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Destinations
Once stained by blood, Misery Beach is now Australia's top stretch of sand
It was once flooded with blood, linked to convicts, synonymous with slaughter and haunted by pirates. But now, Western Australia's Misery Beach is the shock winner of the official Australia's Best Beach award for 2022.…
— CNN
The most popular destinations for 2022 travel, according to experts
Americans are planning travel to parks out West, European beaches and tropical island…
— Washington Post
A Caribbean take on body positivity
An important part of Curacao's dushi (sweet) culture, Mama and Chichi sculptures can be found across the island and have come to represent the beauty of the female…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
The 12 best places to travel alone
Hitting the road alone? Be sure to check out our selection of the best solo travel destinations in the…
— Time Out
No snow, no problem: Winter sports are booming in China
Kids from all over China now have a chance to pursue winter sports, thanks to indoor ski slopes, skating rinks, snow simulators and other attractions that are popping up, even in some of the country's warmest climates.…
— CNN
Where to Eat in 2022
They’re delicious, too, but there’s good food everywhere. Destination meals are different. They whisk travelers from their cooking routines and familiar takeout…
— Eater
Cruise
Cruise industry slams CDC for "discriminatory" view of likelihood of getting Covid on a cruise ship
The cruise industry is lashing out at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for their latest guidance against cruise ship…
— Royal Caribbean Blog
Norwegian Cruise Line to drop mask requirement
Norwegian Cruise Line will soon ease several coronavirus protocols for passengers, including a requirement for customers to wear…
— Washington Post
Transportation
Is Air Travel About to Get a Lot More Expensive?
Frontier and Spirit Airlines, two ultra-low cost carriers in the U.S., have announced a $6.6 billion…
— Fodors
Choose a 'Bulkhead' Row, and Other Air Travel Tips for the Passenger of Size
Air travel for the big-boned is difficult and uncomfortable, but there are ways to make the best of a tight…
— LifeHacker
Lodging
Canadian cabin resort changes out-of-touch name
Once known as Pocahontas Cabins, this resort in the Canadian Rockies has a new, temporary name to go along with a recent upgrade: Miette Mountain…
— CNN
Valentine's Day Gift Guide: The Most Romantic Hotel Packages
Travelers looking for a romantic getaway have plenty of options to spend time with that special someone. Whether you are planning a staycation or looking to take a big trip with the love of your life, these romantic hotel packages around the world could be just the spark you…
— Forbes
Marriott is officially ending Hotel + Air travel packages here's what to do if you have a booking
Rumors have been circling the internet for the past couple of weeks about the upcoming demise of Marriott's Hotel + Air packages. A few weeks ago,…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
More countries reopen to travelers, signaling a big shift in pandemic thinking
Countries with some of the strictest border policies in the world are announcing reopening plans days after global Covid infections reached an all-time high. …
— CNBC
Travel Professionals On the Romantic Moments That Could Only Happen on Vacation
Including an Elvis impersonator, a charter-yacht captain, and President Obama's former travel…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
The Twenty-Fifth Amendment Ratified
In 1965, United States Senator Birch Bayh proposed an amendment to the United States Constitution that would definitively set forth the plan of succession in the event of the death or incapacity of the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Last Chance for Collette’s Book More, Earn More incentive program
Collette, global tour operator, is reminding travel professionals that their highly acclaimed “Book More, Earn More” incentive program is set to expire at the end of the month. Travel professionals have the opportunity to earn up to $1,500 in the…
— Travel Research Online
Spotlight
The Ancient Avenues of Thebes Uncovered
by Joseph DeLoach Thursday February 03, 2022
There are place s in the world that call back to ancient times; their statues and relics made by hands long gone. The hands of these cultures are alive in the familiar artistry and style of the times. The most recognizable of these are the pyramids of Giza in Egypt, built as an eternal home to the pharaohs almost 4,500 years ago. But Egypt’s ancient allure has much more to offer than the heavenly heights of the Giza pyramids. One of the more legendary examples of this is the recently reopened and revamped Avenue of the Sphinxes, an archaeological wonderland in the once great city of Thebes, now known as…
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