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United States expands Mexico travel warning

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HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WRCB) – It’s spring break for several universities and colleges across the Channel 3 viewing area and some of you could be heading to Mexico. There is a travel advisory throughout the country because of increased crime. On February 21, an explosion on a Mexican ferry injured 25 people, including two Americans. Then on March 1, explosive devices were found on another tourist ferry. Some of Mexico’s beaches are becoming a hotbed for violence. But for local travel agent, Amber Dixon, booking trips to Mexico hasn’t stopped. “I have…

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China warns Donald Trump against approving US-Taiwan travel bill

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“The so-called bill you mention, though not legally binding, severely violates the ‘one China principle’ as well as joint US-China communiques,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said. BEIJING: The Chinese government on Friday warned that the US-Taiwan travel bill, which would allow US officials to travel to Taiwan for diplomatic missions, would severely damage ties between Washington and Beijing. The warning coincided with the deadline for US President Donald Trump to sign the bill into law or reject the legislation, Efe news agency reported. “The so-called bill you mention, though not legally binding, severely…

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Some of the best places to travel in the U.S. in February

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Here are some of the best places to travel in the U.S. in February. If you still want to take a winter vacation, Travel and Leisure Magazine says February is a great time to fly. Here are some of the best places to travel in the U.S. if you want to get away. Honolulu, Hawaii The magazine says it’s a big wave season and also a great time for whale watching tours. Beaver Creek, Colorado  The magazine points out that the town has increased its focus on non-ski activities, which could be…

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Travel tips: 12 of the biggest myths in travel, busted

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The French, rude? Don’t believe the hype. Photo: Alamy I’m not sure how these things start. Maybe someone writes a newspaper story, or a blog post, or just tells a few tales to their friends, and these things gain a life of their own, they become perceived wisdom, they morph from story into fact. You just know them, now, to be true: you should pack light when you travel; you should fly to your destination; you should dress smart to get an upgrade; you should shop at duty free; you should…

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The 4 Values That Have Guided This Travel Entrepreneur To Success

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Kristin Karst is the cofounder, co-owner and executive vice president of AmaWaterways, a family-owned river cruise company created in 2002 with a fleet of 20 award-winning ships in Europe, Asia and Africa. The successful businesswoman grew up during the Communist period in East Germany, which, she says, has had a huge impact on her career and spawned her two greatest passions: travel and entrepreneurship. Morgan Stemler Kristin Karst is the cofounder & EVP of AmaWaterways, a river cruise company. (Courtesy of AmaWaterways) “During the Communist era, many restrictions were in place,…

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This is why your cycle gets messed up when you travel

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If your period has ever come super early or not at all while traveling, you’re not imagining things. Whether you’re crossing several time zones or waking up at the crack of dawn to catch the first flight of the morning, heads up: Any kind of travel can affect the two primary hormones—melatonin and cortisol—that control your cycle. “Even subtle changes to your daily pattern — waking up early one day and then sleeping late the next — can have a small effect on your melatonin levels,” Dr. Anita Mitra, an NHS gynaecologist, told…

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