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Best travel destinations to visit in 2024

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. CNN  — So many places to see in the world. So many people eager to see them.International tourism reached about 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, and the United States issued a record number of passports. And if you visited any popular destination over the summer, you’d probably argue it was more crowded than ever.So maybe it’s time to look at places that are still largely undiscovered, or alluring in…
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European Union | EU council moves toward new rules on visa-free travel

EU member states’ ambassadors have agreed on a draft regulation that would let the EU suspend visa-free travel for countries whose citizens are exempt from visa obligations when traveling to the Schengen area. Key Points:Under the new mechanism, the EU would have the following new grounds to suspend the visa-free regime:When a country outside the EU has visa rules that don’t align with those of the EU, which could lead to more people coming to the EU. When an investor citizenship scheme is involved, where citizenship is granted without a genuine link to the third country in exchange…
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Best world city travel destinations named – with Las Vegas and Los Angeles featuring low on list | WorldNews

From a city famous for its golden beaches, to the historically-steeped former capital of Japan – the best city destinations outside Europe have been named. Australia dominates the list – compiled by consumer group Which? – with Sydney claiming top spot, and both Melbourne and Perth featuring high. South Africa’s Cape Town comes second, while Chicago in the US, Japan’s Kyoto, and the city-state of Singapore, in southeast Asia, are placed joint third. Meanwhile, several US cities featured towards the bottom of the list, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Image: Sydney Harbor Bridge. Pic: Istock Image: Cherry…
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Travel insurance is a must-have right now – here’s why

Travel insurance can protect against financial losses from certain unexpected events, making it a crucial travel tool right now. Getty Images It seems like there are more issues than ever with travel right now. This summer, a surge in flight disruptions — caused by a mix of flight crew shortages, unexpected weather events, natural disasters and outdated technology, among other issues — caused headaches and financial losses for millions of travelers across the globe. And these issues don’t appear to be improving, either. Mechanical issues and weather delays are continuing to be compounded by airline staffing shortages, causing flight delays,…
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I’m tired of overpriced London, and now tourists are being put off too

The crime rate in London in 2022 was 95 crimes per 1,000 people – 20 per cent worse than the UK average of 79.52 per 1,000 people, according to crimerate.co.uk. Although it is worth noting that on many metrics London is much safer than most global cities, and the recent suggestion by mayoral candidate Susan Hall that London is “under siege” with “criminals ruling the streets” is, frankly, tosh. The people quoted above are just a few case studies, and I am sure that despite its modern-day challenges, London continues to dazzle many newcomers. It remains, in this ex-resident’s opinion,…
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Iceland volcano 2024: Is it safe to travel and does the eruption affect flights?

The volcano has erupted for the fourth time in three months and it is the most powerful yet.ADVERTISEMENTA volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fourth time in three months, with this being the most powerful so far. The eruption began just before 8.30pm local time on Saturday and it is ongoing, but scientists say it is likely to be petering out.Hundreds of visitors were evacuated from the Blue Lagoon thermal spa, one of Iceland’s top tourist attractions, when the eruption began, national broadcaster RUV said. The eruption site is a few kilometers northeast of Grindavik, a…
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Travel insurance: The common coverage that will make your policy more expensive

COVID-19 cases are again around much of the world. But if you assume its prevalence means your travel insurance policy will definitely include it, and you won’t be charged more for the privilege, you’re wrong. Financial comparison website Canstar recently reviewed 106 travel insurance policies and found 18 per cent of them didn’t offer coverage for COVID. Of the 87 policies that did include COVID, only 70 offered cover for both overseas medical and cancellation costs. Policies that did include COVID were on average $103 more expensive than those without it. A survey conducted by comparison site Finder in November…
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Travel Advisor Success Story: Lindsey Epperly, Jetset World Travel

Success Stories focus on veteran travel advisors and how they achieved success. Here’s a look at Lindsey Epperly, owner and CEO of Jetset World Travel. How did you get your start as a travel advisor? At 19, I walked into a travel agency for a brochure and walked out with a job! I was in college and got my start by attending bridal shows and planning honeymoons, which eventually evolved into building a book of business that supported my full-time income by the time I graduated. How did you build your business over the years? As the honeymoon business expanded…
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