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Talk About ‘Hidden Gems’: One of the Least-Visited Countries Wants You to Check It Out
As my boat slowly approached the 7-acre islet of Bokanbotin – a 15-minute ride from Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands – it looked like I was sailing into a desktop wallpaper. A small white sandy beach wraps around an Edenic jungle. Under the sun, the turquoise water around…
— USA Today
A Strong Tropical Storm Is Lashing Parts of Japan and Disrupting Holiday Travel
A strong tropical storm lashed central and western Japan with heavy rain and high winds Tuesday, causing flooding and power blackouts and paralyzing air and ground transportation while many people were traveling for a Buddhist holiday week. The storm weakened from Typhoon…
— ABC News
Jason Momoa Tells Tourists ‘Do Not Travel to Maui’ as Deadly Fires Devastate Island
Jason Momoa is delivering a stern message to tourists who plan to visit Maui during the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history. The Hawaii-native, who has been using social media to help with rescue and fundraising efforts, posted his warning on Instagram Aug. 11. “Maui is not…
— NBC News
Tours and Activities
The Lengths We’ll Travel for Beyoncé
A week after Beyoncé announced the Renaissance World Tour, I sat hunched over my laptop, with less than two minutes to make a two-thousand-dollar decision. We’re talking $2388.77 for 2 tickets to a Houston show in September. I warred with myself, mentally making a…
— Condé Nast Traveler
10 Most Interesting Historic Sites in Egypt & the Stories They Come With
Egypt's historic sites, such as the Nawamis stone structures, Abu Simbel Temples, and Mount Sinai, showcase the rich history and cultural significance of the area. The Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina are among the most notable historic sites in Egypt…
— The Travel
Why Does Anyone Risk Their Lives for Adventure Travel?
On June 18, five adventurers set out on a dangerous mission: to dive down to the wreckage of the Titanic Wreckage at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. They traveled in a submersible named Titan, operated by OceanGate, an American expeditions company, and helmed by its…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Seabourn Pursuit Welcomes Guests on Maiden Journey
Seabourn’s second purpose-built expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, welcomed its first guests onboard on 12 August before embarking on its eight-day maiden voyage from Valletta, Malta, to Rome, Italy. The ship was officially handed over to Seabourn in Italy earlier this month. It is…
— Cruise & Ferry
Meet Silver Nova, an Evolutionary New Luxury Cruise Ship
Cruise line Silversea has been evolving its brand of “whispered Italian luxury” for years. Its ships long have been well known for understated elegance, fine dining and service built on empowered crew who rarely use the word, "No." Since 2019, Silversea has introduced a number of…
— CruiseCritic.com
Another Man Overboard on a Cruise Ship, Third in a Month
A third man overboard incident on a cruise ship has been reported in the past 30 days. This time, a 59-year-old guest went missing while sailing Princess Cruises’ Emerald Princess and is now presumed dead. Kenneth Schwalbe, from California, was last seen aboard Emerald…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
This Super Easy Stretch Can Fix a Tight Back After a Long Flight, According to a Celebrity Trainer
If a long flight or car ride leaves you with an back ache, this celebrity trainer has the remedy for your next trip. Harley Pasternak, trainer to the likes to Jessica Simpson, Eva Mendes, and more, recently posted a stretch demonstration on Instagram to help alleviate any back pain…
— Travel+Leisure
These Are the U.S. Airlines With the Most (And Least) Delays Right Now
Air travel can already be stressful enough, but there’s nothing worse than discovering that your flight has been delayed or even worse, canceled outright. This can be especially frustrating if you have a connecting flight to make or are trying to reach your final destination in time…
— Travel Off Path
A New Nonstop Flight Will Bring Travelers Straight to Europe’s Best-Kept Secret
Getting to the Faroe Islands, an archipelago of 18 islands in the North Atlantic, has never been easy from the United States, but a new flight route from New York could change that. Starting August 22, the country’s flagship carrier Atlantic Airways will be flying once weekly direct to…
— AFAR
Lodging
Philadelphia's Coolest New Hotel Is Now Open — With Incredible Local Art and a Gorgeous Boutique
With its stately red-brick façade and black-trimmed bay windows, Philadelphia’s newest boutique hotel seems like it’s always been part of the historic neighborhood of Queen Village. “It’s not meant to be modern from the outside,” says Shannon Maldonado, designer and co-owner of…
— Travel+Leisure
The Conrad Downtown Is the Hidden Gem of New York City’s Battery Park
In a city often associated with the dazzle of Times Square, the allure of Broadway and the towering presence of the Empire State Building, lies a serene enclave that encapsulates the essence of a different New York. The Conrad Downtown, a five-star hotel, embodies New York’s…
— Travel Noire
What Will the Marriott and MGM Resorts Partnership Look Like?
One of the biggest hotel loyalty developments of the summer came from Las Vegas, where MGM Resorts and Marriott announced a new partnership shortly after MGM and Hyatt revealed they were parting ways on their own linked loyalty deal. Marriott and MGM executives were…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
How To Donate To Maui Relief Efforts
The fire that swept through the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui is now the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years — with flames at times moving as fast as a mile a minute. More than 2,200 structures in the historic town were either damaged or destroyed in the August 8…
— Travel Awaits
OnPolitics: This Supreme Court Case Could Change How Americans With Disabilities Travel
Hi OnPolitics readers. What do you worry about when you’re booking a hotel room? A neighbor playing loud music? A broken air conditioning unit? That’s not all for Julie Reiskin and millions of Americans living with disabilities, who fear they’ll show up to a hotel that doesn’t have…
— USA Today
EES Launch Date Remains Unknown, Member States Claim National Implementation Is “In Line” With Other EU Countries
The European Union has been trying hard in recent years to strengthen its external borders and thus become a safer and more secure area for both its citizens and visitors. A series of programs and schemes that aim to control who enters and leaves the 27 Member States and…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Today in History
The Cologne Cathedral
On August 15, 1248, the cornerstone of the Cologne Cathedral was laid. Construction was completed in 1880, a period of over 600 years. Originally, the Cathedral was conceived as a home for religious relics of the Three…
— Travel Research Online
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