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Destinations
How the Ultra-Wealthy Travel in Paris
Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the Ritz Paris can command an astounding $70,000 per night. Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century…
— CNBC
This Is How You Spend a Perfect Weekend in Budapest
Stunning 19th-century facades around every corner, art nouveau marvels scattered along winding cobbled streets, historic monuments and grand museums, and opulent bathhouses where you can unwind and relax – it's no wonder that Budapest is renowned as a seriously romantic…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
9 Festivals Around the World Worth Traveling For
The urge to party is arguably the coolest similarity we share as a species. For thousands of years, whether to honor a god or express the end of a harvest season, people have managed to find reasons to have a good time. Traveling for a festival is a lens for understanding the history…
— AFAR
White Sand & Aqua Blue Seas: Cancun Beaches Crowned Best In Mexico
As if Cancun needed any more hype, there are now 47 more reasons to visit this year. You might think that's a random number, but without boring you with a math lesson nobody wants to read, the truth is that Cancun's awesomeness has just been backed by a prestigious award…
— Travel Off Path
Cruise
Carnival Corp. Goes Big with Order of Three Mega Ships
“The World’s Largest Cruise Company” is growing even larger, introducing a new class of ships that hold 8,000 passengers each – and ordering three of them for Carnival Cruise Line from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. At 230,000 gross registered tons each, and with more than 3,000…
— Travel Research Online
Cruise Etiquette: Exactly How ‘All-Inclusive’ Are Cruises?
The cruise industry has long promoted cruise vacations as seagoing alternatives to landside all-inclusive resorts—with the added benefit of hitting multiple destinations in a single trip (and only needing to unpack once). But most cruises aren’t actually all-inclusive—on the vast…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Transportation
Family Heartbroken After Dog Dies From Overheating During Air Travel
When Angie and Gary Engelgau relocated from Hawaii to Oregon earlier this month, they never anticipated the tragic loss of their French Bulldog, Frank. Frank died from overheating at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu as the family waited to board the plane…
— USA Today
‘Totally Helpless’: Parents of Kids Stranded by Delta Scramble to Find Flights
Sarah Watt was ready to get home to Utah on Friday night after spending three weeks at camp in North Carolina. Then the 12-year-old got one round after another of bad news from Delta Air Lines in the chaotic aftermath of a global tech outage that has left the carrier reeling for…
— The Washington Post
Another Silly Passport Mistake That Could Cost You Thousands and Even Bar You From Flying
ATikTok influencer warned travelers that a harmless mistake might get them into trouble with airport authorities or airlines. Sabrina Escapes, who has 181.9K followers on the social media app, said in the video that novelty stamps are becoming popular, but travelers shouldn’t do it…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Two New All-Inclusive Princess Hotels Opening in Jamaica
September will bring two new all-inclusive options to Jamaica, as the Princess Hotels & Resorts Group debuts the adults-only Princess Senses the Mangrove (Princess Senses The Mangrove | Only adults hotel Jamaica (princess-hotels.com) and the family-friendly Princess Grand…
— Travel Research Online
14 Hotels Where Historically Significant Meetings Have Happened
Holding meetings and events at posh hotels isn't a new concept; some of the toniest hotels in the world have served as backdrops to some of the most important gatherings in history. Whether it's for negotiating peace, creating bodies of diplomacy or hosting heads of state — or certain A-list pop music chanteuses — these are some of our favorite hotels in the world with an important claim to history-making…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
How Can We Fix Tourism?
Tourism may be the lifeblood of many economies, but the negative impact of ever-rising visitor numbers could soon change the way we travel forever. Amid a post-pandemic boom in international travel, this year appears to mark a tipping point for locals, with many destinations across…
— The Week
How to Spot Travel Scams and Ensure a Smooth Vacation: 17 Tips For Traveling Safely
Planning vacations can be exciting, and nerve-wracking. Are we getting the best prices? Is it safe to travel where we want to go? How do we know if a site or business is reputable for making reservations? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently issued a cautionary message…
— MSN.com
T+L's World's Best Summit Was a Love Letter to Travel — Here's What I Learned from Industry Leaders, Hospitality Experts, and More
While walking through Travel + Leisure’s inaugural World’s Best Summit in New York, one immediately gets the sense that these are my people. Hundreds of professionals in the travel industry convened in New York City for the two-day summit where executives and leaders from…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
Machu Picchu Discovered
On July 24, 1911, American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered the remains of the Incan city Machu Picchu. Located high in the mountains, the city remained intact after the Incans abandoned it in the 17th Century due…
— Travel Research Online
Crossings
Tasmania: Australia's Island State
by Richard Earls
Wednesday July 24, 2024
 Tasmania, Australia’s southernmost state, is separated from mainland Australia across the Bass Strait by 150 miles. This small, heart-shaped island is too often overlooked by international travelers. Tasmania boasts both rugged coastlines and pristine beaches, as well as ancient rainforests and alpine regions. Fascinating wildlife and diverse topography make Australia’s island state a destination worthy of consideration for any visitor to Australia… — Travel Research Online
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