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Destinations
Is it safe to travel to Ecuador right now? Latest travel advice
A state of emergency has been declared in Ecuador following widespread gang violence. Here's what we know so far about visiting…
— TimeOut
The safest countries in the world for travelers in 2024
Safety is top of mind for 2024 travelers, and these 15 countries have been ranked the safest…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
Procida in Italy emerges as Europe's iconic honeymoon destination
Procida in Italy emerges as Europe's iconic honeymoon destination. It rivals other Italian hotspots that are popular for their colourful…
— Travel And Tour World
This 25-day All-inclusive Private Jet Tour Stops in 9 Secluded Destinations Around the World
A new all-inclusive private jet tour takes travelers to nine remote destinations around the world for…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Another Cruise Ship Reroutes Amidst Rising Tensions
Silversea Cruises adapts to geopolitical unrest, ensuring passenger safety with itinerary adjustments for one of its…
— Cruise Hive
It's official: MSC Cruises is expanding to Galveston
MSC Cruises is expanding beyond the US East Coast for the first time with sailings from the Port of Galveston, starting in November…
— Seatrade Cruise News
I took a cruise on a ship with 107 versus 7000 passengers: here's how they compared
Today’s newest cruise ships are like floating cities, with the largest vessels able to accommodate around 7,000 guests. When accounting for crew members, roughly 10,000 people may be aboard the world’s megaships at any given…
— Cruise Blog
Transportation
American Airlines' frequent flyer program is changing. Here's what you need to know
American made a host of changes to its lucrative frequent flyer program to encourage travelers to sign…
— CNBC
Two retirees say their vacation was ruined after an airline flew them to the wrong island despite checking their tickets 5 times
Two retirees were flown to the wrong island by UK-based airline Jet2 after being placed on a different flight even after their tickets were checked multiple times, several local news sites…
— Business Insider
Alaska Airlines cancels all Boeing 737-9 MAX flights through Jan. 13
Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday that it would cancel all flights on Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft through Saturday as it continues to deal with the fallout from an exit door that flew off one of its planes mid-flight last…
— Axios
Lodging
Hilton Looks to Both the Midscale and the Upscale This Week
Travelers on the road for long periods—and travel advisors working from far-flung destinations—have a new option, as Hilton this week rolled a new studio apartment-style, extended stay hotel brand. Priced at the “lower-midscale,” LivSmart Studios by Hilton addresses the growing “resilient $300 billion workforce travel market,” said brand leader Isaac…
— Travel Research Online
This New Hotel Is One of the Most Luxurious Stays in Finland — and We Were Among the First to Stay
The Hotel Maria just opened in Helsinki with a restaurant serving a hyper-local, seven-course tasting menu and a distinctly Finnish…
— Travel+Leisure
AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu Debuts in the Heart of Downtown Honolulu
Continental Assets Management is a premier private real estate investment and development company led by Founder and CEO Andrew Chang.…
— PR Newswire
Other and Odd
Is travel insurance for a cruise worth it? What it covers, and why you should consider it
Cruise travel insurance can ensure smooth sailing for your next vacation. Here's why you should consider the extra…
— USA Today
The world's most powerful passports for 2024
In a big shakeup of a quarterly list of the world's most powerful passports, an unprecedented six countries are tied in the top spot for the hottest travel documents for…
— CNN
World's natural wonders full of litter and crowds
World's natural wonders full of litter and crowds. Travellers appreciate the Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being…
— Travel And Tour World
Today in History
The First Woman Elected to the US Senate
On January 12, 1932, the state of Arkansas elected Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway in a special election to the United States Senate, making her the first woman elected to the Senate. She succeeded her husband, Thaddeus H. Caraway, who died in office.
The governor appointed Ms. Caraway after which the special election was held and she won and retained her seat. A Democrat, she served for fourteen…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Celestyal Expands North American Trade Team
ATHENS, GREECE (January 09, 2024) – Celestyal, the award-winning, number one choice for travelers to the Greek Islands and beyond, continues to expand its dedicated North American trade team with the addition of four new members, bringing its total team in the region to 11 with additional recruitment currently underway. The cruise line has also restructured the sales and marketing department in North America and created new functional…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Uganda: Reasons to Go
by David Cogswell
Thursday January 11, 2024
Finding new tra vel destinations is not just a matter of being the first and the hippest to jump onto the newest trends. It’s a natural effect of travelers wanting to expand their horizons, one of the main reasons people travel at all. And now, in 2024, the word “overtourism” is a real thing, and something that must be taken into consideration whenever planning travel. Finding new destinations can be a way of avoiding overcrowded tourist attractions, and not contributing to the problem of overtourism.
This brings me to the subject of Uganda, the country in Central Africa that Winston Churchill called “The Pearl of Africa.”
Uganda is not a new destination, but it’s not the first or the second African destination Americans are most likely to visit.…
— Travel Research Online
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