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Destinations
Is It Safe to Travel to Taiwan Right Now?
Taiwan is one of Asia’s most underrated travel destinations, with a magnetic capital city in Taipei and a stunning mountainous landscape. Located at the crossover of the South and East China Sea, the island nation offers travellers a long list of adventures…
— Time Out
Why Travelers Are Flocking To This Stunning Italian Destination In Record Numbers
As incredible as a spring trip to Italy might sound, figuring out where exactly you want to go and what to do during your time there is nothing short of a logistical nightmare. That’s why indecisive travelers like me are leaning more and more on the preferences of…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Why We Love Florida’s National Parks
When thinking of the USA’s majestic national parks, a massive swamp, a seemingly endless swath of the Atlantic Ocean or a 19th-century fort might not immediately come to mind. Yet these places represent three of the country’s most biologically diverse and…
— Lonely Planet
This Will Be The First City To Experience The Solar Eclipse
Kerrville, Texas will see a rare 4-minute total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, making it one of the best viewing spots in the US. The Kerrville Eclipse Festival features NASA speakers, live music, and a children's program - all for free on the day of the eclipse. It's…
— The Travel
How a Fictitious ‘Sea’ Became a Top Maldivian Tourist Attraction
The Maldives' famous Sea of Stars is part fact, part fiction – but that just adds to the mystery of one of the country's top tourist attractions. A glittering expanse of the Indian Ocean glowed blue in the dark as if the stars were submerged underwater after…
— BBC
Cruise
Celestyal Discovery Sets Sail on First Cruise Following Extensive Renovation
The newly acquired and refurbished Celestyal Discovery left for its inaugural voyage last week. Its multi-million dollar overhaul led to a new livery, revitalized common areas, and renovated staterooms. The ship’s exteriors were upgraded with the Celestyal logo…
— Cruise Radio
Aurora Expeditions News: New Ship to Arrive in 2025
Aurora Expeditions is set to welcome its third ship with the arrival of Douglas Mawson in 2025. The new ship will also herald the cruise line's return to East Antarctica for the first time in 15 years, featuring itineraries like the aptly-named 'Douglas Antarctica…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
American Airlines Updated Pet Policy Allows Carry-on With Pet Carrier
Good news for pet owners! American Airlines is relaxing its pet policy and allowing those who travel with their animal companions to bring a full-size carry-on too, along with the pet carrier. "On flights with American you can bring one pet carrier as a carry-on if…
— USA Today
The Fee for Global Entry Is Increasing — Here's How Much It'll Cost
The federal government will raise the cost of the popular Global Entry program this fall for the first time in more than 15 years. Starting Oct. 1, the application fee for Global Entry will increase to $120, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Wealthy Travelers Are Fueling a Surge in Luxury Hotel Prices
Your next luxe getaway is about to come with an even heftier price tag. Despite lower inflation, the luxury travel industry has continued to see rates skyrocket post-Covid, CNBC Travel reported. Average daily rates across the sector peaked this year and were…
— Robb Report
Wyndham Launches Its 25th Brand — One That Blurs the Line of Hotel and Apartment
The hotel industry's growing embrace of extended-stay travel isn't slowing down. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts revealed a new brand — WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham — Tuesday that is actually a mix of furnished hotel-style accommodations and…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
How to Burst Out of Travel's Luxury Cocoon
Nearly five billion people are expected to fly in 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association, a number that would surpass all previous records. And while first-class travel can provide a refuge from those crowds, it also can interfere with the…
— New York Times
Travel Advisor Reveals Red Flags to Look for to Not Get Scammed When Planning Trips
Spring break may be over for students, but summer vacation is right around the corner. It's time to start planning. CBS 2 has reported on stories about travel deal rip-offs in recent months. So here is how to make sure your next trip goes right. Pinky Jackson…
— CBS
This Is What Autism Acceptance Looks Like in the Travel Industry
For many autistic people, including my daughter, travel can be difficult. She thrives on strict routines and craves predictability, neither of which is easy to achieve in a new location. Other hallmark signs of autism include sensitivity to sound and light, as well…
— AFAR
Today in History
The First Pony Express Run
On this day in 1860, a series of Pony Express messengers rode their mounts from Saint Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Reducing the time for mail delivery between the coasts to…
— Travel Research Online
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