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Destinations
How to Spend a Long Weekend in Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is Europe’s self-assured big sister. She’s not as big or flashy as Paris or Milan, but she doesn’t need to be. She knows exactly who she is—a city of stately architecture and heady institutions…
— Veranda
Our Favorite Family Destinations Across the U.S. for 2024
Travel changes when you have kids, but it doesn’t have to end; you just need to factor in a few more needs and opinions than before. Thankfully, the United States is packed full of must-visit destinations…
— AFAR
What Are the Azores? They Might Beat Out Hawaii as a Destination.
What’s the perfect island chain? The default has always been Hawaii: Its eight principal islands rising from the Pacific’s deep are verdant and vibrant. But if you switch your gaze to the Atlantic, you will find…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
First-Timer’s Guide to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Unsurprisingly, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Hawaiʻi Island is one of the state’s most popular attractions. This incredible landscape is home to two massive volcanoes – Kīlauea being one of the…
— Lonely Planet
Best Beaches Within A 1-Hour Drive From Honolulu
Beaches near Honolulu offer stunning views and various activities like swimming, snorkeling, and surfing for visitors to enjoy. From Sandy Beach's powerful shore break to the tranquil Ko Olina…
— The Travel
Cruise
Popular Destination Introduces Strict Daily Cruise Passenger Limit
Iceland has gradually become one of Europe’s most popular cruise destinations with tourists travelling to see its glaciers and visit coastal towns and villages. Isafjordur, a town in Iceland’s northwest…
— Express
3 of the World’s Biggest Cruise Ships Soon Will Battle for Supremacy Out of Miami
Get ready for the Battle of the Cruise Ship Giants out of Miami. Fast-growing MSC Cruises on Thursday officially announced its North America schedule for the summer of 2025, including a Miami deployment…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
Paris Public Transport Will Double in Price During the Olympics. Here’s How to Avoid Paying Extra
If you’re planning to be in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, investing in a transport pass could save time and money. We’re just a few months away from the 2024 Olympics and host city Paris is gearing up for…
— Euronews
How to Apply for Global Entry: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you travel internationally at least a couple times per year, chances are you’ve thought about applying for Global Entry. The program gives members access to an expedited line at US Customs and…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Deadly Storm Floods the World’s Second Busiest Airport
Two years’ worth of rain brought Dubai to a screeching halt this week. It was the heaviest rain ever recorded since records began 75 years ago and it soaked the desert. Social media was inundated with…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
These Hotel Beach Clubs Will Make You Feel Like You're In 'Palm Royale'
Live like a star at luxury resorts in Florida, evoking the glamour of the Palm Royale series with stunning beach views. Experience ultimate relaxation with spa treatments, beachfront cabanas, and exclusive…
— The Travel
The Fifth Avenue Hotel Review: Inside the Martin Brudnizki Project
As I approach the entrance of The Fifth Avenue Hotel, the grandeur that awaits is immediately apparent. Stepping into the lobby, the hustling commotion of the city evaporates as I am enveloped in…
— Elite Traveler
Other and Odd
Prince Harry Calls on Travel Industry to ‘Do Better’ for Communities in Tourist Destinations
The Duke of Sussex has urged the travel industry to “do better” by communities acting as custodians of tourist destinations. Prince Harry’s comments came in a online address to the annual general…
— AOL
The Ingenious Wines Birthed From Black Volcanic Craters
In Spain's Lanzarote Island, conical hollows built into layers of volcanic ash yield wines that have been created from generations of ingenuity and hard work. When viewed from a distance, the vineyards of…
— BBC
Today in History
Oklahoma City Bombing
On this day in 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was destroyed by a car bomb. American militia movement sympathizer Timothy…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Dear AmaWaterways, Thank You
Last year, I wr ote this note to AmaWaterways during a time that I was feeling grateful. As I embark on a new chapter, and another set of change, I am feeling grateful once more. So, I thought I’d share this note again. You see, Ama gave me my first introduction to river cruising way back in 2009, but that’s just the beginning. Since then, I’ve had many unforgettable journeys with Ama – and they deserve a big thank you…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
One Step Ahead of the Rockets: An Unforgettable Press Trip to Israel
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday April 19, 2024
 Jerusalem — Maybe it’s because I respect war correspondents, who risk their lives to cover the story, and sometimes wish I was one. Maybe it’s because, since Covid, I appreciate the privilege of being among the first visitors to support a tourism industry in distress. Maybe it’s because my roots are here, in the only place on earth where Jews are not a minority.
— Travel Research Online
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