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Destinations
Planning to Visit Barcelona or Dubrovnik? It's Going to Cost You.
When Hester Van Buren, a deputy mayor of Amsterdam, recently proposed a 1 percent increase to the city’s tourist accommodation tax — which is already among the highest in Europe — her City Council colleagues responded with a single criticism: They wanted the increase to…
— New York Times
Wildfires in Europe: Is It Safe to Travel to Greece & Italy?
Deadly wildfires in Southern Europe haven’t stopped UK holiday companies from bringing packages to Rhodes back on sale, while the Greek island experienced one of the worst weeks of the year as the blaze resulted in two casualties. However, climate change’s impact on Italy…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for Dublin — What Americans Need to Know
Ireland may generally be one of the safest countries in the world, but Dublin, like other big cities, still has its share of crime. In fact, the U.S. Embassy in Dublin recently issued a security alert for U.S. citizens traveling there. “With a number of recent incidents reported in Irish…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
Check Out These Four Festivals and Celebrations in the Bahamas
From Grand Bahama to Eleuthera, The Bahamas is a party animal. While Christmas and New Year’s Eve are observed, this archipelago doesn’t need a holiday to get the revelry going. Here, simply living is something to celebrate. Here are four festivals and celebrations to…
— Travel Noire
9 of the Best Road Trips in Indias: Go to the Heart of the Subcontinent
In India, every journey is an experience, whether you rumble across the subcontinent on a classic Enfield motorcycle or rattle through the hills in a chartered 4WD. The simple act of traveling from A to B in India will immerse you in the sights, sounds and sensations of the…
— Lonely Planet
The 15 Best Restaurants in London
London is an exceptionally diverse city, and its rich and varied cuisines reflect this at all different price points. From the most traditional British classics to new trendy openings and a selection of the city’s best food markets, the London food scene will have you spoiled for…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Seabourn Reveals Seabourn Pursuit
Today, Seabourn Cruise Line has released Seabourn Pursuit during a maritime ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy! Seabourn Pursuit is the cruise lines’ second purpose-built ultra luxury vessel and newest expedition ship. “I am honored to share this…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Cruise Line Raises Prices on Specialty Dining, Effective September 1
Cruisers have only one month more to enjoy Holland America Line’s old fees on select specialty dining offers. After raising its prices last June, the cruise line is rolling out another set of increases across the fleet that are 12% to 60% higher. Take a look at the new dining rates…
— Cruise Radio
Princess Unveils 2025 Alaska Season With Exclusive Cruises
Princess Cruises has revealed its 2025 Alaska itineraries, with cruises and cruisetours exclusive to the line with both short and long options, 18 unique itineraries, more than 150 departures, seven ships, and five homeports for travelers to choose from. There are also more than 25…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
The Benefits of Private Jet Travel
Sure, you understand the benefits of flying private. There's flexibility, security, and autonomy. But when you fly with TCS World Travel, a company that's been helming curated private jet travel packages for more than three decades, it's so more than that. There's more direct…
— Town & Country Magazine
JetBlue Cuts Forecast on Shift to International Travel, End of American Airlines Partnership
JetBlue Airways slashed its 2023 outlook and warned of a potential loss in the current quarter. The airline forecast annual earnings per share of no more than 40 cents, down from an earlier estimate for as much as $1.JetBlue said it is challenged by a shift toward…
— CNBC
U.S. Air Travel Has Been a Disaster This Summer, but Help Is on the Way
Earlier this month, government leaders made an important step toward fixing a lot of the problems with air travel today. On July 20, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next five years. If approved, the…
— AFAR
Lodging
Marriott Raises Profit Forecast on Strong Travel Demand
Marriott International Inc (MAR.O) raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday, as the U.S. hotel operator bets on higher room rates and resilient travel demand to boost its earnings. Hotel operators have begun to reap benefits from a strong rebound in international travel as…
— Reuters
Pack Your Flip-Flops, Slather on the Sunscreen: 8 Best Hotels on the Beach in California
California and the beach go together like milk and cookies. Sand and sunshine epitomize the state’s outdoorsy lifestyle, and one of the best ways to soak in the majesty of the Pacific is to book a hotel on the beach in California –a place where you’ll get to wake up to ocean views…
— USA Today
Book These 10 Best Hyatt Hotels In London For An Unforgettable Stay
London offers a unique blend of size, diversity, and vibrant culture, with famous landmarks like Big Ben and St. Paul's Cathedral, as well as attractions like the London Eye. Hyatt hotels in London, though not as numerous as Marriott, are known for their luxurious…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
What’s Covered by Credit Card Travel Accident and Emergency Evacuation Insurance?
Many perks available from your credit cards are well-known and well-utilized. However, benefits such as trip cancellation insurance, delayed baggage insurance, lost baggage insurance, and trip delay protection can quite literally save the day and justify paying an annual fee…
— The Points Guy
After Massive Hungarian Passport Fraud, U.S. Tightens Travel Restrictions
The United States on Tuesday said it would restrict access for Hungarians to its visa-waiver program amid concerns that foreign nationals have used fraudulently obtained passports to enter the country. Hungarians will only be able to enter the country once during a single year…
— The Washington Post
Should Travelers Get Another COVID Booster Before Traveling?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter. A viewer, Janice, writes, "I am 71 years old and will be traveling to France and Spain in early September. My most recent booster was in…
— CBS News
Today in History
The Last Diary Entry of Anne Frank
From July 6, 1942 until August 4, 1944, a teenage Jewish girl kept a diary. She was in hiding with her family and others in the Netherlands from Nazis who were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Hidden away in a…
— Travel Research Online
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