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BIT 2025 Observatory Presents Travel Trends for the Upcoming Holidays
• At Christmas 2024, interest in adventure travel in Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, Latin America and Southeast Asia is growing. • In the medium-haul sector, the big European capitals confirm their poll position, while in Italy Milan and Naples...
Is the world more dangerous than ever for travelers? A global risk expert weighs in
By TravelPulse (TNS) While 2024 was a year that brought about significant, continued post-pandemic recovery for the travel industry, it was also a period of time marked by instability in some locations around the world. From attacks on the rail...
Steamboat stylist travels to developing countries hoping to make a difference one haircut at a time
After traveling to Honduras and Cuba on mission trips, Steamboat Springs hairstylist Liana Torres is setting her sights on changing the world one haircut at a time. “It’s not about the money, it’s not about the recognition,” Torres said of sharing...
Illegal Migrant Accused of Raping Woman Along Hiking Trail in Sanctuary County Has History of Prior Arrests
An illegal migrant accused of raping a woman on a popular hiking path in a Washington, D.C.-area suburb previously had been arrested and released multiple times by local law enforcement. A woman walking home on Nov. 18 along the Washington & Old...
Tropical Depression Sara moves on to Mexico after floods, one death in Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) -Slow-moving Tropical Depression Sara headed on to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula after unleashing widespread floods over Honduras and Belize that killed at least one person and forced thousands to flee, officials said on Sunday....
Annual Lamar Parade of Lights and Second Annual Chamber “Cocoa Crawl” an early start to holiday season
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Salvadorans Rank Among Top Tourists in Central America.
More than one million Salvadorans traveled across Central America in 2023, making them the third-largest group of visitors to the region, according to data from the Secretariat of Central American Tourism Integration (Sitca). A total of 27 million...
Illegal immigrant from Honduras commits first 'stranger rape' days after being released from jail
HERNDON, VA - Authorities confirmed that an illegal immigrant from Honduras has been charged with raping a woman on a popular hiking trail outside of Washington, D.C. days after he was released from jail on another sex crime charge. According to...
Tropical Depression Sara drenches Honduras and closes airports, at least one dead
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Slow-moving Tropical Depression Sara unleashed major rainfall over Honduras this weekend, causing at least one death while forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying bridges and a highway due to flooding,...
RNS holiday gift guide 2024: Ideas for your atheist pals and spiritual loved ones alike
(RNS) — It’s that time of year — when holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule and Kwanzaa, converge in one month of festive merrymaking — and gift giving. And whether the folks on your list are religious, spiritual or nothing at all, RNS has...
STRC holiday concert set for Sunday
ST. THOMAS — The St. Thomas Reformed Church is staging its annual Christmas concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at the sanctuary at the corner of Nye Gade and Crystal Gade in downtown Charlotte Amalie. The musical production — “What Shall We Give Him?” — is...
Unveiling Copan: Honduras' ancient Maya marvel"
Summarize Discover the ancient marvel of Honduras, the Copan Ruins, a testament to a sophisticated civilization from the 5th to 9th centuries AD. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Maya culture, explore the Sculpture Museum's artifacts, and wander...
Illegal Migrant Accused Of Raping Woman Along Hiking Trail In Sanctuary County Had History Of Prior Arrests
An illegal migrant accused of raping a woman on a popular hiking path in a Washington, D.C.-area suburb previously had been arrested and released multiple times by local law enforcement. A woman walking home on Nov. 18 along the Washington & Old...
THE AMISH COOK: Travelers bring birthday surprises
Grandma has always been that loyal person in my life. As a young girl, she made sure she would put a birthday card in the mail in time for it to travel from Holmes County, Ohio, to Southern Illinois. Many years have passed, and many changes came...
Barbados to Participate in the 2024 FITVEN Tourism Fair: Ambassador Clark
Venezuelan Tourism Minister Leticia Gomez (L) and Barbadian Ambassador Aquinas Clarke (R), Nov. 25, 2024. November 25, 2024 Hour: 9:19 pm On Monday, Aquinas Clarke, Barbados’ ambassador to Venezuela, confirmed that his country will be present at...
Belizeans now need ETA to travel to UK
Photo: Seema Malhotra, UK Minister for Migration and Citizenship by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Fri. Nov. 29, 2024 Last week, the British High Commission announced that, starting January 8, 2025, Belizeans who wish to visit the United Kingdom or...
There May Be Some Travel Hiccups This Thanksgiving Week
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Discover 7 Winter Holidays Around the World for Festive Celebrations
When it comes to global holiday customs, there is no season more festive and universal than Winter: the confluence of cozy cultural celebrations, magical traditions, and bustling winter festivals. As unique as they are diverse, there’s a world of...
Costa Rica holiday chaos as Foreign Office warns 'do not travel'
British tourists in Central America have been sent a warning by the Foreign Office, advising against travel to Costa Rica as it faces very heavy rainfall. Costa Rica’s Emergency Services (CNE) declared a Red Alert for the entire Pacific Region,...
North Texas immigrants weigh travel concerns amid promises of 'mass deportation'
It’s Tuesday afternoon, and Fermín is waiting at the Tornado Bus station, located on Jefferson St. in the heart of Oak Cliff. He's trying to get home to Houston. “What is home?” he said. “I guess Houston is home now, since that’s where I have...