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Thursday November 16, 2023

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Destinations

Formula One is bringing thousands of racing fans to Las Vegas this weekend. Not everyone is thrilled about it
One of the most hyped events on the 2023 sporting calendar, Formula One’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix arrives this weekend, promising race cars roaring down the iconic Las Vegas Strip at 200 mph for the first time in the city’s…
— CNN
Schengen visa to go digital soon; best time to plan a trip to Europe
Schengen visa to go digital soon; best time to plan a trip to Europe, The Schengen Visa was established in 1995 to allow border-free travel across 27 European nations within the Schengen Area. This agreement streamlines entry procedures and allows visitors to move easily…
— The Times of India
Outlook for travel insurance in 2024
Travel insurance trends include people planning trips much further in advance, buying 2024 travel insurance earlier and getting add-on coverage like…
— USA Today

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Tours and Activities

Find out why this garden has been named ‘the most beautiful in Japan’ for 20+ years
The Adachi Museum of Art in Shimane prefecture is better known for its gardens than its…
— CNN

Cruise

The ultimate guide to Holland America cruise ships and itineraries
Holland America is a cruise line with a focus on quality and high standards of service. The line's ships offer excellent food, tasteful decor and a variety of live music. Here's how to determine if Holland America Line is right for your next…
— The Points Guy
Margaritaville at Sea Is Introducing 3-night Weekend Getaways Next Year
Margaritaville at Sea cruise line will be rolling out 3-night cruises from August to December of…
— Travel+Leisure
What we know about the Taylor Swift-themed cruise setting sail in 2024
Swifties can take their fandom onto the high seas with a new cruise holiday themed around US pop sensation Taylor…
— The Independent

Transportation

An American Airlines passenger is ordered to pay $40,000 to the airline for disrupting and diverting a flight
An American Airlines passenger has been ordered to pay nearly $40,000 after causing a major disruption on a flight and forcing it to be diverted, according to a press release from the US Attorney's Office in the District of Arizona on…
— Yahoo
All-You-Can-Fly: Frontier Airlines Drops Annual Pass to $499
The deal on the annual pass expires on November…
— Simple Flying
American Airlines Announces Exclusive Nonstop Routes
American Airlines is on track to be the first U.S. carrier to provide nonstop service between New York and…
— Forbes

Lodging

Rental Escapes Offers Villa and Tickets Packages for 2024 Summer Olympics
With more than 15 million people expected to descend on Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, tickets—and hotel rooms—will be tighter than ever. To help travel advisors put together amazing packages, luxury villa company Rental Escapes is offering up packages that include beautiful private accommodations and tickets to the…
— Travel Research Online
10 Best Historic Hotels in Los Angeles You Should Book
Experience the charm of Los Angeles by staying at these 10 historic hotels - a perfect blend of luxury and…
— The Travel
Montage Kapalua Bay luxury hotel acquired in property deal
One industry expert said the new investment shows a level of optimism that Maui tourism will rebound from the economic downturn since the Aug. 8…
— Honolulu Star Advertiser

Other and Odd

Passenger tries trolling Ryanair with a drawing, airline has a savage response
Ryanair took to X to share a reply to a flyer who tried trolling them with a hand-drawn picture. The savage reply by the airline has gone viral and prompted varied responses from X…
— Hinustan Times
International travel demand is at record highs, and Delta's CEO says that won't change anytime soon
Resolving to see the world after COVID-era lockdowns, some international travelers remain undeterred amid inflation and geopolitical…
— Yahoo!
10 travel partner red flags that give us the ick
Are you rude to airport workers? Do you go barefoot on planes? It might be a…
— The Washington Post

Today in History

Operation Paperclip
World War II was over, but the Cold War was beginning to simmer. The United States seized on the opportunity to grab the technology lead in rocket design and development. On November 16, 1945, the first group of German scientists from Nazi Germany arrived in the United States to begin their new roles as United States scientists, among them Wernher von…
— Travel Research Online

The Incessant Traveler

A Rosy Future for Amtrak Vacations
by David Cogswell
Thursday November 16, 2023

It’s been a good year for Amtrak, or anyone who likes rail travel and would like to see the U.S. gain a little on Europe, Japan and China with their futuristic (to us) high-speed trains. We could be looking at the dawn of a new Golden Age of Rail Travel.

If you have ridden trains in any of those countries with advanced systems, you have an idea of how good they can get. America’s trains have lagged behind, but things are changing. If you haven’t ridden a train in the US for a while, it’s worthy of consideration. It’s a great way to travel.

Especially now, when there’s a train guy in the White House. President Biden is famously big on trains. He earned the nickname “Amtrak…

— Travel Research Online
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