TRAVEL WEEKLY

• Royal Caribbean brands extend ‘Cruise with Confidence’ policy January 26, 2021
  Programme offers flexibility to cancel sailings up to 48 hours before departure
• Global ports operator banks on future cruise fundamentals January 26, 2021
  Private operator sells Turkish cargo facility
• Mature holidaymakers lead the ‘revenge tourism’ trend January 26, 2021
  Trade sees rising demand for cruises and safaris as well as staycations
• Saga in talks with lenders despite ‘very resilient’ customer demand January 26, 2021
  Over-50s group ‘taking action to enhance financial flexibility’
• Norwegian coastal cruise newcomer further delays debut January 26, 2021
  Covid shipyard delays put back Havila Voyages launch
• Azamara confirms purchase of Princess Cruises ship January 25, 2021
  Pacific Princess becomes line’s fourth vessel
• Carnival pushes some ships’ return dates back to November January 25, 2021
  Carnival Magic, Paradise, Valor and Radiance among vessels affected
• MSC Cruises resumes sailings after pause in operations January 25, 2021
  Cruises did not operate over festive season

CNN TRAVEL NEWS

• Soviet flying beast that never quite took off January 26, 2021
  The only surviving prototype of the unusual Bartini Beriev VVA-14 vertical takeoff airplane now sits dilapidated in a field near Moscow, but it was once the hope of the Soviet Union against US submarine attacks.
• Concorde successor AS2 takes leap forward January 25, 2021
  Florida-based company Aerion breaks ground on a new production HQ for its 1,000mph AS2 private jet
• What it's like to be a lighthouse keeper January 25, 2021
  Running a lighthouse off the sometimes stormy Pacific coast of Canada is an unusual and isolated job -- even more so in the middle of a pandemic. Lightkeeper Caroline Woodward reveals why she left behind a life in publishing to keep the seas safe.
• What 'vaccine passports' mean for your summer vacation January 23, 2021
  As tourism-dependent countries call for Covid inoculation certificates to help open up borders, concerns are raised over whether vaccination passports could be divisive, dangerours or just plain wrong.
• The secret town where Soviets hid their nukes January 23, 2021
  Surrounded by beautiful forests and lakes, the Polish destination of Borne Sulinowo is a popular spot for outdoor getaways, but it also harbors dark secrets that prompted the Soviets to wipe it from their maps.
• The place that helped inspire American democracy January 22, 2021
  In the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, you'll find a rich heritage of democracy and women's rights alongside iconic eateries and artistic havens.
• No beaches or booze: What South Africa's top tourist spot looks like during Covid January 21, 2021
  With summer in full swing, South Africans have been cautiously letting the sunshine in as the country battles its second coronavirus wave.
• Europe's Star Cities, marvels of Renaissance engineering January 21, 2021
  Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, Europe's geometrically perfect "star cities" were engineered by some of the most brilliant minds of their time, but their wonders can only be truly appreciated from the air
• Seychelles opens to Covid-vaccinated travelers January 19, 2021
  The Seychelles has reopened its borders and dropped quarantine requirements to all travelers who've been vaccinated against Covid-19.
• What it's like inside a luxury Caribbean 'vacation bubble' January 19, 2021
  A trip to Anguilla involves significant maneuvering and expense, but this Caribbean island's luxury vacation bubble and low-risk coronavirus status offer peace of mind that's hard to come by these days.
• This chef is redefining authentic Indian food January 18, 2021
  Chef Jessi Singh was born in Punjab, India, and grew up between Australia and America. He brings his unique culinary journey to modern Indian cuisine, including his signature buffalo milk kebabs.

FLIGHT DEALS

• Non-stop from Seattle to Anchorage, Alaska (& vice versa) for only $164 roundtrip (Feb-Mar dates) January 27, 2021
• Delhi, India to Dubai, UAE for only $150 USD roundtrip January 27, 2021
• Tokyo, Japan to Bangkok, Thailand for only $286 USD roundtrip January 27, 2021
• Los Angeles to San Juan, Puerto Rico for only $202 roundtrip January 27, 2021
• Non-stop from Los Angeles to Las Vegas (& vice versa) for only $46 roundtrip (Mar-May dates) January 27, 2021
• New York to San Salvador, El Salvador for only $265 roundtrip January 27, 2021
• Non-stop from Fort Lauderdale to Denver, Colorado (& vice versa) for only $97 roundtrip (Mar-May dates) January 27, 2021
• SUMMER: Non-stop from Atlanta to San Juan, Puerto Rico for only $189 roundtrip January 27, 2021
• 🔥 SUMMER: Miami to Sao Paulo, Brazil for only $232 roundtrip January 27, 2021

TRAVEL DEALS

• IHG discount reward nights all over globe June 22, 2020 Ric Garrido
• A visit to Tybee Island, Georgia years before Covid-19 April 5, 2020 Ric Garrido
• Are hotels across the USA closing quickly enough to slow the spread of Covid-19? April 3, 2020 Ric Garrido
• U.S. hotel data March 8-14 reveals steep decline in occupancy and rates March 19, 2020 Ric Garrido
• Hilton closing major city hotels, Marriott furloughs tens of thousands March 18, 2020 Ric Garrido
• ‘When has arrived’ – impact of Covid-19 in hotel data March 17, 2020 Ric Garrido
• Hyatt major news: March 22 hotel category changes delayed to 2021; more reservation flexibility March 13, 2020 Ric Garrido
• SFO to Sydney $589 April-May, via China CAN airport transit March 12, 2020 Ric Garrido
• Trump’s European countries travel ban for 30 days, UK/Ireland exempt despite 29% infection increase in past day March 12, 2020 Ric Garrido
• My 3-month travel plan is Amazon Prime and Netflix March 10, 2020 Ric Garrido

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