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Destinations
7 Best Places in Japan That 'Shogun' Fans Need to Visit for Real
Shogun hit its stride right out of the gate when its first two episodes were released in late February, becoming Disney’s No. 1 scripted series premiere globally. With its finale scheduled for April 23, the 10-episode FX/Hulu series based on the bestselling 1975…
— Men's Journal
7 Reasons Why This Southeast Asian Country Is One Of The Most Popular Destinations In The World
Odds are if you love to travel, Thailand is high on your list of exotic places to visit. This cultural hotspot has rightfully earned its place on our bucket lists, and any traveler who has spent time here will speak of it with fondness and stars still in their eyes…
— Travel Off Path
Sling Yourself Into Singapore’s 8 Best Places
Singapore's allure goes beyond its iconic hotels, manicured gardens and world-class airport. A maturing local identity peeks through if you know where to look. At first glance, the city isn't really known for range when it comes to travel, especially with its headliners…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Sober Travelers Find Something to Savor in Wine Country
Mocktail trails, olive oil tours and elevated dining experiences are among the many ways the renowned wine-producing areas of Sonoma, Mendoza and Tuscany are appealing to sober or sober-curious travelers…
— New York Times
One of Hawaii's Most Controversial Attractions Is Being Demolished
Hawaii's Ha'ikū Stairs, known more famously as the "Stairway to Heaven," has been slated for demolition for years. Now, it's finally being removed. Preparatory work to remove the Ha'ikū Stairs started last week, according to the City and County of Honolulu, with…
— Travel+Leisure
The 10 Best Bookstores in Seattle
While there is plenty to do in Seattle, it is essentially the Big Apple’s opposite in that it is the city that definitely sleeps. Nightlife is limited, especially when compared to other major U.S cities. This can be a disappointment to some visitors, so if that’s an important…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
After an Iconic River Cruise Line Shuts Down, Here's What You Should Know About Protecting Your Cruise Booking
American Queen Voyages, which brought the iconic American Queen paddle wheeler back to life on the Mississippi River in 2012, has ceased operations. “Despite great efforts by our team, crew, and partners, AQV has been unable to fully rebound from the…
— AFAR
Just Back From Celestyal Discovery
The mood was upbeat in the queue to check in for the maiden voyage of Celestyal's latest ship — Celestyal Discovery. The vessel's resident DJ pumped out tunes while an impromptu dance routine by staff was greeted by whoops from the waiting line; a party of…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
When You're Entitled To Money From Your Airline
Passengers can get a refund for canceled flights, thanks to DOT regulations, even if airlines don't advertise this option. Refunds for delays are not standardized; each airline has its own policy for issuing refunds for delayed flights. Airlines may offer points or future…
— The Travel
Atlanta, Dubai and Dallas Were the Busiest Airports in 2023
Airports Council International World released the list of 2023’s busiest airports on Monday. The top spots this year show how international travel has continued to rebound since the pandemic dip. “Global air travel in 2023 was chiefly fuelled by the…
— USA Today
Airlines Suspend Flights and Reroute Planes Amid Heightened Tensions in the Middle East
Following Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel late Saturday night, several airlines are canceling flights to and from Tel Aviv, as well as rerouting planes scheduled to fly over the Middle East. Over the weekend, much of the airspace over and surrounding the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
The 100 Best New Hotels of the Year
Our annual guide to the most game-changing hotel openings (and reopenings) has taken Travel + Leisure editors and contributors to 39 countries on six continents. We started with a list of more than 200 soon-to-open hotels, and T+L editors and reporters…
— Travel+Leisure
Overwater Bungalows Started as a Bottom-Tier Accommodation. Today, They’re a Status Symbol in the Luxury Travel World.
Overwater bungalows originated nearly 60 years ago in Tahiti. The first rooms cost $240 a night. Today, experts say they're a staple in the luxury travel market. The accommodations have since expanded in region, size, and amenities…
— Business Insider
Want to Travel Like a Local? Sleep in a Mongolian Yurt or an Amish Farmhouse
At Three Camel Lodge, travelers sleep in yurts in the middle of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. Views just outside of the round, tent-like dwellings feel zapped in from the age of Chinggis Khan: herders driving goats across the steppe, a lone woman trotting by on…
— National Geographic
Other and Odd
Alila Ventana Big Sur to Remain Closed Through May 26 — Here’s What We Know
One of California's best resorts and a World of Hyatt favorite, Alila Ventana Big Sur will remain closed through at least May 26. This is due to the closure of Highway 1 for construction following a series of events, including storms and multiple landslides, that…
— The Points Guy
The Carretera Granma: One of the Most Spectacular Drives in Cuba
Few travellers venture to Cuba's south-eastern corner, but a little-known road offers a fascinating – and stunning – glimpse of the nation's revolutionary past. "We're going the back way to Santiago," I told the man at the car hire office in Bayamo, Cuba. The…
— BBC Travel
This New Luxury Private Airline Includes Champagne and a Chef, but It’s Just for Dogs
A new airline is launching in May, and it’s targeting a very specific customer: dogs. BARK, Inc., creator of the popular subscription-based Bark Box, has partnered with a jet charter company to launch BARK Air, the world’s first airline centered around dogs. The…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
On April 17, 1961, US-backed Cuban exiles landed on Cuban shores in an ill-fated plan to overthrow Fidel Castro. Although financed and planned by the United States, the Kennedy administration…
— Travel Research Online
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