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Destinations
Israel Requires Electronic Travel Authorization for All Visitors
Most visitors to the State of Israel this summer will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) before they leave home. The form will be required beginning August 1 for travelers from the United States, Canada and all other visa-exempt countries. There will be…
— Travel Research Online
So Close to Sicily, So Far From the Crowds
For years I had been hearing about the island of Pantelleria, the craggy, hard-to-get-to Eden with middle-of-nowhere tranquillity that sits 89 miles southwest of the island of Sicily and about 50 miles east of Tunisia. Luca Guadagnino’s 2015 film “A Bigger Splash” painted a seductive…
— New York Times
The Secret Is Out! Barely Any Tourists Visit This Affordable And Authentic European Country
Europe is once again teeming with tourists now that the weather is warm enough for soft gelato and alfresco dinners, and as usual, the likes of Spain, France, and Italy are leading booking trends, thanks to their ancient culture and turquoise coastlines. However, there's something…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
The Lower Dolpo Circuit: A 220km Trek to the Roof of the World
Set against a stunning Himalayan backdrop, this high-altitude hike is one of the best ways to experience one of Asia's oldest religions and search for one of its most elusive animals. Khenpo Nyima Samdrup, the abbot of Thasung Tsholing Gompa in Nepal, sat in front of a stove in…
— BBC
What to Eat and Drink in the Netherlands
Hearty meat, mashed vegetables and huge wheels of cheese are just the start of the Dutch culinary story. The country has a natural larder of lush fields, pastures, coastline and waterways, and tens of thousands of acres of high-tech greenhouses. Influences from its European…
— Lonely Planet
A Guide to the Etiquette of British Afternoon Tea—and Where in London to Enjoy It
Even if you know very little about England, you’re likely aware that teatime is a long-standing and cherished tradition, as synonymous with British culture as the Royals and pints at the pub. In my early 20s, I lived in West Kensington while working in the photo archive at a British…
— AFAR
Cruise
Cruise Etiquette: How To Get the Most Out of Shore Excursions
Cruising is an efficient means of travel, allowing you to tick off multiple bucket-list destinations in one fell swoop. However, that means you might only spend about 8 hours in each port (although more and more cruises are staying in ports overnight.) To make the most of their…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Swan Hellenic’s Old World Gateways
There’s nothing more stimulating than thumbing through a cruise brochure with an appetizing menu of exciting travel destinations. As I perused the myriad of expedition cruises offered by Swan Hellenic, one itinerary caught my wandering eye. How could I resist the opportunity…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Lawsuit Says American Airlines Kicked 8 Black Men off Plane, Citing Body Odor
Three Black men sued American Airlines in federal court Wednesday, claiming they were victims of “blatant and egregious race discrimination” after employees ordered them and five other Black men off a plane in January. Airline representatives told the men, who were traveling from…
— The Washington Post
Passenger Arrested for Running Naked Through Aircraft During Flight
A Virgin Australia flight on Monday night was forced to turn around after a passenger ran naked through the cabin and pushed over a flight attendant, according to the Australian Federal Police (AFP). VA696 departed Perth as scheduled and was about an hour en route to Melbourne…
— USA Today
Southwest Airlines Unveils Seats for New Aircraft
Southwest Airlines is showing off the newest seats planned for its fleet — and doubling down on dispelling earlier outcry that they're too thin. Appearing alongside seat manufacturer Recaro, the Dallas-based carrier unveiled the new seats Tuesday at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Europe Hoteliers Say the Frenzied ‘Revenge Travel’ of 2023 Is Leveling off This Year
The European Accommodation Barometer released by Booking.com and Statista shows business sentiment among European hoteliers is high, but not as high as last year…
— CNBC
12 Best All-Inclusive Resorts To Stay At During Your Next Caribbean Spring Vacation
Immerse yourself in luxury with all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean for the ultimate vacation experience. Enjoy beachfront views, poolside parties, and endless amenities at top resorts like Breathless Punta Cana. Indulge in world-class dining, spa experiences, and endless activities…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
How Weight Loss Drugs Could Ultimately Change the Way We Travel
Dana Lewis, a travel and destination wedding planner, is already starting to see a change in travel preferences among her clients. “Now more than ever, my clients want to get out and explore rather than just relax on the beach,” says Lewis, who believes that as weight loss drugs…
— Fodor's Travel
Manhattanhenge Is Happening Tonight — Where and When to See It
Manhattan will turn even more magical this evening as a twice-per-summer solar spectacular brings a dazzling glow to the concrete jungle. It’s Manhattanhenge — the Big Apple’s take on Stonehenge — a string of evenings when the sun sets in perfect alignment with the island’s…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
The Sinking of the Empress of Ireland
The Empress of Ireland had a new captain, and it was his first voyage on the Saint Lawrence River in command of the ship carrying 1,477 passengers and crew. The Empress departed Quebec City the afternoon of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Travelers Can Save up to $750 on ‘Exploring Greece and Its Islands’ on Select Departures
Pawtucket, RI (May 22, 2024) – Collette travelers can save up to $750 on “Exploring Greece and Its Islands” for the September 8 and 12, 2024 departures. “Our ‘Exploring Greece and Its Islands’ tour truly gives travelers…
— Travel Research Online
Departures
Beyond Times Square Curates Luxury to Savannah and Charleston
 For over two decades, Beyond Times Square has been the go-to destination management company for travelers seeking personalized, behind-the-scenes experiences in major US cities like New York, Washington D.C., Boston, and Philadelphia. Now the luxury travel experts are have announced the addition of two new destinations to their exclusive portfolio—the quintessential Southern charmers of Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina.
With their antebellum architecture, centuries-old gardens, exquisite Low Country cuisine, and quintessentially warm hospitality, Savannah and Charleston have long been revered as two of the most alluring destinations in America's Southeast. By expanding to these captivating cities steeped in history and grace, Beyond Times Square can now provide travel advisors and their upscale clients unprecedented insider access to the true essence of…
— Travel Research Online
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