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This Charming City Is a Hidden Gem in New York’s Finger Lakes Region — And It Has a State Park With 19 Waterfalls
The Finger Lakes region in upstate New York is known for its stunning scenery, world-class wineries, and charming small towns. (It was even named one of the top 50 best places to travel in 2022 by Travel + Leisure editors.) At the southern tip of Seneca Lake — the largest Finger…
— Travel+Leisure
UNESCO Says Venice Is in Danger as a Destination—Should You Still Visit?
Venice has long been teetering in a delicate state, suffering the impact of over-tourism exacerbated by the effects of climate change. While the Italian city has desperately been installing measures to curb its list of growing issues, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and…
— Condé Nast Traveler
6 Reasons Why Northern Baja Should Be Your Next Mexico Getaway
Tijuana’s claim to fame is being the Most Visited Border City in the world. While this sprawling underrated city does receive a ton of tourism, most of it comes from foot traffic. Being the most visited border crossing in the world, these tourism statistics are heavily inflated by border…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Galapagos Tour Operators Call for Limits on Tourism and Higher Entry Fees
Add the Galapagos to the list of countries fighting back against overtourism. The International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) has asked the government of Ecuador to limit land-based tourism to the islands, and proposed raising the $100 park entrance fee “to help…
— Travel Research Online
Indigenous-Led Tourism: How to Choose a Travel Experience That Benefits People and Nature
From Australia to Costa Rica, Indigenous-led tourism is on the rise. How can you have a 'mind-expanding' and ethical experience? Any meaningful travel experience should leave you with a deeper knowledge of the place you visit. The rise of Indigenous-led tourism speaks to…
— Euronews
This National Park Closes Scenic Road Due To Bear Activity — Why It Is Necessary
The scenic Rich Mountain Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closed until future notice due to bear activity. The road closure in the park’s Cades Cove area began on Saturday after a visitor in a vehicle was scratched by a bear that has become used to humans and…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Crew of Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras Rescues Couple From Sailboat at Sea
Crew members aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Port Canaveral, Florida-based Mardi Gras played an unexpected role this week. They rescued a couple stranded at sea. Carnival said its Mardi Gras crew received a call from the U.S. Coast Guard to help rescue a man and a woman from a…
— USA Today
Cruise Ship to Accommodate Olympic Surfers at Paris 2024
You’ve heard of the Olympic Village, but what about the Olympic…cruise ship? Apparently, that’s where surfers will stay during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which, for surfing, will be held in Tahiti, French Polynesia, at Teahupo’o. The cruise ship in question? The Aranui…
— Surfer Magazine
Save Big on a Cruise From the Danube River to the Black Sea This Fall
Anybody who would love a river cruise on Europe’s Danube River, and has time to spare this fall, can save a significant amount of money on fares if they book passage soon. That’s because tour guide operator Collette has kicked off a flash sale on its Cruising the Danube to the…
— Travel Awaits
Transportation
Airfare Enters Its Cheaper Era. But for How Long?
There’s finally some good news for travelers in a hot, crowded, expensive summer: Airfare is starting to cool. The bad news? It isn’t expected to last. Domestic round-trip airfare — already a big bargain compared to unusually pricey international flights over the summer — dropped to…
— The Washington Post
I Traveled on an Overnight Sleeper Train for the First Time. Here Are 4 Mistakes I Made, and 3 Things I’m Glad I Did.
I took my first sleeper train, traveling about 12 hours from Brussels to Berlin and back. I made a few mistakes, like traveling in skinny jeans and booking a cheaper seat rather than a bed. But I'm glad I packed an eye mask, ear plugs, and plenty of food and water…
— Insider
Thousands of Flights Are Delayed After Severe Storms Disrupt Air Travel
Thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled Tuesday following a round of severe storms that hammered the eastern United Sates. More than 350 flights were canceled Tuesday, with another 2,200 delayed, according to data from FlightAware. It’s a significant improvement…
— CNN
Lodging
This Viral TikTok Airbnb 'Hack' Is Actually Just Terrible Advice
We're all looking for travel hacks to help us save money—anything to keep us from digging ourselves into deeper debt holes. But sometimes, even if a hack has merit, the money it can potentially save might not be worth the various other headaches it could cause. Such is the case…
— Thrillist
The 8 Coolest Hotel Pools in the World
For many people, just imagining the sparkling turquoise waters of a swimming pool can evoke memories of summer and freedom. But nothing beats a hotel swimming pool, where taking dips and doing laps can happen anytime between superlative meals and luxurious sleeps…
— AFAR
Book These 10 West End London Hotels For A Theatrical Stay
The West End is a vibrant district in London known for its attractions, restaurants, pubs, and theaters, making it a popular destination for tourists. The article provides a list of hotels in the West End that cater to a range of budgets, from luxurious options to more affordable…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Travel Insurance: What It Covers and When to Buy It
In the wake of Covid, travel insurance sales have spiked with the rebound in travel as people seek to protect their investments against flight delays and cancellations, extreme weather events and the persistence of the virus. But travel insurance is complicated with a range of…
— New York Times
Rising Prices for Travel Do Not Appear to Be Curbing Wanderlust
The post-pandemic travel boom and the high ticket prices that come with it show no signs of slowing well into next year, despite economic uncertainty and dwindling household savings. While questions linger about how much longer consumers will continue to indulge, airlines…
— Reuters
Cyprus Still Needs to Meet Certain Requirements Before Joining Visa Waiver Program, US Official Says
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the US Department of Homeland Security, Robert Paschall, has said that Cyprus is on the right track, but it still needs to meet certain prerequisites to join the Visa Waiver Program. Such a remark from Paschall was…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Today in History
The First Mass in the Sistine Chapel
On this date in 1483, the first mass was held in the newly constructed Sistine Chapel. Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption, the ceremony consecrated the chapel, dedicating it to the Virgin Mary. The Sistine Chapel was…
— Travel Research Online
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