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Animatronic Biden Joining Hall of Presidents at Disney World

By Mike Schneider | Jul 20, 2021

Forget an inauguration ceremony. The true indicator of having made it as president is being added to the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World in Florida, an honor President Joe Biden will soon receive.

Review: Revealing 'Behind The Attraction' Goes Inside Disney Magic

Review: Revealing 'Behind The Attraction' Goes Inside Disney Magic

By JC Alvarez | Jul 20, 2021

The stories behind some of the most cherished Disney Park attractions, and the artists and imagineers that brought them together, are explored in a new Disney+ series.

Airlines, Cruise Lines and Hotel Stocks Fall on Virus Fears

By David Koenig | Jul 20, 2021

Air travel in the United States hit another pandemic-era record over the weekend as vacationers jammed airports, but shares of airlines, cruise lines, hotels and almost anything else related to travel tumbled.

Provincetown Sets New COVID Directives after Uptick in Cases

Jul 19, 2021

After an uptick in COVID cases after the July 4 weekend, local officials in Provincetown have issued a new mask-wearing advisory.

Cyprus Showcases Ancient Undersea Harbor to Draw Tourists

By Menelaos Hadjicostis | Jul 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has slashed tourism arrivals for an island that relies much on that revenue, so Cyprus authorities are taking a fresh look at what the island has to offer visitors.

Court Blocks Order Lifting CDC Virus Rules on Cruise Ships

By Curt Anderson | Jul 18, 2021

Pandemic restrictions on Florida-based cruise ships will remain in place after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked a previous ruling that sided with a Florida lawsuit challenging the regulations.

Travelers Fume at UK Move to Keep Restrictions on France

By Jill Lawless | Jul 18, 2021

Tourists and the travel industry vented frustration and anger on Saturday after Britain reversed a plan to ease travel restrictions on France just two days after they were due to start.

Oh, Canada! Fully Vaccinated Americans Can Head North as of Mid-August

By Rob Gillies | Jul 16, 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel.

Norwegian Cruises Sues Florida Over Virus Vaccination Law

Jul 15, 2021

Norwegian Cruise Line is challenging a new Florida law that prevents cruise companies from requiring passengers to show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.

Touting New Trains, Amtrak CEO Foresees Riders Heading Back

By Tom Krisher | Jul 14, 2021

Amtrak is betting big on a return of ridership. The nation's passenger railroad wants to replace its nearly half-century-old fleet with state-of-the-art trains that can operate on electricity or diesel fuel.

Don't Miss: Travel Expert Ernest White II Live 'On the EDGE' July 13

By Matthew Wexler | Jul 12, 2021

Tune into EDGE's Facebook page Tuesday, July 13 at 1 p.m. and join travel expert Ernest White II ("FLY BROTHER") for a live interview where he'll reveal his favorite destinations and travel tips.

Why DC is Our Must-Visit Summer Getaway

SPONSORED CONTENT | Jul 12, 2021

There's no better time of year to head to our nation's capital. Summer is Washington, DC's not-so-hidden secret as savvy travelers take advantage of terrific hotel deals, iconic museums, and bustling LGBTQ nightlife.

Trouble in Paradise? Provincetown Officials 'Monitoring' COVID 'Breakthrough' Cases

Jul 12, 2021

Is there trouble in paradise? If paradise is defined as Provincetown, then perhaps. Town officials say they are "monitoring" reports of "breakthrough" COVID-19 cases in the LGBTQ vacation destination.

4 Tourists Ordered Off of Bali for Violating Virus Restrictions

By Firdia Lisnawati | Jul 12, 2021

Indonesia on Monday ordered four foreign tourists to leave the resort island of Bali after violating health protocols as the country endures a devastating wave of COVID-19 illnesses and deaths.

Spain, Portugal Frustrated by Shifting Virus Travel Policies

By Barry Hatton | Jul 12, 2021

Spain's top diplomat pushed back Friday against French cautions over vacationing in the Iberian peninsula, as southern Europe's holiday hotspots worry that repeated changes to rules on who can visit is putting people off travel.

Malta Requires Visitor Vaccination Proof to Curb New Cases

Jul 12, 2021

The Mediterranean island nation of Malta is requiring proof of coronavirus vaccination for visitors 13 and up, the first European Union nation to do so.

Warner Bros Studio Tour Expands with DC Universe, Potter

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. | Jul 12, 2021

Batman's secret cave, Harry Potter's cupboard under the stairs and the apartment from "Friends" are major centerpieces to the huge Warner Bros. studio lot expansion.

OUT in Colombia Wins IGLTA Foundation's Impact Award

Jul 11, 2021

Boutique LGBTQ+ tour operator OUT in Colombia has won the IGLTA Foundation's inaugural Impact Award for responsible tourism and development.

Inside Provincetown's Legacy of Transgender Representation

SPONSORED CONTENT | Jul 10, 2021

From the Portuguese immigrants of the 1860s and the varied artists of the 1900s to today's flourishing LGBTQ community, Provincetown continues to be a haven of acceptance.

Phuket Draws Tourists Despite Rising Thailand Virus Cases

By David Rising, Chalida Ekvittayavechnukul | Jul 9, 2021

A week into an ambitious but risky plan to open the Thai resort island of Phuket to vaccinated visitors, signs were encouraging that the gambit to resuscitate the decimated tourism industry was working, even as infections elsewhere in the country surged.

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