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Destinations
Is Barbados Safe? What to Know Before Traveling to Rihanna’s Homeland
Barbados is an eastern Caribbean country with plenty for travelers to do. It is located near Saint Vincent and Grenadines. The island is…
— Travel Noire
These 5 European Destinations Are Surging In Popularity Right Now
These five surprising European countries are seeing a surge in tourist arrivals according to a new…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
20 Best Places To Visit In Thailand
Travel experts share the best places to visit in Thailand, from bustling cities to remote islands to small…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Royal Caribbean to Build Next Mega Cruise Ship in France
As further evidence that the cruise industry is growing increasingly comfortable with its post-pandemic prospects, Royal Caribbean Group entered…
— The Maritime Executive
New Bill Targeting Cruise Ships In New York Pushes Ahead
A new bill, which has been pushing to limit cruise ship pollution in New York ports, is once again making waves in the New York City…
— Cruise Hive
The most unusual new cruise ship of the decade: Why Sea Cloud Spirit is a vessel you'll want to try
Few cruise vessels in the world are as majestic or awe-inspiring as Sea Cloud Cruises' new Sea Cloud…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
This Airline Launched a Flight With a Mystery Destination — and a Thousand People Signed Up for It
Imagine taking off for a vacation, and having no idea exactly where you are going. Scandinavian Airlines, a Sweden-based carrier, commonly known as SAS Airlines, offered just that, by recently introducing a special mystery flight called “Destination…
— Travel+Leisure
Air Canada's chatbot gave a passenger false information about claiming a discount, and the airline must now pay him compensation
Air Canada's chatbot told Jake Moffatt he could receive a bereavement discount after traveling, but another part of the website says the…
— Business Insider
When to travel if you don't want kids on your flight
Data from Hopper, the online travel booking platform, shows that Sundays and the fall are the least popular days for kids to take to the…
— USA Today
Lodging
The hotel meeting that worries the world's biggest corporations
A movement to break up corporate monopolies is having a moment — and the push is increasingly political, buzzy and…
— Politico
"Stepping into another world": a magical stay at the new-look Disneyland Hotel Paris
After a magnificent three-year renovation, Disneyland Hotel Paris is opening its doors, and it's swankier than…
— Conde Nast Traveller
I Took An All-Inclusive Trip to Japan, and It Was the Easiest Ski Vacation I’ll Ever Take
If no trip-planning and seamless travel sounds appealing, an all-inclusive ski vacation—yes, there's such thing—might be ideal for…
— SKI
Other and Odd
Hilarious (and useful!) first-time cruise advice from seasoned travelers
The cruise industry’s popularity has exploded since the COVID-19 pandemic, and Galveston is on track to break yet another record. Port of Galveston officials expect 1.6 million cruise passengers to pass through the island’s three terminals this year, up from 1.49 million in 2023, spokeswoman Kathy Thomas told Chron this…
— Chron
Add these 20 unusual U.S. destinations to your travel bucket list
Flip through the slideshow for 20 of the country's most underrated U.S. sites, all of which should go on your travel bucket list. From North America's highest paved road to the Smoky Mountains' dramatic vistas, every destination on this list is worth a…
— Yardbarker
How to Turn a Boring Layover Into a Trip Within a Trip
Think you're stuck hanging out at the airport during your next long layover? Think…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
Tutankhamun's Tomb Is Opened
Archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter was a man obsessed. His studies revealed the existence of a little known or remembered Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, reigning in 1333–1324 BCE. But the evidence was scant, and the location of the Pharaoh's tomb, unknown. The only financing for excavations came from wealthy patrons. In 1907, Carter had the great fortune to be introduced to George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, an amateur Egyptologist. Carter was soon heading up all of Lord Carnarvon's digs in Egypt. He convinced Lord Carnarvon to allow him to look…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Uniworld’s Biggest Flash Sale; A French Adventure With Riverside; Plus, New Ships From Riviera
Recently, three prominent river cruise companies have unveiled their latest offerings. Uniworld’s Biggest Flash Sale takes center stage, promising unmatched savings on all-inclusive luxury river cruises—an exclusive event marking the leap year with special discounts. Then, Riviera unveils its newest fleet additions, vowing to redefine the cruising experience with innovative features and spacious accommodations. And lastly, Riverside invites travelers to spectate on a captivating French odyssey.
— Travel Research Online
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