The Washington Post travel staff Q: I’m heading out to the mountains this weekend. I know I should make sure to keep hydrated and watch alcohol intake, but do you have any other hints for lessening effects of the high altitude? …

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PHOTO: The Caribbean continues to be a perennially popular cruise destination. (Photo via Flickr/cyril chermin) Leisure travelers report increased demand for cruise vacations this year, according to travel survey data from Travel Leaders Group. Mexico Hosted Record 35 Million International Tourists …

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Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty, Alison Moolenaar Foy and Stan Brown appeared on a live KTLA-TV segment in Los Angeles. CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin islands, March 2, 2017 – Building on the increase in stay-over arrivals last year, the U.S. Virgin Islands …

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In a safety-enhancing move, Royal Caribbean International is adding certified lifeguards at all pools across its fleet.  “The addition of lifeguards on Royal Caribbean’s ships is a positive move,” says Peggy Rosenthal, franchise owner and vacation specialist, Dream Vacations, Bella Vista, AR. “As …

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Last week, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL), parent company of Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International, announced that it would change its tour conductor credit calculation for travel agents’ group sales, making the policy more lucrative for agents. The …

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