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Destinations
Is Italy Breaking Up With You?
The centuries-old love affair between Italy and its many admirers is coming to a turning point, with the issues caused by overtourism creating a massive rift in the relationship. Italy has been saying "no" a lot recently: no selfies in Portofino; no large cruise ships in Venice; no free entry for day…
— BBC
This Otherworldy South American Desert is Home to Flamingos, Lunar Landscapes, and Geysers
Chile is a land of dramatic terrain: The thin country stretches for 2,700 miles along South America’s left side and encompasses some of the earth’s most breathtaking mountain peaks and deserts. The Atacama Desert, in the country’s northern half, covers around 40,000 square miles, even stretching…
— AFAR
Tours and Activities
A Gastronomic Guide to Georgia — The Country’s Best Wineries and Restaurants
Georgia is fast earning its adventure travel stripes, with world-class hiking and off-piste skiing in the Greater Caucasus mountains. However, it's the country's vineyards and kitchens that are really stealing the show with their local wines and field-to-fork cuisine…
— National Geographic
Climbing the Eiffel Tower Is About to Get More Expensive
Ticket prices to climb the Eiffel Tower are going up next month. Starting June 17, it will cost more to climb the iconic tower whether travelers go by elevator or by stairs, French network BFMTV reported…
— Travel+Leisure
A Day Hiker’s Guide to Australia’s Great Ocean Walk
Cerulean waves crash into limestone cliffs and plump koalas doze in ghostly white gum trees on the wild southwestern coast of Victoria, a rugged natural wilderness within easy reach of Melbourne. This windswept stretch of the Australian coastline is best known as the home of the Great Ocean Road…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
A Look at The Columbia and Snake River Fleet for 2024
Serving as important destinations for riverboats and U.S.-flagged cruise ships, the Columbia and Snake Rivers are poised for a strong season in 2024. While American Queen Voyages ceased operations, other brands are scheduled to operate several vessels in the region. For a complete…
— Cruise Industry News
Assessing the Cruise App Experience
Cruise brands must now provide a mobile application to meet passengers’ baseline expectations, according to software developer Sourcetoad. From an operational perspective, onboard apps can reduce crew workloads by providing self-service options for guests, enabling them to avoid long waits…
— Cruise and Ferry
Transportation
American Airlines Blinks on NDCs As Sales and Stock Fall
AA’s hard stance on pushing direct bookings, which included no longer offering frequent-flyer points to travelers who don’t book direct, apparently has backfired. AA cut its revenue and profit forecasts In its quarterly earnings call yesterday, and today watched its shares tumble 18%—the…
— Travel Research Online
Is There a Right Way to Eat When Flying?
As much as we love hopping on a plane to get to a new destination, it’s no secret that plane travel can wreak havoc on your body. The low air pressure, the unpredictable temperatures, and the reduced oxygen levels all have the potential to impact you physically—not to mention the effect of…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Nicki Minaj's Arrest At Amsterdam Airport Highlights Complexities Of International Travel For Black Travelers
The recent detention and fine of renowned rapper Nicki Minaj at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has garnered extensive media coverage. In addition to derailing her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, this incident highlighted the larger obstacles Black travelers frequently encounter when traveling abroad. More…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
How Hilton Hotel Rooms Are Designed
As I walked down the halls of the upcoming Printing House Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, hotel, I stepped around cardboard boxes and cables. But as I entered a guest room on the 11th floor in late April as part of a hard-hat tour, the dusty concrete floors gave way to clean, wide planks of…
— USA Today
Ritz-Carlton Is Taking Over a Famed Resort on the North Shore of Oahu
The North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii is about to look a lot better for points and miles enthusiasts, specifically Marriott Bonvoy fans: The legendary Turtle Bay Resort is transforming into a Ritz-Carlton. Dubbed "Oahu's North Shore gem" by TPG's own Summer Hull, Turtle Bay Resort is well known for its…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Travel Insurance Advice: Ins & Outs
Travel insurance is one of the murkiest parts of planning a trip. Do you actually need it? And what does it cover? And why would another country require visitors to have it? Let’s get into the nitty-gritty. At its broadest, travel insurance covers potential losses that could happen while you’re traveling…
— Travel Awaits
Gen Zs Are Traveling Big This Summer — How They’re Paying for It May Surprise You
Move over family travelers. Gen Zs are set to make the biggest splash this summer, with surveys showing they are upping their vacation plans and spending more than older travelers. No longer satisfied with road trips to their parents’ homes, Gens Z are planning international trips at higher…
— CNBC
Today in History
The Dedication of the Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated on this date in 1922. In 1867, only two years after his assassination, the US Congress authorized the Lincoln Monument Association to build a memorial to Lincoln. However, it was not until…
— Travel Research Online
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