Travel influencer views Jacksonville as international destination

Martinique Lewis will include urban Jacksonville locations in articles and social media posts geared towards black tourists leading up to Juneteenth. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In May the NAACP issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida. The organization did this after what it called “aggressive attempts to erase black history and restrict diversity in Florida schools” by Governor Ron DeSantis. While this advisory is meant to keep black people safe and inflict economic impacts on the state, it may also be damaging to black owned businesses that rely on tourism dollars. It’s summertime across the country, millions of Americans…

The 24 best overlooked and undiscovered places to visit in 2024

By CNN Travel staff So many places to see in the world. So many people eager to see them. International tourism reached about 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, and the United States issued a record number of passports. And if you visited any popular destination over the summer, you’d probably argue it was more crowded than ever. So maybe it’s time to look at places that are still largely undiscovered, or alluring in the offseason, or frequently overlooked for their larger first cities or neighbors. Maybe it’s time to head to places that are making it easier for tourists…

Vancouver flights: Top 7 best travel destinations for 2024

If you are looking for an exciting new travel destination to check out, there are several options to check out in the new year. Whether you want to kick back on a postcard-perfect, sparkling white sand beach or get lost in a lush jungle with the sounds of curious birds and monkeys in the canopy overhead, there is an otherworldly hot spot with your name on it. VIA has rounded up a list of places around the world that offer unique travel experiences in stunning natural settings. Have a look at some of the best options available and how to…