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Europe Is Set for Another Chaotic Summer Travel Season — Here Are 5 Tips to Avoid Disruption
This is the first summer in three years that Europe’s borders are completely open and travel restrictions fully lifted following the end of the pandemic. Needless to say, travel demand is skyrocketing, with millions of Americans flying across the pond for their summer holidays, but…
— Travel Off Path
10 Easy Weekend Getaways in California
The state of California is, shall we say, massive: 800 miles north to south, 400 miles wide, from craggy coast to redwood forest. It alone could have inspired the lyrics to “America the Beautiful,” while the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) is among the most iconic drives in the country…
— AFAR
In Scotland, Taking the Traditional and Making It New
Cool-kid chefs turning local bounty into Michelin-worthy dishes, an artisan whisky boom and a clutch of stylish hotels have helped Scotland shrug off its saturnine image and rebrand as a misty, moody mecca. The cult following of the time-travel television series “Outlander” has…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
The Best Dog-Friendly Travel Destinations Around the World
Dog owners are nothing if not loyal to their furred companions. So it makes sense that their ideal travel destinations are ones that welcome dogs. With their book, Fifty Places to Travel With Your Dog Before You Die, Chris Santella and DC Helmuth set out to provide a road map and…
— Newsweek
Two Teenagers Set Off on a Cycle Trip Around the World. It Didn’t Go According to Plan
He set off on a two-year cycling trip around the world with a friend shortly after graduating from high school in 2021. But just a few months into the journey, Adam Swanson from Minnesota, who was 17 at the time, found himself traveling solo. Now, after a “few years of…
— CNN
The 14 Best Things to Do in Iceland in 2023
Few destinations capture the imagination like Iceland. This volcanic land of ice and fire, of glacier-carved fjords, of freely-roaming horses, feels like nowhere else on earth. From taking a soak in its geothermal baths and spas to delving into the history and legends of the Icelandic…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Cunard Unveils Queen Anne Cutaway Image for Cruise Line’s 183rd Birthday
Cunard has debuted an illustrated, trade-friendly cutaway image of Queen Anne, the line’s latest ship, inspired by the cruise line’s advertisements from the 1920s, showcasing the company’s storied history. Designed by artist Dominik Bulka, the cutaway references features…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Report: Bahamas Cruise Port Breaks Its Own Passenger Record
The Nassau Cruise Port in The Bahamas continues to see tremendous success, surpassing its 2019 passenger count, with over 2.2 million cruise visitors as of June 2023. The port’s chief executive, Mike Maura Jr, revealed the impressive numbers, highlighting a strong occupancy…
— Cruise Radio
Affiliate of Heritage Expeditions to Acquire Vantage Deluxe Travel
Adventure cruise company Vantage Travel Deluxe has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection and agreed to sell its assets to United Travel Pte. Ltd., an affiliate of Heritage Expeditions and Nordic Hamburg. Vantage World Travel Deluxe has added a disclaimer on its official website…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
Air Travel Chaos in Europe Could Be Over — But Higher Ticket Prices Are Here to Stay
The unique circumstances of last year’s travel chaos are “largely behind us,” according to Airports Council International, while air traffic levels are nearing pre-pandemic levels. But flight prices have soared since the pandemic, well beyond the rate of inflation in Europe. “I do think…
— CNBC
America Needs a New Vision for Road Travel
As the summer travel season hits the July 4th milestone, air travel woes are once again dominating headlines and the national conversation about the country’s transportation systems and infrastructure. Air travel disruption has a significant impact and is rightly a focus of scrutiny…
— Fortune
United Airlines Gives 30,000 Miles to Passengers Affected by Cancellations, Delays — See if You’re Eligible
United Airlines has given 30,000 miles to passengers who were affected by the carrier's slew of cancellations and delays ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Travelers whose flights were canceled or delayed through June 24 through June 30 will receive the miles, the airline…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
This Hotel to Open Luxury Safari Lodge in Africa — When You Can Visit the Serengeti
Anybody interested in a luxury safari trip to Africa may want to start setting aside some money for what could prove to be the trip of a lifetime. Marriott International has announced an agreement with Delaware Investment Limited to develop what will be known as JW Marriott…
— Travel Awaits
This Fantastic Luxury Resort in Bali Is Offering 50% Off on Stays
Book your next vacation at a discount with these incredible hotel deals. Every week, Fodor’s brings you the best deals on hotels, all-inclusives, and vacation packages. Check back here each Monday for new limited-time offers…
— Fodor's Travel
10 Best Bora Bora Resorts for a Luxurious Polynesian Vacation
Bora Bora is a tropical paradise nestled in the South Pacific, offering pristine beaches, turquoise lagoons, and lush greenery. This idyllic island is home to some of the most expensive resorts, crafting an escape from the every day through their secluded locations, lavish amenities, and…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Editor’s Letter: Even Amid Summer Travel Chaos, Nothing Beats Seeing the World
Many years ago, I interviewed Kevin Bacon over breakfast at a quiet restaurant on the Upper West Side. He was one of my favorite interviewees of all time, and to this day I remember the gratitude with which he spoke about his profession. Even if the script is mediocre, I…
— Condé Nast Traveler
How AI Could Transform Travel—and How to Take Advantage of It
When Celia Quillian began planning her first trip since the pandemic in mid-March, she had a few criteria as she searched for the right destination— temperate weather in spring, not crowded with tourists, and within the U.S. With all that in mind, Quillian, who lives in Atlanta…
— TIME
Passport Purgatory: Travelers Agonize as Uncertain Processing Times Snarl Summer Plans
Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere near an airport. A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy as worldwide travel rebounds…
— USA Today
Today in History
The First Clone
On July 5th, 1996, a female domestic sheep was born, becoming the first mammal cloned from a single cell. The process was successfully completed by the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh, Scotland. Scientists cloned the…
— Travel Research Online
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