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Destinations
The 10 Most Spectacular Places Around the World to Visit in February
The shortest month of the year is prime for a long-haul trip. From Marrakech to the Maldives, these are the best places to visit in…
— Veranda
GOP senators: Halt travel with China to stop ‘mystery illness’
The WHO last month requested information on the outbreak, then held a teleconference with Chinese authorities in which officials said the pneumonia was caused by a common bacteria, mycoplasma, as well as seasonal viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus and the…
— Politico
The world’s most peaceful countries in 2023
In travel news this week: the world’s leading destinations for neighborliness and tranquility, what’s trending in aircraft interiors and top picks for city getaways and Asian hotels.…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
7 Best Places to View the Northern Lights
You can witness this naturally occurring phenomenon from the US to…
— Goodnet
Cruise
Neptun Werft Fills Orderbook with Hybrid River Cruise Ships for Viking
Meyer’s Neptun Werft yard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany booked a new order from Viking for nine additional river cruise ships which is helping the shipyard to fill out its orderbook for the next two and a half…
— The Maritime Executive
The best new cruise ships coming in 2024 from Royal Caribbean, Viking, and more
Nine new cruise ships in 2024 include the two largest ships in history, both from Royal Caribbean…
— USA Today
Amsterdam Cruise Port to be dissolved; long live Cruise Port Amsterdam
Amsterdam Cruise Port non-profit association founded 25 years ago, and set up to support and grow cruise tourism in the city and areas, to be…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Mexico's military-run commercial airline to launch with military planes
Mexico's newest commercial airline, due to be run by the military, is set to launch later this month using military aircraft after a deal to lease planes fell through, local media reported on…
— Reuters
United Is Launching a New Direct European Flight from San Francisco
United Airlines is launching the first nonstop flight between San Francisco to Barcelona for seasonal summer 2024 travel. The new route is now on…
— Thrillist
American Airlines Will Shortly Be Launching New Services To Cancun
American Airlines is all prepared to assist their customers to escape the chills of winter by introducing more flights compared to other U.S. carriers to enjoy the white sand…
— Travel And Tour World
Lodging
These New Hotels Are Scheduled To Open Worldwide In 2024
Hundreds of new hotels are expected to open in 2024, from smaller boutiques to lavish resorts in cities both small and large across the…
— Forbes
The Hottest New Hotel Openings Announced by Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global…
— Hospitality Net
Spending the night in North America’s only ice hotel
When dealing with more than 30,000 tons of ice, you need to know your way around snow. Thankfully, the talented team that designs and builds North America’s only ice hotel knows how to do just…
— Canadian Geographic
Other and Odd
Cruise ship worker admits to molesting multiple children on board - FBI
Celebrity Cruises youth counselor Cris John Pentinio Castor was charged after a child reported he sexually abused her while she was in the ship's youth…
— Newsweek
The 10 best bed bug treatments and prevention products for holiday travel
Have you ever been exposed to bedbugs? There’s a good chance you have whether you know it or not, because these tiny critters are everywhere. Not only do they hide out in mattresses, but you can also find them in bed frames, clothing, furniture, behind pictures and even under loose…
— CNN
Today in History
Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, three waves of Japanese aircraft left their base of sea carriers stationed north of Hawaii. The Japanese Imperial General Headquarters ordered the attack to coincide with a declaration of war delivered to the United States Department of War in Washington, DC.
The surprise attack sank four U.S. Navy battleships and damaged four others. 2,402 people were killed on the ground with another 1,282 wounded.
The attack resulted in the United States immediately declaring war on…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Longest U.S. River Cruise in History is SOLD OUT
GUILFORD, CT—December 5, 2023— American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that their 61-Day Great United States and 35-Day Civil War Battlefields cruises have sold out for 2024. Both new itineraries were just announced earlier this year, with the 61-Day Great United States cruise representing the longest U.S. River cruise itinerary in history. Demand for domestic itineraries, especially longer experiences, remains strong. The company has continued to respond to the interest by announcing several new National Parks cruises, ranging from 12 to 19 days in…
— Travel Research Online
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