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Thursday February 06, 2025

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Destinations

I’ve Lived in Italy 15+ Years — Here Are 10 Unspoken Rules to Follow When You Visit
After living in Italy for over 15 years, I’ve learned to adhere to the social norms and customs that prevail in this country, from how to dress to when to eat. As a visitor, it might take you a while to pick up on these unspoken rules, but the sooner you do, the more you’ll…

US State Department Issues Level 4 Travel Advisory For The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
The U.S. Department of State has elevated its travel advisory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to Level 4: Do Not Travel. This highest-level warning highlights the severe risks travelers face in the region and comes with a stark message. U.S. citizens…

Is It Finally Time to Stop Visiting Venice?
Forget the tidal waters that lap at Medieval facades: the true threat to Venice comes from hordes of trash-littering tourists and wheelie bag-rolling vandals. Considering the environmental impact of over-tourism on the city, a solid case could be made for discouraging…

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Tours and Activities

The Changing Landscape Of African Safaris
Africa's travel and safari industry is undergoing a transformation as travelers increasingly seek unique, personalized, and meaningful experiences that go beyond traditional game drives. Whether it’s traveling to under-the radar destinations or going to favorite safari…

Top Tips for Traveling in Muslim Countries During Ramadan
Visiting Muslim countries during this sacred time of year can be an enriching and interesting experience for non-Muslim tourists but it helps to know what to expect. This period of time celebrates the time when the Prophet Muhammad divinely received the first verses of…

The Best Art Exhibits to See in New York City This February
It's wintertime in New York City, and there's no better place to keep warm than at any one of the city's many fine museums and galleries. Already exhausted the permanent collections several times over? No problem, for most if not all institutions also curate…

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Cruise

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Launches Valentine's Day Offer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced a Valentine’s Day promotion, “From Regent with Love,” available from February 3 to February 21, 2025. Guests booking select 2025 sailings can receive up to $500 per suite in shipboard credit on 46 voyages sailing across the…

Over 90 People Sick in Royal Caribbean Gastrointestinal Outbreak
Nearly 100 people got sick in a gastrointestinal outbreak on a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship. Among 2,164 guests aboard Radiance of the Seas, 89 reported being ill during its current voyage, along with two crew members, the Centers for Disease Control…

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Transportation

Japan Airlines Plane Slices Through Tail of Parked Delta Aircraft at Seattle Airport, Begging the Question: Are Airports Too Congested and Understaffed?
Another aviation incident has occurred in the United States, prompting concerns that airports and airspace are too congested and understaffed after a Japan Airlines plane taxiing at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport collided with a parked Delta jet, slicing through part of…

Is Reagan National Airport Safe? Aviation Experts Weigh In
The number of near-midair collisions involving military aircraft around Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is higher than the national rate. While this could cause concern among air travelers, aviation experts say the numbers don't indicate flying is unsafe. Last week…

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Lodging

IHG Ups Its Luxury and Lifestyle Game in Peru — Starting at 25,000 Points per Night
IHG is planting new roots in Peru with the reflagging of Iberostar Selection Miraflores as the soon-to-reopen Souma Hotel Lima. The property will stand as part of IHG's Vignette Collection, made up of "one-of-a-kind hotels" that "each has its own story and outlook to…

I Stayed at the Hotel in The White Lotus Season 3—Here’s What It’s Really Like
The first thing I notice at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, the main filming site of The White Lotus season three, is… the heads. They’re everywhere. Above the pool outside my room, there’s a fountain depicting a gawking fish revealing yet more fish heads inside…

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Other and Odd

Brian Kelly, AKA the ‘Points Guy,’ Shares His Secrets for Travel Success
Brian Kelly, known as "The Points Guy," spoke to ABC News about his new book, "How to Win at Travel." Kelly believes that now is the best time for traveling. He explains that in the past, travel was reserved for the wealthy; only rich people could afford to travel. He…

Canadians Are Canceling Travel Plans to U.S. and Threatening Boycotts
It started with President Donald Trump making “jokes” about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state. Then he imposed a 25% tariff on imports from the country, which has since been postponed by one month. But the good-natured Canadians are not taking this lying…

Today in History

Elizabeth II Becomes Queen
On February 6th, 1952 Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was at the Treetops Hotel in Kenya. Her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh broke the news to her that George VI, the king of the United Kingdom and her…

The Incessant Traveler

California After the Fires: Visiting Can Be Helping
by David Cogswell
Thursday February 06, 2025

Anyone who has seen any footage of the recent fires in Southern California has to have been terrified. It looked as though Los Angeles, long seen by the world as a heavenly place, had been turned into a flaming inferno. The spreading, engulfing flames carried by high winds were beyond any human efforts to resist. It defied belief and still does. The situation is literally beyond comprehension.

California has suffered one of the worst disasters ever seen. The destruction is almost impossible to calculate. However, most of Southern California is still intact and escaped any damage from the fires. Californians need support more than ever.

According to the State of California nearly 58,000 acres have burned during the recent wave of fires, which is not even finished…

  — Travel Research Online
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