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Destinations
Why October and November Are Now Tougher Times for Visiting Vegas
Preparation for the Formula One event has snarled traffic and blocked views in the tourist…
— The Wall Street Journal
London was officially the world’s most searched-for tourist destination in 2023
Travel agency eDreams ODIGEO has revealed its 'Year in Travel 2023' report, listing London alongside Paris and New…
— TimeOut
20 Best European Cities to Visit in the Winter, According to Travel Experts
Holiday markets and twinkling lights are calling you to these European…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
100 Passengers Injured Aboard Cruise Ship Due to Storm
A Saga Cruises ship was caught in rough weather with no port alternatives, conditions that caused injuries aboard. What will happen…
— Cruise Hive
China Celebrates Delivery of First Large, Domestically-Built Cruise Ship
The Adora Magic City was officially named and delivered in Shanghai on Saturday, November 4, making the completion of China’s first large, domestically-built cruise ship. Chinese officials continue to highlight the construction project which was completed in just five…
— The Maritime Executive
Celebrity Xcel Named As Next Ship For Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises announced today that the fifth ship in its Edge Series will be named Celebrity Xcel, and will debut in 2025. The company previously announced the ship would be methanol…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Mom sues American Airlines, saying it 'misplaced' her kids and put them in a cell-like room overnight without food or water
A Florida mom has alleged in a lawsuit against American Airlines that the air carrier "misplaced" her two kids by putting them in a cold, jail-cell-like room overnight without food, water, blankets, or pillows after their flight got canceled while they were traveling…
— Insider
A brand-new European airline is launching next year
German operator Lufthansa is behind the brand-new City Airlines, which will operate from Munich and…
— TimeOut
6 Best Frequent Flyer Programs For Redeeming Miles
What are the most valuable frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles? Here are my picks based on my redemption…
— One Mile at a Time
Lodging
Dolly Parton on opening a hotel inspired by the nature of the Great Smoky Mountains
The country music legend tells ‘Condé Nast Traveller’ about the inspiration behind HeartSong Lodge & Resort, which is now taking…
— Condé Nast Traveller
Hilton opens 90th hotel in Mexico
Hilton opens the 540-key Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All‑Inclusive Resort, which becomes the group’s 90th hotel in…
— Hotel Designs
How Hotels are Turning to AI
Hotel rooms are starting to feel like they were made just for you. Personalized music plays when you open the door. Lighting and air-conditioning are set to your ideal levels. A menu of the family’s favorite movies pop up on the TV, while the mini fridge is free from any food…
— Hospitality.net
Other and Odd
Here are the 'unwritten rules' of air travel
A new survey shows air travelers find their fellow passengers highly irritating, with people who invade their space or fly while sick topping the…
— CNBC
US passport wait times dropped again. Here's how long you'll wait.
U.S. passport processing times dropped again this week, the State Department…
— USA Today
Today in History
The US Capitol Bombing
The Senate had planned to work late into the evening of Monday, November 7, 1983, but unexpectedly adjourned early. Consequently, at 10:58 p.m., when a thunderous explosion tore through the second floor of the Capitol’s north wing, the adjacent halls were virtually deserted. Many lives had been spared. Minutes before the blast, a caller claiming to represent the “Armed Resistance Unit” had warned the Capitol switchboard that a bomb had been placed near the chamber in retaliation for recent U.S. military involvement in Grenada and Lebanon. In May of 1988, following…
— Travel Research Online
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