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Destinations
Wide Open Spaces: A Guide to Washington State’s Most Magnificent Parks
If you've grown weary of the urban rat race and yearn for stunning wide-open spaces, it's time to grab your bags and head to Washington State. Scattered with incredible landscapes carved out by nature, the state takes the protection of its parks for future…
— Lonely Planet
Disco Never Died in This Kentucky City
Walk through the door of Louisville’s Myriad Hotel and just try not to smile. There, suspended from the lobby ceiling, casting rays of multicolored light across the registration desk, are two dozen disco balls in varying diameters, some the size of softballs, others…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
The 52-Year, 1,400-Mile Effort to Finally See an Eclipse
Like millions of other Americans, I plan to see the total eclipse Monday afternoon. Unlike most, I’m ready to take somewhat extreme measures to increase my chances of having clear skies under which to do so. You see, I’ve been hoping to see an eclipse…
— CNN
23 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
In a country as large as the United States, there’s no shortage of destinations and detours to explore by car. Whether your idea of the perfect American road trip entails an epic, cross-country journey or a shorter jaunt through a few of its most iconic national…
— AFAR
9 Reasons The Adirondacks Are The Hottest Hiking Spot Of 2024
Climb all 46 Adirondack High Peaks for a challenging adventure—but easier hikes like Cascade Mountain are also an option. Explore 1,500 miles of rivers in the Adirondacks for fishing, canoeing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Discover stunning waterfalls like…
— The Travel
Cruise
Celebrity Cruise Ship Rescues 7 People From ‘Adrift’ Vessel
A Celebrity Cruises ship rescued a group of people from another vessel between Cuba and Mexico this week. Celebrity Apex “encountered a small vessel adrift and in need of assistance” on Monday, according to a spokesperson for the cruise line. “The…
— USA Today
A Look at Virgin’s New 2024-25 Program in the Caribbean
After canceling its 2024-25 season in Australia and New Zealand, Virgin Voyage’s s introducing a new winter program in the Caribbean. Sailing from San Juan, the Resilient Lady is set to offer a series of seven- to 11-night cruises to Southern and Eastern…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Tulum's Airport Is Officially Open — See the Flight Schedule for American, Delta, and More U.S. Airlines
The Riviera Maya in Mexico has long been an unquestionable destination favorite, lined with dozens of beachfront resorts and a lively nightlife scene. But travelers yearning for a more laidback, bohemian vibe can now fly further south into Tulum’s brand-new…
— Travel+Leisure
2 Injured on Southwest Flight After Turbulence Forces Emergency Landing in Tampa
A Southwest Airlines flight headed to Orlando from New Orleans made an emergency landing in Tampa Wednesday after it encountered turbulence, and two people, including a flight attendant, were injured. Southwest flight 4273 departed from Louis…
— USA Today
Lodging
First Look: See Inside Regent’s Flagship Americas Property Opening in Santa Monica
At the beginning of the year, TPG shared its list of the most exciting hotels set to open in 2024, and those properties spanned from New Jersey to the Seychelles. One of these hotly anticipated hotels, which sits on a stunning stretch of California coastline, has…
— The Points Guy
These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024
A great hotel can define an entire trip. So each year, AFAR’s team of experts selects the world’s best new and renovated arrivals, whether it’s an Edwardian landmark in central London, a high-design hideaway in Marrakech, or a canvas-walled luxury camp set…
— AFAR
Other and Odd
The Best Time to Travel? The Off Season
In 2021, I spent a blissful year traveling solo across Italy. Not just because I didn’t have a companion, but because, with international travel still largely blocked due to COVID, my country felt empty. Can you imagine Venice without the crowds? I don’t…
— Condé Nast Traveler
What Traveling to a Blue Zone Can Teach You About Living Well
It’s just after sunrise, and I’m sitting in a barrel sauna watching howler monkeys devour mangoes in a tree. As one of the primates roars, I plunge into my private ice bath at Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences and spring out of the water a couple of minutes later…
— Vogue
Looming Water Crises Are Threatening Cities and Could Impact Your Summer Travel Plans
pain was unusually wet last week. In Seville, in the south of the country, Easter Week was disrupted by a storm and processions were cancelled, much to the disappointment of locals and tourists. The drought-affected country had a bit of a relief after the rains…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The First Presidential Veto
The word "veto" is Latin for "I forbid". The US Constitution provides that the President, as the head of the executive branch of government may veto a bill passed by the Congress. The first exercise of a the…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Dubai? On A River Cruise?
Welcome to Duba i, where tradition meets innovation, offering a blend of old-world charm and modern sophistication. Join AmaWaterways on a journey to this dynamic city, before or after your Secrets Of Egypt & The Nile river cruise.
Your Oasis In The…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
First Dibs: Getting a Jump on Spring Sailings in Europe
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday April 05, 2024
Amsterdam -- It’s always fun to usher in springtime with a Tulip Time cruise to Europe. And there’s something extra special about being on the very first sailing of river cruise season, as my husband and I were, with a group of top travel advisors aboard the Avalon Panorama in Amsterdam.
Off a red-eye that landed at 6 a.m., we arrived in time to watch the Panorama glide up the river and into the harbor in the early morning light. We were the first couple onboard the newly refurbished ship, a charter by Oasis Travel Network for its annual Member Appreciation Cruise. Instead of having to wait for the previous group cruisers to disembark, we boarded at 9:30. By 10:00, we were sound asleep in our…
— Travel Research Online
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