In the week that’s followed the 2016 presidential election reports of racist threats and hate crimes are up, and many Americans have taken to city streets in protest. In response, countries like Turkey and the Bahamas have issued U.S. travel warnings, and the future of foreign travel to the States seems uncertain under a President Trump. […]
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Read MoreSometimes, all of the sightseeing, eating and selfie-taking while on the road is so exhausting, we need another vacation after the trip. Our advice? Skip the jam-packed tours, and instead head to a wellness retreat where you can unwind for some real R&R. —Erin Kelly More from Jetsetter: 11 Eye-Popping Architecture Hotels The Must-Pack Items […]
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Read MoreAdventure travel company, G Adventures has long been a leader when it comes to socially responsible tourism and animal welfare, and its latest collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute even further sets the company apart. The Jane Goodall Institute was founded in 1977 and is at the forefront for protecting Great Apes and their habitats, […]
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Read MoreAccorHotels is the latest hotel chain to make a concerted effort to curry favor with Millennial travelers. By 2020, the company will roll out 50 new hotels under a new brand named JO&JOE, described as follows: JO&JOE is a vibrant living space, a home that is open to the external world and designed to meet […]
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Read MoreWhen it comes to the world’s most popular destinations, two travel hubs have been in a tug-of-war match for the title of ‘most-visited’ over the past few years. While London took the top spot in TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards this summer and was the most popular destination of 2015 and 2014 according to MasterCard’s Global Destination […]
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Read MoreFall is perhaps the best season to pack up the car and head out on a weekend drive so you can enjoy the season’s colors and flavors. Here are four road trip adventures, one for each U.S. quadrant, and be sure to peruse the listing at the story’s end for resources on finding peak-season foliage […]
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Read MoreHow, you ask? Apparently thieves figure that tourists typically are (1) likely to be carrying more valuable stuff in their cars than typical locals; (2) once parked, likely to leave their cars unattended for extended time periods; (3) less likely to know local “avoid” spots; (4) more likely to be conned into doing something stupid; […]
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Read MoreNothing can stop summer from ending, but a trip to one of these affordable fall destinations can help ease the pain. From a South American hotspot with savings galore to a Caribbean island in its shoulder season, these are the kinds of places (and deals) that will have you packing your bags the minute the […]
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Read MoreThe travel industry obviously doesn’t like true solo travelers much: Almost all tours and cruises are priced on a “per person, double occupancy” basis, and most hotels charge the same rate for either one or two people. If, as a singles traveler, you just want to avoid a stiff single supplement, the industry often promises […]
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