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Destinations
What’s Your Single Best Tip for Traveling in Japan? Here’s What Frequent Visitors Said
Japan has long captivated travelers. But many of its most famous qualities — from the cuisine to the country’s nationwide culture of civility — can initially be befuddling for outsiders too. To help travelers bridge the cultural gap, CNBC Travel asked frequent visitors…
— CNBC
Best Time to Visit Sedona
As one of Arizona’s most alluring desert cities, Sedona has long ignited the imagination of adventurers, artists and mystics. Now wine tours and film festivals have added to its eclectic vibe, with natural and cultural worlds coming together. Sedona’s dramatic…
— Lonely Planet
Why This Cool Scandinavian City Will Be One Of The Trendiest Destinations In 2024
If a trip to Europe is in the cards for you this year, then take a moment to pause before you press that ‘book’ button. Do you really want to wrestle with the crowds in Barcelona? Fight for beach space in the Algarve? Or are you ready for a different, cooler kind of…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Which State Has Better Beaches: California Or Florida?
California and Florida offer a variety of beaches, from warm and touristy to rugged and tranquil, perfect for different preferences. Water temperatures are a key difference between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, influencing beach activities and visitor…
— The Travel
Spring Happenings in Montréal: From Total Solar Eclipse to the Reopening of Le 9e
With the arrival of spring and the warmer temperatures in Montréal, the city is abuzz with exciting events and activities to enjoy in 2024. Most notably, on Monday, April 8, Montréal will be the ideal site to witness the once-in-a-lifetime Total Solar Eclipse…
— Travel Noire
The 12 Best Fast Food Joints in America
Visions of golden-fried cheese curds, succulent smash burgers, and cheese-topped fries distracted me from the rolling scenery of America’s backroads. Of course, I could always stop for a “real meal” (sit-down) in a local restaurant, but what’s more American…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Short vs. Long Cruises: Which One Is Right for You? Here’s How They Compare.
Whether you want a weekend getaway or to max out your vacation days, there’s a cruise for that. Cruise lines offer itineraries ranging from a few days to monthslong. But there are more differences between short and long sailings than just the amount of…
— USA Today
Forget Wellness, FEAR Is the Best New Travel Trend
When I started reading suggested packing lists for a February cruise trip through northern Norway, I nearly lost my mind and canceled. The extra layers of clothing I had expected, but the advice on what apparel to bring–everything from wool underwear to…
— Fodor's Travel
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Over a Dozen Voyages in 2025 — What to Know
Norwegian Cruise Line is canceling over a dozen cruises 2025. The cruise line is nixing multiple voyages throughout next year, Norwegian confirmed to Travel + Leisure on Friday. "The recent 2025 itinerary cancelations are a result of varied events including…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
Airlines Struggle With Lack of Planes as Summer Travel Set to Hit Record Levels
The global airline industry is facing a summer squeeze, with travel demand expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels while aircraft deliveries drop sharply due to production problems at Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab and Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab. Air…
— Reuters
The European Sleeper: A New Night Train Connecting Some of the Continent’s Great Cities
Hop aboard in one country, wake up in another and consider getting off to explore one of Germany's most stunning landscapes. In an era of cheap, low-cost flights, one throwback to the golden age of travel appears to be making a comeback: night trains. As a…
— BBC
What Happens When The Toilet Overflows Mid-Air
Lately, lots of things seem to be going wrong on airplanes. From doors being blown off to bug sightings and more, broken or less-than-perfect airplanes have been a trending topic among travelers recently. Most travel concerns are related to safety issues and…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
Can Disney Vacation Club Villas Accommodate Wheelchairs?
My family recently returned from our first family trip to Walt Disney World since the start of the pandemic. Immediately after our last trip, in January 2020, my wife Dana experienced a severe MS (multiple sclerosis) flare that diminished her mobility, so she now…
— USA Today
This New Colorado Eco Hotel Has 14 Geodesic Domes With Private Wraparound Decks and Hammocks — and It's Near the World's Deepest Hot Spring
The world’s deepest hot spring is found in the tiny town of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, along the Colorado-New Mexico border. In this hot-water-centric community, the natural soaking tubs along the river and developed hot spring resorts are only topped by the…
— Travel+Leisure
Treat Yourself to a Staycation at These DC Luxury Hotels
Whether you’re beguiled by museums, American history or a melee of cherry blossoms (once a year, of course), there’s a veritable cornucopia of reasons to visit our nation’s fair capital. And if you’re fortunate to call Washington, D.C. home, it’s no surprise that…
— Inside Hook
Other and Odd
Tourism Taxes Are Making International Trips More Expensive
As you budget for a trip, the list of expenses to consider is long. Sure, there are the big-ticket costs, such as airfare, lodging, theme park tickets and car rentals. But, as every traveler knows, that's often just the beginning. Airline fees, resort charges, food…
— The Points Guy
Travel Dupes Are Popular With Gen Z and Millenials
A travel dupe, or duplication, allows a person to experience the authentic local culture and connect with people in a different way because there’s less tourism…
— CBS News
Today in History
Robert E. Lee Surrenders
The end of the American Civil War was near as Sherman left Atlanta and marched his troops to Savannah in December of 1864. Although it briefly appeared that England might enter the war on the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines Announces American Patriot & American Pioneer New Ships in the Project Blue Fleet
Guilford, CT—April 8, 2024— American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce two more new small ships coming in 2025, American Patriot and American Pioneer. These 125-passenger sister ships represent…
— Travel Research Online
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Journeying with Petrabax: Unveiling the Splendors of the Iberian Peninsula and Beyond
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
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