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Destinations
This Mexican Hotspot Named As The No. 1 Beach Destination In The World Travel Awards 2023
Tulum’s municipality has been honored with the title of the Best Beach Destination in Mexico and Central America. The accolade was announced on Sunday by Tulum’s Dirección General de Turismo y…
— Traveling Lifestyle
The Top 2023 Holiday Travel Destinations, According to Google
According to new Google data, the top 10 destinations for holiday travel between December 20, 2023 and January 5, 2024, departing from US airports include destinations in the US, Europe, and Japan.…
— Thrillist
Flights, theme parks and cruises all affected as Idalia nears Florida
What you need to know about Hurricane Idalia as it approaces the Florida coast, and what it could mean for your travel…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
5 Reasons To Visit This Underrated Mediterranean Beach Destination
Türkiye is the prom queen of 2023 – a beloved rising star with a few jealous haters, possibly too popular for her own good, and wearing a…
— Travel Off Path
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Ship Makes Major Itinerary Change Ahead of Idalia
Carnival Cruise Line alters Carnival Conquest's itinerary due to Tropical Storm Idalia, amidst increasing safety…
— Cruise Hive
P&O Cruises ship collides with oil tanker, injuries reported
A P&O Cruises ship collided with an oil tanker due to strong winds in Spain on…
— USA Today
Carnival’s First Private Port Named “Celebration Key”
“Cue the Junkanoo band,” says Carnival Cruise Line. When its new private port opens on Grand Bahama in November, it will be named Celebration Key, the company announced today. With the opening, Carnival joins a popular trend toward having its own unrestricted access to…
— Travel Research Online
Transportation
U.S. fines American Airlines for dozens of long tarmac delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday it is the largest such fine against an airline since rules covering long ground delays took effect about a decade…
— NPR
Airline launches ‘only adult’ section for international flight
A Turkish-Dutch airline is looking to remove the disruption of children’s noises by offering an “only adult zone” for flights and people traveling without kids between Amsterdam and…
— The Hill
Hundreds of flights are canceled as Hurricane Idalia disrupts air travel
All flights from Tampa International Airport have been canceled Tuesday as Hurricane Idalia barrels toward the Florida Gulf…
— CNN Business
Lodging
Hilton announces plans for Curio Collection beach resort in Lagos
Koko Beach Resort Ilashe Lagos, Curio Collection by Hilton is expected to open in 2025 as the first internationally branded resort on this Atlantic…
— Top Hotel Projects
Disneyland revamps its early entry program for hotel guests
Disneyland Resort guests hoping to have early entry to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will have more limited options starting in…
— LA Times
Other and Odd
Video: Tropical Storm Idalia's latest projected path
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to rapidly strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane and aim for Florida's Gulf Coast, threatening dangerous storm surge and winds. CNN's Karen Maginnis has the latest…
— CNN
Help Clean This National Park And Get A Free Spa Treatment
In partnership with the park's Facelift program, Yosemite National Park is offering spa discounts for those who…
— TravelAwaits
Why Certain Areas of Yellowstone National Park Will Be Closed Off Soon
Visitors to Yellowstone National Park are being warned to avoid certain areas as biologists look to begin a grizzly bear research…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
Ishi
In 1865, white settlers in California killed more than forty Native Americans of the Yahi tribe in what has become known as the Three Knolls Massacre. The remnants of the Yahi tribe fled into the forest and hid. Over the next forty years, the last of the Yahi lived in the woods and gradually died off.
On August 29, 1911, a group of farmers found an indigenous man near one of their barns. He was arrested and taken into town. He spoke no English.
He was taken to San Francisco to the Museum of Anthropology. There, an astute researcher…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Eagle Sets Sail from Boston: Celebrates Historic Christening on Buzzards Bay
GUILFORD, CT—August 28, 2023—American Eagle, the first American Cruise Lines’ Coastal Cat was introduced to much fanfare last week in New England. During the inaugural cruise of the company’s newest small ship, guests, cruise line executives, Massachusetts Maritime Academy captains, and local dignitaries joined together for a historic christening ceremony at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy campus on Buzzards…
— Travel Research Online
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