Karla Demery

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The World's First "Robot City" Will Open This Year

2 weeks ago | thetravel.com | A Snake |Karla Demery

Published 19 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account For years, Japan has been a global leader in technology. From high-speed bullet trains to advanced robotics, many travelers and tech enthusiasts associate Japan with innovative, cutting-edge ideas that have the power to change the world. Now, one of the country's and one of the world's most well-known companies is taking that reputation to the next level. Toyota has spent the past few years building a test...
Why Carnival Cruise Guests Got In Trouble For Bringing A Common Item Into The U.S.

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Karla Demery

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Khairil Azhar Junos / Shutterstock Cruising is one of the best ways to travel and forget about the worries of daily life, but that doesn’t mean passengers are free to do whatever they want. While most cruisers return home with a few souvenirs and photos, some attempt to bring back items that can land them in serious trouble at the port. On a recent cruise aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship returning to California, customs officers...
Where To Find MSC Cruises' Secret Speakeasy

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Karla Demery

Published 41 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account For most cruise passengers, the fun begins on the main decks. However, a select few sailing aboard MSC World Europa get to experience a more exclusive part of the ship. Hidden in plain sight is a secret speakeasy bar, but the catch is, it's invite-only. This hidden bar isn't advertised in the ship's brochures or daily schedules. In fact, most passengers don't even know it exists unless they happen to hear...
Royal Caribbean's Smallest Cruise Ship Is Also One Of Its Most Decked Out

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Karla Demery

Published 23 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account NAN728 / Shutterstock.com While huge new ships with all the latest features currently dominate the cruise market, not every cruiser is looking for the mega-ship experience. For some travelers, a quieter voyage and a manageable price tag make more sense. Luckily, one of Royal Caribbean's oldest ships (and lesser-known) offers just that. Royal Caribbean's smallest cruise ship, Grandeur of the Seas, hasn't had...
Florida's Most Dangerous Town Is Also A Surprising Gateway To The Keys

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Karla Demery

Published 21 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Each year, millions of travelers visit Florida for its warm weather, white sand beaches, and family-friendly attractions. From thrilling rides at Walt Disney World Resort to the peaceful sunsets over the Gulf Coast, Florida offers something for every kind of traveler. Although Florida is a destination travelers choose time and time again, many would be surprised to learn that not every town in the Sunshine...
Florida - History

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Karla Demery |Arianna Winslow |Gia Marcos |Lissa Reed

Historic Florida State Capitol Building Pre-Colonial and Native American History (Before 1513) A flock of White Ibis soar across Apalachee Bay at St. Marks Wildlife Refuge in North Florida. Florida was inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Timucua, Calusa, and Apalachee, long before European contact. These tribes thrived in Florida’s diverse ecosystems, building complex societies and trading networks.
This Scenic Train All But Guarantees A Northern Lights Sighting

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Karla Demery

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Viewing the northern lights in person is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many travelers, but it usually requires a bit of luck, clear skies, and the right timing. Luckily, there's a scenic train route through the Arctic wilderness that makes spotting them more likely. Sweden's NT 94 is a 19-hour night train that takes passengers from Stockholm's cityscape to remote Arctic Circle towns, including Abisko. This village in Swedish...
Carnival Cruise Line Just Revealed A Common Cruise Scam-Here's How To Avoid It

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Karla Demery

Published 55 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Cruises are among the most relaxing and popular types of vacations, offering travelers a chance to get away from life’s stressors while exploring new destinations. However, in recent years, scammers have also targeted these voyages, looking to take advantage of unsuspecting passengers. Recently, Carnival Cruise Line warned passengers of a common scam in which fraudsters impersonate well-known cruise directors....
Think Twice About Taking A Cruise During Hurricane Season

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Karla Demery

Published 18 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Many travelers view cruising as the ultimate stress-free vacation: board the ship, eat delicious food, and wake up in a new destination every morning. But when hurricane season begins, even seasoned cruisers hesitate before booking a Caribbean itinerary. With storms increasing in intensity each year, many assume cruising between June and November is a bad idea. However, cruising during hurricane season isn’t...
Think Twice About Taking A Cruise During Hurricane Season

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Karla Demery

3 hours agoAriel Diaz, CEO of TalentMovers, is a labor market leader with 15+ years connecting companies with hard-to-find talent. On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico with catastrophic force. I was living on the island at the time, so I remember it vividly—and it happened to be my …