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China To Oust France As World’s Most Popular Tourist Destination

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Look out France, because China is coming for your crown.   By the year 2030, China is projected to become the world’s most popular tourist destination, according to Euromonitor’s head of travel Caroline Bremner. This new development doesn’t mean France has nothing to offer. From their infamous fashion, tasty cuisine and world-renowned artwork, France has always been… Continue reading China To Oust France As World’s Most Popular Tourist Destination

Thinking About Booking An Airbnb Experience? Here’s What You Should Know

PARIS, FRANCE - DECEMBER 11: In this photo illustration, the Airbnb app is displayed in front of a computer screen showing an announcement on the Airbnb website on December 11, 2017 in Paris, France. Paris City Hall has asked Airbnb, and four other platforms offering rentals of furnished tourism, to remove ads without registration numbers from its website, now mandatory in the capital. In the absence of compliance, the City of Paris could initiate proceedings in the District Court. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

Many travelers use Airbnb as an alternative to hotels, but what if we told you could skip the pricey hotel excursions, and spend some time getting to know a city through experiences hosted by locals. Well, you can, and the opportunities are growing.   In 2017, Airbnb launched their Experiences with just 12 cities, but with… Continue reading Thinking About Booking An Airbnb Experience? Here’s What You Should Know

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Not So Fast: Crew Members Explain Why Sneaking Into First Class Is A Bad Idea

There is a major difference between flying coach and flying first class. Besides being first to board a plane, there is more room to move around. But of course, how do we get access to the first class experience if we can’t afford it?   According to a few flight attendants, passengers have watched the… Continue reading Not So Fast: Crew Members Explain Why Sneaking Into First Class Is A Bad Idea

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Americans Would Rather Travel Than Be With Family For Thanksgiving, Study Finds

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A new study found that more Americans are choosing to take a Thanksgiving getaway rather than traveling back home.   According to Hostelworld, an online hostel-booking platform, travelers from the US booked 36% more stays during the Thanksgiving weekend last year compared to any other weekend in November.   Rather than going home for Thanksgiving dinner,… Continue reading Americans Would Rather Travel Than Be With Family For Thanksgiving, Study Finds

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Adults-Only Nudist Waterpark Set To Open In Canada

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Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada is a family-friendly attraction that draws millions of tourists each year for its incredible views of the mountains and lake.   In the next few years, however, there’s going to be a plot twist. Splasher’s Pleasure Park will soon be the first adult friendly waterpark near Lake Louise.   According… Continue reading Adults-Only Nudist Waterpark Set To Open In Canada

Service Dog Leaves Smelly Surprise For Delta Airlines Passenger

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As soon as you board a flight, the first thing you want to do is relax. You definitely don’t want to deal with any nonsense.   That’s precisely why a passenger on a Delta Airlines flight lost his cool after he got to his seat and discovered feces all over the place. The previous passenger… Continue reading Service Dog Leaves Smelly Surprise For Delta Airlines Passenger

Drake Claims Vancouver Casino Racially Profiled Him

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: Rapper Drake attends day eight of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Messing with paying customers is always bad for business. It’s even worse when that customer is an international superstar with over 50 million Instagram followers.   Drake was in Vancouver to perform two shows at Rogers Arena this past weekend and tried to relax a little bit with an innocent night of gambling, however, the… Continue reading Drake Claims Vancouver Casino Racially Profiled Him

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Popular Brooklyn Cafe Closes Doors After Claims Of Racism Go Viral

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Twitter never forgets.   The resurfacing of an old tweet has caused a Brooklyn cafe to close its doors. Business at The Sands Cafe on Grand Street in Williamsburg has come to an end after blogger Colin Hagendorf exposed the owner’s old tweet claiming he’s a “Proud Boy” and “used to have an active alt-right… Continue reading Popular Brooklyn Cafe Closes Doors After Claims Of Racism Go Viral

Drunk Japanese Pilot Arrested Before Flight Consumed Nearly 10 Times Legal Alcohol Limit

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If you remember the movie Flight which starred everyone’s play daddy Denzel Washington, then you can recall the fear you had when you watched him take several drinks before getting in the pilot’s seat of an aircraft.   Even though that was a Hollywood production, it very much happened in real life. A copilot flying for… Continue reading Drunk Japanese Pilot Arrested Before Flight Consumed Nearly 10 Times Legal Alcohol Limit

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‘Girls Wine Out’ Is The Getaway Every Black Woman Needs

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This past weekend, Tekeya Priester and Jamila Palmer of Not Just A Getaway, hosted their 5th Annual Girls Wine Out Experience: Glamping Edition. The all-women’s getaway weekend took place at the Ark on Lake Lanier in Gainsville, Georgia.   We had the chance to speak Tekeya Priester about the event.   Travel Noire: How did… Continue reading ‘Girls Wine Out’ Is The Getaway Every Black Woman Needs

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Dubai Hotel Collection Unveils New 24-Hour Check In And Check Out Policy

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No more rushing or calling ahead to check-in to your hotel.   Hotels are finally getting rid of the exhausting process of checking in and checking out. Well, one hotel collection that is. The Zabeel House by Jumeirah, a collection of hotels in Dubai, is allowing guests to check in and out at any time… Continue reading Dubai Hotel Collection Unveils New 24-Hour Check In And Check Out Policy

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Qatar Airways New Business Class QSuites Will Debut In Los Angeles

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It looks like the new business class suites from Qatar Airways are making a Los Angeles debut.   The business class suites, called QSuites, made a grand entrance last year just three months after the official announcement. With a rather complex layout, it was hard to find planes to put them on, which meant only… Continue reading Qatar Airways New Business Class QSuites Will Debut In Los Angeles

Survey Reveals Airplane Passengers’ Top Travel Annoyances

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Thanks to advances in transportation technology, traveling to your desired destination has never been easier. Despite the new and improved ways to travel, bad travel behavior is still prevalent on flights, buses, and trains.   A new study by Genfare, a company that works with transportation companies to offer fare solutions, surveyed 2,000 Americans who… Continue reading Survey Reveals Airplane Passengers’ Top Travel Annoyances

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Passengers Stranded For Days After Canceled British Airways Flight

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British Airways passengers received the travel experience from hell after being stranded in an airport for two or three days. Last Thursday, a British Airways flight experienced mechanical issues on the plane, causing the flight to be canceled, leaving two hundred passengers stranded.   The flight was meant to fly to Gatwick Airport in London from… Continue reading Passengers Stranded For Days After Canceled British Airways Flight

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Minnesota Hotels Hope To End Sex Trafficking With Required Training

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Minnesota is the latest state to join in the fight against address sex trafficking with new state-mandated training.   Human trafficking is an all to common occurrence, especially in this multi-billion dollar industry. It is a form of enslavement, forcing victims to commit sexual or labor acts in exchange for money or services. Hotels play a… Continue reading Minnesota Hotels Hope To End Sex Trafficking With Required Training

 
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