The New Stanley Water Bottle Colors Are Perfect for Spring
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The New Stanley Water Bottle Colors Are Perfect for Spring

April 27, 2025
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Water bottles have become more than just a helpful tool to stay hydrated, they’re also a stylish travel accessory. Finding a leakproof design that can keep drinks cold was a real challenge until Stanley’s IceFlow water bottles debuted. Now, the brand just dropped the line of water bottles in colors

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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more…
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PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more…

April 27, 2025
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Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Guesty, Airbnb Property management platform Guesty has launched its Quality Dashboard that provides Airbnb property managers with real-time insights to enhance listing performance and guest satisfaction. The tool aggregates key Airbnb metrics like

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Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve referral bonuses
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Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve referral bonuses

April 27, 2025
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Chase just made it more lucrative to refer your friends to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). If you’re an existing Chase Sapphire Preferred Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholder, you can earn 10,000 bonus points for every

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I’m Scared of the Open Seas—This Expedition Cruise Changed My Mind
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I’m Scared of the Open Seas—This Expedition Cruise Changed My Mind

April 27, 2025
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“Islands: Paradise or trap?” mused Dr. Pepper Trail, one of the world’s foremost forensic ornithologists, during a lecture on the dodo and the plight of island birds. I sipped my iced Americano in the back row of the theater, gently swaying on a boat where I’d set out to learn

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9 Anti-theft Travel Essentials to Prevent Pickpocketing
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9 Anti-theft Travel Essentials to Prevent Pickpocketing

April 27, 2025
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I used to think getting stuck in a middle seat on a long-haul flight was the worst thing that could happen on a trip. But 70-ish countries—and 10 years of full-time travel writing—later, I’m a far cry from the naive tourist I once was. When you’re on the road eight

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Consumer awareness of travel’s impact on destinations grows
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Consumer awareness of travel’s impact on destinations grows

April 27, 2025
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Earth Day might have passed, but according to research from Booking.com, consumer awareness of travel’s impact on destinations is increasing. The online travel company’s Travel & Sustainability Report 2025, which gathered opinions from more than 30,000 travelers across 34 countries, paints a more positive picture when it comes to sentiment surrounding

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ExpertFlyer seat alerts: Get a better seat when flying
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ExpertFlyer seat alerts: Get a better seat when flying

April 26, 2025
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We get it — airline seat selection can be a frustrating endeavor. Window or aisle? Preferred seat or standard seat? Over the wing or not? Select a seat or hope to score a great one at check-in? Sometimes, your ideal seat may not be available when you book. And who

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Tokyo’s Jazz Kissaten Are Still the Best in the World—Here Are 3 to Know
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Tokyo’s Jazz Kissaten Are Still the Best in the World—Here Are 3 to Know

April 26, 2025
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The Japanese concept of the jazz kissa, a café-bar where you can hear records played on astonishingly fine sound systems in the company of other enthusiasts, dates back a century. But the phenomenon peaked in popularity after World War II, spurred by European films with jazz soundtracks and touring bands

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Review: The Chedi Muscat, Oman
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Review: The Chedi Muscat, Oman

April 26, 2025
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The Chedi Muscat, Oman You feel like royalty here, partially due to the regal architecture—the property’s white arches and domes feel reminiscent of a majestic Omani palace.  The Deluxe Club Rooms and the Chedi Club Suite have stunning pool views and Hajar Mountain vistas. The 338-foot infinity pool is perfect

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Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
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Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI

April 26, 2025
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) is partnering with OpenAI to create and put into use advanced generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for the airline. The pair are working to create solutions that can interpret text, diagrams, videos and audio to help with customer servicing capabilities. The partnership will also improve operation efficiency

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