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National Parks Honoring Asian Americans

Manzanar Shrine

The importance of honoring Asian American history is especially timely with the disturbing rise in anti-Asian hate during the pandemic. Many Americans are not aware that anti-Asian hate has been taking place since the early 1800s and aren't taught about Asian American achievements.

Ethically Returning to Travel, Amtrak’s 2 for 1

Independence Hall bell tower, Philadelphia

Would you do anything for love? According to a recent study, travel-starved Americans are willing to give up L-O-V-E if it means they can hear those beautiful words: “This is your captain speaking.”... Train travel is gaining in popularity — stress-free, eco-friendly travel that lets you sit back and enjoy scenic views? A great deal on a train trip? Amtrak is offering just that.

Iceland is Open, Covid Resort Bubbles

road in Iceland

As the pandemic appears to be winding down, travel restrictions are finally being lifted, meaning your chance to travel the world once more is right around the corner... With many countries or states already requiring a negative test to travel, the concept of a resort bubble provides one more layer of assurance.

Iceland’s Sky Lagoon, New Luxury Train

Infinity Sky Lagoon, Iceland

Pursuit recently introduced The Ritual at Sky Lagoon, a seven-step experience inspired by the traditions of Icelandic bathing culture. Exclusive to the oceanfront, geothermal lagoon located minutes from downtown Reykjavik, The Ritual at Sky Lagoon will combine the healing powers of warm and cold waters, warm steam, dry heat and fresh air.

U.S. National Parks, New Cruise Ships

geyser at Yellowstone National Park in winter

The United States just added a new national park to its roster of incredible public lands: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This West Virginia park runs along 53 miles of the New River and encompasses over 70,000 acres of the beautiful wooded gorge.

European Union to Open Soon

Baltimore Pride parade

As vaccine rollouts accelerate, especially in the U.S., travelers filled with that oft-mentioned “pent-up desire” are looking at whether it’s safe to travel to Europe and when they’ll be able to go. And while it’s too soon to travel to most countries in Europe right now, we maybe have a clearer idea of when it might be possible to visit the continent again.

New Cruise Ships, Traveling With Kids

first cruise ship of the season

Cruise lines may have canceled most of their sailings this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But, so far, they haven’t canceled orders for new ships. More than 20 new oceangoing vessels still are scheduled to debut in 2021, including at least a dozen from lines that market to North Americans.

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