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La Romana among world’s leading tourism destinations in child protection
Dominican Today
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July 17, 2025
Ana García-Sotoca The La Romana Bayahibe Hotel Association (AHRB) and the La Romana Bayahibe Tourism Cluster (CTRB) have been recognized among the top 25 global members of 2025 by The Code, an international initiative focused on preventing the...
Plans for new gypsy/traveller site in Wisborough Green
Sussex World
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July 17, 2025
A new site for gypsy/traveller families could be established in Wisborough Green. A planning application has been submitted to Chichester District Council to station six residential caravans, along with utility buildings and hardstanding on land...
'I'm a world record traveller but there are two islands left on my bucket list'
The Mirror
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July 17, 2025
Lexie, who has 1.5 million followers on Instagram, sat down with the Mirror to share the two islands she is desperate to visit, on the same day Expedia released the 2025 Island Hot List This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a...
Acorn Center Markets spread tourism dollars in Littleton
Lake Gaston Gazette-Observer - North Carolina
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Four times, The Acorn Center hosted a Market Day, and it’s batting 1,000 in the successful event category. The success is spilling over to other businesses in the Town of Littleton. “Most of the people coming to the markets are making a day of...
Travel warning to make 2 key passport checks or risk 'being turned away'
Liverpool Echo
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July 17, 2025
Holidaymakers must ensure their passport is still valid for travel as the rules can vary from country to country. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Travel experts have...
Major change UK travellers to Germany could face next month after landmark deal
Liverpool Echo
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July 17, 2025
Germany has agreed to allow some arriving UK airline passengers to use passport e-gates at its airports by the end of August, the Cabinet Office has announced. This will initially be available for frequent travellers. Access for all UK nationals...
Traveling With Tunes
Adventure Rider
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July 17, 2025
There’s nothing I like more than riding motorcycles. But in a not-too-distant second, music is my thing. I can’t play a lick, but I sure do enjoy listening to pretty much every category of music. My current thing is for the Blues, but you don’t...
Monmouthshire does not plan to opt in to Welsh Government tourism tax
Abergavenny Chronicle
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July 17, 2025
Even if a local authority does plan to introduce the levy, they will not be able to start charging the £1.30 per person, per night until 2027 and with a Senedd election looming and Labour languishing in the polls, it is plausible that the policy...
More Women Are Booking Golf Trips—and the Travel Industry Is Taking Note
Vogue - New York
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July 17, 2025
Golf’s image has traditionally been skewed one way: an older man in a collared shirt and khakis, clubs in hand, ready for an afternoon on the green. But that’s changing. Since 2019, female golfers have seen a 41% increase, according to the...
Travellers warned to be aware of current foot-and-mouth restrictions
Manx
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Thursday, 17 July 2025 06:15 Picture credit: Manx Radio European outbreak leads to the culling of thousands of animals With the peak holiday season approaching travellers returning to the Isle of Man are being reminded they face severe penalties...
US Woman Travels To Pakistan To Marry 16 Years Younger Facebook Lover: 'He's Humble And...'
News18
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July 17, 2025
Last Updated:July 17, 2025, 16:06 IST Mindy Rasmussen from Illinois travelled to Pakistan to marry Sajid Zeb Khan whom she met on Facebook. Mindy Rasmussen converted to Islam, adopting the name Zulekha. (Image Credit: Facebook)A 47-year-old...
The travel card that could save Brits hundreds of pounds on holidays in Europe
Chronicle Live
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July 17, 2025
As holidaymakers prepare to jet off overseas this summer, they are being reminded about a free travel card which could save more than a headache if things go pear-shaped on their trip. The GHIC card which has replaced the former EHIC card can help...
Tourism vet Smith joins board of county’s preservation society
Jamestown Press - Rhode Island
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July 17, 2025
The Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff in 2021. Evan Smith, who was just appointed to the Preservation Society of Newport County’s board of trustees, said the flower show is an example of keeping programming at the mansions “alive, interesting and...
Travel company's disgraceful act after Aussie family's little baby died before holiday
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
By ASHLEY NICKEL FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 00:00 EDT, 17 July 2025 | Updated: 01:24 EDT, 17 July 2025 A grieving family who recently lost their one-year-old son has spent months trying to secure a refund for a holiday he was meant to...
Paros, Greece Named World’s Best Island for 2025 by Travel + Leisure
Greek City Times
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July 16, 2025
The Greek islands, from party-centric Mykonos to the stunning caldera of Santorini, are beloved vacation spots. Yet, Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards crowned Paros the world’s best island, surpassing all others globall Paros earned the...
Brits travelling abroad this summer urged to keep copies of 3 documents at home
Daily Express
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July 17, 2025
British holidaymakers escaping abroad this summer have been warned to make copies of important travel documents to avoid extra stress. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has warned UK citizens preparing to set off on trips...
China revises visa application process for UAE residents: What travellers need to know
The Times of India
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UAE residents must now complete an online application and receive approval before visiting the visa centre to apply for China/ Representative Image TL;DR Visa applications start with an online form and document upload. Preliminary approval issues...
Jennifer Horton on the path less traveled to elected office
Mountain Xpress - North Carolina
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July 17, 2025
In an isolated stretch of Fairview, Jennifer Horton and her husband, Kamali, clutched their two frightened children as they rode on the back of a neighbor’s side-by-side utility vehicle. The initial hurdle was cleared: The Horton family had...
UP: Tourism minister unhappy with Naimisharanya project delay, calls for swift action
The Statesman (India)
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July 17, 2025
With the festive season around the corner, Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh has directed officials to accelerate the pace of ongoing pilgrimage and cultural infrastructure projects across the state. Chairing a high-level...
The Tanzania-Zambia railway is an endurance test for travelers
Christian Science Monitor
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July 17, 2025
Catalina Mutale rides the Tanzania-Zambia railway from her home in Zambia’s Central province at least once a week, hauling six baskets containing 50 kilograms (110 pounds) of bananas. Seated in third class, just behind the roaring engine car, Ms....