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Thailand Modernizes Travel Entry With Mandatory Digital Form For All International Visitors
Thailand’s entry procedures will change with the introduction of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). According to Euronews, this mandatory requirement for all international travelers takes effect on May 1, 2025. The new system shifts from paper-based to digital…
— Travel Noire
The National Weather Service Issued a Warning About Florida's Coastline and Beaches–Here Are the High Risk Spots
Travelers on Florida’s Atlantic coast should be careful of rip currents, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS released a warning last week about the threat of rip currents on the Atlantic coast of Florida. While the warning is no longer active, parts of the coast are…
— Travel+Leisure
36 Hours in Berlin: Things to Do and See
Berlin is home to bureaucrats and hedonists, lobbyists and artists, lovers of techno and devotees of classical music. The city’s turbulent 20th-century history is visible in the bullet holes on facades, the graffitied remains of the Berlin Wall and the monotonous residential blocks erected…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
5 Fantastic Biergartens in Berlin
Berlin is one of my favorite European destinations thanks to its many, many layers. Culture and history are at the top of mind for many tourists; sites from either category could keep you busy for months on end. As an economic hub, it’s also a popular stopover for entrepreneurs and shiny…
— Travel Awaits
The Top 7 Hikes in Bulgaria
Hiking in the mountains is a national pastime in Bulgaria, where a landscape of glacial valleys and crystal-clear alpine lakes is complemented by a climate blessed with a moderating Mediterranean influence in the summer months from June to August. In winter (December to February)…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Port Canaveral Upgrading/Expanding 3 Cruise Terminals
Port Canaveral, the second busiest cruise port in the world, has announced a $500 investment to upgrade cruise terminals, roadways and other infrastructure at the port. The upgrades are part of a five year plan for Port Canaveral as they look to add newer and larger cruise ships. The…
— Cruise Fever
Royal Caribbean Buys Closed Bahamas Resort for $300M
Royal Caribbean Group, through its premium brand Celebrity Cruises, has finalized the purchase of the long-dormant Xanadu Beach Resort in Freeport, Bahamas. The $300 million deal, confirmed by the Bahamian government and port officials, includes 40 acres of oceanfront property…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Southwest Airlines Just Overhauled Its Fares Classes and Perks for Credit Card Holders–What to Know
Travelers will no longer be asked “Wanna Get Away?” by a popular low-cost airline. Southwest Airlines announced it is refreshing its fare class offerings, as well as roll out new perks for its credit card members. As part of the updates, it will discontinue the use of the “Wanna Get Away”…
— Travel+Leisure
Morocco Just Announced a New High-Speed Rail Project to Connect Tangier and Marrakech in Under 3 Hours
Africa's only high-speed rail service, the Al Boraq railway in Morocco, whizzes passengers between Tangier and Casablanca in just two hours—and now it's set to get an exciting new route extension. On Thursday, April 24, His Majesty King Mohammed VI announced plans for the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
EasyJet Tries to Charge Passenger $66 to Carry Her Breast Milk
Afemale passenger has accused EasyJet of humiliating her during a recent flight. Daisy Crawford was traveling from Bristol to Belfast on April 27 and passed through security without issue. However, at the gate, the 40-year-old mother was asked to pay an additional £50 ($66) for her…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Airbnb Flags Slowing US Travel Demand as Revenue Forecast Disappoints
Vacation rental platform Airbnb (ABNB.O), opens new tab on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue largely below Wall Street estimates and signaled softening demand in the U.S. as an erratic trade policy hammers consumer sentiment and sparks worries over growth. Shares of the…
— Reuters
6 Chic Paris Hotels With Rooms Big Enough for Families
France’s vibrant capital is full of historic streets, grand boulevards, handsome parks, and notable museums. And, of course, there are plenty of gorgeous hotels. But when you visit Paris with kids, finding the right hotel can be challenging. In North America, many hotels offer rooms with…
— Afar
Other and Odd
United Airlines Just Became the First-Ever US Carrier to Fly to Mongolia
As a kid, I spent countless hours staring at maps: some of the United States, others of countries around the world. In particular, I was drawn to places that seemed far-flung and fantastic — destinations that let me imagine a world far beyond the rural plot of Pennsylvania where I grew…
— The Points Guy
Why Now Is the Time to Explore Outer East London
East London. Two words that, if you know anything about the UK's capital, often conjure up opposing opinions. There are those who mourn its supposedly waning hip factor – regaling stories of 1980s warehouse art shows or squat parties – while deploring the rampant commercialism of…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
The King James Bible
On this date in the year 1611, the King James Version of the Bible was first published. The year 2023 thus represents 412 years of the KJV's influence on the English language. The King's Printer, Robert Barker, began…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Family Travel, Elevated: How Riverside Delivers For All Ages
Multi-generatio nal vacationing is not a new concept, but the recent uptick in interest has families looking at options beyond the mainstream. Let’s face it, theme parks and beach vacations aren’t for everyone. Enter river cruising. Although a relaxing and fun way to see Europe, river cruising hasn’t traditionally been positioned as family-friendly. Riverside Luxury Cruises begs to differ…
— Travel Research Online
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