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Destinations
This Gorgeous European City Was Just Named the Most Walkable Destination in the World
Ready to take a stroll? A new list is uncovering the most walkable cities in the world, including the No. 1 pick, where the top five local attractions are all within a half-mile radius. Earlier this year, the financial website Insider Monkey shared its list of the most walkable cities in…
— Travel+Leisure
Traveling To Europe This Summer? Here's What To Know
Collect all necessary documents for smooth entry into the Schengen Zone, even if not always required. Expect inflated prices and crowded conditions in Paris during the Olympics, plan accordingly. Stay alert for natural disasters and transportation strikes in Europe, have backup…
— The Travel
Move Over New Orleans: This City With Vibrant Culture Is Surging In Popularity For 2024
There’s no better time than summer for a city break. Think about it – everyone’s gone off to somewhere beachy and remote, leaving streets back home uncrowded, hotels wide open, and prices uninflated. That’s exactly why more and more travelers are putting off those traditional…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
These New Tours Include Epic Train Trips in Paris, Istanbul, China, and Mongolia
If you’re looking for a more immersive travel experience that will allow you to enjoy incredible destinations at a slower pace—with a window-seat view onto towns and passing landscapes while journeying alongside local commuters—Intrepid Travel’s new trip category might be just…
— AFAR
Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupts Again in a Remote Area. It’s One of the Most Active Volcanoes in the World
Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting early Monday in a remote area and then paused about 12 hours later, the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. The eruption was about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) south of the Kilauea caldera…
— ABC News
This Iconic Paris Cultural Landmark Is Set to Reopen in Time for the Olympics
The year was 1900, and a young debutante was about to enter the Paris high society. Fresh out of finishing school, she was already making heads spin with her steely Beaux-Arts ensemble and vaulted glass crown. From the moment she arrived on the scene, the Grand Palais was…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line Growth Update: Ten Ships in Seven Years
With recent newbuild orders and vessels transferring from sister brand P&O Australia and previously Costa, Carnival Cruise Line will see the addition of 10 ships over seven years by 2028. Since adding the Mardi Gras into revenue service, the company has already welcomed another…
— Cruise Industry News
New Era for British Cruise Port, as Cunard's Newest Ship Celebrates
Queen Anne, the first new ship to join the Cunard Line fleet in 14 years, officially made her debut in Liverpool, England, on Monday, June 3, 2024. Her inaugural visit to Liverpool comes exactly one month after she began sailing. The Pinnacle-class ship’s maiden voyage embarked…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Why You Should Consider Train Travel in Europe
If you’ve been dreaming about visiting Europe this summer and eating gelato in Italy or visiting the Basílica de la Sagrada Familia in Spain, good news: Airfare is down 8% compared to this time last year, according to Hopper’s 2024 Summer Travel Outlook. And once you’re in…
— San Francisco Chronicle
What to Know about Flying Southwest Airlines
Southwest is not a regular airline; it’s a cool airline, and flying on it is a slightly different experience than the other major U.S. carriers. With no assigned seats in its all-economy cabins and fewer fees than most other airlines, Southwest has its super fans, but its shtick can catch…
— USA Today
Stop Dancing on Trains, Buses, and Planes. Please!
Last week, a woman dancing outside the Mumbai airport in India was tagged as a “public nuisance.” The sudden dance number surprised people standing nearby when the dancer started rolling on the floor. Another video of a woman lying down and dancing on the conveyor belt…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
How Hoteliers Are Capitalizing on the Business Travel Boom in 2024 and Beyond
We are now well into the third quarter of 2024, and the business travel industry is poised for considerable growth. As I travel around the country and internationally, I have noticed an uptick in people traveling for business in most airports that I have frequented. We all thought…
— Hospitality Net
Skip Themed Disney Resort: Head To This Baby-Themed One Instead
Disney trips don't have to be all about the theme parks - the Four Seasons Orlando offers a luxurious alternative with Disney perks. The Four Seasons Orlando is a hotspot for Disney guests due to its proximity to the parks and exclusive character experiences. Whether you're a…
— The Travel
The Mandarin Oriental London Is Now Officially Open
London's already excellent hotel scene just got even better: The highly anticipated Mandarin Oriental London, Mayfair, one of TPG's most exciting hotel openings of 2024, is officially open. Located in the ultra-posh neighborhood of Mayfair, right on Hanover Square, the hotel…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
The US—and Its Travel Advisors—React to Maldives Banning Israeli Visitors
Don’t you just hate it when politics get in the way of travel? As if it’s not bad enough that the war in the Middle East has closed the Red Sea to cruise traffic, now its repercussions are causing a kerfuffle in the Indian Ocean as well. On Sunday, the Cabinet of the Maldives banned…
— Travel Research Online
The Black-Owned Business Of Travel
Although Black people are a minority—the Pew Research Center notes that only 14.4 percent of the U.S. population is Black—we have a lot of purchasing power. In a report by CNBC, Black people’s buying power in 2019 was $1.4 trillion; and that number is expected to hit $1.8 trillion…
— Essence
Survey Shows Generational and Gender Differences in How We Travel
Memorial Day is the traditional kickoff to the busy summer travel season, and this year is expected to be especially packed. In fact, 76% of Americans plan to travel in the next 12 months, according to a new poll commissioned by TPG and conducted by The Harris Poll. Among…
— The Points Guy
Today in History
Elvis Appears on Milton Berle’s Show
On June 5, 1956, infamous rock musician Elvis Presley appeared on the Milton Berle Show. The entertainer performed the song “Hound Dog”, singing without his guitar. During the performance, Presley used hip and leg…
— Travel Research Online
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