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World First: Lie-Flat Sleeping Pods in Economy Class

Transportation New Zealand

The farther you have to travel, the more important comfort is on the way there. So it’s no surprise that the national airline of one of the most remote destinations in...

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First-Ever, Statewide Waterfall Trail in the U.S. Opens Just in Time for Summer

Adventure

Kick off summer on a quest. For the very first time, a statewide trail helps active travelers get off the beaten path, connecting them to over two dozen waterfalls across...

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3 Caribbean Luxury Golf Resorts Where you can Up Your Game this Winter

Sea & Sand Caribbean

Is it time to change winter blues for island “greens?” The ideal outdoor, distanced, leisure activity, golfing got a shot in the arm over the last couple of years. Even less...

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New Ways to Celebrate the Start of Summer at the "World's Most Photogenic Beach"

Sea & Sand North Miami Beach, Florida

A recent survey of the most popular hashtags in travel photo posts in social media wasn’t a scientific study. But it did generate a clear winner of the title “World’s...

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There's More to Peru than Machu Picchu

Culture & History Peru

Peru's overwhelming claim to fame is the mystique and majesty of the ancient remains at Machu Picchu - deservedly named recently the 'South America's Leading Tourist Attraction.” But there's more...

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'Fungi Fest' in the British Virgin Islands: It's Not About Mushrooms!

Culture & History Tortola Island, Virgin Islands (British)

If you've never been to the British Virgin Islands, you might think their 'Fungi Fest' is a culinary event featuring mushrooms. Fungi (foon-gee) is actually the traditional folk music of...

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Responsible Tourism Inspiration for Indigenous People's Day

Culture & History

As we return to travel, many of us are looking for trips with meaning. For more and more people, that includes getting a sense of the connection first peoples have...

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Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein Opens in the Birthplace of Famous Fictional Monster

Culture & History Bath, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Over 200 years ago, a trail-blazing female author penned the novel that brought one of the first tales of the horror genre to life.This year, Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein...

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8 Top Features to Look For in an All-Inclusive Resort

Sea & Sand Caribbean

The days are getting shorter, the skies are getting duller, and the temperature’s dropping. That’s our cue to start thinking about a beach vacation.Many people are deciding to 'splash out'...

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What You Need to Know to Hike or Bike Europe's Most Famous Pilgrimage Trail

Outdoor Activities Spain

It's been a physical test of spirituality since the Middle Ages.  And more recently, Christian pilgrims have been joined by active travel enthusiasts on the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile...

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North America to Get its 6th MICHELIN Destination Guide to Star-Rated Restaurants

Dining

Or… why will foodies flock to Toronto this fall? That’s when Canada’s largest city becomes only the sixth destination in North America – and the first Canadian city – to...

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Travel Black Friday Deals are Back!

Awesome Travel Stuff

Travel is back! And after a couple of quiet years, so, at last, are Black Friday travel deals. If you have any thoughts of traveling in the next year or...

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How to Stay Cyber Safe with a VPN when you Travel

Before your trip

Cyber security is on everyone's minds these days, and travelers in particular can be vulnerable when they are on public wifi networks.Even in your own hometown, every time you login...

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A New, Underwater "Ocean Highway" for Galapagos

Outdoor Activities Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

At 2021’s Climate summit in Glasgow, something pretty extraordinary for one of the natural world’s greatest treasures happened. Neighboring countries Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama got together and agreed...

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The Most Expensive Airline Ticket in History Breaks New Ground for Travel

Transportation Spain

A Spanish airline has become the first carrier to have a plane ticket ‘minted’ on the blockchain. When that first ‘NFTicket’ was auctioned off, it broke a record for the...

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What Does a $500 Million Cruise Ship Reno Look Like?

River or Ocean Cruises

When you're investing half a BILLION dollars in a fleet-wide renovation, you're entitled to call it a 'Revolution'. Celebrity Cruises is undergoing a transformation.You may have already heard about their two...

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Castles and Coastlines, The Berlin Wall and 'Baths:' Four Incredible Cycling Routes in Germany

Outdoor Activities Germany

Health- and eco-conscious, Germans have embraced bicycles for getting around urban centers every day, and on leisure time in the countryside. Visitors can take a cue from the locals and...

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Holland America Line Celebrates Dutch Tradition, Introducing Own Gin for 150th Anniversary

Nightlife

You may know that modern-day gin is derived from Dutch 'genever,' so it's no surprise that the cruise line that celebrates Dutch marine traditions and culture has developed its own...

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Get a Glimpse of Real New Zealand in the Fantasy World of the New Lord of the Rings Series

Sightseeing New Zealand

Fantasy fans are heading back to Middle-earth with the release of the highly-anticipated TV series ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.’ Which means New Zealand’s real-life fantastical...

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Buenos Aires, Tango and More Reasons to Visit Argentina

Sightseeing Argentina

Spring in the northern hemisphere is a wonderful time to visit Argentina as the southern hemisphere cools down from summer heat. From Argentina’s remote mountain ranges, to wine regions and...

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7 Festivals and Events that Make Hawaii Irresistible This Fall

Local Events

You may think of Hawaii as a Pacific paradise. But there’s so much more than mind-boggling sunsets over endless beaches, tropical breezes and scents, hula and ukeleles, surfing and luaus, poke...

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On One of the Most Scenic Railways in the World, Switzerland Breaks Record for Longest Train

Transportation Switzerland

It's official! On October 29th, 2022, Switzerland's Rhaetian Railway (RhB) operated the longest narrow gauge passenger train in the world. And they did it in spectacular style, over the UNESCO...

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Dare You! Where to Eat the World's Most Dangerous Fish

Dining Japan

Prepared incorrectly, it’s 1200 times more toxic than cyanide! Yet this fish has been a treasured delicacy for nearly three thousand years - and foodies with a daredevil streak make sure to...

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New Service Fees

Before your trip

As of May 1, 2021 TravelOnly and affiliated agencies will now have standard service fees for all bookings.

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