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Destinations
‘I Felt We’d Been Erased’: Florida Official Tourism Site Quietly Removes LGBTQ Travel Page
Florida’s official tourism site quietly removed the LGBTQ travel section from it’s website. Visit Florida previously featured blog posts and videos related to Florida’s gay-friendly beaches, pride events, LGBTQ road trip ideas, and more. On the mobile version of visitflorida.com…
— WFLA
This City Was Just Named the No. 1 Solo Travel Destination in the U.S.
More people travel within the U.S. by themselves in September than in any other month of the year, a new study finds. And where are all these domestic solo travelers going? Surprisingly, the big, touristy-heavy cities of New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco don’t make it to…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
How to See the Vatican Without the Crowds
The Vatican Museums are one of Rome’s top sights—on par with the Louvre in Paris, the British Museum in London, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The complex has housed the papal collections since the 15th century and comprises 24 museums and numerous…
— AFAR
This Maui Music and Food Festival Will Help Raise Money for Survivors a Year After Wildfires – How to Donate
More than a year since wildfires ravaged Maui’s western coast, including the beloved coastal town of Lāhainā, the community is still working to rebuild — one one organization is aiming to give hope to survivors and their families in an upcoming festival. On Sept. 5-7, the Hua…
— Travel+Leisure
The Best Time to Visit Uzbekistan for Adventurers of All Kinds
Central Asia’s biggest showstopper, Uzbekistan promises rich travel experiences on the historic Silk Road, in fascinating cities and through its vibrant culture. The nation is alive with bazaars, arts and crafts, sustainable fashion and exciting music festivals. With the extreme…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Star of the Seas to Deliver the Ultimate Family Vacation
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas will soon offer a range of new vacation experiences, including the fastest waterslides, over 40 dining options, and adventures at Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas. “Star of the Seas is the second bold act of this exciting, new era of…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Galveston Starts Construction on $151 Million Cruise Terminal
Construction has officially begun on a fourth cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston, Texas. This $151 million MSC Cruise build-out includes converting an old cargo warehouse at Pier 16 into a 165,000-square-foot terminal. In addition, a $55 million parking garage is being…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
‘Idiots’ Are Doing This on Planes and It’s Dangerous
TikTok travel trends can be interesting, helpful, or plain bizarre. But one particular trend, which has been going viral for months, might actually be dangerous: raw-dogging. “Raw-dogging” flights has picked up steam this summer when flyers–men in particular–started sharing…
— Fodor's Travel
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Merger Clears Justice Department Hurdle, Now Faces DOT
Alaska Airlines said its plan to acquire Hawaiian Airlines has cleared the U.S. Justice Department after the period for antitrust regulators to finish an investigation of the deal ended without a lawsuit to block the transaction, eight months after the two carriers announced a $1.9…
— CNBC
Lodging
San Diego Who?! Discover Carlsbad’s Only 5-Star Resort Perfect For All Ages
San Diego hasn't been all it's cracked up to be in 2024. Locals and tourists alike become mesmerized by the sheer beauty of ‘America’s Finest City’, but that’s only because they can’t see the bacteria permeating through many of the beaches in the area, including some flocked by…
— Travel Off Path
US Virgin Islands: Top Hotels & Rentals for All Travelers
The Virgin Islands are the stuff of dreams. Divided into the British Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands, these territories offer some truly unspoiled views of the Caribbean. The British Virgin Islands are known to be more remote and, therefore, harder to explore. Because of this…
— Travel Awaits
Hyatt to Buy Lifestyle Hotel Giant Standard International
The luxury and lifestyle hotel sector continues to be the bread and butter for Hyatt. On Tuesday, the Chicago-based hotel giant announced plans to acquire New York City-based Standard International and most of its affiliates for a base price of $150 million. Standard…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Labor Day Weekend Travel Bookings Up 9 Percent: AAA
Travelers are looking for their “last hurrah” before the unofficial end of summer by booking trips for Labor Day weekend, according to AAA. Labor Day weekend travel bookings are up 9 percent compared to last year, with several popular destinations across the country. In a year…
— The Hill
Want to Get a European Stamp in Your Passport? You’ll Have Until Early November to Get One
You’re running out of time if you want to get a European stamp in your passport. The European Union’s commissioner for home affairs announced in a speech Friday the E.U. would switch on its new electronic Entry/Exit System (EES) on Nov. 10, which will remove the stamp…
— USA Today
Luxury Yacht Sinks Off Sicily, Leaving 1 Dead & 6 Missing
UK tech tycoon, Mike Lynch and two Americans are confirmed among the missing after a superyacht sank off the coast of Italy. The cause of the accident was stormy seas after a tornado struck the area on Monday morning. Lynch was among the 22 passengers aboard the luxury…
— The Travel
Today in History
The Theft of the Mona Lisa
On August 21, 1911 a patron of the Louvre Museum in Paris walked into the Salon Carré where Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa was on display for all to see. On that day the famous painting was not on the wall where it…
— Travel Research Online
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