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Spain's Balearic Islands crack down on alcohol-fueled holidays

Spain's Balearic Islands passed a bill Friday aimed at clamping down on alcohol-fueled holidays in the Mediterranean archipelago which bans happy hours when drinks are offered a discount and open bars.

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US to screen passengers for new China coronavirus at three airports

The United States will begin screening efforts at three US airports to detect travelers from the central Chinese city of Wuhan who may have symptoms of a new respiratory virus that so far has killed two people and infected 45 more, public health officials said on Friday. ...

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Machu Picchu damage tourists deported, banned for 15 years

Five tourists accused of damaging Peru's iconic Machu Picchu site were deported to Bolivia on Thursday and barred from returning to the country for 15 years. ...

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A train travels from Oslo to Bergen in Norway

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Eurail adds two countries to its unlimited global train pass

Estonia and Latvia have been added to the list of countries non-Europeans can travel to with the Eurail Global Pass.

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Trikora Beach in Bintan Island, Riau Islands.

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Riau Islands province ranks second after Bali as most-visited destination for foreign tourists

Riau Islands ranked second after Bali as the most-visited destination for foreign tourists.

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A display of Central Java architecture at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's Terminal 3.

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Soekarno-Hatta airport soothes travelers with Instagrammable spots

As capturing the moment as important as ever among many travelers, Indonesia’s biggest and busiest airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, has prepared Instagram-friendly spots across its three terminals.

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Most Chinese, Europeans and US citizens plan to fly less for holidays this year to limit aircraft carbon dioxide emissions and help prevent catastrophic climate change.

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Europeans, Chinese, Americans to fly less in 2020 to fight climate change: Survey

Most Chinese, Europeans and US citizens plan to fly less for holidays this year to limit aircraft carbon dioxide emissions and help prevent catastrophic climate change.

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Llama in front of ancient Inca town of Machu Picchu

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Tourists face trial, deportation over Machu Picchu damage

One tourist is facing trial and five others will be deported after being accused of damaging Peru's cultural heritage and reportedly defecating in a sacred temple at the iconic Machu Picchu sanctuary, Peruvian police said on Tuesday.

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A fisherman sails on Lake Toba, North Sumatra.

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Lake Toba Festival to be scrapped after failing to attract visitors

Governor said his administration could no longer rely on the festival as its latest edition had failed to attract visitors.

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To apply for a new passport, flood victims will be charged the normal price of Rp 350,000 [US$25.66] for a standard passport and Rp 650.000 for an e-passport.

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Immigration won’t fine for passports lost or damaged in flood

Victims of the flood who wish to apply for a new passport are expected to report to the immigration office and bring along a letter from their subdistrict office stating the occurrence of the flood.

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Tourists enjoy Pink Beach in Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo in West Manggarai, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara on May 10, 2017.

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Komodo dragons continue to lure foreign tourists to Labuan Bajo

Most of the tourists who visited Labuan Bajo to marvel at the iconic Komodo dragons hailed from Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, among other countries

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Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's Terminal 3

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New airport system to measure real-time passenger satisfaction

In an effort to improve airport services, state-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II, the management company behind 19 Indonesian airports including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, has launched a new real-time customer satisfaction measurement system.

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The tourists were arrested on Sunday after park rangers and police found them in a restricted area of the Temple of the Sun, an important site at the Inca citadel.

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Six tourists arrested after feces found in sacred Machu Picchu area

Six tourists, including a French woman, have been arrested over accusations that they damaged Peru's cultural heritage by defecating in a sacred temple at the iconic Machu Picchu sanctuary.

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A Sriwijaya Air aircraft departs from an airport.

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Sriwijaya Air increases free baggage allowance

The upgrade applies to all international and domestic flights, with the exception of several connecting flights.

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A wings Air ATR 72 passenger aircraft lands in Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on March 23, 2019.

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Wings Air to connect Bandung with Palembang this month

Palembang is the latest Sumatra city to be connected by Wings Air from Bandung after it previously connected the West Java capital with Jambi, Bengkulu, Tanjung Karang in Lampung, and Bangka Belitung Islands' Pangkalpinang and Tanjung Pandan.

