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Destinations
Visiting David Attenborough’s ‘Favourite Place’ – Why You Should Explore the Reefs and Rainforests of North Queensland
In Australia’s Cairns airport, David Attenborough looked down on us as we collect our bags. His familiar smiling face is on a huge billboard, with some of his equally huge quotes. They adore Sir David in this part of the world and it’s not hard to see why. He has described tropical…
— The Independent
North Carolina vs. South Carolina: Which Is Better This Summer?
North Carolina offers more diverse natural scenery, from mountains to beaches, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. South Carolina is ideal for beach lovers with year-round beach destinations and a rich cultural and historical experience. South Carolina is more affordable to visit…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
This Growing Travel Trend Is Way More Fun Than A Regular Vacation
There’s been a lot of buzz lately in the travel industry about “gig-tripping,” as fans of Taylor Swift and other musical artists plan vacations all around the world just for the live concert experience. Meanwhile, another experience-driven trend is also on the rise: sports tourism. Whether…
— HuffPost
Why This Japanese Town Is Blocking Their Best View of Mount Fuji
A Japanese convenience store in the northern foothills of Mount Fuji has turned into an unlikely tourist attraction in recent years thanks to a popular viewpoint of the iconic volcano. On clear days, hoards of visitors have lined up in the parking lot of Fujikawaguchiko's Lawson…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tourists, Stop Getting Naked Where You Shouldn’t! Here’s Where You Can Legally Bare It All
ourists everywhere have been stripping down lately in places where they shouldn’t. Tourists angered Namibian authorities when they posed naked on the “Big Daddy” dune. Tourists were kicked out of Machu Picchu for taking nude photos. Bali has been similarly clamping down on…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Royal Caribbean Canceled An Alaska Cruise With People Already On Board
Passengers aboard Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas were disappointed when the cruise company canceled their much-anticipated Alaska vacation due to a propulsion issue. As a result, guests had to change their holiday arrangements at the last minute. The cruise, set to…
— Travel Noire
Cruise Ship Worker Accused of Stabbing 3 People With Scissors on Board Vessel Bound for Alaska
A cruise ship worker from South Africa was arrested Tuesday in Alaska’s capital city, accused of attacking a woman and two security guards with scissors on board the vessel, according to authorities. The U.S. attorney’s office says the man is charged with assault with a dangerous…
— NBC News
Transportation
Real ID License Deadline in May 2025 Means You’ll Need New Card to Fly
If you plan on flying around the country in 2025 and beyond, you might want to listen up. You have about 365 days to make your state-issued driver’s license or identification “Real ID” compliant, per the Department of Homeland Security. The Real ID compliance is part of a…
— USA Today
The UK’s E-gate Failure Explained: How Does It Impact Your Travels?
Thousands of travellers were forced to queue for hours, with some resulting to sleeping on airport floors, following a “nationwide issue” that saw e-gates fail in the UK’s largest airports. The e-gate failure, which began on the evening of Thursday 7 May, has been resolved. However…
— Condé Nast Traveller
Mexico's Hidden Gems Unveiled! Take The New Maya Train To These 4 Colonial Cities From Cancun
Cancun may be the number one tourist destination in the whole of Mexico, famous for its five-star resorts, powder-white sands hugged by teal-colored seas, and balmy weather, but it lacks something other Mexican destinations have in abundance: Cultural value. Unlike a majority…
— Travel Off Path
Lodging
Marriott’s Four Points Express by Sheraton Will Expand Into Japan
One of Marriott's newest and most affordable brands is slated to grow in one of the world's most-visited countries. Four Points Express by Sheraton will expand into Japan with an initial lineup of 14 hotels, Marriott announced Tuesday. The deal came together after investment firm…
— The Points Guy
These Are the 15 Best Hotels and Resorts in Greece
While most travelers tend to think of Greece as a summer island destination, there are treasured places across the country that make it a fantastic place to visit at any time. That’s especially true in 2024, as a number of new and renovated hotels and resorts open their doors in…
— AFAR
In Paris and Beyond, 6 Sumptuous European Hotels
If you’re planning to attend the Paris Olympics and see a bit of Europe this summer, you have a variety of plush new hotels from which to choose (though they’re likely to fill up quickly). Whether you’re going to the Games or simply going on vacation, you’ll find fresh boutique…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Should I Use a Travel Agent? Our Travel Experts Says It Makes All the Difference.
Technically, I’m a professional traveler. As a journalist, it’s my job to research and connect with locals to get beneath the surface of a destination. So I have never really used travel agents. What could they plan better than I could? A lot, it turns out. Over the years, I’ve…
— Outside Online
How to Plan an Affordable Family Getaway
Now that you’re a family, traveling is more expensive. We get it. It’s not just that prices for flights and accommodations spike during school breaks. (This is a constant, and it sucks.) It’s that the ongoing bite of inflation has made food, attraction tickets, gas, babysitters...everything…
— Lonely Planet
Today in History
The Destruction of Saint-Pierre, Martinique
On May 8, 1902, Mount Pelee, a volcano in Saint-Pierre, Martinique erupted. Hot, caustic volcanic gases and dust poured from the mountainside, covering the small city of approximately 30,000. Just prior to the blast…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Travel Answers Unveils Unified Brand for Travel Advisors
 Travel advisors now have a powerful new tool with the launch of Travel Answers, a unified brand consolidating five leading wholesale travel companies. This rebranding combines Down Under Answers, Travel2, Islands in the Sun, Africa Answers, and Asia Answers into one platform.
The move aims to streamline operations, marketing, and travel advisor experience across these DMCs specializing in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Africa, and Asia. Under the new Travel Answers umbrella, advisors gain a…
— Travel Research Online
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