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5 Popular Tourist Destinations Charging An Entry Fee In 2022

The so-called visitor tax is becoming an increasingly popular trend among popular tourist hotspots around the world, from historical European cities battling overtourism to Asian giants struggling with the upkeep of their landmarks. In order to not be caught off-guard when attempting to travel somewhere while being unaware of existing taxes, travelers are advised to …

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Thailand Launches New Tourist Entry Fee Starting In April

Thailand is set to charge foreign travelers an entry free when they arrive from April of this year. The controversial new measure was mooted last year, but looks set to finally become official in just a few months. The decision comes amidst a backdrop of uncertainty regarding the tourism situation in the country, after the …

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Thailand To Remove 1 Day Quarantine And PCR Test Upon Arrival

Thailand has made entry to the country much easier for most travelers around the world with its latest entry restriction easing measures. The move comes following the successful roll out of its latest Thailand Pass entry scheme, which has seen more travelers flock to the Land of Smiles in the past month than at any …

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National Parks In The U.S. Are So Crowded, They All May Become Reservation Only

As more Americans are traveling domestically and embracing the outdoors, National Parks in the United States have never been so popular. They are seeing a record number of visitors, which has led to traffic jams, increased trash, and vandalism. In an effort to protect the parks from the negative impacts of overtourism, congress is stepping in …

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How the Rise of Experience Tourism is Changing Travel

Travel has always been about experiencing different cultures. Many consumers today want more from their trips than just laying on a beach, visiting an overcrowded tourist site or walking through a museum. The modern savvy traveler wants more than the average tourist experience. An increasing trend in the travel industry is experience tourism. This is …

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Live In This Bangkok Hotel Like a Celebrity For $91 a Night

Attention all digital nomads, the deal you’ve been waiting for is finally here. How would you like to spend a year working remotely in Bangkok at a gorgeous 5-star hotel with a plethora of luxury perks included like: daily cocktails in the Club lounge, swimming in the properties gorgeous pool, daily housekeeping, unlimited WiFi, food …

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The Netherlands Is Reopening Tourism For 30 Countries June 15th

This is a 2020 article with older information about the Netherlands first reopening. ——-> For UPDATED 2021 information about travel to the Netherlands, please visit “Netherlands Entry Requirements Guide”   …the original article continues below…. On June 15, 2020 the Netherlands reopened to tourists from countries in the European Union and the Schengen area. Then on …

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Top 8 Ways Travel Will Change When People Start Traveling Again

As movement around the world grows more and more restricted, it’s hard to imagine what travel will look like when it eventually starts again. The staggering global scale of the coronavirus pandemic makes it especially devastating, but the travel industry has rebounded from past crises and experts believe that it will bounce back again. “People haven’t changed …

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Scarlet Lady Launches, Virgin’s luxury, Adults-Only Cruise Ship

The Virgin founder launched the Scarlet Lady on Friday, hoping its modern design and adults-only rule will prompt younger vacationers to take a fresh look at cruises. The ship has docked at the Port of Dover in England and will enter operation in April, mainly offering trips around the Caribbean from a base in Miami. “The Scarlet …

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8 Underrated Countries That Deserve More Tourists

Planning your next holiday but want to ditch the crowds? Why not go to a country that is off the beaten path? The following underrated countries are just as beautiful as their more popular neighbours and will offer you everything you could ever want but without swarms of tourists. Check them out while you can, …

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Cruise Ships Banned From Docking in Venice After Crash That Injured 5 People

Large cruise ships have been banned from the historic city center of Venice following an accident in June.  After a giant cruise ship collided with a small tourist vessel that injured five people, the Italian government implemented the new law.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-duasWpRTw The MSC Opera cruise liner was approaching a terminal on the Giudecca canal when it …

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6 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Siquijor Island

Welcome to one of the most off-the-beaten path islands of the Philippines – Siquijor Island. A small, remote island that many travelers neglect when touring the country, Siquijor has a mystical feel to it. It’s the perfect fusion of natural beauty, culture, and mystery. Siquijor is a magical island, plagued by tales of sorcery and …

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