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Destinations
America’s Best Small Towns of 2023
As curious travelers, we've ventured to bustling cities and sprawling countries across the globe, and we've found something to love in each of them — but it's some of the smallest towns right here in the U.S. that have stolen our hearts in the biggest way. They may…
— Travel+Leisure
Is It Safe to Travel to Tunisia? Entry Requirements, Where to Avoid and Travel Advice
Tunisia has long been a popular tourist destination due to its dependently hot weather, beach resorts and charming landscapes, from the sparkling Mediterranean coast to the ancient medina of Tunis. Tourism remains one of the most important industries in a country…
— The Independent
The 10 Best Destinations to Travel With Your Toddler
Traveling with a toddler is a very specific type of joy — and challenge. It's a period of extreme and amazing growth marked by the most wonderful curiosity and unbridled excitement, not to mention plenty of mood swings, frustrations and surprises that even the…
— The Points Guy
Tours and Activities
Nantucket Beats Out Italian and French Coasts for World’s Priciest Beach Destination, Travel Magazine Claims
Nantucket has been named "the most expensive beach destination in the world," according to a recent survey by TravelMag.com. The publication had a particular way of coming up with its ranking. TravelMag said it looked at the cheapest available double rooms…
— CBS News
The Best Road Trips in Chile Offer the Drive of Your Life
Diverse landscapes are Chile's biggest asset. Traveling around this long, narrow country, you'll be greeted by an ever-shifting panorama of rolling vineyards, dazzling lakes, towering volcanoes, deep fjords, high grasslands and sprawling salt flats. To do this…
— Lonely Planet
10 Great Native American Archeological Sites To Have On The Bucket List
The pre-history of the United States is as long as other parts of the Western Hemisphere, and there are impressive Native American archeological sites to explore. From the mounds at Cahokia in Illinois to the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde in Colorado, there is a…
— The Travel
Cruise
South America Season Cancelled for Celebrity Cruises Ship
Due to the change in deployments and moving more ships to Florida homeports for Caribbean itineraries, Celebrity Cruises has cancelled the 2024-2025 South America sailing season for Celebrity Equinox. Instead, the ship will be homeported from Port…
— Cruise Hive
5 Reasons Why Travelers Are Taking Cruises in Record Numbers This Year
More travelers than ever before are choosing cruises over other types of travel. In 2023, it’s expected that a record-breaking 31.5 million travelers will cruise this year. It’s clear that cruising is back with a vengeance, but just why is this form of travel so popular…
— Travel Off Path
Viking Cruises' Vessel Designer Richard Riveire Names Viking Aton
Viking Cruises held a special celebration to name its newest river ship, the Viking Aton, in Aswan, Egypt. Richard Riveire, the vessel’s ceremonial godfather and designer of Viking’s award-winning vessels, offered a blessing for good fortune and safe sailing. Viking…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
How Emerging Tech and Innovative Design Could Make Airports More Inclusive Places
“You’re treated like cattle.” It’s one of the most oft-repeated refrains that passenger experience designer Jo Rowan has heard in dozens of interviews about the current state of airport accessibility. Through her research on the many issues that plague disabled…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Drone Hits Emirates Airplane While Landing in France’s Nice Airport
A drone has hit an Emirates Airlines Airbus A380-800 (registered as A6-EOM) while landing at the Nice Airport in France. According to an Aviation Safety Network report, the incident occurred on Friday, August 18, and a subsequent inspection after the landing…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
8 Train Rides Around the World That Immerse You in Gorgeous Landscapes
While road trips require the active focus of the driver, train travel has the unique advantage of a slow travel experience that is every bit as relaxing as it is rewarding. These eight domestic and international scenic train rides travel through some of the most beautiful…
— AFAR
Lodging
Where to Book Your Next Stay: Best Hotels and Resorts Across the United States
Whether you're planning a vacation, honeymoon, or business trip, selecting your hotel is about so much more than a place to sleep. The best hotels and resorts offer a variety of amenities, activities, and dining options to ensure you have a perfect experience. To…
— USA Today
Arizona Glamping Site Receives DarkSky Certification — What Stargazers Can Expect
Truly exceptional stargazing requires being somewhere far from city lights so the night sky is very dark. Unfortunately, finding lodging in such remote locations can be challenging. That’s where Under Canvas — which offers upscale, safari-style accommodations…
— Travel Awaits
A $6,000-A-Night Hotel Suite in Cowtown? It’s Coming in December
A new luxury boutique hotel opening this fall in Fort Worth — with a signature suite that could set you back $6,000 a night — will vie for the title of Cowtown’s most expensive. The four-story, 106-room Bowie House in the Cultural District began accepting reservations…
— Dallas News
Other and Odd
The Essentials of Traveling Abroad With Your Dog
So, you’ve decided to take your best friend on your next trip abroad. You imagine the two of you, hand in leash loop, promenading down the Croisette in Cannes, hiking up the Matterhorn or splitting a gelato in Florence. You start thinking of Instagram account…
— The Washington Post
Florida Issues Warning for Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Health officials in Broward County, Florida, have issued a warning for Dengue Fever after two locally transmitted cases were recorded in early August. Dengue fever is not commonly transmitted in Florida, and most cases reported to Florida Health have been related to…
— Fodor's Travel
High-Net-Worth Travelers Are Increasing, and Luxury Sales Are Soaring
The rich are getting richer, they say. That’s great news for the travel industry, especially for travel advisors and suppliers who focus on the luxury end. It was a happy crowd at the Virtuoso Travel Week conference last week, where the association’s target clientele of…
— Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Founding of the Red Cross
In 1864, the Swiss government invited the governments of Europe and the United States to a diplomatic conference in Geneva. On August 22, 1864, that group of nations adopted the first Geneva Convention…
— Travel Research Online
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