We rounded up this week’s top travel news stories below, so you don’t have to! Read below for Summer 2018’s best travel destinations, how the travel industry is embracing more plastic-free options, and an update on the Kilauea Volcano eruption.

18 best places to travel for the summer of 2018

Summer travel season is in full swing, so if you are like many Americans, you are starting to map out your travel plans for Summer 2018. Consider one of these 18 destinations for fewer crowds, off-season deals, and special events. The list includes luxury islands like St. Barts and Fiji, but it also includes budget-friendly stateside destinations like Telluride, Colorado. Read the full list here.

Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/summer-travel-places/index.html

The travel industry cuts its ties to disposable plastics

Many countries, cruise companies, hotels and resorts are beginning to eliminate certain items that rely heavily on plastic. They are seeking out eco-friendly alternatives. This article discusses how the travel industry has been enabling the world’s obsession with plastic goods, and how they are beginning to address the “perils of plastics”.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/slowly-but-steadily-the-travel-industry-cuts-its-ties-to-disposable-plastics/2018/05/26/56ca595a-52fd-11e8-abd8-265bd07a9859_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ea171f88063e

Is it safe to travel to Hawaii?

You have most likely seen an overwhelming amount of info regarding the Kilauea Volcano eruption in the last few weeks. This straightforward article discusses whether it is safe to travel to Hawaii, where the volcanic activity is located, and the close monitoring of Hawaii’s air quality. “The bottom line is that there is no reason for travelers to avoid making their vacation plans in the Hawaiian Islands due to safety concerns because of Kilauea volcano,” Hawaii Gov. David Ige concluded. Stay tuned for updates on this topic from our travel specialist Graci, who is in Hawaii this week.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/elvaramirez/2018/05/30/kilauea-volcano-eruption-is-it-safe-to-travel-to-hawaii/&refURL=https://www.google.com/&referrer=https://www.google.com/

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