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Destinations
Ecuador Has Declared a State of Emergency—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
The South American country has increased security measures in response to a recent spate of violence following the prison escape of drug kingpin José Adolfo Macías earlier this month. Here’s the…
— AFAR
Winning images from 2023 Travel Photographer of the Year contest reveal world’s beauty and tragedy
Mist rising from the Tuscan hills, a tiny fish staring at the ocean from inside the neck of a glass bottle, and a pangolin tucked contentedly under the chin of her carer are among the winning entries from the 2023 Travel Photographer of the Year…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
22 Best Day Trips from Florence in 2024
Are you looking for the best day trips from Florence, Italy? From Cinque Terre to Pisa these are the top day trips from Florence you don't want to…
— The Planet D
Cruise
Storm-Damaged Cruise Ship Maud Will Resume Sailing in April
The storm-damaged cruise ship Maud, marketed by Hurtigruten’s HX Expeditions, will remain out of service till mid-April as it undergoes repairs. The 16,150 gross ton cruise ship is currently at a shipyard in Bremerhaven,…
— The Maritime Executive
Silversea Postpones Silver Moon’s Upcoming Cruise
The upcoming cruise onboard the Silver Moon will depart three days after its original sailing date, Silversea Cruises said in a statement sent to booked guests. Visiting several destinations in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia, the voyage was set to depart from India on Feb.…
— Cruise Industry News
British Virgin Islands Shatters Cruise Records in 2023
British Virgin Islands Port Authority announced a historic increase in cruise ship traffic and passenger numbers in…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing's manufacturing problems is boiling over
The CEOs of Alaska Airlines and United Airlines say they are frustrated and angry about ongoing manufacturing problems at…
— Associated Press
Southwest Airlines flight attendants’ union OKs strike
A union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants voted to authorize a strike on Tuesday, after the members rejected a contract deal put forward by the union in…
— The Hill
Frontier Airlines Announces Massive Expansion At 38 Airports
These new services are set to begin in April, May, or…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
At This Mexico City Hotel, Escape Is the Color Green
When real estate developer Octavio Aguilar saw the decadent Mexico City mansion at Luis G Urbino 84, home to only two families since it was built in the 1940s, he knew it would be a hotel, his…
— Vanity Fair
Why This 5-Star Italian Hotel Was The Hottest Spot At Venice Cocktail Week
The super-luxe St. Regis Venice hosted a series of cool collabs and mixology…
— Maxim
Other and Odd
Excessively farting passenger forces American Airlines flight to turn around
An American Airlines plane was reportedly forced to return to the gate due to high wind — a “disgruntled” passenger’s smelly…
— New York Post
This Is the One Word You Can't Say on a Cruise Ship, According to a Passenger Who Accidentally Said It
Nine-month cruise ship passenger Marc Sebastian reveals the one word you don't say on a cruise in a new video posted on TikTok on…
— People Magazine
Today in History
Sir Winston Churchill Dies
Many heroes were born out of the chaos of World War II, but perhaps none as inspiring as Winston Churchill. Upon the resignation of Neville Chamberlain in 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister and led Britain to victory against the Axis powers, marshalling the morale of the country and the Allied forces with the great power of his intellect and oratory. He lost the 1945 election, but was again made Prime Minister in 1951. Queen Elizabeth bestowed a state funeral upon Sir Winston at his death in 1965. He was also made the first Honorary American Citizen by an act of Congress in 1963.…
— Travel Research Online
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