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Is It Safe to Travel to Thailand Right Now? Thai Officials Say Yes
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is expecting that country’s upcoming Songkran festival will generate more tourism revenue than it did last year, despite projections that the March 28 earthquake has dampened tourist arrivals to the kingdom. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which…
— CNBC
State Department Warns US Travelers About Visiting the Bahamas
The State Department is warning travelers about violent crime and other potential risks in a popular destination for cruise passengers and other tourists – The Bahamas. The Caribbean nation was already listed at “Level 2: exercise increased caution,” according to the State…
— USA Today
Bilbao: A First-Time Guide
Since the Basque Country is one of Spain’s most distinct corners, it’s little surprise that its biggest city is just as unique. Bilbao is a shining light on a rugged coast backed by dense, mist-shrouded mountains that could – if you squint a little – be Scotland or Austria. When your…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Pakistan’s Mountains Are Calling—Here’s Why You Should Go
Friday prayers have ended, and the streets of Rawalpindi are hot, noisy and rammed. Mopeds growl as they edge through the crowd. In the throng, details catch the eye: henna-dyed beards and candy-striped hijabs; a knife-sharpener showering sparks over the pavement; four…
— National Geographic
The Deepest Lake in the U.S. Is Closing for 3 Years After This Summer–What to Know
Hopeful visitors to Oregon's Crater Lake National Park may want to reconsider their upcoming summer travel plans. Crater Lake, which is the deepest lake in the U.S., will be closed to boat tours and swimmers during the 2026, 2027, and 2028 summer seasons. This means that the…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Unique Fall and Winter Cruise Itineraries With Amawaterways
Fall might be your favorite season, but sipping a pumpkin spice latte in your hometown Starbucks can't compete with sipping the season's newest wines in a cozy Austrian wine tavern. And why fight the traffic on a foliage drive when you can enjoy the fall colors of the castle…
— The Points Guy
Port of Dover £6m Upgrade Makes Room for World’s Largest Cruise Ships
The Port of Dover has completed an upgrade costing more than £6m in order to welcome larger cruise ships to Kent. Mooring facilities on two of its dedicated cruise berths have been expanded to make room for ships of up to 350 metres length overall for the first time. The berths…
— The Independent
Transportation
How to Get One of the EU’s Free Passes for Train Travel Across Europe This Summer
Remember we reported back in October that the EU was giving away a staggering 35,500 rail passes? Well, if you missed out last time (and were born between July 1 2006 and June 30 2007) we’ve got some good news for you. The DiscoverEU scheme is once again doing a huge…
— Time Out
Is Wi-Fi Ruining the Sanctity of Flight?
In-flight Wi-Fi has become more ubiquitous than ever, with most major airlines now promising travelers “fast and free” connectivity in the skies. United Airlines just received FAA approval for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft, meaning passengers aboard select flights will soon be…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
Here’s Why Hotel Lounge Access Is My Favorite Hotel Elite Perk Overseas
The club lounges at many U.S. hotels can be hit or miss. Some hotels are not investing in lounges like they once did, and many have closed their lounges altogether. Lounge access is one of the most publicized perks for top-tier elite members of hotel loyalty programs, such as…
— The Points Guy
Grand Metropolitan Hotels Acquires Voile d’Or Luxury Hotel Collection
Grand Metropolitan Hotels has announced the acquisition of the iconic luxury hotel collection brand Voile d’Or Hotels and Resorts. In the strategic move, Grand Metropolitan Hotels gains the full Brand and IP rights, and all management contracts associated with the 100 year old…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
Canadians Are Boycotting Travel to the U.S., and These Are the Very Real Effects It's Having
Toronto residents Alyssa Daniels and her nine-year-old daughter, both diehard Dolly Parton fans, were looking forward to celebrating 50 years of Dollywood in Tennessee this summer, but they recently canceled their plans. Citing safety concerns and disinterest in contributing to the…
— Afar
The Real ID Deadline Is a Month Away. What to Know About the Travel Requirement.
A Real ID is all that's needed to avoid a potential travel delay come this time next month. The Transportation Security Administration confirmed to USA TODAY that the agency still had plans to enforce the identification requirement for every adult traveler starting Wednesday…
— USA Today
Measles Travel Advisory Issued to New Yorkers as U.S. Cases Rise
As measles cases in the U.S. and around the world rise, New York is warning its residents to take precautions before traveling to areas experiencing an outbreak. The New York Department of Health's advisory says people should be fully vaccinated against measles at least two…
— CBS News
Today in History
The Flag Act of 1818
The original flag of the United States had 13 stars and 13 stripes in honor of the 13 original colonies. In 1795, the flag had two additional stars and stripes. By 1818, there were 20 states, but still only 15 stars. On April 4…
— Travel Research Online
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deaux, France -- Avalon Waterways did a great job showing off the selling points of its newest itinerary to a guest list of 70 host agency heads and international travel trade press last week. If you’re looking for a great Europe vacation to sell for Summer 2025, I learned, the Avalon Artistry trip down the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers checks a lot of boxes: