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Destinations
Local Strolls: Explore Quezon City in Metro Manila on Foot
There are places I don’t mind seeing just once. Others, I never tire of visiting. With its leafy green surroundings, the University of the Philippines Diliman campus is my favorite cycling and walking route, one that I return to again and again. It’s one of the few sanctuaries in…
— Lonely Planet
The 10 Best Day Trips From Edinburgh
One of the joys of Edinburgh and its compact size is the ease with which one can nip out of the city. Scotland’s various natural assets – bracing coastlines, rolling hills, beautiful forests – as well as charming towns and cities, are all easily accessible. While a trip to the…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Viral NYC-Dublin 'Portal' Shuts Down Amid Racism And Indecency
A new art installation that created quite a buzz has faced an unfortunate shutdown. “The Portals,” located in New York City and Dublin, Ireland, were exciting public art additions to the cities, appealing to tourists and locals. Many portal interactions went viral as people…
— Travel Noire
Top Electric Car Rental Tips I Learned on an Epic Road Trip
Picture the thrill of the open road, the allure of adventure beckoning at every turn — this is the preferred mode of travel for my husband and me. Yet, our recent journey through the majestic Colorado Rockies took an unexpected twist when the car rental agency handed me…
— USA Today
7 Steepest Hiking Trails In North Carolina
From Grandfather Mountain to the Graybeard Trail and many more, work up a sweat on the steepest North Carolina hiking trails! Discover beautiful waterfalls, rhododendron tunnels, and breathtaking vistas while conquering steep North Carolina hikes. Prepare for tough climbs…
— The Travel
Cruise
Silversea's Silver Nova Gets a Sibling Named Silver Ray
Just nine months after the debut of Silver Nova, Silversea already has given her a new sister. The cruise line today celebrated the official handover of Silver Ray, its second Nova-class ship, which arrived two days early at the Meyer Werft shipyard. The identical siblings share a…
— Travel Research Online
Electric Boats Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
As the broader transportation sector looks to meet pressing decarbonization goals via the pursuit of greener alternative energy, the maritime industry has been no exception. And with on-tap battery-electric technology that’s already proven successful on land, a new…
— AFAR
Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Ship Fails Surprise CDC Inspection
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise failed a surprise inspection earlier this month. On May 1, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) pointed out issues regarding water safety, improper food handling, subpar maintenance, and inadequate sanitation practices. After a lengthy and…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Dozens of Passengers on 12-Hour-Long Flight Vomiting, Nauseous
Passengers onboard a Condor flight from Mauritius to Frankfurt, Germany, earlier this month mysteriously “became ill,” needing airsick bags during the flight, the airline said. Upon arrival, the plane was met with emergency vehicles and medical staff. During the Germany-based…
— USA Today
What to Do When Your Plane Is Diverted – Including How to Claim Compensation
You’re on a flight, and everything is going smoothly. Then, there’s an announcement that the plane is being diverted and will be landing at an airport that’s not your final destination. Now what? A diverted flight is simply one that lands at an airport that wasn’t the intended…
— Travel+Leisure
This Airport Lounge Was Just Voted Best in the World—Here's What It's Like Inside
Of all the international travel hubs around the world, Vienna is home to the best airport lounge in the world—Vienna Lounge at Terminal 1 in Vienna Airport was voted not just the best in Europe, but the overall global winner in the inaugural Priority Pass Excellence Awards. The…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
New Law Starts July: Impact on Hawaii Travel Reservations Revealed
A new California law will have a ripple effect on all Hawaii accommodations starting in just over one month. (Hat tip to Renee on our site for mentioning it). California Assembly Bill No. 537 is noteworthy, especially for Hawaii-bound visitors from California and elsewhere. This…
— Beat of Hawaii
Living Large: Raffles At Galaxy Macau – Review
Housed within a lavish gold tower, Raffles at Galaxy Macau is an all-suite property, with 450 accommodation offerings that range from the sprawling top floor Presidential Suite to the Deluxe Suite. But size is of no importance at this hotel, with each room offering a dedicated…
— Country and Town House
5 Reasons Why This Hidden Country Resort Should Be Your Next U.S. Getaway
Forget stuffy resorts with the same old experience. This hidden gem in Georgia throws the ultimate curveball, and I loved every moment I spent there! Prepare yourself for gourmet farm-to-table feasts you won't (and I can't) stop raving about, unique bourbon tastings…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
Travel Spending Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon, Says Michelle Meyer
ichelle Meyer, chief U.S. economist at Mastercard Economics Institute, joins CNBC’s ‘The Exchange’ to discuss travel spending trends, what new Mastercard data shows about the strength of the consumer, and more…
— CNBC
American Travel Websites Charge up to 70% More for Bookings
U.S.-based travelers booking their international holidays are charged up to 70% more when searching for hotels from home than they would abroad, according to an investigation by cybersecurity company NordVPN. The research revealed that Americans can save hundreds…
— Fodor's Travel
A Korean Feast That Honours Buddha’s Birth
Every year, millions of people celebrate the founder of Buddhism's birth by enjoying free meals at temples. After the cherry blossom petals fall, strings of paper lanterns begin to appear across South Korea, dangling from trees and lacing the streets to announce the arrival of…
— BBC
Today in History
The Establishment of Las Vegas
On May 15, 1905, the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad auctioned off 110 acres, establishing the railroad town of Las Vegas. The town was a layover point for the railroad and was not incorporated as a…
— Travel Research Online
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