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General view of the Millennium Falcon at the Black Spire Outpost at the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Walt Disney World Resort Opening at Disneys Hollywood Studios on August 27, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.

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Star Wars Florida ride hits capacity, with California version set to open soon

Walt Disney Co.’s Rise of the Resistance ride in Orlando, Florida, has been operating at capacity since its opening last month, suggesting the company’s new $1 billion Star Wars lands are a hit with fans after a slow opening.

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The number of passengers that flew through Swedish airports dropped 4 percent in 2019, with the drop led by a decline in domestic traffic.

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Sweden's air travel drops in year when 'flight shaming' took off

The number of passengers that flew through Swedish airports dropped 4 percent in 2019, with the drop led by a decline in domestic traffic.

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People watch the horse racing snow statue during the opening day of eight-day Sapporo Snow Festival in Sapporo on February 4, 2019.

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Oh, snow! Warm winter woes for famed Japan festival

Organizers of Japan's famed Sapporo snow festival are being forced to truck in an unprecedented amount of extra powder to build their signature sculptures after an unseasonably warm winter.

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Peru to plant one million trees around Machu Picchu

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra launched a campaign on Thursday to reforest the Machu Picchu archaeological site in order to protect it from mud slides and forest fires.

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Singer Akon signs tourism deal in Senegal homeland

Senegalese-American singer and songwriter Akon has pledged to invest in tourism in his native Senegal, industry and government officials said Thursday.

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Indonesia has the 72nd most powerful passport in the world.

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Indonesian passport ranks 72nd on most powerful passports list

Indonesian passports are ranked 72nd on the list of the world's most powerful passports alongside China and Kenya, according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Standing tall: Buddhist stupas are seen at the ancient Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java.

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New ticket prices announced to marvel at Borobudur sunrise, sunset

Those planning to visit the temple should note that starting Jan. 1 the prices of tickets to marvel at the sunrise or sunset have been increased for both domestic and foreign tourists.

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Typical canal-side cityscape of Amsterdam, opposite the 17th-century headquarters of the Dutch East India Company, now used by the University of Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam to raise its tourist tax this year

Amsterdam's tax hike is said to help maintain public facilities.

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The entrance to the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau with the lettering 'Arbeit macht frei' ('Work makes you free') in Oswiecim, Poland.

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Record 2.3 million people visited Auschwitz in 2019

A record 2.3 million visitors toured former Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau last year, the museum said on Tuesday, as the site gears up to mark 75 years since its last prisoners were freed.

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Emirates (pictured) cited operational reasons, while Flydubai said flights to Basra and Najaf will go ahead, according to statements from the carriers.

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Emirates, Flydubai cancel Wednesday’s flights to Baghdad

Emirates and Flydubai canceled Wednesday’s flights to Baghdad.

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Singapore Airlines diverts flights from Iran airspace after attacks

Singapore Airlines Ltd. is diverting its flights to Europe after Iran fired rockets at joint US-Iraqi airbases, reigniting fears that the killing of a top Iranian general will trigger a wider conflict in the Middle East.

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Hiking in green tropical jungle in Costa Rica, Central America

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Costa Rica protests US travel advisory alert

Costa Rica on Tuesday vehemently objected to the US government's decision to raise the alert level for tourists visiting the Central American country due to the risk of crime.

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The Japanese passport has once again been confirmed as the world's best travel document for the third year running.

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Japan continues to lead global passport ranking

Travelers from the Japanese archipelago can visit no fewer than 191 countries around the world without having to apply for a prior visa, reports the 2020 edition of the Henley Passport Index, published on Tuesday.

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Komodo dragons lay on the ground on Rinca Island in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

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Tourism activities at Komodo National Park canceled due to bad weather

All tourism activities at Komodo National Park have been suspended following bad weather warnings issued by the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency in West Manggarai.

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Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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UAE launches multi-entry tourist visas for all

The United Arab Emirates on Monday introduced a multiple-entry visa scheme valid for five years for all nationalities, with the aim of turning the Gulf state into a tourism hub.

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