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15 hours ago | 
thetravel.com | Alex Passa
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account New ships from popular cruise lines continue to arrive in the US. By the looks of it, cruisers can expect new vessels very soon. Royal Caribbean announced new details surrounding the Star of the Seas ship. At the same time, Margaritaville At Sea just made a splash of its own, continuing its expansion with yet another new boat added to its fleet. This will be Margaritaville At Sea's third ship, though this one is extra special given...
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20 hours ago | 
thetravel.com | Alex Passa
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account NASA's technology continues to make stunning discoveries. NASA modeling recently supported research regarding the end of life on Earth. In addition, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope caught breathtaking footage of Auroras on the solar system's biggest planet, Jupiter. Not only was it a stunning display, but it also provided researchers with new information regarding Auroras on Jupiter. We will look closer at the latest findings, which...
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22 hours ago | 
thetravel.com | Alex Passa
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Layoffs continue to cause a stir in the U.S. National Parks. As of this writing, 1,000 NPS workers have been terminated across the country, and several are still on probationary hearings. Concerns continue to grow over the cuts. Grand Canyon National Park saw increased wait times, while certain governors across the U.S. fear their economies will take a hit due to the cutbacks. In protest, we are seeing several billboards pop up across...
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1 day ago | 
thetravel.com | Alex Passa
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account It certainly isn't the first time an advisory has been issued for an excursion that major cruise lines offer. Just a month ago, the U.S. government issued a warning to Royal Caribbean guests taking part in jet skiing and boating in the Bahamas. Both excursions were not well-regulated, leading to incidents of injury, death, and sexual assault. The Department of State cautioned travelers to always use reputable companies. We have...
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1 day ago | 
thetravel.com | Alex Passa
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Some ancient urban legends prove to be very real.
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1 day ago | 
thetravel.com | Alex Passa
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Banff National Park continues to be one of the most visited parks in Canada. Last year, Canada's oldest national park had 4.29 million visitors, yet another increase from the previous year, which saw 4.13 million visitors. The visitor numbers are positive. However, there are restrictions visitors need to know about. These advisories are especially key to preserving the national park's ecosystem. In the following, we will take a closer...
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1 day ago | 
thetravel.com | Alex Passa
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Concerns are growing in the RV community. A California state ban may impact RVs and camping trips. In addition, recalls continue, with a new list issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Still, despite all the concerns, Craig Kirby, RV Industry Association President & CEO, claims the industry is still at the very top in popularity. "Heading into the summer season, RV shipments are up nearly 14% in the...
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2 days ago | 
thetravel.com | Alex Passa
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Mexico's new port fee change has caused quite a stir in the cruise community. Initially set at $42, many cruisers said they would be boycotting Mexico. Thankfully, the federal government revised the plans, with a new tax fee in place and set to launch on July 1st. Despite the heavy reduction in the cost, there is still a lot of uncertainty among cruisers.
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2 days ago | 
thetravel.com | Alex Passa
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Archaeologists continue to make fascinating discoveries in Egypt all these years later. Among the recent findings was the "Secret Sarcophagus," by the same scientists who found Egypt's Giza Pyramid. We have another discovery to announce, unrelated to the Italian team that discovered the tomb of Osiris. This time, archaeologists uncovered a pink granite door, not just any door, but one that contained the spirit of an important figure...
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2 days ago | 
thetravel.com | Alex Passa
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Yosemite National Park has had a busy last couple of weeks with its timed-entry policy. In addition, campground reservations are about to go live. Following the layoffs, there continues to be a lot of uncertainty regarding Yosemite's campgrounds. Just last month, multi-day hikers were left scrambling as Yosemite abruptly closed backpackers' campgrounds. Visitors hope to avoid these issues, especially with a busy summer ahead. However,...
