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Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport -- one of Europe's busiest -- announced plans Thursday to continue capping the number of travelers departing from the airport through early 2023. http://dlvr.it/SZJXCK

As the lowest-lying nation in the world -- with much of it sitting just a few feet above sea level -- the nearly 1,200 Indian Ocean islands scattered across the Maldives' sun-soaked atolls are famed not just for their magazine-cover-ready beaches and bungalows, but for their increasing vulnerability to rising sea levels. http://dlvr.it/SZJFc9

Ben Kielesinski spent the pandemic transporting his followers out of lockdowns and into ice caves, lush forests and waterfalls. From where to go to how to pack, he shares his tips for ensuring your next vacation is the trip of a lifetime. http://dlvr.it/SZHhWc

The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator, billed as the world's longest outdoor escalator system, can ease the aching feet and legs of Hong Kong tourists. http://dlvr.it/SZH7Wf

Even after traveling extensively through Indonesia for more than two decades, I sometimes struggle to grasp the true scale and diversity of the biggest island nation on the planet. http://dlvr.it/SZCjLJ

Salem Almazrouei grew up in the Empty Quarter maze of sand dunes on Abu Dhabi's border with Saudi Arabia. Now he's sharing his desert knowledge with visitors to a luxury glamping site like no other. http://dlvr.it/SZ8HS0

As Hurricane Ian made landfall in western Cuba early Tuesday morning, Floridians were keeping an anxious eye on the rapidly intensifying storm. That included the operators of Florida's popular theme parks. http://dlvr.it/SZ60Xc

Moon World Resorts wants to build a series of gigantic dome-like hotels resembling the moon, here on planet Earth. http://dlvr.it/SZ5PmW

Singapore's Changi Airport has long been considered a destination in itself, so much more than just a generic space one passes through to hop on a plane and fly somewhere else. http://dlvr.it/SZ4qsL

Dubrovnik is a victim of its own popularity, pulling in millions of visitors a year. For those who like their history, art and architecture with far fewer people, these seven alternative Croatian coastal towns deliver a similar vibe with far fewer people: http://dlvr.it/SZ2993

It's long been closed off to visitors, but now this desert kingdom is opening up both to visitors and to its own people, revealing a fascinating destination where both history and modern transformation can be breathtaking. http://dlvr.it/SZ1f54

From Covid to chaos, it's been another bumpy year for the aviation industry. In much of the northern hemisphere, the busy summer season was beset by delays and cancellations, while in the United States a new study this week found that airplane passenger satisfaction is declining across the board. http://dlvr.it/SYsmfZ

Twice a year, the sun doesn't play favorites. Everyone on Earth is seemingly on equal status -- at least when it comes to the amount of light and dark they get. http://dlvr.it/SYpMJj

Kemmons Wilson was ferrying his family from New York to Washington by car when the idea first came to him. http://dlvr.it/SYm4LZ

Air travel volume is up and passenger satisfaction is down. This comes as no surprise to anyone who passed through an airport over the summer. http://dlvr.it/SYlT0X

United States Park Police say the Washington Monument is temporarily closed and a man is in custody for allegedly vandalizing the monument with paint on the evening of Tuesday, September 20. http://dlvr.it/SYktqs

Descending up to 40 meters beneath the Baltic Sea, the world's longest immersed tunnel will link Denmark and Germany, slashing journey times between the two countries when it opens in 2029. http://dlvr.it/SYhv1S

The Chinese government on Monday, September 19, issued draft regulations that aim to bolster tourism along its border and make it easier for some foreigners to enter China. http://dlvr.it/SYhbKg

Federal regulators have soundly rejected an airline's controversial request to reduce commercial pilot hiring standards in half to tackle the global pilot shortage. http://dlvr.it/SYgzgl

Many architects would kill to be given a blank slate on which to create their dream project. http://dlvr.it/SYgP41

The annual Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival, kicked off on Saturday for the first time since 2019, marking the end of a two-year hiatus as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SYdNf6

After 16 hours in the sky, Air New Zealand's first ever direct flight to New York City arrived at JFK airport on September 17. http://dlvr.it/SYd66f

Travelers tend to head to the big name destinations like Venice, Florence, Rome, and even Naples when visiting Italy. http://dlvr.it/SYcXZr

Flights to and from London's Heathrow Airport on the day of the Queen's funeral are being canceled or re-timed "as a mark of respect" to the late monarch. http://dlvr.it/SYbzf5

