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Where Is 'Outer Banks' Filmed? Exploring Beautiful South Carolina
If you’re a Netflix subscriber, you’re likely already familiar with the hit adventure drama series Outer Banks, which was recently renewed for its fifth and final season. Those who have taken the time to binge-watch the highly addictive series may have been drawn in by the mysterious…
— Travel Noire
7 Underrated Things to Do in Dublin
Yes, there’s the Guinness brewery. Sure, Trinity College is worth a look. And obviously you should visit a local pub or two. But when you’ve seen the main sights of Dublin, it’s time to delve deeper into the Irish capital. From the country’s oldest library to a tall ship on the River Liffey, these…
— AFAR
Fodor's No List 2025
Every year, the Fodor’s No List aims to shine a light on destinations suffering from untenable popularity. These locations are popular for good reason—they are stunning, intriguing, and culturally significant. However, some of these highly coveted tourist spots are collapsing under the…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
The 7 Best Cities in America to Visit for Thanksgiving
If you haven’t figured out your Thanksgiving plans yet or are looking to book a last-minute trip, WalletHub has some suggestions. The travel company compared the 100 largest U.S. cities using 18 Thanksgiving-specific metrics to try to figure out where to go to celebrate the holiday…
— Quartz
11 Best Places for a Tropical Vacation on a Budget
It doesn’t have to cost the earth to soak in some sun this winter. Whether you want to catch some waves, try out water sports, hike through the rainforest or just lie out in the sun, you can find numerous tropical destinations that appeal to budget travelers. And with some careful…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Take a Lesser-Visited Route to Alaska on This Holland America Cruise
Holland America Line is known for its Alaska cruises, but a new itinerary will take waters less traveled. The 18-Day Great Bear Rainforest and Alaska Explorer sailing will transit through the historic Inside Passage after leaving from Vancouver, Canada, in 2026, giving passengers a…
— USA Today
Explora Offers Limited-Time Promotion for Winter and Summer
Explora Journeys is offering a limited-time promotion allowing guests who book select journeys by December 4, 2024, to save up to 50 percent, with a reduced deposit of 5 percent, according to a press release. The offer is available for bookings made between November 20 and…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
United Airlines Implementing ‘History Making’ Flight Network Expansion In Africa
United Airlines recently announced the largest expansion of its flight network in Africa. The carrier dropped the news in late October. By May 2025, it plans to serve “more destinations in Africa than any other United States carrier.” A few new routes and bolstered weekly schedules will…
— Travel Noire
FAA Temporarily Bans U.S. Airlines from Flying to Haiti After Gunfire Incidents There
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti following several aircraft being hit with gunfire there. The agency’s flight prohibition applies to all U.S. air carriers and commercial operators operating in Haiti's territory and airspace…
— Travel+Leisure
‘Stranded’: Bali Travel Chaos After Flights Grounded Due to Ash Cloud From Deadly Volcano
A volcano on a remote Indonesian island continues to spew towering columns of hot ash into the air, making it too dangerous for flights to land or depart from Bali's international airport. Travellers have been stranded at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai airport since flight cancellations began at…
— EuroNews
Belmond Unveils The First Luxury Sleeper Train In England And Wales
There's an interesting new luxury option in the UK next summer, as Belmond rolls out its newest sleeper train, The Britannic Explorer. Debuting in July 2025, the train offers fine British gastronomy, an onboard wellness suite and exclusive access to unique sites as they ride the rails…
— Travel Research Online
Lodging
What Staying at The Ranch, Malibu's Exclusive Wellness Retreat, Is Really Like
There's a cat that lives in the garden at The Ranch Malibu. On any given day, guests of the wellness retreat can find the small tabby prancing among the strawberries and oregano, with a view of the Santa Monica Mountains to one side and the Pacific Ocean not far away on the other…
— POPSUGAR
Ultimate Luxury Stays In Accra, Ghana For A Memorable Detty December
If you’re not vacationing at a family home during your Detty December holiday, there are many other accommodation options in Accra, Ghana. Also known as “Dirty December,” the bustling end-of-year festivities in Accra and Lagos welcome families, friend groups, and party seekers for…
— Travel Noire
8 Hotels With a View of the Manhattan Skyline
Finding a good place to stay in New York City isn’t for the faint of heart. New York City’s hustle starts even before you visit the city. If you want to find a hotel that offers solid amenities and won’t break the bank, you need advice, some research skills, and plenty of patience. That’s…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
How Returning to India Opened My Eyes to Solo Travel as a Disabled Woman
As a British Sikh, India has always felt like a second home to me. My dad and both sets of grandparents were born there, so there's a deep familial connection to the country. Growing up, I had the best holidays with my family who live in a rural village in Punjab, and I was always…
— Condé Nast Traveler
7 Tips For Traveling Abroad When You Have Tricky Dietary Restrictions
For many travelers, the chance to sample cuisines from different destinations is one of the most appealing parts of the travel experience. But if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions, journeying to areas that involve language barriers can feel like a daunting challenge. How…
— HuffPost
Travel The Season’s Hottest Gift? A Travel ‘Experience’ — Here’s How to Buy One
Forget the headphones, the fuzzy slippers and the espresso machine that cranks out a cold brew. Globally, three out of four Gen Zs and millennials said that rather than a physical gift, they want a fun experience or trip this holiday season, according to an Amex Trendex survey…
— CNBC
Today in History
Claude Monet
The French Impressionist painter Claude Monet was born on this day in 1840. Monet's painting Impression, Sunrise, gave the Impressionist movement its name. His series of more than 250 paintings of waterlilies may be…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Chaplin in Switzerland
by David Cogswell
Thursday November 14, 2024
The Tau ck Rhine River Connoisseur river cruise that I recently joined included an optional (but included) tour of the Charlie Chaplin home and museum in Vevey, Switzerland, between Montreaux and Lausanne, where Chaplin lived during the last period of his life. It’s called Chaplin’s World. Visiting the home and museum was an amazing experience. It revealed to me much more of the genius of that great early film innovator than I had known before.
— Travel Research Online
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