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Destinations
In London, I Rediscovered the Joy of Pride Month
On my most recent trip to London in late June of 2022, I emerged from the Underground at Piccadilly Circus and saw rainbow flags flying high above the streets, vivid against the bright blue sky. The realization hit me like a double-decker bus: It’s Pride weekend. It was a pleasant…
— AFAR
14 Things Portugal Locals Want You To Know Before You Visit
Many years ago, as a young backpacker, I made plenty of mistakes when traveling around Portugal – from trying to see everything on one trip to indulging in free appetizers that weren’t really free. Since becoming both an honorary Lisboeta (Lisbon resident) and Tripeiro (Porto…
— Lonely Planet
Summer 2023: Expert Picks for Anti-Tourists & Over-Touristed Destinations in Europe
Several popular destinations in Europe are no longer fully open for tourists, with concerns that over-tourism has been burdening these places, while locals also complain of having to deal with late-night noises or very limited walking spaces. Thus, authorities across the EU countries…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Tours and Activities
The Grand Canyon's North Rim Just Reopened to Visitors — but There Are Still Some Restrictions in Place
The Grand Canyon’s North Rim has partially reopened, but a water pipeline break continues to limit access. The North Rim opening was initially delayed due to record-setting snowfall totals, but officially started welcoming visitors on Friday, according to the National Park…
— Travel+Leisure
Going to New Zealand? These Are 10 of the Most Beautiful National Parks You Can Visit
New Zealand is famous for being one of the most picturesque countries in the world as well as being one of the most travel-friendly countries. The national parks in New Zealand reflect the beauty and natural diversity of the Pacific island nation. New Zealand is reasonably large — a…
— The Travel
Torremolinos: Where Spain’s Gay Rights Movement Began
The walkway outside Mariquita Copas, a hole-in-the-wall bar in Torremolinos' main "gaybourhood", La Nogalera, glowed blue. The makeshift drinking terrace I was sitting at was surrounded by palm-filled squares in the heart of southern Spain's Costa del Sol, a few blocks up from the…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
MSC Foundation Partners With UNWTO To Provide Sustainability Courses Aboard MSC Euribia
Following the success of the first Global Youth Tourism Summit held in Sorrento, Italy, in 2022, the MSC Foundation has partnered with UNWTO to provide several educational courses related to sustainability aboard MSC Erubia. As a result, the specially-equipped MSC…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
5 Reasons Why Cruising Is Exploding in Popularity With Travelers Right Now
Cruising has finally made its comeback after several years of uncertainty. According to Cruise Hive, cruise ships are back to full occupancy (over 100% in some cases), and 31.5 million passengers are expected to set sail this year, up 6% from the previous highs of 2019…
— Travel Off Path
Transportation
Top 8 Travel Hacks To Feel Like You’re Flying Private When You Can Only Afford Coach
I’ve been flying a lot recently, after a nearly two-year hiatus during the pandemic. It’s mostly been brutal by choice: predominantly middle seat, back of the cabin tickets since I’m flying for a start-up business and there’s not a lot of extra gravy to burn. The discomfort was fine at…
— Forbes
How To Behave on an Airplane During the “Beast” of Summer Travel
A veteran flight attendant and union leader has a message for passengers this summer: Air travel is going to be a "beast," so please behave! Airplanes are expected to be packed to the gills this summer as Americans engage in "revenge travel" — taking the domestic and international…
— CBS News
Southwest Has a Plan To Get Back on Track After Holiday Meltdown
A widespread blizzard in December, perfectly timed to wreak havoc as millions hit the road for the holidays, led to thousands of canceled and delayed flights around the country. Within a couple of days, most airlines had gotten back on their feet, brushed the snow off their wings and…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Is This Floating Eco-Pod the Future of Overwater Bungalows?
The sounds of the jungle catch me off guard on my first morning waking up in the SeaPod, a futuristic overwater bungalow off the Caribbean coast of Panama that is now open for overnight stays. Hidden in the lush surrounding terrain, southern house wrens croon their scratchy…
— Condé Nast Traveler
11 Family-Friendly Treehouse Hotels and Rentals in the U.S. And Canada
Something magical happens when you stay in a treehouse, sleeping among the leaves and branches. Life slows down. From your perch in a treehouse hotel or rental, you notice the squirrels at play and hear the songs of crickets and frogs. You and your kids discover the wonder of…
— USA Today
Hotel Workers May Strike in These Cities This Summer
Unite Here Local 11, the Los Angeles and Orange County lodge of the National Hotel and Food Service Workers Union, has asked workers for strike authorizations at 62 Southern California hotels that have contracts expiring June 30. The strike authorization vote is planned for June 8…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
Why Solitude Is Now the Most Coveted Commodity in Travel
It’s just before sunrise in Zapotengo, and I’m climbing a set of stone steps to reach the rooftop of Casa del Sapo. I arrive at the concrete perch to see three of my dearest friends already preparing to bask in the glow. From where I stand, I have a clear view of the horizon. To my…
— Vogue
Being Gay Is Illegal in Many Countries. L.G.B.T.Q. Travelers Are Going Anyway.
A romantic island getaway in the Maldives. A safari in Kenya. A visit to the pyramids in Egypt. Apart from being popular on bucket lists, these vacations have one thing in common: Their destinations have strict anti-L.G.B.T.Q. legislation. In the Maldives, gay sex may be punished with…
— New York Times
Inside the Black Food & Wine Experience
From June 11-18, 2023, food enthusiasts and culture connoisseurs will gather for the highly anticipated Black Food & Wine Experience. Now in its sixth year, this unique event embraces the intersection of food, beverage, education, health, and Black culture. This year, the experience…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
First Drive-in Movie Theater is Opened
On June 6, 1933, the first drive-in movie theater was opened by Richard Hollingshead in Camden County, New Jersey. The movie shown was "Wives Beware," starring Adolphe Menjou…
— Travel Research Online
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