Many couples with an extra 12 months to save for their trip because of the pandemic are giving themselves treats such as upgraded flights and rooms, helicopter transfers and hot air balloon rides, according to the company. Kuoni is recording …
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Several cruise ships have been anchored in the English Channel. Pictured here: the Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Marella Discovery, Carnival Valor and Aurora, off the coast of Weymouth, England.
With fall weather setting in and many schools still conducting remote-only learning, families who fled major cities for the spring and summer may now be eyeing new second-home destinations for a safe and comfortable winter quarantine. And investors looking to …
Caribbean tourism is poised for a strong post-pandemic recovery, predicted U.S. Virgin Islands (U.S.V.I.) governor Albert Bryan Jr., just ahead of the reopening of the territory to leisure visitors this weekend. “I expect the Caribbean to do even better as …
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Florida’s two U.S. senators have introduced legislation that aims to accelerate the cruise industry’s return to service. Republic senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio introduced the Set Sail Safely Act, which would establish a Maritime Task Force, in coordination with …
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HONOLULU (CBS SF) – For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Bay Area travelers looking to vacation in Hawaii may soon be able to travel to the islands without undergoing the state’s 14-day quarantine. According to a statement …
As with all monumental global events, the coronavirus pandemic will create permanent change throughout the world, including the travel advisor community. “Inevitably, permanent change will occur once the pandemic is over, ranging from long-term scenario planning – regardless of agency …
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The appeal of going on a cruise is so much of the experience really is unlike anything else, and with that, comes a few nuances that tend to “fly under radar”. Millions go on a cruise every year (although maybe …
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When travel returns and you feel safe — craft your own honeymoon fairytale with a stay at these far flung island escapes. Whether you wish to rekindle the flame, woo the crush or ask for her hand, these seaside …
Looking ahead to the 2021 European river cruise season, Riviera River Cruises will host a webinar for professional travel advisors at 1 p.m. on September 23. Titled “Had Enough of 2020?,” the program will offer insight into the line’s newest itinerary, upgraded onboard amenities, expanded …
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