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Destinations
U.S. State Department Issues New Travel Advisory For Belize
There has been an uptick in crime in Belize. The U.S. State Department has issued a new travel advisory for this Central American…
— Travel Off Path
A Volcano in Iceland Could Erupt Any Day. Here's What to Know
Iceland is preparing for a possible volcanic eruption after hundreds of earthquakes have rocked the island nation in the North…
— Time
This country has overtaken France as Europe’s second-most popular destination
Visitor numbers are due to surpass 50 million by the end of 2023, but it's largely due to the boom of medical…
— TimeOut
Tours and Activities
Experiencing Far North Queensland: What's there to see and do?
Be sure to add these unmissable attractions in Cairns and Port Douglas when planning your next trip…
— The North West Star
Whale watching in Los Cabos: Everything you need to know
Whales, the most enormous creatures on the planet, are naturally migratory. During the summer months, they feed in cold northern waters, while in winter months they head south to warm weather breeding…
— Mexic News Daily
Cruise
I cruised to Europe with a first-timer. Here's why she might not cruise again
Cruising for the first time can be equally exciting as it is nerve-racking. For those who have never stepped foot on a cruise ship before, everything onboard is a new experience — both good and…
— Cruise Blog
American Glory Passes Trials as American Cruise Lines Builds Coastal Cats
American Glory, the second new American Cruise Lines’ Coastal Cat to launch this year, has passed Sea Trials with flying colors. American Cruise…
— The Maritime Executive
Lindblad Extends Cruise Partnership with National Geographic
LIndblad Expeditions extends its cruise partnership with National Geographic for 17 years. Here's what it means for adventure…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Southwest Airlines sets another subtle price increase
Southwest Airlines has built its business model on mostly all-inclusive fares. On the plus side, the airline continues not to charge for checked bags or carry-on luggage. That's a pretty major perk given that its chief rival, JetBlue, still charges for checked bags, and low-cost rivals Spirit and Frontier charge…
— The Street
Alaska Airlines announces Mileage Plan award chart changes - The Points Guy
Alaska Airlines announces major changes to their Mileage Plan awards chart starting in March…
— The Points Guy
Video: Teacher takes students on 'trip' to Mexico. See how airline responded
First graders' mock trip to Mexico leads to actual airplane adventure. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the "best teacher…
— CNN
Lodging
The ‘world’s skinniest hotel’ measures nine feet across
PituRooms in Central Java, Indonesia, has just seven…
— CNN
Kiss Winter Goodbye at Mexico's Dreamiest All-Inclusive Resorts
Want spa treatments, day lounging by the pool, or free-flowing drinks? Here's how to book the best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico for your next warm weather…
— Thrillist
15 best hotels near Madison Square Garden
Home to the New York Knicks, the New York Rangers and a host for musicians across all genres, Madison Square Garden is one of New York City's most famous venues. And it happens to be right on top of Penn Station, one of the city's two main train…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
AI isn't 100% ready for trip-planning just yet
The leading travel sites have all introduced AI chatbots in time to plan holiday vacations — but you should double-check their work before you plunk down money, says Booking.com CEO Glenn…
— AXIOS
Plane turns back to JFK after horse escapes on board
A Boeing 747 en route from New York JFK to Liege, Belgium, was forced to turn around on November 9 after a horse got loose out of the cargo…
— CNN
Thanksgiving travel can be a nightmare. Here's how to hack it
This Thanksgiving is forecast to be a busy one. Here's everything you need to know about avoiding crowds at…
— USA Today
Today in History
K-19
The Soviet nuclear submarine K-19 was perhaps the unluckiest piece of military equipment ever assembled. From the beginning of its construction to its decommissioning, the submarine would suffer fires, radiation leaks, and a series of fatal accidents.
On the 15th of November in 1969, K-19 managed to collide with the USS Gato attack submarine in the Barents Sea. Both submarines were operating…
— Travel Research Online
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