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Destinations
Did the CDC Issue a Travel Advisory for Florida?
Media reports that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a travel advisory for Florida are—simply put—not true. Here’s where the rumor started: A recent CDC research letter noted that Central Florida has reported an increase in cases of leprosy, or Hansen Disease…
— Fodor's Travel
Years After Putting It Off, I Finally Checked off These ‘Magical’ Islands My Bucket List
I’ve been wanting to visit the Galapagos for years. So, why take the bucket list trip now? Like many post-Covid Americans, I was eager to travel this summer, but every place seemed like it would be hot or crowded. But In April, when my sister Janice suggested we finally go to…
— USA Today
What to Eat, See, and Do When Exploring Toronto’s Little Jamaica Neighborhood
I’ve been visiting Little Jamaica with my Dad since I was a kid, grabbing food and groceries, jamming with his friends in one of the many recording studios, and listening to tales of the area when they were young, new arrivals from Jamaica. I remember the waves, the nods…
— AFAR
Tours and Activities
How Scuba Diving in the Red Sea Redefined My Idea of Regenerative Travel
A quick glance at my dive computer showed a steady 63 feet below the surface—a depth that, in and of itself, is quite forgettable. Neutrally buoyant, I hovered above the sandy bottom, starstruck at what was in front of me. Most dives involve coral and colorful fish. The good…
— Men's Journal
The Best Art Exhibits in New York City Right Now
Get thee to New York's museums and get thee to them now. There's an end in sight to summer's dog days, and with the promise of cooler early-autumn days comes a fresh turnover in the exhibitions on offer throughout the city. Some of the big summer tentpoles—Africa…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Newborn Brother And Sister Tiger Cubs Introduced At The San Diego Zoo
The birth of two adorable Sumatran tiger cubs earlier this month is good news for the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Tull Family Tiger Trail habitat, but it’s great news for the worldwide Sumatran tiger population. “We are elated about the birth of these tiger cubs,” Lisa Peterson…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Cruise Line Adds New Cruises to Tahiti and Bora Bora in 2024/2025
One of the world’s leading destination focused cruise lines has added new cruises to Tahiti in 2024/2025 that will visit boutique ports and off-the-beaten-track islands. In addition to the new cruises to Tahiti, Oceania Cruises announced new exotic Caribbean sailings on the…
— Cruise Fever
Explora Journeys EXPLORA I Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage
Today, EXPLORA I has set sail on a seven-night sailing taking guests to Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Kirkwall, Orkney before heading to Reykjavik, Iceland! “It is our absolute honor to welcome the very first guests onboard our extraordinary ship and share this special moment…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Norwegian Viva Entertainment Dropped for Inaugural Sailing
With the debut of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship rapidly approaching, the company has announced that there will be at least one big change to the onboard entertainment offered. In a letter to travel partners and guests booked aboard the inaugural sailing of Norwegian…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
I'm an Anxious Flier, but This Trick Helps Me Stay Calm on Every Flight
This may come as a shock, but yes, professional travel writers also get flight anxiety. I fly at least twice a month for work, but have always been an anxious flier. But luckily, I've found one easy-to-use app that helps calm my nerves every time I take off. And it's entirely free. It…
— Travel+Leisure
‘Keep It Safe’: Flyer Asks Airline to Do Better After Damage to Her First Power Wheelchair
Addie Loerzel’s first trip with her power wheelchair did not go as planned. When she arrived in Portland, Maine, her chair was broken and would not turn on. Loerzel, 17, has spina bifida and received her first power wheelchair about six months ago. She was traveling from her…
— USA Today
France to Offer €1 Train Fares This Summer
Traveling around France on a budget this summer has gained another level of excitement with the announcement of discounted train fares. French Minister for Transport, Clément Beaune, has initiated a campaign to make train travel more affordable, offering thousands of fixed…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
You Can Book Gwyneth Paltrow's Montecito, California, Home on Airbnb — but You Have to Act Fast
Gwyneth Paltrow is inviting you to her house for a sleepover. Yes, you. Paltrow officially listed her guest house in Montecito, California on Airbnb for a very special one-night stay for two guests on Sept. 9. And she promises it’s an escape that will leave you more relaxed than…
— Travel+Leisure
Book These 10 Best Hostels in London for a Budget-Friendly Stay
For travelers planning a trip to London, finding budget-friendly accommodations that don't compromise on quality can be a challenge. Hotels in London can be expensive, but the best alternative is a hostel. Fortunately, London has an impressive selection of hostels that are…
— The Travel
Hilton’s CEO Teases a New Luxury Competitor to Marriott’s Edition
The hotel industry's branding equivalent of keeping up with the Joneses (or Kardashians) continues to thrive — and the latest move points to a new luxury offering in the works. Major hotel companies like Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt often move in lockstep when it comes to brand…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
9 Things You Need to Know About ETIAS Before It Becomes Effective in 2024
A year away from now, travellers from over 60 world countries, who currently can travel to the Schengen Area without a visa, will need to apply for a travel authorisation in order to be able to enter any of the Member States. The launch of the European Travel Information and…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Americans Are Going Abroad in Droves — At the Expense of Domestic Travel
Travelers are increasingly opting for destinations abroad at the expense of dometic trips. That’s driving up international airfares and room rates, while domestic growth lags. The shift is good news for passengers who want to stay closer to home — but bad news for airlines that…
— CNBC
Kokum: India’s Naturally Cooling Fruit Juice
Scrawled with chalk on a small blackboard in Maharashtra, India, there was a list of items available at the small restaurant where I took shelter to escape from the sweltering midday heat. "Kokum Sherbet Rs 25 [£0.24]", the blackboard read. The deep red sherbet (a…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
Columbus Sets Sail
On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. His great quest for a western route to Asia from Europe found no…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Avanti’s Paul Barry: Navigating the Post-Lockdown Landscape
by David Cogswell
Thursday August 03, 2023
For the average traveler who just wants to take a two-week vacation sometime during the year, there are all sorts of messes she can stumble into. We are now in a world of constant change, and to travel well requires the guidance of a full-time professional—one that can keep on top of the changes as they affect travel and inform clients about the many things that could ruin their vacations.
According to Paul Barry, CEO of Avanti Destinations, travelers booked farther ahead than in the past. It seemed that people had seen the warnings of a tough summer for travel coming and were booking early to be sure of getting space. It turned out to be a good idea and helped those travelers to avoid a…
— Travel Research Online
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