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    07/27/2021
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Travel News
French city Nice wins UNESCO world heritage status
Travel 
Posted On : 07/28/2021

French city Nice wins UNESCO world heritage status

The UN’s cultural organisation has added Nice to its World Heritage List thanks to the French Mediterranean city’s centuries-old role as winter residence for mostly wealthy foreigners. Following the decision by its World Heritage Committee, UNESCO in a statement on Twitter called…

British Airways kicks off summer sale with flights starting at £30 – Europe and Caribbean

07/27/2021

As campsites across the UK book up – Britons can now pitch up in people’s back gardens

07/27/2021

Tricky geography quiz puts knowledge of landmarks and languages to the test

07/27/2021

What it’s like to go to a festival with no Covid restrictions

07/27/2021
Destinations News
Europe's summer tourism outlook dimmed by variants, rules
Europe 

Europe's summer tourism outlook dimmed by variants, rules

LONDON (AP) — Chaos and confusion over travel rules and measures to contain new virus outbreaks are contributing to another cruel summer for Europe’s battered tourism industry. Popular destination countries are grappling with surging Covid-19 variants, but the patchwork and last-minute nature…

Acclaimed Ibizan cabaret brings excitement to the Bellagio

07/27/2021

White House says Covid travel restrictions will remain

07/26/2021

White House says Covid travel restrictions will remain

07/26/2021

White House says Covid travel restrictions will remain

07/26/2021
Family Holidays

Sweden Turns Itself Into the World's Largest Open-air Bar

06/19/2021

A Tasting Tour of the Greek Islands' Best Natural Wineries

06/06/2021

The 10 Best Portable Induction Cooktops for Camping and Travel

06/06/2021

The 10 Best Portable Induction Cooktops for Camping and Travel

06/06/2021

America's Best Outdoor Bars

05/26/2021
Where to stay
Baccarat developing Florence hotel

Baccarat developing Florence hotel

07/27/2021
Baccarat Hotels & Resorts has added an Italian property to its pipeline, announcing plans to open the Baccarat Hotel Florence in 2024. Set to be located on the northern outskirts…
American Express Travel: Bookings at 95% of 2019 levels

American Express Travel: Bookings at 95% of 2019 levels

07/27/2021
American Express Travel (No. 8 on Travel Weekly's 2021 Power List) said its U.S. consumer bookings in May were at 95% of May 2019 levels, and June bookings followed similar…
Hotels open the door to the next evolution in room service

Hotels open the door to the next evolution in room service

07/27/2021
For some travelers, app-based food delivery companies like Grubhub and UberEats have already rendered hotel room service nearly obsolete. A few pioneering players in the hospitality space, however, have found…
This $100k per-person cruise trip sold out in three hours

This $100k per-person cruise trip sold out in three hours

07/27/2021
There may be no surer sign that pent-up travellers are busting to spend good money on a global adventure after the Covid-19 pandemic. An epic cruise that costs upwards of…
Why families are hiring private jets to take holidays during covid

Why families are hiring private jets to take holidays during covid

07/26/2021
Private jets are experiencing a huge surge in popularity thanks to covid. Once the domain of the uber rich, movie stars and presidents, the (not so) humble private jet is…
Transport News
Airports in U.S. West dealing with shortage of jet fuel
Transport 

Airports in U.S. West dealing with shortage of jet fuel

A shortage of jet fuel, coupled with supply chain issues and an urgent demand from firefighting aircraft, continues to cause problems at airports around the West. In Nevada, state and federal lawmakers said they are investigating a possible shortage of jet fuel…

Southwest goes live for corporate bookings in Sabre

07/26/2021

Southwest Airlines executives address subpar on-time performance

07/22/2021

United ending operations at Seattle area's Paine Field

07/20/2021

Alitalia replacement airline slated to launch this fall

07/16/2021
Holiday guides
Disney World drops indoor mask policy in ‘most areas’ for vaccinated visitors
Holiday guides 
Posted On : 06/11/2021

Disney World drops indoor mask policy in ‘most areas’ for vaccinated visitors

There are about to be a lot more smiles visible at the “most magical place on Earth.”  Starting Tuesday, fully vaccinated guests at Disney World will no longer be required to wear face coverings in most areas of the Orlando, Florida, theme…

Olli aboard: Yellowstone National Park testing autonomous electric shuttles

06/11/2021

Disney looking at mask requirement, theme park capacity after CDC says no masks for fully vaccinated

05/13/2021

Going to Glacier National Park? You’ll need a reservation to drive Going-to-the-Sun Road

05/07/2021

Disneyland’s Snow White ride faces backlash over Prince Charming’s kiss

05/05/2021
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Qantas put fully stocked bar carts from its retired 747s up for sale for more than $1,000, and they're already all sold out

09/23/2020

Camping and caravan holidays: What to pack for your campsite getaway – expert tips

04/03/2021

Special feature: Amansara, Siem Reap, Cambodia

10/17/2018

Travel Instagrammer Apologizes After Auschwitz Rubber Duck Photo Sparks Debate

11/11/2019

Road built by biblical villain uncovered in Jerusalem

10/21/2019
Cruises News

No matter how courts rule, cruise lines intend to follow CDC guidance

07/27/2021

Holland America, Princess and NCL restart cruise operations

07/26/2021

Due to high demand, Oceania adds cruises in Europe and Tahiti

07/23/2021

DeSantis vows continued fight against CDC cruise restrictions

07/20/2021

Royal Caribbean kicks off shortened 2021 Alaska cruise season

07/20/2021
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