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I expected Iceland's Blue Lagoon to be a disappointing tourist trap, but it lived up to the hype

I thought Iceland's Blue Lagoon might be overpriced, overcrowded, or not as cool in person. I was p…

Talia Lakritz   


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Netflix and other streamers are so popular in Japan that subscription fees are pressuring the yen

Japanese consumers are increasingly paying for Netflix and other overseas streaming services, and t…

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Tourists in Venice will soon have to use an app to pre-book their visit and may be turned away to avoid overcrowding

Measures coming into effect to help prevent overtourism also include a $3.50 to $12 fee to enter th…

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An American tourist said she 'accidentally' spent $100 on breakfast in Paris, and was left baffled by what she was served

A tourist was left baffled by the French toast and bacon she was served in Paris, calling the break…

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Visitors to Thailand will soon have to pay a $14 entry fee which will go towards a 'tourism transformation fund,' report says

The fee will go towards a fund that aims to help the country recover from mass tourism, the Bangok …

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A Barcelona store put up a sign to warn tourists that they'd be charged for snapping selfies and not buying anything

Queviures Múrria, a Barcelona deli, recently put up a sign saying it will charge customers who are …

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Tourists kept turning up at a woman's house in London after it was mistakenly listed as up for rent on Booking.com

Karin Arsenius told the BBC that she has had more than 20 visitors in the last month after her home…

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An American tourist infuriated viewers saying she sneaked onto a train without paying while on vacation in Rome. She says it was just clickbait.

Shelby Reicks told Insider her story about trying to board a train without a ticket was intentional…

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In a first, UAE government releases five year multi-entry tourist visas to boost tourism

In a bid to turn the Gulf nation into a tourist hub, the UAE government released its first five yea…

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Cambodia is asking tourists to put down a $3,000 'coronavirus deposit' that covers fees if they get sick

Cambodia's new entry requirements include a $3,000 deposit that would cover any coronavirus-related…

Sophie-Claire Hoeller   


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What an Orlando local wants tourists to know before visiting, including tips on what to pack and the best time of year to go

Here's what visitors need to know before visiting Orlando, Florida, including a local's tips on whe…

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I grew up in Las Vegas. Here are 8 surprising things about living in the tourist hot spot.

I was raised in the famous Nevada tourist hub. From the local food scene to the fun Arts District, …

Katie Skinner   


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A hotel with a picturesque clifftop bar introduced a $270 membership fee after it was overrun by Instagrammers

The owners of The Druidstone Hotel in Wales defended their decision to introduce the fee after its …

Sophia Ankel   


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I'm from Oahu and here are 9 under-the-radar beaches and hikes for a tourist-free trip, plus 4 places that are worth braving the crowds

Insider's Oahu-based writer shares her favorite lesser-known beaches and surfing spots, where to en…

Kathleen Wong   


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Cruise ships won't sail from the US until mid-September, says association that oversees Carnival, Disney Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean

The Cruise Lines International Association said Friday that it's suspending cruises from US ports u…

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Foreign tourists continue to flock India in January 2015

“There has been a growth of 4% in January 2015 over January 2014,” stated a report by the ministry.…

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Almost 10 million tourists visited India 2019 — and a quarter of them preferred e-visas

This may be attributed to easy access to e-visas and government schemes. Of the total foreign vi…

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I worked at Disney World for 2 years. Here are 10 things I wish tourists would stop wasting money on.

Visiting Disney World isn't cheap, but added costs like parking and fancy resorts aren't necessary,…

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Iceland is officially opening to vaccinated American tourists and its national airline is rushing to launch cheap flights from the US to attract visitors

Iceland was a popular travel destination for Americans before the pandemic. Now, Icelandair is hopi…

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The 25 best US tourist destinations to buy rental property in right now

On Friday, GoBankingRates released its 2019 ranking of the country's most in-demand touristy destin…

Dominic-Madori Davis