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Destinations
How To Have the Ultimate Solo Travel Experience in Italy
Italy is an iconic destination that is extremely popular with global travelers. From its fragrant cuisine to the stunning sites of the country, there is no place on Earth like it. This European country is far from underrated, so the tourism infrastructure is well developed and there is no lack of opportunity…
— Travel Noire
This Tiny Caribbean Island Off the Coast of Puerto Rico Is Home to One of the World's Best Beaches — No Passport Required
With countless direct flights and no passport needed for U.S. travelers, Puerto Rico is one of the most convenient and affordable destinations for a Caribbean beach vacation. But those searching for the best beach in Puerto Rico will have to go a little further than San Juan to Playa Flamenco in…
— Travel+Leisure
Paris Syndrome: Culture Shock in the City of Love
During my college studies, we learned about the ebbs and flows of culture shock. What starts with wide-eyed romanticism (called the honeymoon period) usually leads to a stretch of hardcore letdown, followed by a more neutral type of acceptance. In short: we love it, then we hate it, and…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
New Travel App Launched for Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
A new on-demand travel service is due to launch at Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge world heritage site on Monday. The service - which is managed using an app - advises residents and visitors on the best travel option for them, including tips on whether to use the on-demand shuttle bus or existing…
— BBC
How and Where to See the ‘Planetary Parade’ This Weekend
If you’re on the Internet, you’ve likely seen an Instagram or TikTok claiming that on January 25, 2025, the eight planets in our solar system will perfectly align in the night sky. And if you’re on my side of the internet, you’ve also probably received an astrological reading dubbing the phenomenon…
— Condé Nast Traveler
How Do You Know if Your African Safari Is a Good Value?
So, you’ve taken the plunge and decided to go on safari to Africa. Fabulous. African safaris top the travel wish lists for many travelers, and whether you find yourself interested in the big banner spots like Kenya’s Maasai Mara or the slightly lesser traveled national parks of Botswana (one of …
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
This Popular Cruising Destination on the Mediterranean Is Trying to Ban Large Cruise Ships Starting This Summer – Here's What It Means for Travelers
If the mayor of Nice, France, gets his way, the southern French city will ban large cruise ships from docking or anchoring in its waters — as soon as July 1. Christian Estrosi is proposing to forbid cruise ships with a capacity of more than 900 passengers and measuring over 190 meters (about 620 feet)…
— Travel+Leisure
How Many Americans Will Cruise This Year? AAA Has the Whopping Figure.
A record number of Americans are expected to take cruises this year, AAA said Monday. The membership organization projected that 19 million Americans will set sail in 2025 in its first-ever cruise industry forecast. That figure is up from 18.2 million last year and 16.9 in 2023. AAA worked…
— USA Today
Holland America Line & Virgin Voyages Have The Best Deals To Book From Now Through March
Cruising has regained popularity in recent years, becoming one of the top choices for vacationers wanting to travel to various destinations within a relatively short period. With conveniences like all-inclusive packages and endless onboard amenities, many of these ships rival luxury resorts…
— The Travel
Transportation
How to Get Around in England by Train, Bus and Even by Bike
Despite its myriad attractions, England is a fairly compact country with decent roads and a wide rail network, so getting around isn't difficult, no matter the season. The first big decision when visiting England is whether to travel by private car or use the extensive public transportation system. Having…
— Lonely Planet
Delta to Unveil New Lounges and Access Rules for 2025
Last year was an exciting one for Delta Air Lines lounge lovers. The Atlanta-based carrier launched its swanky business-class-only Delta One lounge concept, which it unveiled at three airports—New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), and Boston (BOS). A first and only Sky Club lounge also opened in…
— Afar
Should Dress Code and Apparel Standards Be Lowered for Air Travel? Absolutely Not
CBS News Miami's Jim Berry reacts to Spirit Airlines' new dress code policy, which states that passengers who may be dressing inappropriately might get kicked off the flight…
— CBS
Lodging
Tips to Stay Safe if a Hotel Fire Erupts
After a deadly fire swept through a ski lodge in Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 79 people, multiple surviving guests and hotel workers said that they did not hear fire alarms and, in their desperate attempt to get out, could not locate the fire escapes. In the United States, an estimated…
— New York Times
Disneyland Hotels Updating Lounges and Rooms for 70th Anniversary
It's going to be an exciting year at Disneyland as the park prepares for its 70th anniversary celebration this spring. The celebration will see the Southern California theme park debut new entertainment offerings, including a new attraction with an audio-animatronic figure of Walt Disney…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Lunar New Year Travel Bookings Are up Into and Out of China
Bookings for Lunar New Year travel increased both into and out of China. However, but for a handful of countries, most nations won’t see Chinese travelers return to 2019 visitor levels during the holiday period…
— CNBC
US State Department Denies Passport Applications with ‘X’ Sex Markers
The US Department of State has begun freezing all passport applications that have “X” as a sex marker, or request a change in gender identity, following a new executive order, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal…
— Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Liberation of Auschwitz
ARBEIT MACHT FREI (WORK SETS YOU FREE). This was displayed over the entrance to Auschwitz, the largest concentration and work camp that processed over 1.3 million prisoners during the Holocaust. 9 out of 10 of the…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Everybody Wants to Feel Important
 For reasons that are unclear to me, the theme song from the TV Sitcom Cheers just popped into my head. In particular, the line “you want to be where everybody knows your name.” May 20th, 1993 was the last airing of this popular show, yet the message in song still resounds in my head. (I’ll help you do the math…. that was 32 years ago.)
Why am I sharing this apparent worthless piece of information with you. Simple. Because it has much to do with the success of your company moving forward. It is a common belief that everybody wants to feel important. Everybody wants to be recognized. Everybody likes to hear the sound of their own…
— Travel Research Online
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