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Destinations
50 Breathtaking and Unique Travel Bucket List Destinations Across the World
Traveling the world gives you endless opportunities to discover and personally witness natural wonders that you cannot find anywhere else. Even…
— Travel Noire
Tourists Warned Of Scam On This Island Near Cancun
Tourists are reporting being overly pressured to buy silver and gold jewelry items on Isla Mujeres which have ended up being…
— Cancun Sun
Cruise
'Devastated': Passengers speak out after Bahamas-bound cruise diverted to New England, Canada over weather
A cruise set to embark for the sunny skies of the Bahamas this weekend was diverted to ports in New England and Canada, the cruise line…
— ABC News
I boarded a cruise to Antarctica: here's what it's like traveling to the White Continent on the Deluxe Sea Spirit
The glistening, otherworldly landscape in front of me could be mistaken for nowhere else in the world. I had arrived at the White Continent—the ultimate destination on any traveler’s bucket list—and an entire day ahead of schedule at…
— Cruise Blog
Diamond Princess Begins Singapore Season
The Diamond Princess has officially started its Singapore season this past week after arriving from Japan, according to a press release. The Diamond Princess' Singapore season includes 10- to 14-day cruises in the region from December 2023 to March 2024. In December 2023, the Diamond Princess will sail two…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Southwest Airlines pilots reach agreement for $12 billion contract
Negotiators for pilots at Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) have reached an agreement in principle with the company for a new five-year contract worth $12 billion, the union said on Tuesday, adding that its board still needs to decide whether to send the deal to members for a ratification…
— Reuters
It’s not just Southwest; here’s what airline passengers are angry about
Cancellations January through September improved from a year ago, a survey finds, but delays are a bigger problem than in…
— The Street
Which Latin American Airlines Ordered New Planes In 2023?
A total of 190 aircraft were ordered in the region this…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
The Final Check-Out: Bidding Farewell to Undisclosed Mandatory Resort Fees
In October this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law (effective July 1, 2024) a sweeping ban on pricing goods and services without including all mandatory fees or…
— Hospitalitynet
Revealed: the best new luxury hotels around the world in 2023
Luxury Travel Intelligence has named these hotels as the best-rated new luxury hotels around the world – and the UK leads the…
— TimeOut
Other and Odd
These Are The 10 Most Popular Destinations For American Travelers Heading Into 2024
What are the most popular international travel destinations for American travelers going into 2024? Check out the list…
— Travel Off Path
7 Most Welcoming Towns in Quebec
Canada’s French-speaking (or “Francophone”) province of Quebec is a wonderful travel destination for Americans. While its largest cities, Montreal and Quebec City, are an easy and scenic drive across the US-Canada border from places like New York City and Boston, you only have to travel a little beyond these metropolises to find…
— World Atlas
Today in History
The Berlin Wall Opens For The First Time
On this day in 1963, communist East Germany and the republic of West Germany came to an agreement to allow the wall between the two halves of the country to be opened. The decision was made in the spirit of Christmas, to allow families affected by the construction of the Berlin Wall two and a half years prior to reunite with their relatives on one-day passes. West Berliners…
— Travel Research Online
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