[ad_1] For travelers in New York who dream about a vacation to Hawaii, this is your lucky day. The Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) launched an initiative Tuesday that will send one traveler from New York City and their plus-one to the Hawaiian Islands for simply using their MetroCard. …
Read More »Vatican to Re-Open Holy Staircase Jesus Walked Upon After 300 Years
[ad_1] A staircase that is said to have been walked upon by Jesus before his judgment from Pontius Pilate will soon be on display for the first time in 300 years. The Vatican has been restoring the Scala Sancta, as the stairway is called, for the last year. It will …
Read More »Travel Experts Say Jamaica Could be King of Marijuana Tourism
[ad_1] Travel agents know it’s not exactly insider information that Jamaica’s relaxed marijuana laws have always made the island a draw for cannabis-lovers looking to light up from their ocean view villas without being harassed. But would making marijuana legal worldwide, or at least throughout the Caribbean region, weaken Jamaica’s …
Read More »Outdoorsy Launches Over 1,000 National and State Park Guides
[ad_1] Popular RV rental site, Outdoorsy, rolled out a huge selection of travel guides that will have adventure travelers excited. Travelers can now find 1,000+ state park guides and 40 national park guides on Outdoorsy’s website. This comes just a few days before the start of National Park Week, which …
Read More »Jamaica Starts the Year With Record Breaking Arrival Numbers
[ad_1] WHY IT RATES: The island of Jamaica continues to be a favorite vacation spot for travelers headed to the Caribbean. —Codie Liermann, Associate Editor Jamaica’s tourism sector is experiencing an unprecedented start to the year with record-breaking arrival figures and earnings. In just nine weeks since the beginning of …
Read More »Travel Industry Reacts to Notre Dame Cathedral Fire
[ad_1] Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century, caught fire on April 15, 2019. Over 400 firefighters were mobilized to save the more than 800-year-old building. President Macron toured the site in the evening as flames brought down its famous spire, and reports indicated that the …
Read More »US State Department Security Messaging Now Includes Kidnapping Risk
[ad_1] After an American was kidnapped in Uganda, the U.S. State Department has updated its travel warnings for 35 countries with an indicator that shows the risk of kidnapping or being taken hostage. Countries deemed high-risk will be labeled with a “K” in order to “communicate more clearly to U.S. …
Read More »Orlando is Made for Little Ones This Summer
[ad_1] WHY IT RATES: When planning a vacation for a client with children, travel agents and advisors should be considering a trip to Orlando.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. With a host of new attractions for the smallest visitors, the upcoming summer season is the perfect time for a visit …
Read More »Affordable Israel for First-Timers
[ad_1] As one of the centers of civilization and home to historic and religious sites, Isreal has drawn travelers for centuries. First-time visitors are astounded by Isreal’s history, the food, the cultural experiences and the fun that the country has to offer, but if you’re not careful in the planning …
Read More »Why After Dark is the Best Time To Explore Europe’s Top Sites
[ad_1] It’s no secret that summer is one of the most popular times to visit top destinations throughout Europe. The crowds in places like Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, and Venice are notorious. And as an added challenge, August is when most Europeans take their vacations too. For travelers who loathe being …
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