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Destinations
Chinese travelers stranded as winter storms throw Lunar New Year travel into chaos
Blizzards and freezing rain have brought massive disruption to China's peak Lunar New Year travel rush, leaving drivers stuck in cars on icy highways and passengers struggling to rebook canceled trains and…
— CNN
Bahamas Responds to Recent Travel Warning Issued by the US
“The Government of the Bahamas is alert, attentive, and proactive to ensure that the Bahamas remains a safe and welcoming destination,” the statement…
— Cruise Hive
80% of the trending global travel destinations for 2024 are in Asia, according to new report—here’s the full list
Tripadvisor determined the trending destinations ranking based year-over-year growth in…
— CNBC
Tours and Activities
Best tour companies for travelers over 50 for 2024
Older travelers who want to explore the world can pick from these nine tour companies that go above and beyond, like Backroads and…
— USA Today
This Travel Company Wants You to Take a Phone-free Vacation — and Has Curated Trips to Italy, Cuba, Portugal, and Mexico
Need to break up with your phone for a bit? FTLO Travel just launched phone-free vacations around the…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
American Cruise Line Introduces Round-Trip Washington DC itinerary for 2024
American Cruise Lines will be sailing its American Revolution 11-day itineraries round-trip out of Washington DC in 2024. The only cruise ship that sails the Potomac into Washington, American Constitution will depart from The Wharf and sail the Chesapeake…
— Travel Research Online
Carnival Cruise Ship Cancels Port of Call Due to Harsh Weather
Carnival Venezia has been forced to cancel a scheduled port of call in the Bahamas due to bad weather…
— Cruise Hive
Royal Caribbean Names Top Travel Partners of 2023
Royal Caribbean International has announced its “Travel Partners of the Year” for 2023, honoring 13 North American travel agencies that have excelled in promoting and booking Royal Caribbean…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Lufthansa ground staff at major German airports to strike on Wednesday
Passengers will be informed of cancellations from 4pm today. A union has called on Lufthansa's ground staff to walk off the job for a day on Wednesday in a pay dispute, the latest of several transport strikes in…
— EuroNews
Southwest Airlines New Cabins to Feature in its 2025 Fleet
The Southwest Airlines fleet will feature sleek interiors in 2025. Know the details about the Southwest Airlines new cabins in this…
— Travel Diary
FAA increases oversight of Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after Alaska Airlines near-disaster
A door panel on an Alaska Airlines jet carrying 177 people blew out midair on its way from Oregon to California on Jan.…
— NBC News
Lodging
Report: Hilton considers Graduate Hotels acquisition
Hilton is considering an acquisition of Graduate Hotels, a brand heavily concentrated in the U.S. but also has properties in the…
— The Points Guy
Inside Evermore Orlando Resort's Conrad Orlando Near Disney World
Whether you're seeking a family-friendly place to stay near Walt Disney World Resort or luxurious accommodations in Orlando, check into the brand new Conrad…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
DJ Sparks Controversy After Getting Kicked Off Flight For Not Wearing A Bra And Files Complaint
I was dressed like a little boy in baggy pants and shirt. I had no idea what she was talking…
— Bored Panda
How a vacation with my aging parents changed my perspective on travel
I recently spent six days visiting my parents outside of Tampa, Florida. Vacating with my parents, I got to experience life at a slower…
— USA Today
How TikTok became Gen-Z's travel advisor
TikTok has fuelled a rise in pop-culture trips and is shifting the way young people choose to…
— Mashable
Today in History
Elizabeth II Becomes Queen
On February 6th, 1952 Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was at the Treetops Hotel in Kenya. Her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh broke the news to her that George VI, the king of the United Kingdom and her father, had died peacefully in his sleep at age 56. She was asked what she wanted to be called. Her reply was "my name, of course."
At that moment, she became by succession Elizabeth II, the Queen of seven countries…
— Travel Research Online
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