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Destinations
Ancient Sites And No Crowds: This Beautiful Border Town In Spain Is The Anti-Barcelona
Both Spain and Portugal have seen massive hordes of tourists, so how do you pick between the two? The better question might be, how do you avoid the crowds? With iconic cities like Barcelona experiencing a bout of overtourism, more hidden gems are being unveiled to provide…
— Travel Off Path
7 Reasons Why Istanbul Should Be On Your Bucket List, From A Traveler
Istanbul spans two continents, offering unique experiences on both European and Asian sides. The city boasts a world-class metro system, historic mosques, and fantastic shopping. Istanbul is a cat lover's paradise, with well-cared-for felines everywhere, and delicious Turkish food…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
A Beginner's Guide to Classic French Aperitifs
In France, apéro hour is sacred. It’s simply unthinkable to jump from a busy workday straight into dinner without stopping for a little pause—and a little glass of something to awaken your appetite. No matter whether you’re at home or on a café terrasse, whether you’re pouring a…
— AFAR
Best Cultural Experiences in Maui
Hawaiian culture is about much more than melodic place names and luau. The arts, both healing and traditional, are experiencing a revival, while ancient heiau (temples), native forests and coastal fishponds are being restored. Resorts, outdoor outfitters and philanthropic groups are…
— Lonely Planet
Spanish Tourist Trampled by Elephant Herd in South Africa
In a tragic incident this week, aSpanish tourist was trampled by a herd of elephants in South Africa. The 43-year-old was visiting the Pilanesberg National Park, around three hours from Johannesburg, with three friends. They encountered a breeding herd of elephants in the…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Thinking About a Mississippi River Cruise? There’s One Big ‘If.’
Tom Trovato and his wife, Trish, paid more than $20,000 and waited two years to experience Viking’s inaugural cruise up the Mississippi River. Leaving in September 2022, it was supposed be a two-week excursion from New Orleans to St. Paul, Minn., a trip of some 1,800 miles. They…
— New York Times
Carnival's Faster to the Fun (FTTF): Is It Worth It?
If there’s one thing that’s not really fun when it comes to cruising, it’s standing in line. You stand in line for the rides and waterslides. You stand in line at dinner. You stand in line to get off at port. Lines, lines, lines. What if you could just do away with all those lines during your…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Air Travel Is Getting Worse. That’s What Passengers Are Telling the US Government
Air travel got more miserable last year, if the number of consumer complaints filed with the U.S. government is any measure. The Transportation Department said Friday that it received nearly 97,000 complaints in 2023, up from about 86,000 the year before. The…
— ABC News
Delta's New Agreement with Saudi Arabian Airline Promises New Routes and Status-matching — What to Know
Delta Air Lines and Saudi Arabia’s soon-to-launch carrier Riyadh Air have formed a new partnership with the hopes of Delta eventually starting flights to the Middle Eastern country. The agreement, called a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding, is the start of what could…
— Travel+Leisure
Traveler Caught Trying to Smuggle 104 Live Snakes in His Pants
A traveler was recently arrested for attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes in his trousers through customs at Futian Port, a checkpoint between mainland China and Hong Kong, the agency said on Tuesday. The man was trying to pass through Shenzhen Huanggang Customs in…
— USA Today
Lodging
Wyndham Newest Affordable Brand Opens Its First U.S. Hotel
U.S. travelers have a new option when it comes to the rapidly growing extended-stay hotel market. Wyndham's newest brand, Echo Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham, officially opened its first hotel this week in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The 124-room hotel is the first property…
— The Points Guy
This Honolulu Hotel Is an Idyllic Escape from Waikiki’s Bustling Beaches
As the nation’s most crowded beach, it’s easy to understand both the attraction and aversion to Waikiki. While Oahu’s famous southern coastline boasts some of the most beautiful waters, gentle waves, and temperate weather across the United States, its easygoing nature…
— Hotels Above Par
Other and Odd
How This Family Approaches Travel With Their Autistic Son
The travel industry is changing, as more autism-friendly travel options are being introduced. An overwhelming 97% of families with an autistic child said they are not satisfied with the current travel options for them. Research has found that travel can benefit the personal development…
— USA Today
The Rise Of Spontaneous Travel: Why Last-Minute Trips Are Becoming Popular
Travelers are spending less time planning trips and enjoying more flexibility. With remote work and flexible itineraries on the rise, it makes sense that travelers want to book last-minute trips more than before. Booking a trip close to the time it begins can be very beneficial, as many…
— Travel Noire
State Department To Open 6 New Passport Agencies In The US
The State Department’s new passport agencies will be in Salt Lake City, Kansas City, Orlando, Charlotte, San Antonio, and Cincinnati. The openings will help support those with “urgent travel needs” — but there’s no word yet on when they’ll open. In a June 18 notice, the State…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
Mr. President, Chief Justice
On July 11, 1921, William Howard Taft, who had been the 27th President of the United States, was sworn into office as the tenth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He is the only former President to also…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Safari at Kariega Game Reserve
by David Cogswell
Thursday July 11, 2024
The Eastern Cap e province of South Africa is an up-and-coming area for safaris. While Kruger National Park, in the eastern part of the country, was set aside to protect wildlife in 1898, the development of the Eastern Cape as a safari area has only been taking hold in the last few decades. The area had previously been made into farmland by farmers who drove out the big predators that would have feasted on their livestock if given a chance.
In recent times, history has gone into reverse there, back toward what it was before being settled by farmers in the early 1800s. Bit by bit, conservationists have been buying up farmland and “rewilding” it, restoring it to what was its natural condition from time immemorial until…
— Travel Research Online
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