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Destinations
U.S. Issues Travel Advisory Update For The Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is one of the most popular destinations to vacation to, especially for American travelers, and the U.S. State Department has just updated its travel advisory for the country. Given its proximity to the U.S. mainland, it’s a no-brainer to check out this…
— Travel Off Path
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2023
Once again, it’s time to slow down our pace and look at those things that make America’s small towns grand: the opening of a new museum that’s been seven years in the making, a community coming together in honor of a prolific local author, and an annual Victorian Christmas…
— Smithsonian Magazine
50% Of Travellers From China, Brazil, Australia, Canada & US Choose Europe as Their Long-Haul Travel Destination This Summer
The European Travel Commission (ETC) has revealed that over 50 per cent of respondents coming from countries such as China, Brazil, Australia, Canada and the United States expressed optimism about travelling abroad this summer. Through this survey, they also found out…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Tours and Activities
We're Out Here: Travel Ideas for LGBTQ+ Pride & Adventure
We believe that everyone deserves to explore the world on their own terms and as their whole self. That’s why we’ve launched this space for LGBTQ+ travel guides, tips, and storytelling. We're Out Here features adventure-inspiring itineraries to unexpected queer meccas, profiles of…
— Thrillist
Yellowstone National Park Issues Warning Against Getting Too Close to Wildlife Following Several Recent Incidents
The National Park Service is warning visitors to Yellowstone National Park to respect wildlife and maintain a safe distance following a series of incidents in which people interfered with the park’s animals. The park service warned visitors to stay away from any animal, even if it is found…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Live From Marella Voyager
TUI Cruises launched their latest ship, Marella Voyager, in Málaga, Spain, on Wednesday with an evening of live music and celebrations – with popstar Becky Hill as headline act. Hundreds of guests gathered on the pool deck for the countdown to the official christening, which began…
— CruiseCritic.com
PONANT Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Sailings in 35 Destinations
PONANT is celebrating its 35th anniversary with 10 percent savings on 200 sailings across 35 destinations! Explorers can discover the fjords of Greenland, the icebergs in Baffin Bay, the Baltic Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and various other destinations. Guests can utilize the savings on…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
New Delta Seat Design Would Fundamentally Change Air Travel for Wheelchair Users
Delta Flight Products, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, this week debuted an airplane seat that will allow travelers who use a wheelchair to bring their wheelchair onto the aircraft and remain seated in it for the duration of the flight. The prototype for the revolutionary new seat…
— AFAR
Travelers Say These Countries Have the Worst Airport Customs
International travel is the wave right now in the tourism industry. People have grown tired of family vacations to Disney and baecations on Miami Beach. Instead, they’re venturing out to see the world. Unfortunately, in order to explore abroad, you have to go through customs first…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
Adults-Only All-Inclusive Margaritaville Beach Resort Opens in Riviera Maya
Margaritaville has officially opened its first adults-only all-inclusive resort, the Margaritaville Beach Resort Riviera Maya, in Mexico. Debuting on June 1, the property offers 355 suites, each with a furnished private balcony or terrace; five restaurants, including a JWB Steakhouse; an…
— Travel Research Online
Is Room Service Dead?
Is room service dead? A decade or so ago, this question—or, rather, “Is room service dying?”–was on the lips of most everyone in the hospitality industry following The New York Times report that The New York Hilton Midtown, Manhattan’s second largest hotel, was doing…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
Priceline Joins A.I. Chatbot Race, Signing On With Google To Help Ease Travel Booking
Priceline and Google Cloud announced a partnership Tuesday to bring artificial intelligence chatbot technology to the travel booking process. The generative AI tools from Google will allow prospective travelers to communicate with a chatbot when making plans. “Don’t know where…
— CNBC
Americans Traveling Abroad in February Reached Close to Pre-Pandemic Level
In February, Americans were close to traveling internationally as much as they did in 2019, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data. About 6.2 million Americans departed for international trips – that’s 97 percent of February 2019’s level and 46 percent…
— Skift
How to Tip Around the World
The ongoing debate about tipping culture in the United States has been reignited with the recent news that employees at the first-ever unionised Apple Store in the US are proposing asking for tips. It has sparked intense debate about tipping culture in North America, which…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
The Treaty of Tordesillas
On June 7, 1494, the countries of Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Tordesillas, so named for the Spanish city it was created in. The treaty divided the New World of the newly discovered Americas between the two…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Will More Megapixels Increase Your Clients' Satisfaction with Their Cameras and You?
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday June 07, 2023
When one of you r clients seeks your help in supporting their decision to buy a new travel camera, you can describe how the number of megapixels in a new camera’s sensor plays a crucial role in determining the quality of their photos.
Image Detail and Resolution
Higher megapixel counts provide greater image detail and resolution. A sensor with more megapixels captures more information, resulting in sharper and more defined images. This is especially useful in travel photography when capturing intricate details of architecture, landscapes, cultural artifacts, or capturing scenes with a lot of small elements. Higher megapixel counts allow for a more accurate representation of these details, providing a more immersive and visually appealing experience for…
— Travel Research Online
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