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Aruba is a coveted beach destination among vacation goers and is specifically a popular Caribbean island to visit in the holidays! Nestled in the Caribbean Sea, Aruba is famous for its pristine beaches and jade-colored waters. A beautiful destination for families, friends, and romantic-seeking couples, Aruba is unlike any other island on earth. Planning a tropical vacation? In 2023, consider traveling to the Caribbean and discover the best of Aruba. While exploring this beautiful island, be sure to unwind in one of Aruba's all-inclusive resorts to take the guesswork out of planning a relaxing vacation! 10/10 Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort The Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort is a family-owned boutique resort, complete with gorgeous Dutch Baroque-style buildings that complement the sunny skies of Aruba! Enjoy the tropics by staying at one of the resort's studios or suites, which are spacious and modern. Aruba's Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort also boasts one of the c...

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The Council has adopted conclusions setting out a European Agenda for Tourism 2030, which includes a multi-annual EU work plan to help member states, public authorities, the Commission and stakeholders make the tourism sector greener and more sustainable, resilient and digitalised. Since the age of Marco Polo, travelling and discovering new destinations has been crucial for human interaction and broadening our horizons. To ensure the competitiveness of this sector, which plays an integral part in our economies, we have presented a set of actions which will facilitate the transition to green and digital in tourism. Jozef Síkela, Czech minister for industry and trade The EU is a top destination for both international visitors and its residents. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a particularly devastating effect on the tourism ecosystem and has led to significant losses of income and jobs across Europe: aroun...

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Editor's Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — Anyplace can throw up a few lights and call it a holiday celebration, but travelers who really adore Christmas want more. In 2022, many places are returning to a livelier holiday season after two years of subdued or canceled festivities because of the Covid-19 pandemic. From England to the Philippines, these 15 destinations around the world traditionally offer up some of the best holiday atmosphere for a Christmas-drenched vacation: Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland While popular lore would have us believe the North Pole as the official home of Santa Claus and his jolly missus, the Finns would have us believe otherwise. For them, Rovaniemi is Christmas HQ, located just north of the Arctic Circle in Lapland. Children here make gingerbread...

Hotel stays are meant to be calm and relaxing. So why do so many hotel guests slam their doors? Key card doors are harder to close quietly, but that's no excuse With most hotels changing from traditional keys to magnetic key cards, hotel room doors are harder to close softly. You do need to make the effort to close the door gently and perhaps pull it closed to click the lock. But it just takes an extra few seconds and if all hotel guests did this, think of all the uninterrupted sleeps that might be had! Closing your hotel room door gently means no one will be disturbed. getty I was impressed with a small sign in the closet at my recent stay at Hilton Hotel Tahiti near Papeete: it explained the hotel's Quiet Policy and asked guests to be mindful of noise, especially during evening hours (though I do wish my upstairs neighbors had been mindful about not dragging a chair across the wood floor at sunrise). The sign asks guests to refrain from loud talking in the hallway...