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Destinations
How to Spend 3 Perfect Days in Madrid
Spain’s capital city has plenty to offer on a 24/7 basis, no matter whether you’re looking for entertainment at 2 PM on a cool winter’s afternoon or 2 AM in the heat of the summer months. But even if you’re only popping by for a fleeting visit, it’s easy to tick off the…
— Fodor's Travel
Barcelona’s Tourist Tax Just Got Higher. Here Are Other Places That Will Cost You to Enter in 2024
Barcelona, one of Spain’s most visited cities, has just announced another hike in its tourist tax. This increase comes after multiple tourist destinations have implemented visitor fees in response to the problems caused by excessive tourism. Overtourism…
— Travel Noire
The True Story of Japan’s Samurai City That Chose Art Over War
The breakout series Shogun has renewed interest in the clashing swords and political maneuvering of Japan's feudal era – and the city of Kanazawa is an excellent place to learn more. Long after the end of Japan's feudal era, there's still a sense of power and…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
Tracing the Long, Winding Path of an Ancient Roman Aqueduct
The stone arches looped solemnly over their shadows, some teetering above the grass, some sinking into it. It was a dazzling January morning, and I was standing in the Park of the Aqueducts, about 20 minutes by metro from central Rome. Here, the ruined…
— New York Times
Where Is California's Bowling Ball Beach? (How To Visit)
Discover Bowling Ball Beach's mystical concretions along California's beautiful coast for a unique beachside experience. More than a quirky stop on a road trip, the small boulders found on the beach are geological marvels formed in sedimentary rock. Arriving at low…
— The Travel
11 Fabulous Gardens Around the World
Stop and smell the roses. And the jasmine, the frangipani and the lavender, too. At these verdant sanctuaries around the world – all featured in Lonely Planet’s The Joy of Exploring Gardens – travelers can experience a connection to the natural world, giving us the…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Viking Valued at $10.8 Billion As It Heads to IPO
Travel advisors, like the general public, soon will be able to own a piece of Viking Holdings Ltd. Headed to an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, the company expects to soon be selling ordinary shares at $21-$25, for a total market capitalization of between…
— Travel Research Online
New Consumer Law Mandates Clear Pricing for Cruise Lines
Are you frustrated that cruise prices suddenly balloon when finalizing your booking? Starting July 1, 2024, consumer protection legislation will require cruise lines to display the total price, not just the fare. California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) goes…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in Air Travel
The Biden administration finalized rules on Wednesday requiring airlines to automatically refund passengers for canceled or significantly delayed flights and to share baggage, change, or cancellation fees upfront. “Passengers deserve to know upfront what…
— The Hill
European Airlines Report Thousands of Problems During Flights Due to Suspected Russian Jamming
European airlines have reported 46,000 cases of jamming or spoofing over the Baltic Sea. Russia can be causing such GPS interferences, as the destinations where this practice occurs are near the country. Jamming or spoofing includes disrupting signals by…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
America’s Smallest Airports Are Hurting, Even as More People Than Ever Are Flying
In many respects, 2023 was a record-setting year at airports. The Transportation Security Administration saw its busiest summer ever. All-time, single-day passenger traffic records fell on two occasions. Airlines fielded historic demand for overseas travel…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Travel + Leisure’s Best Hotels in Phoenix and Arizona for 2024
Five Arizona hotels were just named among the best in the world for 2024. Travel + Leisure unveiled its 2024 T+L 500 list of the world's best hotels, compiled based on ratings from its readers, in its May issue. The list includes five Arizona hotels, including four…
— AZ Central
These Are the 15 Best Hotels in Chicago
With its world-class cultural institutions (the Art institute of Chicago and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra among them), 24 sand beaches right in the city, and a richly diverse population, Chicago remains one of the United States’ most visited metropolises. The…
— AFAR
Other and Odd
Planning an Upcoming Celebration? Keep All-Inclusive Travel in Mind
In an era where people increasingly value experiences over possessions, milestone celebrations have taken on a new meaning. Hilton’s 2024 Global Trends Report found that travel this year will be all about building and strengthening connections. Nearly half of…
— USA Today
7 Destinations That Do Not Want Travelers To Visit This Summer (And Where To Go Instead)
Overtourism is a real problem that has blighted many of the world’s most popular cities. As a result, many destinations are asking tourists to stay away. But that hasn’t stopped our desire to travel the world. So where should you go? Here are 7 destinations that…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
Founding of the Library of Congress
President John Adams signed into law an act establishing the Library of Congress on April 24, 1800. The same act transferred of the seat of government of the United States from Philadelphia to the District of…
— Travel Research Online
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