Category: Tourism
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Severe Turbulence Injures Passengers on Flight in the U.S.
At least 36 people on a Hawaiian Airlines flight were injured, with 20 taken to the emergency room of a hospital, after the plane they were on encountered “severe turbulence” on a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu on Sunday, December 18. Eleven patients were reported to be in serious condition, according to a statement from…
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São Luís Celebrates 25 Years as a World Heritage Site
The city of São Luís, capital of the state of Maranhão in Northeast Brazil, celebrated on December 6th 25 years since its recognition as a Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). According to the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (Iphan), the title — granted in Naples, Italy,…
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Waiting for American Visa Can Take More Than a Year
Brazilians planning to visit the United States and who do not yet have a passport or an American visa will need to plan well in advance. A report from CNN Brasil showed that the wait to schedule an interview at American consulates to obtain a visa is taking about a year. In November 2022, the…
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Tourism in New York is Almost at Pre-Pandemic Levels
The end of the year is here, and the streets of New York leave no doubt about it. Those who live in the city have noticed that the volume of people circulating seems to have returned to pre-pandemic levels. In the next six weeks, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, it is expected that 6.5 million…
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LATAM-Delta to Launch First Brazil-Los Angeles Flight in 2023
LATAM and Delta Air Lines have announced plans for a direct flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and São Paulo (GRU) as part of the recently approved joint venture between the two companies. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the agreement in September. Together, the two carriers aim to create the broadest air partnership connecting…
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Disney World Increases Ticket Prices for the 2nd Time in a Year
Disney World has announced a second ticket price increase in a year, driven by strong demand and significant investments in its theme parks.
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Angra dos Reis is also culture and history, not just beaches
Located about 160 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis and its crystal-clear blue-green waters offer tourists the chance to visit a different island every day of the year. The region includes over 360 islands and approximately two thousand beaches covered by the lush vegetation of the native Atlantic Forest, making…
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You Won’t Resist the Local Cuisine of Natal
Natal, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, at the northeastern tip of Brazil, is known for its extensive coastal sand dunes. But it’s not just a destination boasting incredible landscapes, sensational beaches, and lush natural beauty. The local cuisine is an attraction in itself, combining many different flavors. The main ingredients…
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Royal Caribbean Unveils the New Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International revealed the first images of the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations, according to a press release. Arriving at the end of 2023, ahead of its debut in January 2024, the first ship in the Icon class will be the unprecedented combination in the travel industry of the…