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Destinations
These Are The Top 3 Safest Islands In The Caribbean To Visit Right Now
A recent meta-analysis has discovered that these three islands are currently the safest to visit in all of the…
— Travel Off Path
Explore Iceland with a stopover on Icelandair
A look at what you can do in Iceland by adding a stopover for up to seven days when you book a flight on Icelandair from North America to…
— The Points Guy
Italy Is Establishing Evacuation Plan for Travellers & Residents in Case of Super Vulcano Eruption
Italy is preparing for possible evacuations from a supervolcano near Naples, with the government working to ensure that the necessary measures are in place in case there is a need for the residents to leave the…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Tours and Activities
10 Best Destinations To See Colorful Fall Foliage In Vancouver
Learn about the best places to see fall foliage in Vancouver, from local streets and neighborhoods to top tourist…
— The Travel
The Greek Islands: An Adventure Guide
Want to know the best Greek islands for hiking or watersports? Looking for the quietest Greek islands? We've got you covered with this Greek island…
— Much Better Adventures
Cruise
Barcelona Limits Cruise Calls at Specific Piers
Barcelona has partially banned cruise ships from docking at its central port at specific piers in a bid to reduce pollution and curb overtourism. The decision, which goes into effect on October 22, will require cruise ships to dock at the southern port instead to limit exhaust gases near the city…
— Cruise Industry News
Royal Caribbean has announced a new version of the world's largest cruise ship before the first has even entered service
Amid all of the buzz and attention for Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas entering service in January 2024, the cruise giant has unveiled the behemoth vessel's new sister ship, the Star of the…
— Insider
Cruise Operators Raising Prices as Travel Demand Is Surging
In 2024, the prices are expected to further go up. According to a Wall Street analyst Brandt Montour, the rise in ticket prices for 2024 sailings will be set 20% to 30% higher than 2019…
— Coinspeaker
Transportation
Which airlines have suspended Israel flights after Hamas attacks?
Several international airlines have suspended flight services with Tel Aviv after the surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel over the weekend, impacting hundreds of…
— Reuters
People struggle to leave Israel after more flights cut
BA, Virgin Atlantic and El Al are now the only airlines with direct flights from Israel to the…
— BBC News
Nearly half of all flight delays in 2022 were airlines' responsibility: Transport Canada
Who was responsible for last year’s flight delays? According to new data from Transport Canada, nearly half of the disruptions in 2022 were deemed the responsibility of an airline. As reported by CBC News, out of nearly 199,000 delays that occurred last year, just over 87,500 (or 44 per cent) were considered to be within an airline's…
— PAX News
Lodging
Curio Collection by Hilton moves into Melbourne
Hilton and Vista Hospitality Group Partner have announced plans for Next Hotel Melbourne to join Curio Collection by…
— Hotel Designs
High hotel rates top grievances about domestic travel in Taiwan
"Traveling in Taiwan is so expensive!" That is what most locals say when asked about domestic travel around the…
— Focus Taiwan
Where To Stay in Cape Town if You’re Already Seeking Winter Sun
Our edit of best Cape Town hotels for luxury, couples' and five-star trips. Here's where to stay in Cape Town, from Waterfront hotels to those near the…
— Harper's Bazaar
Other and Odd
A Complete Guide to the Travel Scams; Document Verification in Mitigating Tour Frauds
The digital shift has attracted people’s attention to the travel industry, as now traveling is more convenient and affordable. Individuals are influenced by other people’s social media pictures of traveling to different locations. Therefore, the tourism industry is growing…
— The Baltic Review
'No more flying for you': Travel agency sounds alarm over risk of 'carbon passports'
While many aspects of an industrialized world interconnect in the current situation around climate change, there is no doubt that the explosion of air travel over the last few decades is a major contributing…
— The Street
World Mental Health Day: Here's Why Travelling Is Good For You
Discover the therapeutic power of travel for better mental health on World Mental Health Day. Join the…
— Outlook Traveller
Today in History
The Resignation of Spiro Agnew
On this day in 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned from office.
Agnew pleaded nolo contendere to criminal charges of money laundering and tax evasion after the revelation that he accepted bribes while governor of the state of Maryland. Agnew was consequently disbarred in Maryland.
His resignation created…
— Travel Research Online
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