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During these testing times on the back of the COVID-19 virus, many people have seen future travel plans be cancelled for the foreseeable future. As frustrating as this is, we strongly believe that respecting the health measures in place all over the world should be observed by all. As well as this, that health is

The Badaling section of the Great Wall, which stretches from Bei Liu Lou to Nan Wu Lou Ban, will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chinese officials said in a statement that they will only permit 30% of the usual number of visitors into the area for the time being. Then, upon

The premature end to this winter’s ski season has left thousands of skiers and snowboarders without a trip to the slopes and the chance to enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled week of sunny spring skies and end-of-season turns. Four-time Winter Olympian Chemmy Alcott is among those who have had their season cut short. The mum of two

JetBlue Airways Airbus A320-200 aircraft as seen on final approach landing at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport in USA. Nicola Economou | NurPhoto | Getty Images JetBlue Airways told employees Sunday that it plans to cancel hundreds of flights and operate less than half of its normal schedule this week, as it shrinks its

Nacesa & Partners The quintessential Japanese experience of “rotenburo onsen” (open-air hot spring bath) isn’t something generally associated with one of the liveliest neighborhoods in downtown Tokyo, but the delightful Onsen Ryoken Yuen Shinjuku turns that notion tastefully on its head. From the classically styled sukiyamon-style gate and blue noren curtain by the entrance to the hotel’s sleek

Also known as Helambhu, Helambu is really an assortment of Tamang-Sherpa village, distributed over a wide area roughly associated by a series of mountains, lying at above 5000 to 6000 meters between the Jugal Himal groups in the East and Gosainkund to its southwest. Helambu Trekking is the best circuit trekking trail close the valley

(CNN) — Freedom of movement at the world’s longest land border diminished on Wednesday when President Donald Trump announced restrictions on travel between the United States and Canada. “We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!” Trump tweeted. The

The UK Foreign Office (FCO) has advised Britons against ‘all but essential travel’ abroad for the next 30 days to prevent the spread of coronavirus, meaning many of us are staying put. The Prime Minister has called for the country to avoid large gatherings as well as interactions in smaller public spaces such as pubs, cinemas,

American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-900ER aircraft seen at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Alex Tai | SOPA | Getty Images Compass Airlines, a regional carrier that flies for American and Delta on Thursday said it is shutting down as demand tumbles, as some of the first job losses among U.S. airlines emerge in the coronavirus crisis. Airlines are

(credit: The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte) In vibrant uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte stands tall infusing its eco-conscious ethos into its design, dining and spa. The contemporary 146-room, 18-story hotel is located in the largest metropolitan area in the Carolinas and only seven miles from Charlotte Douglas International airport. The LEED® Gold-certified hotel was built

Social distancing and self-isolation are now becoming very real for everyone across the globe. If you are not already self-isolating, or considering it, there is a high chance you will be in the coming months. As we’re adjusting to a more homebound lifestyle – at least for the time being – we need to start

(CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight was held before takeoff Monday in New York after a passenger said they were exposed to someone who had tested positive for coronavirus, a person involved with airport operations told CNN. Flight 2503 was scheduled to fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Seattle Monday night. Just

The global cruise industry is taking a break from operations as travel restrictions due to coronavirus take hold aroud the world.  The first cruise operator to announce it was suspending its river and ocean cruises for a temporary period was Viking, closely followed by Princess Cruises, and nearly all other major cruise lines have made

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, listens while Mark Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer of Hyatt Hotels Corp., right, speaks during a meeting with tourism industry executives at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Kevin Dietsch | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. travel and tourism industry is seeking $150

Mar. 12th, 2020 Opened in 1963, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa’s history on the island is just as notable as the property itself. Before Hawaii was even a state, Pioneer Mill’s board of directors sketched out the now 23-acre property and began the seven-year process to build the resort. For its opening, celebrities such as

