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Destinations
The UAE's Next Big Luxury Travel Destination
Without a doubt, the Middle East is one of the world’s fastest-evolving regions for hospitality development, with $1.9 trillion pouring into such destinations as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Few people have a front-row seat to the future of…
— AFAR
This Tiny Nation Is Home to Europe’s Newest Adventure Scene
A youthful energy pervades Kosovo. Europe’s youngest country is also home to the region’s youngest population, with 55% under 30. In the 20 years since the Kosovo War of 1998 to 1999, which culminated in the nation’s 2008 declaration of independence…
— National Geographic
11 Essential Florida Tips
The Sunshine State indeed has all you’ve read about: luminous golden beaches, the action of Walt Disney World, alligators sunbathing by the road in the Everglades, roadside orange groves...and much more, too. With so many possible experiences in…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Elderly American Tourist Killed in Elephant Attack While on Safari in Zambia
An elderly American tourist was killed after an "aggressive" bull elephant attacked a vehicle during a game drive in Zambia, the safari operator said. The incident took place Saturday morning at Kafue National Park, a Lusaka Police spokesperson confirmed to…
— ABC News
A Los Angeles-Based Food Columnist’s Favourite Insider Eating Spots
Los Angeles' food scene is preceded by a litany of stereotypes, like a cultish devotion to avocado toasts and celebrities "inventing" their own superfood smoothies. But Angelenos know that this vast urban sprawl is really home to a rich cultural diversity, best…
— BBC
Cruise
Cruise Passengers Left Stranded on African Island to Be Reimbursed for Some Travel Cost Paid to Return to Ship
The eight cruise passengers who were stranded on an African island after their ship left the port without them will be reimbursed for some of the costs they endured while trying to make it back onto the ship, the cruise line said. Jill and Jay Campbell, of South…
— New York Post
MSC World America News: New Ship to Feature 7 Districts
From 'Aqua' to 'Zen,' MSC World America will offer seven distinct districts when the ship arrives in 2025. MSC Cruises shared the latest details of its upcoming World-class ship, which is set to be homeported in Miami and will offer seven-night itineraries to the…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
How New Technology Is Being Used at U.S. Airports as International Travel Grows
The Belgian family of four was on their fourth trip to the United States. They had been dreading the long line at passport control when they entered the country but had heard about a new app they could use to ease their way and decided to give it a shot…
— PBS
JetZero: Groundbreaking ‘Blended-Wing’ Demonstrator Plane Cleared to Fly
The basic design of commercial airplanes hasn’t changed much in the past 60 years. Modern airliners like the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350 have the same general shape as the Boeing 707 and the Douglas DC-8, which were built in the late 1950s and…
— CNN
Frequent Flyer Miles Aren’t as Valuable as They Used to Be
Airline reward tickets are getting more expensive. While cash fares for flights are rising slower than inflation, a new report from IdeaWorksCompany, a consultancy focusing on ancillary airline revenue, shows that reward redemptions are getting even pricier…
— USA Today
Lodging
The Best Hotels in America for Your Next Getaway in 2024
When you book one of the best vacations in the U.S., you're not going to phone in your accommodations. The best hotels are destinations unto themselves, from ranches that perch you in Dark Sky Places out West to lodges that position you perfectly near…
— Men's Journal
Hilton Makes Splash in Luxury Lifestyle Travel With Plan to Grow Nomad by 100 Hotels
Hilton has arisen from its slumber on luxury and lifestyle brands. The hotel giant is taking a majority stake in Sydell Group, the parent company of the NoMad Hotels brand, both companies announced Wednesday. The deal puts Hilton in charge of expanding…
— The Points Guy
The 10 Best Historic Hotels in Washington D.C.
The nation’s capital has long catered to visiting politicos, heads of state, movie stars, and others, so it’s no wonder a plethora of esteemed hotels throughout the years have been decked out to impress the best. The oldest hotel in Washington, D.C., dates back…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
Gen Z Is Spending Nearly Half of Their Disposable Income on Travel
Generational divide this, generational divide that. Most times, these divides are played up and manufactured for the sake of stirring up false separations within society. The boomers are doing this, Gen X is buying that, millennials are wreaking havoc on both the…
— Thrillist
7 Common Tourist Mistakes To Avoid In NYC (From A Local!)
Are you planning your first trip to New York City? I love New York (and I may just be a little biased since I'm from there) so I want you to have the best time on your trip! That's why I'm sharing the most common mistakes I see tourists make so you know what to…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
The Flag Act of 1818
The original flag of the United States had 13 stars and 13 stripes in honor of the 13 original colonies. In 1795, the flag had two additional stars and stripes. By 1818, there were 20 states, but still only 15…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Beyond Times Square Expands Beyond New York
by David Cogswell
Thursday April 04, 2024
Type “world's  greatest city” into Google and what do you think will come up? Guess. If you guessed New York you would be correct. It’s the answer you will get from the overwhelming majority of people. There are many great cities in the world, many larger than New York, many older, many that have their own distinguishing features that New York does not have. But when you say “world’s greatest city,” most people will think of New York, and for good reason. New York is the uber city, the ultimate urban center, the city that brings together more of the elements of what defines a great city than any other. It’s an unassailable truth. It’s the city so nice they named it twice.
Almost everyone who…
— Travel Research Online
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