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Destinations
The 10 Best Things to Do in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the crown jewel of the British Isles. It brings to life the daydreams of anyone seeking the medieval, the regal and the outright fantastic. At its heart is the Royal Mile, a cobblestone artery spanning the centuries, running beneath a rock-topped castle to a baroque palace…
— Lonely Planet
Hurricane Warning for Bermuda After Ernesto Leaves Most of Puerto Rico Without Power
The National Hurricane Center posted a hurricane warning for Bermuda early Thursday with Hurricane Ernesto on a forecast three-day trek toward the vicinity. Ernesto dumped torrential downpours on Puerto Rico and left two-thirds of homes and businesses in the U.S. territory…
— CBS News
Tours and Activities
You Have to Leave Tokyo to Try Japan's Best Matcha
There is a small city in central Japan called Nishio. To get there by train, you take a scenic three-and-a-half-hour ride from Tokyo, past Mount Fuji and the rippling Pacific coastline. Nishio itself looks unremarkable: quiet residential blocks that you could find anywhere in Japan, a few…
— AFAR
A Style Icon’s Expert Guide to Shopping in Paris
French "it girl" and creative director of Rouje, Jeanne Damas gives her insider Parisian shopping recommendations from art books at Ofr to lingerie at Yasmine Eslami. You don't need to stan Emily in Paris to know that Paris is synonymous with fabulous shopping. The smash Netflix…
— BBC
Forget Hiking: Go On These Scenic Train Rides In National Parks Instead
National parks offer some of the best hikes in the world. The hiking trails are endless and diverse, from hiking through the Grand Canyon to seeing majestic cascades and spectacular cliffs in Yosemite National Park. However, many national parks offer visitors train ride journeys that…
— The Travel
Cruise
How to Get Cruise Ship Wi-Fi, Cell Service
I spent more than a week on an Antarctica cruise last winter walking alongside penguins, watching whales and sailing by icebergs. But one of the most jaw-dropping moments was when I uploaded Instagram Stories from the Aurora Expeditions ship thanks to shockingly fast Wi-Fi…
— USA Today
Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas Cancels Port in Path of Hurricane
Royal Caribbean International’s Liberty of the Seas will not be sailing to Bermuda as planned on her August 15, 2024 departure. The 9-night sailing roundtrip from Cape Liberty originally included a stop at Kings Wharf, but that is no longer possible due to the projected track of…
— Cruise Hive
Century Cruises Launching New Yangtze River Vessel in September
Chinese river cruise company Century Cruises is launching a new river cruise ship for the Yangtze River, Century Voyage, in September. The 15,000-ton ship is nearly 150 metres and over 21 metres wide and will feature 236 cabins, each of which will offer more than 26 square metres…
— Cruise and Ferry
Transportation
What We Know So Far About The Tragic Brazil Plane Crash, VoePass Flight 2283
Brazil’s Voepass Flight 2283 was a twin-engine “turboprop” or turbo propeller aircraft manufactured by ATR. The latter is an aircraft manufacturer, particularly for regional aviation, resulting from a partnership between Airbus and Leonardo. Videos taken on August 9 show the…
— Travel Noire
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Devalues American Airlines and Alaska Airlines Award Flight Redemptions
Qatar Airways has devalued some Avios sweet spots for award flights on partner airlines including American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as first reported earlier today by DansDeals. Historically, Qatar Airways Privilege Club has been a popular, if somewhat niche, loyalty program for U.S.…
— The Points Guy
See the Possible Future of Alaska Airlines' Planes Thanks to This Major Investment
Travelers may be flying in a new, futuristic looking aircraft within the next decade. Alaska Airlines recently announced a new investment in aircraft company JetZero, which is in the process of designing and manufacturing super-wide aircraft that utilize less fuel and look straight out…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
What Travelers Can Expect as 10K Hotel Workers Prepare to Go On Strike
Over 10,000 hotel worker are planning to go on strike this month. The move could disrupt fall travel at some of the nation's most popular hotels as workers fight for better pay and working conditions. As of Wednesday, over 50 hotels across the U.S. in major cities such as San…
— USA Today
Chef-Driven Hotel Brand Appellation to Open Urban Resort in Morgan Hill, CA
Appellation, the groundbreaking culinary-first hotel brand by celebrated American chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, joins forces with visionary vintner Frank Léal of Léal Hospitality to announce Hotel MOHI by Appellation. Set to debut in fall 2025 in…
— Hospitality Net
This Romantic Sifnos Hotel Highlights the Best of Greece
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Sifnos – an island that is loved by celebs like the Obamas, Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie and Dua Lipa – Gerofinikas Hotel offers a quintessential Greek island experience. This boutique gem seamlessly blends traditional Cycladic architecture with…
— Hotels Above Par
Other and Odd
WHO Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency. Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
The World Health Organization has declared mpox to be a public health emergency in the strongest terms available, the United Nations agency said Wednesday. The declaration was for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the highest level of emergency rating. It…
— Fodor's Travel
Inside the Rise of TikTok Travel
“I saw it on TikTok”: words spoken countless times a day, often to be met with disapproving, rolling eyes. The social media platform may not be the most reliable source for news or politics, but when it comes to travel, you may want to give it a chance. At 20 years old, I still have…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
The Cologne Cathedral
On August 15, 1248, the cornerstone of the Cologne Cathedral was laid. Construction was completed in 1880, a period of over 600 years. Originally, the Cathedral was conceived as a home for religious relics of the Three…
— Travel Research Online
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