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Destinations
Can Americans Travel to Cuba?
Even in 2024, the question “can Americans travel to Cuba?” is still frequently asked among US travelers. Few destinations create such simultaneous longing and confusion as this crocodile-shaped island only 95 miles south of Key West. It has held a mythic status since the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Think Bhutan’s $100 Daily Tourism Fee Is Pricey? It Could Go Even Higher, Says Prime Minister
Bhutan may reconsider its controversial $100 daily tourism fees if the country’s tourism industry recovers soon, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told CNBC on May 10. But the fees are likely to go higher, he said. Bhutan reopened its borders in September 2022 with…
— CNBC
Beat The Crowds: This Stunning Lesser-Known Croatian City Is Cheaper To Visit Than Dubrovnik
From an overlooked cultural gem to a world-famous summer destination in only a small number of years, Dubrovnik is the city that best represents Croatia internationally right now: It's become synonymous with ‘King's Landing' among Game of Thrones fans, and it seems to…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Yamashiro: Los Angeles’ Secret Mountain Palace
Constructed more than 100 years ago, the Yamashiro Historic District is as fantastic as any story that Hollywood could put on the silver screen. Stargazing takes on a different meaning in Los Angeles, especially in Hollywood. Always, the larger-than-life neighbourhood has an…
— BBC
6 Historic LGBTIQ+ Destinations to Visit in the US
The Pride month of June offers a wonderful opportunity to consider the proud if often difficult history of the LGBTIQ+ community. But where do you start? Many sites, such as New York City’s Stonewall Inn, are widely known for their significance to queer history. Yet there…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Ritz-Carlton Releases Images of Its Second Superyacht and It Looks Stunning
Over the last several years, major luxury hotel brands like Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton have been making waves (literally) in the cruise space by introducing a series of luxury yachts to deliver the brands' high-end service out on the seas. While we'll have to wait until 2025 to…
— The Points Guy
Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Says Millennials and Gen Z Are the ‘Fastest Growing’ Segment
Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Harry Sommer told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday that younger generations are becoming more interested in the company's offerings. Shares of Norwegian jumped on Monday after management raised guidance for the second time this month…
— NBC Connecticut
Coast Guard Evacuates Passenger on First Cruise Evening
The US Coast Guard successfully and safely evacuated an 85-year-old man from Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas just hours after the ship set sail on Sunday, May 19. The ship departed Galveston, Texas at approximately 4 p.m., and the call for a medical…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Flight Attendants Made Me Cry (In $3,000 Business Class Seats)
A dream vacation to Tahiti aboard Air France's A350 started with excitement but ended with service woes despite a luxurious hard product. Points redemption deals can make premium travel affordable, but ensure airline service reputation aligns with product reviews before…
— The Travel
Turbulence Kills One, Injures Several on Singapore Airlines Flight
One person was killed and several injured when a Singapore Airlines plane encountered “severe turbulence” en route from London to Singapore, the company said Tuesday evening local time. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, was diverted to Bangkok after the incident. It…
— The Washington Post
Uber Shuttle To Provide Budget-Friendly Rides To Airports And Event Venues
Uber announced on May 15 that its new Uber Shuttle feature will allow riders to book up to five seats in a shared ride to central locations, like the airport, for less than the cost of a standard ride. The transportation and tech titan made the announcement during its Go-Get…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
10 of the Best Hotels in Santiago, From Family-Run Guesthouses to Elegant Chilean Mansions
Faced with Chile’s natural riches, from Patagonia to the Atacama Desert, it’s easy to rush through this gateway city. But with its sweeping views over Andean peaks and tumbling hills, including the forested Cerro San Cristobal at its heart, the capital is worthy of a closer look…
— National Geographic
This Luxury Chicago Hotel Is Ideally Set in the Trendy Gold Coast Neighborhood
Ideally positioned in Chicago’s affluent Gold Coast, which is replete with charming townhouses, luxury storefronts, and classy restaurants, the Viceroy Chicago poses the ultimate location for experiencing the beloved “Second City.” Housed in a 120-year-old landmark, the…
— Hotels Above Par
InterContinental, Kimpton and Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced three signings across its fast-growing global luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Turks & Caicos for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Hotel Indigo…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
Memorial Day Weekend 2024 Could Break Travel Records. Here’s What to Know.
Despite another month of spring technically still ahead, travelers often view Memorial Day weekend as an unofficial kickoff to the summer season — and traffic notoriously reflects that. Based on current forecasts, travel around the upcoming 2024 holiday next Monday, May 27…
— CBS News
Why Some Tourists Are Skipping Us as Travel Destination
International tourists are attributing their fear of visiting the United States to gun violence, among other safety concerns. Here's what we know now…
— USA Today
Families Spend Big on Travel. So Why Isn’t Travel More Kid-Friendly?
Data shows that families traveling with children under 18 years of age comprise a sizable portion of the overall travel market and wield significant spending power, yet many travel companies have been slow to cater to their needs. From a lack of larger hotel rooms that can…
— AFAR
Today in History
The Founding of the American Red Cross
On this day in 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. A schoolteacher during the American Civil War, Barton traveled to Europe and while there saw the work of the International Red Cross during the…
— Travel Research Online
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