GULFPORT, Mississippi – When you’re ready for an escape on the water, there’s an all-star sailing instructor waiting for you in the Gulfport Municipal Harbor. It’s a 90-minute drive from New Orleans, and the reward is a sense of calm …
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With nationalism on the rise, political engagement is central to the artistic dialogue at the Venice Biennale, the world’s oldest contemporary art fair, opening Saturday. From the main show, “Viva Arte Viva,” curated by Christine Macel, to 87 national pavilions …
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My girlfriend and I flew from Minneapolis to Naples, Italy, on Delta Air Lines and Alitalia recently. We missed our connection in Paris. Alitalia put us on the next flight to Naples, and confirmed that our bags would be placed …
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Mike Shaw doesn’t want me to write about the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s new Mobile Passport app. He used it on a recent trip from Beijing to Seattle, and it worked flawlessly. “I breezed by the line and went …
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After spending months planning a wedding, the last thing you want to do is have the special day end. So, why not invite your closest friends on your honeymoon, also known as the “buddymoon”? That’s what Jennifer Aniston and Justin …
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In fall 2018, Disney Cruise Line will sail on new itineraries and to new ports, including first-time visits to Bermuda and Quebec City, Canada – both with multiple days to experience the two destinations. In addition to the new itineraries …
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The 44-story Hotel Arts sits next to a sculpture designed by architect Frank Gehry for the 1992 Summer Olympics. Photo Credit: TW photo by Tom Stieghorst While many of Barcelona’s hotels are historical or nestled away in the narrow streets …
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North American cruise passengers traveling to the Mediterranean are more likely to start or end their cruise in Barcelona than any other port in Europe. Over the past 15 years, Spain’s second-largest city has cemented its spot as the premier …
Standard Poor’s lifted Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s credit rating from BBB- to BB+, making the company’s bonds investment grade for the first time. The change followed an earlier move by Moody’s Investor Service to increase its rating on RCCL’s senior …
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One of New York City’s most iconic buildings will be in a Caribbean state of mind this June. The Empire State Building will honor the Caribbean region on Tuesday, June 6, by lighting its world-famous tower in purple, blue, green, …
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