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Destinations
Two hours of terror and now years of devastation for Acapulco's poor in Hurricane Otis aftermath
Hurricane Otis shredded Acapulco, Mexico, last week and tore apart the lives of hundreds of thousands of…
— ABC News
Lonely Planet’s top places to go in 2024
Get your wishlist fired up, Lonely Planet just revealed its 50 top travel destinations for the year…
— CNN
Hawaii tourism drops, with recovery expected in 2024
Demand for travel to Hawaii has fallen, especially on Maui, and travel industry experts say it's not expected to materially recover until…
— Star Advertiser
Tours and Activities
3 Cultural Festivals Around The World Worth Planning Trips Around
Cultural festivals are an essential part of the world’s cultural heritage and are celebrated in every corner of the globe. These festivals allow people to connect with their cultural roots, share their traditions with others, and celebrate their unique…
— Travel Awaits
12 Best Tours in Perth, Australia - from a Local!
From swimming with wild dolphins to stargazing and wine tours, let a Perth local help you decide which tours in Perth you shouldn't…
— Destinationless Travel
Cruise
MSC Cruises Introduces New Itineraries Following Cancellations
MSC Cruises introduces a new winter season of cruises for MSC Orchestra, after the cruise line was forced to cancel several months of…
— Cruise Hive
World's Largest Cruise Ship Icon of the Seas Begins Final Trials
The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas, began her final sea trials on Sunday, October 29, departing the Meyer Turku shipyard in…
— The Maritime Executive
Scotland's New Plan: Tax Cruise Ships for Emissions
Scotland is considering implementing an emissions tax on cruise ships that visit its…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
The Battle Begins: JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Antitrust Merger Trial Starts Today
The airlines are hoping to join to provide greater opposition to the US Big Four, but opponents of the deal fear that it could increase ticket…
— Simple Flying
Southwest Airlines says it expects to be fined for last winter's meltdown
Southwest Airlines is bracing itself for a fine from the US government for last year’s operational meltdown over Christmas that left thousands of travelers…
— CNN Business
Spirit Announces 2 Direct Routes to Tulum Ahead of Airport Opening
Spirit Airlines will launch 2 routes to Tulum's new airport in March from Orlando and Fort…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
I've been to Las Vegas over 50 times. Here are my 8 tips for booking the perfect hotel at the best price
After staying at every major resort in Las Vegas, here are my best tips for getting deals on hotels and booking the perfect room on every…
— Insider
The 15 Best Hotels in New York City
From luxury properties like Park Hyatt New York to boutique hotels like Collective Retreats Governors Island, here are the 15 best hotels in New York City book right…
— AFAR
5 one-of-a-kind hotels coming soon
Travelers looking for luxury in all corners of the globe are in luck, as these five stunning hotels prepare to open their…
— The Week
Other and Odd
Flooding hits Northern Ireland as people urged not to travel
An amber warning for heavy rain was in place overnight for counties Armagh, Antrim and…
— BBC News
Countries that are not as UNSAFE as you think!
Looking for an unconventional travel destination? Consider one of these intriguing countries, which have either shed their once-dubious reputations or visitors mostly didn't consider…
— Times of India
Airbnb and IGLTA reveal new travel trends among the LGBTQ+ community
During the 40th LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) Global Convention in Puerto Rico, Airbnb presented a survey commissioned to the IGLTA Foundation that showcases the Latin America trending destinations for the LGBTQ+…
— Hospitality Net
Today in History
The Death of Harry Houdini
On this day in 1926, world-famous magician and illusionist Harry Houdini died of peritonitis from a burst appendix. The 52-year-old Houdini had been in considerable pain for many days beforehand, performing despite a fever of over 102° Fahrenheit. During his final show, Houdini fainted halfway through and was revived, only to continue to the finale and reluctantly agreeing to go to the hospital. Houdini had remained optimistic that he would recover until the end, when his last words would…
— Travel Research Online
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