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Destinations
The Best Ways to Travel to Japan With Points and Miles
After a long pandemic border closure, Japan opened back up to tourists last fall. Japan is my favorite country, with its famous cherry blossoms, cutting-edge technology and top-notch hospitality. The country also has unbelievable cuisine and a service industry that…
— The Points Guy
Monsoon’s Fury Sours Romance of Wet Season Travel in India
The honeymoon, at first, was magical. Akash and Parvani Kapadi drove up pine-covered forests to a hill town in northern India with a view of the snow-capped Himalayas. In their hotel room, the gentle pitter-patter of monsoon rains on the roof set the stage for a…
— New York Times
Wildfire Risk Remains ‘Very High’ Across Greece: What Travelers Should Know
The dangers of wildfires in Greece are far from over and could impact travel for a while to come. More than 20,000 people, many tourists, have already been evacuated from Rhodes alone, and both the U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Greece and Greek authorities…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
These Are the Top Travel Experiences for Thrillseekers, According to Viator
Viator's 2023 Experience Awards are out, and all of the rankings are based on user reviews. You can explore the results of the awards by region and by activity—there's top rankings for attractions on the water, food-based activities, drinking activities, top new…
— Thrillist
A Real ‘Barbie World’ Is Opening at This Arizona Theme Park Next Year — What to Know
You will finally be able to live in a ‘Barbie World’ when Mattel Adventure Park opens in Glendale, Arizona next year. The first-ever Mattel park will celebrate iconic American toy brands and most notably, it will feature a Barbie-themed area bringing new meaning…
— Travel+Leisure
Europe’s Churches Struggling to Accommodate Worshippers & Tourists
Churches across Europe are struggling to accommodate worshippers as well as tourists, as the number of visitors has significantly increased this year. While in the last couple of years, the number of worshippers and visitors was not as high as during the pre…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Cruise
UnCruise Adventures Launches 'Holiday In July' Early Bird Offers For 2024
UnCruise Adventures has announced its ‘Holidays in July’ super early bird offers for select 2024 voyages! Starting today, travelers can begin booking and unlock savings on trips to Alaska, the Canadian Coastal & Olympic Peninsula Adventure! From July 24th…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Search for Carnival Cruise Ship Jumper Suspended
A 30-year-old Carnival Cruise Line passenger met an unfortunate end after jumping off the Carnival Elation cruise ship on Sunday. The U.S. Coast Guard called off the search last night after combing over 1300 miles of ocean with no success. On Sunday afternoon…
— Cruise Radio
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Hosting Comic-Con Cruise in 2025
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship will host the first ever Comic-Con: The Cruise in early 2025 in what is promising to be the ultimate fan adventure. Comic-Con: The Cruise will set sail on February 5, 2025 on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas. This four night…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Know Your Rights as an Airline Passenger Amid Summer Travel Frustration
Air travel angst is the theme of the summer travel season, and more Americans are feeling it this year. As of July 18, TSA statistics show 45.3 million travelers have passed through U.S. airport checkpoints, an average of 2.5 million people per day. That’s up…
— The Hill
Airport Hassles Are Driving More Americans To Travel By Bus
More Americans are gravitating towards bus transportation due to hassles at airports across the country. According to The Wall Street Journal, travelers have grown weary of the long lines, ridiculous delays, and misplaced luggage. Now, they are turning to…
— Travel Noire
‘They Brought It up in Three Different Pieces’: Traveler’s Chair Damaged on Short Flight
It could have been worse for Karin Strickland. Her wheelchair was damaged during an April flight on American Airlines, but she said that the fact it happened at all left her shaken. “I would be considered lucky, which is a weird way to put it because my wheelchair…
— USA Today
Lodging
The 15 Best Hotels in Los Angeles
With its thriving arts and culture, Hollywood glamour, and one of the best dining scenes in the nation, Los Angeles draws scores of visitors each year—46 million in 2022 alone. Luckily, this also means the city excels in luxury hotels and resorts. Whether you’re…
— AFAR
Why It's Not Too Late To Book An Affordable Mexico Beach Resort This Summer
The heat of summer is taking over, meaning there is no better time to book a beach escape! However, some places have skyrocketed in costs. Los Cabos, for example, is averaging $600 per night for hotel rooms. But don’t let that deter you from the rest…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
Everything You Need to Know About the Capital One Travel Portal
When Capital One announced a new selection of airline transfer partners for its travel credit cards in 2018, we knew it wouldn’t be long until the brand rolled out a travel portal too. This finally happened in late 2021 — the same year Capital One introduced the…
— CNN
What Are the Rules for Booking a Group Trip? A Travel Expert Answers the Most Controversial Questions
Celebrities are making 2023 the summer of the super group trip — like Kristen Bell’s star-studded Idaho escape and Matt Damon’s Greece getaway with Chris and Liam Hemsworth. While group trips sound fun at first, they’re not always as effortless as the stars…
— People Magazine
Passport Delays Causing Frenzy for Travel Agents, Lawmakers
The demand for international travel has hit an all-time high in 2023. One of the most obvious signs can be found in the ever-growing delays for U.S. passports. The Department of State said the processing time for a routine passport is 10 to 13 weeks. That…
— CBS News
Today in History
National Security Act of 1947
In response to the growing tensions with the USSR during the Cold War, U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act into United States law on this day in 1947. The Act simultaneously…
— Travel Research Online
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