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Destinations
Indonesia will consider visa-free entry to 20 countries
Indonesia will consider visa-free entry to let more nationalities. It is somewhat reversing earlier restrictions of the country's entry…
— Travel And Tour World
These are the top travel news stories you might have missed in 2023
If 2022 was the year of so-called “revenge travel” and airline meltdowns then 2023 was the year of reparations and a much-needed train renaissance. Over the last 12 months, we’ve reported on the much-needed changes the government is doing to improve travel for all Americans, including compensation for canceled…
— TimeOut
The European towns and cities that are magical at Christmas
Nowhere does festive charm quite like mainland Europe. The north of the continent is the ideal location for those searching for a perfect winter…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
12 Things to KNOW Before Going Snorkeling in Tulum, Mexico
Snorkeling in Tulum is really unique as it has both reefs and cenotes to explore! Here's all the info you need to go snorkeling in…
— Destinationless Travel
Join Astronomy for an Icelandic eclipse adventure
Join the magazine's editors on the Eclipse Traveler trip of a lifetime to view a solar eclipse and visit some of Iceland's geologic…
— Astronomy
Cruise
RCCL is Wishing upon a Star
Coming summer 2025, Royal Caribbean’s third-in-line new ship, Star of the Seas, today is officially on sale. Bookings are expected to break records, as did those of Icon of the Seas when it went on sale in 2022. The icon-class beauty will sail seven-night itineraries from Port Canaveral…
— Travel Research Online
Seabourn Announces ‘Sail of the Year’ Event
eabourn announced its exclusive annual “Sail of the Year”, featuring savings and benefits on select voyages, according to a press release. Seabourn’s exclusive “Sail of the Year” event is available now until February 29, 2024, and…
— Cruise Industry News
12 Big Differences Between Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean
What’s the difference between sailing a cruise on Royal Caribbean and a trip on Celebrity? To be sure, any cruise you take will have plenty of similarities, but despite being owned by the same company (Royal Caribbean Group), there is plenty that’s different between these two cruise…
— Cruzely
Transportation
What Happens to Airlines' Unclaimed Baggage?
More than a million suitcases are lost during air travel every year. This is what happens to any unclaimed suitcases and other…
— AFAR
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut plane’s engines is released from jail
The release conditions include that Joseph Emerson undergo mental health services, stay away from drugs and alcohol and not come within 30 feet of an operable…
— NBC Neww
American Airlines asks U.S. court to overturn ruling barring JetBlue alliance
American Airlines argued that the ruling must be overturned because it threatens a wide range of other collaborations between…
— CNBC
Lodging
Flight attendant shares ‘super useful’ hotel travel hack for checking under beds
The KLM cabin crew member regularly shares solo travel tips via TikTok…
— The Independent
This Boutique Hotel in Porto Was Made For Wine Lovers
Wine lovers have long favored Porto for its part in creating Port wine. In the past, the city, the second largest in Portugal, was the transportation hub for the wine trade. The winemakers produced the wine in the Douro Valley and transported it to Vila Nova de Gaia (the city across from Porto) to…
— Hotels Above Par
Margaritaville resort planned for Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach city leadership discussed plans Thursday to bring a Jimmy Buffet-inspired Margaritaville resort to the Grand…
— WRAL News
Other and Odd
Canine virus concerns: Is boarding your dog during holiday travels dangerous?
The mysterious dog virus detected in 12 states, including California, has some pet owners rethinking their holiday travel plans over fears of…
— CBS News
8 of the 10 safest countries for American travelers in 2024 are in Europe - see the list
Canada is the safest place for American travelers, a survey by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection…
— Business Insider
Today in History
The Murder of John Lennon
On December 8, 1980, Mark David Chapman shot musician and former Beatles lyricist John Lennon four times in the back in the entrance of Lennon's home, the Dakota apartment building on Manhattan's Central Park West.
Lennon, who was with his wife Yoko Ono and others at the time of the shooting, was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital emergency room at 11:15 p.m. at the age of 40 years old.
Chapman waited for the police to arrive and was arrested. Assessed as delusional, Chapman was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years to life. He carried with him a copy of Catcher in the…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Six Trends Shaping the River Cruise Industry According To AmaWaterways
In 2024, for th e first time, AmaWaterways will begin its European river cruising season on February 11 with two ships on the Danube and Rhine rivers. As a direct response to the increased demand for new off-season travel options, this strategic move reflects AmaWaterways’ commitment to evolving travel preferences. As AmaWaterways announces record results for 2023 and continued strong growth for 2024 and 2025, several key trends are setting the stage for a bright future of the river cruise industry.
Guests embarking on their river cruises and land journeys with AmaWaterways in 2024 can anticipate curated experiences embracing the following…
— Travel Research Online
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The Incessant Traveler
KwaZulu-Natal Gets Its Place in the Sun
by David Cogswell
Thursday December 07, 2023
With South Afri ca’s KwaZulu-Natal province making it into Conde Nast Traveler’s list of “The Best Places to Go in Africa in 2024,” the province has really made it onto the Big Time stage of world travel. The prestigious travel magazine chose the north of the province as one of only 11 places on the whole continent of Africa that it recommends as its top picks for next year.
All these accolades for KwaZulu-Natal came to my attention recently when I had the opportunity to meet with Philani Mavundla, mayor of Umvoti Local Municipality in Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal. Mayor Mavundla was in New York leading a delegation that was attending the Resurgence Conference, held in Harlem Nov. 16-19. He and other representatives from KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban’s…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Gathering to a Latin Beat to Christen Norwegian Viva
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday December 08, 2023
It was  a Latin-style celebration in Miami last week, as travel partners, travel press and the greater Norwegian Cruise Line family—including Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. president and CEO Harry Sommer, NCL CEO David Herrera and new SVP of North America Sales John Chernesky, who joined the team in April—gathered for the official christening of Norwegian Viva.
— Travel Research Online
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