Natasha Decker

1 week ago | travelnoire.com | Natasha Decker

In Japan, a dual pricing model could see tourists charged more than locals in an effort to increase revenue and combat overtourism. Junguria Okinawa, a theme park scheduled to open in northern Okinawa in July, plans to charge foreigners and Japanese residents different entry prices. Day tickets for international visitors are currently listed as 8,000 Japanese yen ($56.07) per adult and 5,400 yen ($37.85) per child.

1 week ago | travelnoire.com | Natasha Decker

It’s likely that some of the most seasoned travelers have accidentally mispronounced Marriott’s name. The pronunciation of the large hotels and resorts conglomerate has long been debated. However, back in 2022, Marriott family member Debbie Marriott Harrison made it clear how the international hotel name is said. In a short clip she appeared in on The Points Guy’s TikTok account, Marriott is pronounced “marry-it,” not “marry-ott” as many may have settled on.

1 week ago | travelnoire.com | Natasha Decker

At 1,375 feet below ground of the Snowdonia mountains in Wales, adventurous explorers can get the world’s deepest sleep. Though often called ‘the world’s deepest hotel,’ Deep Sleep clarifies on its website that it is neither a hotel nor a bed and breakfast. Instead, visitors are in for an overnight “remote-camp adventure experience” inside the world’s “largest and deepest abandoned slate mine.”A chance at staying overnight occurs once a week, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Natasha Decker

NowCNN — Air traffic is officially back. In 2024, global passenger numbers finally surpassed 2019 levels, after years of ripples from the massive disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. There were about 9.5 billion passengers globally last year — a 3.8% gain from pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and a 9% …

1 week ago | travelnoire.com | Natasha Decker

If you’re unable to see Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms, there are locations across New York City’s five boroughs where you can witness the springtime gem. Cherry blossoms in NYC are abundant. Every borough has at least one public location where city dwellers and visitors alike can see the stunning trees in bloom. Many locations offer daily bloom trackers, so you can time your visit just right.