Among the world’s famous cities, Sacramento tops the list. You may be going for business or tourism, and you’ll love the tourist attraction sites in this lovely city in California. Here are five attraction sites which are a must-visit during your tour and will forever remain etched in your memory. Sacramento River Bridge/Tower Bridge The

Now the museum is facing a harder truth: All of its 16 expensive fragments are forgeries. This weekend, at a conference in Washington scrambled by the coronavirus pandemic, experts released a 200-page report revealing how the forgeries fooled scholars and buyers on the antiquities market. “After an exhaustive review of all the imaging and scientific

Members of media gather at the Diamond Princess cruise ship, operated by Carnival Corp., docked in Yokohama, Japan, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Toru Hanai | Bloomberg Getty Images Jackie Ceren has seen a lot in 41 years working in the travel industry, but she’s never seen anything like what’s happened to the cruise industry

Mar. 13th, 2020 The desert has always had an aura of the mystic. A warm, dry, desolate yet strikingly beautiful land that invites all to pause, unwind and be surrounded by the breathtaking mountain scenery. Just outside of Scottsdale and nestled in the Sonoran Desert, CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa is a holistic wellness resort

Barcelona is a place that is known for having a history dating back over 2,000 years. In recent times, the city has become world renowned for offering fantastic food and drinks in its restaurants and bars. Nothing seems better than having a taste of the city´s history and culinary wonder in one sitting. Therefore, we

(CNN) — With a ban on travel from much of Europe to the United States going into effect Friday, airlines are outlining waivers and policies for affected travelers. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 30-day suspension of travel from 26 European countries to the United States in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The

An aircraft operated by British low cost airline Easyjet moves past other aircrafts as a rainbow is seen at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on March 9, 2020 in Schiphol, Netherlands. Yuriko Nakao | Getty Images President Donald Trump‘s surprise announcement to ban visitors from most of Europe amid the coronavirus pandemic is going to add to

It’s fair to say that so far, 2020 has been a tough, and for many, a tragic year. Since the first case of the coronavirus disease COVID-19 was reported. Everywhere you turn someone’s either talking about it, reading about it, or stockpiling sanitiser for it. We know that these uncertain times can cause a lot

Founded on the sands of Palm Beach in 1896, The history of the Breakers relates to the history of the location, as just before the turn of the century, high society in New York, Chicago and Miami began coming to the pristine shores of a long strip of island called Palm Beach. Today, guests walk into

“Culture Shock” can be described as a feeling which is experienced by a person, when he/she moves from a familiar culture to an unfamiliar one. Most of the people, who travel abroad for higher studies, work, internships, volunteering, or just to explore, face some kind of culture shock or the other. It comprises of sudden

(CNN) — Coronavirus has no doubt put the travel industry into a tailspin. Hotels, too — both big brands like Marriott International and Hyatt Hotels as well as small family-run properties — are hurting as reserved guests cancel their stays for fear of traveling and don’t rebook. Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst and the

Trading Nation: Cruise stocks rise after Trump promises help Stocks remained volatile after Wall Street’s biggest one-day decline since 2008—Here’s what three experts say about the market now Robert Shiller: Coronavirus panic has not hit peak levels yet Robert Shiller: Coronavirus outbreak is creating a ‘dangerous time’ for markets Stocks plunge as investors fear coronavirus

Courtesy of Walt Disney World As a luxury writer, when I get asked by friends and family where my next assignment is taking me, they often chide me for such a “rough gig.” When I got asked before this assignment and I responded to Walt Disney World, I got a lot of quizzical looks. “The theme

Hey friends! Alexx here again from Finding Alexx and I’m back with a Porto travel guide. I did a whirlwind extended weekend Portugal road trip last year from the stunning southern coast all the way up to Porto, so when week #14 of my 52 countries in 52 weeks solo trip took me back to Porto,

Mysore, is the most popular and the second largest city in Karnataka. Mysore is one of the top destinations of Karnataka Tourism and also one of the famous places of heritage in India. Often referred as the City of Palaces, the royal city still retains its old world charm with its palaces, heritage buildings, traditions