Airbnb admitted in Australian court that it had made “false or misleading representations,” charging customers in U.S. currency instead of Australian dollars.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
A Three-Year Cruise Is Canceled for Lack of a Ship
Passengers will not be visiting Machu Picchu, the Pyramids of Giza or indeed be going anywhere.
Eurostar to Suspend Amsterdam to London Service for 6 Months
The no-transfer rail connection from the Dutch capital to London will close starting in June. A new terminal for Eurostar passengers is set to open at Amsterdam’s main rail station in 2025.
Hurricane Otis Shatters Acapulco’s Nautical Backbone
Hurricane Otis left a trail of destruction and death but inflicted its worst blow on the yacht crews and other boat workers who are a pillar of the tourism industry.
Dark Hedges: 6 ‘Game of Thrones’ Trees Will Be Cut Down
Six of the Dark Hedges beech trees, a tourist destination in Northern Ireland for fans of the HBO fantasy series, will be cut down because they are in poor condition, officials said.
Chile, Known for Its Wines and Piscos, Turns to Gin
Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals.
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Closes After Thousands of Earthquakes
The tourist attraction, a geothermal spa that is popular with Americans, said it would “carefully monitor the seismic developments” as a precautionary measure.
Read Your Way Through Lima
Lima is a city of contrasts and contradictions — gray and tropical, dense and isolated. Augusto Higa Oshiro, one of its writers, recommended books and authors that have captured its complexity.
Washington State Senator Arrested at Hong Kong Airport on Gun Charge
A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, said he discovered the pistol on his flight and notified customs officials at the Hong Kong airport.
Israelis Can Travel to U.S. Without a Visa Under New Biden Program
The change should make it easier and faster for Israelis seeking to flee the war.