Hundreds of flights have been canceled and thousands of passengers forced to change plans as French air traffic controllers took industrial action over pay on Friday. http://dlvr.it/SYSSvk

It used to be known as Pulau Blakang Mati. Some translate the name politely as "the island of woe," but the most cited translation is "the island behind which lies death." http://dlvr.it/SYRw8r

Welcome to the future of European high-speed rail travel. http://dlvr.it/SYPctg

Hanoi's popular "train street" is once again the subject of a significant crackdown. http://dlvr.it/SYP1g8

Andye was only in Paris for three days. On day one, she jumped aboard a Metro train and met Steven. Here's what happened next. http://dlvr.it/SYNRXN

The hospitality industry is back in full swing and the last couple of years have seen a host of exciting new hotels and spas open around the world. http://dlvr.it/SXx58q

Most people have a little anxiety at returning to normal life after a break, but after two years of pandemic the post-vacation blues are hitting harder. Here are expert tips on how to get through it. http://dlvr.it/SXwWVV

Backpacking tends to be associated with young people with few responsibilities. http://dlvr.it/SXsKr5

New footage has been released showing the wreck of the RMS Titanic as it's never been seen before: in full 8K quality, the highest screen resolution currently available. http://dlvr.it/SXqJlP

More than 30 years ago, Dutchman and history enthusiast Max Ammer received a lead from his then-landlord, a war veteran, about submerged WWII aircraft in the waters of Indonesia. http://dlvr.it/SXprzK

Trundling around the hallways of Hong Kong's Cyberport innovation hub, the little Rice Robot is on a mission. http://dlvr.it/SXpQFj

A Canadian company has unveiled plans for a fully electric train-style vehicle which could travel at 1,000 kilometers per hour and, it claims, would cost less than a plane ticket to travel on. http://dlvr.it/SXkX2v

The pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight threatened to cancel takeoff after someone on the plane sent a naked photograph to other passengers. The incident, involving Apple's AirDrop file transfer service, involved a flight from Houston's William P. Hobby Airport to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. "So here's the deal, if this continues while we're on the ground I'm going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody's going to have to get off, we're going to have to get security involved and ... vacation is going to be ruined," the pilot could be heard saying in a video that's been seen about 2.7 million times on TikTok. "So you folks, whatever that AirDrop thing is, quit sending naked pictures and let's get yourself to Cabo." Passenger Teighlor Marsalis shot the video and told CNN that she and her friends had just boarded the plane when she and the people around her received notification of files being shared via AirDrop. Marsalis

Finding himself at a loose end on a rainy day in France, triathlete Jeremy arranged to view some properties in the quaint neighborhood he'd been staying in. http://dlvr.it/SXjq2b

Think "Maldives" and the first images that come to mind for many are rows of overwater luxury villas jutting out from long wooden docks, or gorgeous beaches edged by stunningly white sands. http://dlvr.it/SXhZGC

Lucas, a penguin from the San Diego Zoo, who suffers from a chronic condition called bumblefoot, was recently fitted with custom orthopedic shoes. http://dlvr.it/SXhKLt

From spaceships, to sharks, and even diamonds, inspiration can come from all kinds of places when it comes to creating new and innovative superyacht concepts. http://dlvr.it/SXgqSt

The incident during a flight from Geneva to Paris involved an exchange of '"inappropriate gestures" but did not compromise safety, an Air France spokesperson said. http://dlvr.it/SXgJdS

Hawaii is consistently one of the most popular holiday destinations for Japanese tourists. But they don't show their love just by going there. http://dlvr.it/SXdXZp

A Nebraska man paddled 38 miles down the Missouri River on Saturday in a "boat" made from a hollowed out pumpkin to celebrate his 60th birthday and hopefully set a Guinness World Record. http://dlvr.it/SXdG8K

Business class is becoming increasingly more luxurious, spacious and private. Whether it's custom-designed seat and bed cushions, bespoke fittings and fixtures, or co-branding with some of the biggest names in luxury, business really is the new first class aboard many planes. http://dlvr.it/SXchtM

Walking from Brühl's town center to the train station, I passed a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 18th-century Augustusburg Palace -- one of Germany's earliest examples of Rococo architecture -- draws visitors from all over the world. Brühl itself, 11 miles south of Cologne, has a pretty pedestrianized main street, acres of parkland and the Max Ernst Museum -- the artist was born here. http://dlvr.it/SXc87j