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Destinations
This Country Was Just Named the Most In-demand for a Luxury Vacation — and It's an Affordable Beach-lover's Paradise
Who doesn't love living in the lap of luxury, even if it's just for vacation? Apparently, we all do because searches for "luxury travel" destinations are way up, and Renty, a luxury car rental company, knows…
— Travel+Leisure
Why You Can – And Should – Travel to Southeast Türkiye
On 6 February 2023, Türkiye suffered one of the most devastating events in its post-war history: a pair of 7.8- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that ravaged the country’s southeastern region, killing more…
— Lonely Planet
5 Reasons Why Americans Love Visiting This Diverse Latin American Country
Latin America is wide-ranging with some truly amazing destinations to visit, yet many are still overlooked. Between Mexico and South America lies Central America, home to just 7 nations. Even…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Running Tours Offer a Fun Way to Visit a New Place—Here’s Where to Try Them
Six years ago, I suffered through one of the worst bouts of jet lag in my life. I had been traveling in Southeast Asia for about 10 days, but my mind and body were still stuck in Vampire mode. When I…
— AFAR
Inside The Toronto Restaurant Mentioned In Kendrick Lamar's 'Euphoria'
Toronto’s Chinatown is buzzing with a new beat, and it’s not just from the city’s energetic nightlife. New Ho King, a Chinese restaurant that has been a staple in the area since 1975, is now at the…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
European River Cruises Offer More ‘Intimate’ Way to See the Continent
Europe has no shortage of marquee tourist hot spots, but Diamond Meadows’ first river cruise there didn’t include them. The 28-year-old graduate student took a cruise along the Rhine and Moselle rivers…
— USA Today
Elixir Boutique Cruises Kicks Off 2024 Season in the Aegean
Elixir Boutique Cruises recently launched its 2024 summer season in the Aegean Sea. Operating the Elysium, the Athens-based company is now offering a series of week-long cruises to the Greek Islands…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Senate Approves Bill to Reauthorize F.A.A. and Improve Air Travel
The Senate on Thursday passed legislation to reauthorize federal aviation programs for the next five years and put in place new safety measures and consumer protections for passengers, at a moment of…
— New York Times
These Are the Best US Airlines for Economy, Business, and First Class
It’s an unfortunate truth that air travel has become an overall frustrating experience. With shrinking seats, crowded flights, and rising fees for services like checking a bag, it’s enough to make even the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
This Is a More Affordable Business Class, but Is It Worth the Price?
When it comes to flying, it’s funny how the things we consider as “basic needs” here on the ground are suddenly rebranded as luxuries when we’re 35,000 feet up in the air. A lie-flat bed and room to stretch…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Cosseting Luxury at Foxhill Manor
A boutique Cotswolds hotel with a difference, Foxhill Manor has a dedicated team of staff to look after your every wish. Tucked into the rolling green fields of the 500-acre Farncombe Estate near Broadway…
— Country and Town House
These Are The 10 Oldest Towns In Canada (& Their Best Hotels)
St. John's, NL has a vibrant culture with rich maritime heritage. Visitors can stay at Sandman Signature Hotel for a convenient experience. Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON offers wine tastings and waterfalls. Guests…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Is Weed Still Legal in Thailand? Here’s What Tourists Need to Know as Government U-Turns
Less than two years after Thailand opened the floodgates by legalising cannabis, the country’s new conservative coalition government is seeking to slam them shut. Neon weed signs have become…
— Euronews.com
These Are the Safest Destinations for LGBTQIA+ Travelers in 2024, According to a Travel Index
For LGBTQIA+ travelers, safety and inclusivity are important factors in vacation plans, and the latest Gay Travel Index once again sheds light on destinations that exceed expectations, fit the bill, or fall…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
J. Edgar Hoover
On May 10, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge appointed J. Edgar Hoover as the director of the Bureau of Investigation—predecessor to the FBI. Hoover…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
AmaWaterways’ Green Initiatives
AmaWaterways sh ared the way it commits to sustainability by sharing a short video showcasing current initiatives to eliminate single-use plastics, minimize food waste and contribute positively to the preservation of our planet’s precious water resources.
AmaWaterways is taking significant steps towards a greener, more sustainable future for river cruising, the environment and the communities visited.
“We are seeing a renewed interest from our travel partners and guests about sustainability, which we felt made it timely to introduce our new video on the topic,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice-president of AmaWaterways. “Protecting the environment and enriching the communities we visit is an ever-present responsibility. It is important to share our sustainability efforts, as it enables eco-conscious travelers to…
— Travel Research Online
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