As we enter into a busy holiday season, let’s check out some of the biggest destination news we’ve seen in November.
This list has all you need to know, from Notre Dame’s reopening date to a disappointing Trevi Fountain experience and a new partnership that will make it easier for travelers with disabilities to visit New Orleans.
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Travelers in Rome are finding a bit of a disappointing experience with one of its most iconic monuments, the Trevi Fountain. Restoration efforts have led to the fountain’s closure, with a small walkway allowing 130 travelers at a time to walk above and view the fountain as it’s being repaired. No coin-tossing for travelers hoping to return to Rome for at least the next few weeks.
After five years of extensive rebuilding and restoration, the iconic 14th-century Cathedral de Notre Dame de Paris will once more welcome residents and tourists alike within its walls. The city will celebrate a grand reopening ceremony on December 7, just as the church year enters its Advent season.
Squaremouth’s new report reveals where travelers have spent the most money this year—and the list might just surprise you. In the top ten, only three are outside the continent of Africa: Antarctica, South Georgia and the Shetland Islands and French Southern Territories and the Antarctic Lands. Other costly destinations include Tanzania, Djibouti, Botswana, Zimbabwe and more.
Algarve Portugal (Photo Credit: Eric Bowman)
TravelPulse’s own Eric Bowman chatted up the Visit Portugal team at this year’s Visit Portugal Travel Trade Marketplace to discuss the European nation’s new developments and updates. As an emerging destination gaining quite the buzz among American travelers, Portugal welcomed nearly 36 percent more American travelers in 2023 and expects that growth to continue into 2024 and beyond.
The Big Easy is partnering up with accessible travel company Wheel the World to start making New Orleans more accessible for all. The city will have at least 60 hotels, businesses and attractions take part in an initial accessibility assessment that begins in December.
While we looked at the most expensive destinations this year, a different report found the cheapest destinations for travelers: and surprisingly, many of them are located in Europe. Rome, Bucharest, Lisbon, Budapest, Madrid and Athens all made the list.
Europe attracts many travelers who love the cozy beauty of Christmastime, known for its centuries-old traditions, delicious Christmas fare and charming atmosphere. Our list showcases ten great places to celebrate the holiday in Europe, and some might just surprise you.
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