Destination Pulse: News and Notes for Jan. 29, 2016

PHOTO: Beach in Cozumel. (Photo courtesy of Riviera Maya Tourism)

How to Better Connect With the Destination You Are Visiting From learning the language to getting lost, these tips will put you in touch with the locals.

Zika Virus Putting the Brakes on Babymoons Moms-to-be with plans to escape to Latin America are switching to locations not affected by the virus.

6 Countries Ideal for Backpacking With the Family These kid-friendly locales are perfect for a creating a great family adventure.

Are They Going to Turn off Niagara Falls? That is the question being discussed at a small town hall meeting in New York.

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Discover the magic behind Florida’s Emerald Coast – which is surging in popularity according to TripAdvisor.

Luxury reaches new heights at the Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman where you can arrive by paraglider, among other extravagances.

China’s big win: Visa-free travel to the country is a hit with its tourism industry players who believe it will boost tourism arrivals.

These eight quotes prove why Chris Hemsworth is the perfect tourism ambassador for Australia.

North Dakota Tourism is banking on native Joshua Duhamel’s star power to boost tourism numbers.

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