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Destinations
‘It Feels a Lot Like Ida’: Flooding in New York Derails Travel for Thousands
Thousands of travelers were left scrambling in New York City and the Hudson Valley on Monday morning after a thunderstorm brought flash flooding overnight that crippled key parts of the region’s transportation networks. Train tracks along the Hudson River were inundated with…
— Gothamist
Argentina Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Tango, steak, football, Maradona, Evita… a whole host of stereotypes are stuck to Argentina, but what makes the South American country really special is uncovering its contrasts and diversity. Given its vast size, there are landscapes, climates and activities to suit all tastes, from…
— The Independent
Feast Your Way Around Batumi With Tour Curator Koba Jincharadze
With its sunny Black Sea climate, wide pebble beaches and boulevards fringed by palms, magnolias and banana trees, Batumi is everything that media darling Tbilisi isn't. While the Georgian capital hits headlines for its frenzied parties and politically charged atmosphere, Batumi is…
— BBC Travel
Tours and Activities
Travel to France Without Leaving NYC: Bastille Day Festival Returns This Weekend
Celebrate French culture, freedom, and pride with the French Institute Alliance Française's annual open air festival on Sunday, July 16. Bastille Day is a French holiday that marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Madison…
— NBC New York
What It’s Like to Bike From San Francisco to Sausalito
While in San Francisco after a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, a man asked, “aren’t you cold?” It was brisk and windy, quite unlike Sausalito across the water. Smiling, I said I didn’t feel the cold at all, which was mostly true. The exertion, coupled with the joy of being…
— Travel Noire
Playing Loud Music on Beaches in Portugal Can Cost Tourists up to €36,000
As the peak tourism season approaches in Portugal’s most popular beach destinations, beachgoers have received a warning about potential fines of up to €36,000 for loud music playing on portable speakers. The National Maritime Authority (AMN) of the country has banned…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Cruise
Crystal Serenity Ready for July 31 Debut
The first Crystal ship to sail since the company’s relaunch has successfully completed its sea trials and is on schedule for its inaugural cruise from Marseille, scheduled for July 31. Crystal Serenity is in the final stages of a refurbishment undertaken after the company was acquired…
— Travel Research Online
Hallmark Channel to Debut Christmas Cruise in November 2024
Mark your calendars and dig out your ugly festive sweaters for the Hallmark Channel’s first-ever Christmas-themed cruise, taking place in November 2024 on Norwegian Gem. The four-night themed cruise is being organised by Sixthman, the promoter behind the Impractical…
— Cruise Critic
Royal Caribbean to Debut First Onboard Waste-To-Energy System
Royal Caribbean Group’s newest ships will become the first cruise vessels to convert solid waste directly into energy onboard as part of the corporation’s aim to halve food waste across its fleet by 2025. As part of the project, Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas will be…
— Cruise and Ferry
Transportation
North Carolina Teen Detained at Airport for Travel Loophole, Father Says
A North Carolina teen was detained at a Florida airport after he allegedly used a “skip lagging” flight hack and violated American Airlines’ policy, according to WVNS-TV. Hunter Parsons said his son Logan was “interrogated a little bit” and didn’t “understand why they [American…
— New York Post
Québec Leads the Way in Sustainable Travel
here were already plenty of reasons to visit the Charlevoix region of Québec: boating and wildlife-spotting on the St. Lawrence River, a slew of hiking and biking trails, natural beauty galore, local food, and much more. Now you can add sustainable travel to that list. A new zero…
— Outside
Cancun’s Airport Has Lots of Scammers. Here’s the Complete Guide to Breezing Through
Cancún International Airport (CUN) is Mexico’s second busiest airport by passenger traffic after Mexico City International (MEX). In 2021, it became the tenth busiest airport in the world for the number of international passengers (13.2 million) that enplaned and deplaned…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
The 10 Best Hotels in Las Vegas, According to Travel + Leisure Readers
This city is on a hot streak, thanks to world-class entertainment, electric live shows, incredible dining, professional sports, and — yep — the fact that some things can only happen here. Las Vegas is riding high with T+L readers, and the competition is as fierce as ever, as Vegas has…
— Travel+Leisure
What’s Next for Fairmont? Expansion, Renovation and All-Inclusive Resorts
The U.S. can sometimes seem like a blessing and a curse for Paris-based Accor, the hotel conglomerate behind brands like Sofitel and Raffles. On the one hand, it’s never going to be as big in the U.S. as Marriott, Hilton or even Hyatt. On the other hand, the company is…
— The Points Guy
10 Best Moorea Hotels to Enhance Your Polynesian Paradise
One of the best French Polynesia Islands, Moorea emerges as a tropical paradise that captivates visitors with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and lush green mountains. Each of the selected Moorea hotels boasts unique features and amenities. Guests can…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
How Travel is Becoming More Accessible
One of AFAR’s core editorial values is inclusivity: travel—and travel stories—should be accessible and should reflect the multitude of human experiences. In the past, we’ve worked with writers such as Ryan Knighton and Kelly Dawson to better understand an African safari when…
— AFAR
Data Doesn’t Show How ‘Catastrophic’ Airline Wheelchair Damage Can Be
I have an ongoing project this year tracking incidents of airlines mishandling mobility devices, although it turns out saying it that way might be a little bit misleading. It’s true that Department of Transportation data for mobility device damage in air travel is reported by airline, but…
— USA Today
Today in History
Alexander Hamilton Dies
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. A prolific writer, he penned many of the Federalist Papers, long considered a primary source for interpretation of the US. Constitution…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette’s Culturally Immersive Tours to Africa Are a Hit With Travelers
Pawtucket, RI (July 10, 2023) – Collette’s immersive experiences in Africa have been a hit with travelers in 2023. Tours like “Wilderness of Southern Africa: Safari by Land and Water” and “Exploring South Africa…
— Travel Research Online
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