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Destinations
This Remote, 112-acre Island Is One of Florida's Best-kept Secrets — and It's Only Accessible by Boat
Set off the coast of Fort Myers lies a 100-acre island that feels like it has been preserved in amber. It’s the type of "Swiss Family Robinson"-style retreat that represents a bygone Florida and has attracted famous writers and heiresses — not to mention presidents…
— Travel+Leisure
7 of the Best Things to Do in Washington, DC: Get to Know the US’ Capital
Washington, DC, is a city with endless appeal. This is where you'll find some of America's most famous buildings – places such as the White House and the Library of Congress, the world's largest library. At its heart is the National Mall, a linear park filled with…
— Lonely Planet
Why These 2 Sunny European Countries Are The Trendiest Destinations Of 2024
Europe has always been a popular region of the world for travel, but 2 countries in particular are breaking all-time tourism records right now. Travelers just can't seem to get enough of neighboring countries Spain and Portugal. These two European countries are…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Aurora Tourism in Iceland: You Can Seek, but You May Not Find
From the outside, it may seem like the northern lights dance across Iceland’s skies each night. On Icelandair ads, planes fly across shimmering curtains in the sky. On social media, travelers gaze at the green bands above them. The lights are even on some…
— New York Times
The 10 Best Boutique Stores in Madrid
As Spain’s capital city, you’d probably expect Madrid to have a great shopping scene. But you might not quite realize just how varied the array of boutiques and stores is here, from independent retailers hidden in unusual parts of the city to thriving multi-story…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Caribbean Cruise Port Has Record-Breaking Passenger Day
Antigua experiences a record-breaking day, welcoming over 15,000 cruise passengers across six cruise ships. The historic event marked a significant milestone for the port and the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, showcasing the area’s growing…
— Cruise Hive
Three Cruise Passengers Jump Ship During a Port Stop in British Virgin Islands
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of three cruise ship guests who failed to return to their ship after a shore visit in the British Virgin Islands earlier this month. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and the BVI Department of Immigration seek information from…
— Cruise Radio
Oceania Cruises Shares Free Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay on Select Itineraries
Oceania Cruises will now provide complimentary pre-cruise hotel stays for guests on select sailings in late 2024 and 2025. Travelers can arrive a day early and explore the departure port before boarding one of Oceania Cruises’ ships! “This exclusive free pre-cruise…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
United Airlines Offers New Seating and Points-Sharing Options
Amidst the hullabaloo over its use of Boeing jets, United Airlines this week is rolling out two programs that reach out to its customers. If you are the kind of flyer who checks every day to see if a better seat is available for your upcoming flight, you’re going…
— Travel Research Online
Navigating Air Travel Etiquette: The 18 Do’s and Don’ts for Passengers in 2024
Air travel remains one of the safest and most widely utilized modes of transportation. After flying over 200,000 miles last year (and developing a frequent flyer packing list), I’ve encountered a plethora of passenger behaviors both in airports and aboard airplanes…
— CNN
What Travelers Should Know about FAA Advisory on Total Solar Eclipse Before April 8
The total solar eclipse is nearing, so the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is offering guidance to commercial planes and private aircraft ahead of the phenomenon. The "Great North American Eclipse" will occur on April 8. During this cosmic event, the Moon will…
— USA Today
Lodging
‘The White Lotus’ Thailand Is Next. These Hotels Do It on a Budget.
HBO’s hottest hotel group, “The White Lotus,” is expanding to Thailand — on screen at least. The location for season 3 has been confirmed, and Bloomberg reported in January that loose-lipped industry insiders say filming is taking place at the Four Seasons…
— The Washington Post
Connecticut's Mayflower Inn Quite Literally Inspired Gilmore Girls, and I Visited So I Could Review It for You
Idon't know about you, but I'm exhausted. Like, pretty much always. So when I got an invite to check out Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection—a gorgeous boutique resort in Washington, Connecticut, damn near designed to help chill you out—it…
— Cosmopolitan
After Devastating Wildfires, One of Australia's Most Iconic Lodges Has Been Reborn
Australians call sunbathing being “flat out like a lizard.” That’s a good description of me as I lounge poolside at Southern Ocean Lodge’s new spa, contemplating a stark landscape of sand dunes covered in hillocks of fresh green coastal vegetation and spiked by…
— AFAR
Other and Odd
Are You Daring Enough To Try A 'Hush Trip'? What To Know About The Travel Trend.
After the onset of the pandemic, many office workers learned something: Being present in one physical workplace is not essential for every job. Even as offices reopened, countless employees continued to work from home ― or from somewhere else. Not only did this…
— HuffPost
Spring Break 2024 Is Rife With Spreading Germs—Here Are Ways to Prevent Illness During Travel
Spring break is in full swing and while it’s a fun time, being the first proper vacation many of us have this calendar year, it also comes with the risk of getting sick. With everyone traveling to and from various places across the country, and many clustering in…
— Reviewed
These Trailblazing Black Women Are Paving the Way In Travel and Tourism
It’s no secret that Black representation in travel and tourism still has a long way to go. Despite Black travelers spending more than $109 billion on leisure travel in 2019, from advertisements to the C-suite, the travel industry’s look is still very homogenous…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
The Death of Richard the Lionheart
Richard I was king of England for ten years, starting in 1189. The king spent only five months of that time in his kingdom. In March 1199, Richard I was in France suppressing a revolt at the castle of…
— Travel Research Online
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