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Tuesday July 02, 2024

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Destinations

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Around Austin, With or Without a Car
Let’s not beat around the cactus bush: Texas is not the easiest place for tourists to navigate, and thus, plotting to get from A to B can be a daunting experience for many first-timers. Renting a car is certainly the best way to explore. If you’re visiting Austin, that’ll also facilitate…

Forget Denver And Visit This Underrated Alternative
A short 30-minute drive west on US-6 from Denver, Colorado will land you in a town you never knew existed, but will quickly become your new favorite destination for a day outside the city. Golden, Colorado is known for its history of having roots in the Colorado Gold Rush in the…

This European Country Is Set to Become the Most Visited Place in the World by 2040
France—with its patchwork landscape of quaint rural villages, glamorous seaside towns, and historical cities—is an easily accessible, year-round destination, drawing visitors from around the world to its smorgasbord of culture, history, and charm. So it's hardly surprising then that…

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Tours and Activities

Getting Off the Beaten Path at 5 National Parks
In case you haven’t heard, national parks in the United States have been busy in recent years. Record-breaking busy. But one way to enjoy the bounty of a national park without unwelcome company is to get into the backcountry on a day hike. “In the backcountry, you get away…

The Best Beaches to Catch a Wave in LA, According to Pro Surfer Courtney Conlogue
World surfing champion Courtney Conlogue has navigated the globe's gnarliest surf spots. Here are her Los Angeles picks, from party waves at Topanga Beach to sunsets at El Porto. California's laid-back surf scene is as synonymous with Los Angeles as the Hollywood Sign itself, but…

Medieval Town By A Bubblegum Pink Lake: One Of The Last True Hidden Gems In France
France is the most visited country worldwide, easily surpassing Spain, Italy and Mexico. Last year alone, it hosted over 100 million guests, who flocked from all over the globe to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night or marvel at the regal opulence of palaces like Versailles. I live…

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Cruise

Hurricane Beryl Sends Cruise Ships and Caribbean Resorts Scrambling
Caribbean resorts are hunkering down and cruise ships are scrambling out of the way as Hurricane Beryl roils the skies and seas around the Windward Islands on Monday. The only Category 4 hurricane ever recorded in June, with 130 mph winds, has sent up warnings for Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, St. Lucia, and Tobago, and tropical storm warnings for Martinique and…

Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Passenger Files Lawsuit After Allegedly Being Sexually Assaulted By Bahamian Hotel Employee
A former Margaritaville at Sea cruise passenger has filed a lawsuit against the cruise’s parent company, Classica Cruise Operator, alleging that she was sexually assaulted last year by a Wyndham hotel employee at a lodging booked for her by the company. According to USA Today, the…

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Transportation

TSA Just Added 4 More Airlines to Its Precheck Program
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) just made its popular trusted traveler program more valuable, adding four more international airlines to TSA PreCheck. Irish carrier Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, Ethiopian Airlines, and Saudia are the latest additions to the…

Could This Airline’s New Seat-Map Tool Make Flying Less Stressful for Women?
One of India’s largest airlines recently launched a new program that allows female travelers to see where other women are seated when they select their seats online. IndiGo Airlines, a budget carrier that operates more than 2,000 domestic and international flights per day, is running…

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Lodging

Park Hyatt Marrakech Finally Gets Its Long-Awaited Debut
Park Hyatt is making a much-hyped debut in Morocco. The property officially opened this week after a soft opening phase at the beginning of this year. The debut is more than a decade in the making, as the 19-acre resort was first announced in 2008 with a planned opening for 2011…

A New Hotel With Great Views and a Supercool Lobby Bar Arrives in Buenos Aires
Hotel Casa Lucia arrives in Buenos Aires just as the city seems to be back on travelers’ radars, thanks to its acclaimed restaurants, lively nightlife, great art and museums, and of course all that good wine and nature to which it serves as a gateway. More hip boutique than luxe…

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Other and Odd

Summer Travel Is About to Reach Peak Misery
Buckle up, air travelers. The skies might be unfriendly for a while. If history is any indication, we are about to enter the time of year with the most delays caused by extreme weather — as well as some of the busiest flying days ever recorded. The Transportation Security…

Look What She Made Them Do: The Swiftie Influence on European Travel
Searches for stays on Airbnb by Americans during European dates of the tour have surged nearly 70 percent. American guests account for nearly a third of European Airbnb bookings during the tour, and over two-thirds of nights booked are by women. In 2023, travel on Airbnb…

Today in History

The Assassination of President James Garfield
Charles J. Guiteau was an unhappy man. Disgruntled by his failure to obtain a government position, he stalked James Abram Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. Guteau approached Garfield and his entourage…

Outposts

Safaris, Elephants, and the Big 5: Amboseli National Park
by Joey DeLoach
Tuesday July 02, 2024

Located in southern Kenya, near the Tanzanian border, Amboseli National Park is more than an afterthought to the great Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon. It has the “Big 5” of African animals to witness on safaris, large elephant herds, and is home to the proud Maasai tribe. Not to mention plenty of options for a few nights' stay, from lodges to luxury camping.

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