusive ranch. Sheltered among tall…
— AFAR
Traveling Back In Time On A Vintage Train
A cool train, a fun daytrip and a great excuse to get dressed up in 1940s-era attire and hit the rails — my interest was immediately piqued. When the team at TPG heard about the vintage train cars the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey runs up the Hudson River…
— The Points Guy
A Family Recipe For Shanghai Wontons
From meaty to veggie, fried to boiled, traditionally flavoured to globally inspired, there's a wonton to suit most palates. Wontons, unlike dumplings, tend to be made with a thin, square wrapper and served in soups. While eaten all over China, they are more popular in the…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
'I Really Thought I Wasn't Going To Make It Back': Carnival Cruise Ship Rocked By Weather
A Carnival Cruise Line ship was rocked by rough weather on its way back to the U.S. over the weekend. Carnival Sunshine had been sailing on a round-trip Bahamas cruise from Charleston, South Carolina, when it got delayed ahead of its return Saturday. “It felt like it was tilting…
— USA Today
MSC Cruises Team Up To Help Endangered Marine Species
MSC Cruises and MSC Foundation have announced an innovative partnership with NatureMetrics, the pioneering nature intelligence and environmental DNA specialists. The primary goal of this visionary project, named “eBioAtlas: Biodiversity Sampling from Cruise Liners using…
— Cruise Addicts
Holland America Line Launches Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific Itineraries for 2024-2025
Holland America Line will set aside three ships for sailings in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in 2024-2025. The brand’s Westerdam ship will spend the season in Australia, and Koningsdam and Zaandam will offer longer “Legendary Voyages” to the South…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Train Status: Delayed. Amtrak's New Acela Fleet Not Ready For Service Just Yet.
Amtrak’s new Acela trains are already years late. The new trains were supposed to enter service in 2021, and the railroad says the delay is because testing isn’t going smoothly. “We want our customers to experience these new train sets as soon as possible, but Amtrak cannot…
— USA Today
Why Air New Zealand Is Now Weighing Its Passengers
This summer, one airline will be weighing more than luggage. Air New Zealand announced on Tuesday that it will ask its passengers to step on the scales at their departure gates as part of a five-week customer weight survey. Under the initiative, some 10,000 passengers…
— Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Tips for Sleeping in Airports
I recently flew into San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on a flight that landed around midnight, and once on the ground, I checked both my Uber and Lyft apps for a ride into the city. The costs were astronomical. Prices were surging, with the two rideshare services…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
10 Best Hotels In Las Vegas To Ignite Your Sin City Adventure
Las Vegas welcomes roughly 88,000 thousand tourists daily, with the average length of their stay being 3.5 days. The city is adventure-packed; no wonder it’s one of the top destinations travelers consider visiting twice. Fortunately, Las Vegas has many hotels to cater to a…
— The Travel
This Venice Beach Pod Hotel Wants To Make Sleeping In A Box Chic
The last time I slept in a bunk bed, I was 13 years old. (I was at summer camp, where a rude girl in my cabin informed everyone that people can fart in their sleep.) But when I arrived at Stay Open, I still found myself hoping to get a top bunk. To be clear, the sleeping…
— LA Times
Modern Hotels With A Nostalgic Vibe
There’s nothing better than incredible hotel accommodations. Luxury experiences, amazing food, and good vibes are exactly what’s in store when booking a stay at a high-rated hotel. But what if you could get luxury and nostalgia all at once? More travelers are seeking out…
— Travel Noire
Other and Odd
Finland Steps Up Security at Eastern Borders With Barrier Soon to Be Finished
Finland’s Eastern Border pilot fence, which is due to be finished in the summer of 2023, will be crucial for an enhanced border security system, while the Finnish government has yet to decide whether the Border Guard will be responsible for preventing unauthorised entries…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
How Cartagena’s “Forgotten Island” Kick-Started a Recycling Movement
Visitors to Cartagena’s bustling Walled City can look across the water and spot a seven-square-mile island off the coast: Tierra Bomba. Home to an estimated 9,000 people, it’s ringed by jagged black coral cliffs and beaches, dotted with brightly colored churches, palms, and…
— AFAR
There’s Another Chance To See An Amazing Firefly Phenomenon — Here’s How You Can See Them
Firefly flash patterns are part of their mating displays, which helps males and females recognize and find each other. The synchronous male fireflies flash in unison so females can be sure they respond to the males of their species. As more males join in, the flashing covers a…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
Big Ben
Big Ben, the tower clock in St. Stephen's Tower that looks out over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London began keeping time on this date in 1859. Designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, the clock was…
— Travel Research Online
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