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Destinations
Martha's Vineyard Was Once a Haven for the Deaf. I Took a Trip to Find Out If It Still Is.
A few days before I went to Martha’s Vineyard, my hearing aids broke. As a deaf person who primarily uses American Sign Language (ASL), my hearing aids provide information about whether sound is present, though not always what it means. But lately I’ve come to rely on them most for the…
— AFAR
What Travelers Need to Know About the Wildfires in Brazil
In the past few months, wildfires in Brazil have burned through the Amazon Rainforest, Pantanal wetlands, and Cerrado tropical savanna—killing wildlife and engulfing major cities, including the nation’s capital, Brasília, in smoke. While one might assume that a 131,000-acre ecological reserve in…
— Condé Nast Traveler
North Korea to Re-Open Borders to Tourists in December 2024
When you imagine a great tourist destination, what comes to mind? Some people dream of escaping from busy cities where they can get in touch with Mother Nature. Others are more focused on cultural explorations of architecture, art, and more. The spare few might instead be focused on language…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
Bangkok After Dark: Craft Cocktails, Drag Shows and Underground Sounds
Bangkok’s nightlife reflects just how dynamic the city truly is. Whether you want to sip cocktails 50 floors up, dive into Asia’s liveliest LGTBIQ+ scene or explore the indie music scene, the Thai capital has an eclectic mix of venues that cater to every taste, budget and style. Here’s our pick of must-visit…
— Lonely Planet
Where You Can See Rainbow Trees In Hawaii
The Road to Hana on Maui is filled with beautiful sightseeing and cultural stops. Not for the faint-hearted, Hana Highway is a thrilling, sometimes treacherous road that leads from Kahului to the town of Hana located on the east side of the island. It's a popular journey to take, and often locals will…
— The Travel
A Barbecue Showdown Contestant’s Guide to the Best BBQ in Houston
For Sloan Rinaldi, a fourth-generation Houstonian pitmaster, Texas barbecue is serious business. "I have a passion for it, for sure," says Rinaldi, who first pursued barbecue as a career at the age of 50. "Yeah; passion, or you're not doing it!" Rinaldi rose swiftly in the Texas barbecue circuit, smashing…
— BBC
Cruise
US River Cruises Offer Exploration Close to Home: What to Know
For many travelers, cruises likely bring to mind Caribbean island hopping or journeys along European waterways. But for those who would rather stick close to home, there are plenty of options for visiting new destinations by ship without ever leaving the U.S. Domestic river cruises give travelers an…
— USA Today
Cruise Passengers Stranded in Belfast for Almost Three Months
Passengers on a round-the-world cruise have been left stranded in Belfast for three months after their voyage was beset by delays. Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey arrived at Queen’s Island in the Northern Ireland capital to be outfitted before it was scheduled to leave on 30 May for the first leg of a three…
— BBC
Should You Take a Pre-Cruise Extension? The Pros & Cons
How much travel is enough to really make the most of it? I had a nine-day Rhine river cruise with Gate 1 Travel ready to book, but I couldn't help but feel like it wasn't quite enough. Sure, it was nine days exploring one of the most iconic, romantic waterways in the world, snaking through the lush…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
These Will Be the Busiest Travel Days During Labor Day Weekend
Americans are gearing up for a record-breaking Labor Day holiday weekend with nearly 23 million seats booked, and some days and airports will be more crowded than others. According to data from booking site Hopper, Thursday and Friday will be the most crowded days to depart at airports across…
— Travel+Leisure
Woman Suffers Brutal Knife Attack At Newark Airport Terminal
A 36-year-old North Carolina woman was brutally attacked with a knife at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday night. The horrific event has left travelers and the local community stunned. Melissa Mauldin, who was returning home after attending a friend’s wedding in Hoboken…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
I Locked up Our Phones in the Hotel Safe. Things Went off the Rails
Perhaps you’ve heard the parenting platitude about routine: the security it brings is the major factor in eliciting a child’s most perfect, polite, adorable behavior and the key to success in educational, artistic, and athletic pursuits; supreme health, happiness, and well-being; as well as maximum…
— Fodor's Travel
Everything You Need to Know about the Standard International Hotel Group as It Joins Hyatt
Can cool and conglomerate coexist — let alone thrive — when it comes to edgy lifestyle brands and multibillion-dollar hotel parent companies? Hyatt and Standard International will be the latest test over whether lifestyle hotels can flourish post-acquisition, following Hyatt's earlier takeovers of Dream…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Success Stories: Tourism Saves the World
There’s a growing suspicion surrounding tourism. The concept of traveling the world to explore and celebrate life isn’t a hard sell. Who doesn’t love downtime in scenic places, after all? It’s all the little details in between that tend to breed problems. Transportation demands create environmental…
— Travel Awaits
Americans Will Have To Get Fingerprinted And Registered Traveling To Europe From November
For years, Americans have been allowed to enter (most of) Europe unrestricted, without overly strict checks or entry permits required. In some airports, like Charles de Gaulle in Paris and Fiumicino in Rome, they are even allowed to use eGates upon landing, like they're Europeans. Starting from…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
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In 1865, white settlers in California killed more than forty Native Americans of the Yahi tribe in what has become known as the Three Knolls Massacre. The remnants of the Yahi tribe fled into the forest and hid. Over the next forty…
— Travel Research Online
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
Having been in business since 1939, Image Tours is one of the most experienced Europe tour operators in the world and they have earned a reputation for high quality tours at an affordable price. While their emphasis is on introducing your clients to the European way of life, Image Tours remains aware of the small details appreciated by American travelers.
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