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Tuesday, 2 June 2020

Trip Guide News

Plus Thailand easing restrictions, places at risk, stargazing steps, and more.
 
Lonely Planet

Over the past few months, we’ve learnt to live in a post-travel world, relying on nothing but our immediate surroundings for stimulation, adventure and exploration. But with many countries tentatively reopening borders, businesses around the world carefully beginning to trade again, and airline bosses doing everything within their power to fill seats, will travel soon return to business as usual? Or, more importantly, should it?
 

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Thailand beach
Thailand is easing restrictions as travellers hope to return this year
At present, Phuket International Airport is currently closed and there is a national state of emergency in place until 30 June, with a curfew in place at night. Some retail businesses, museums and visitor attractions have already re-opened to domestic visitors, and restaurants are permitting dine-in customers with strict social distancing measures in place.
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A guide to Copenhagen's neighbourhoods
These bucket list destinations are at risk of disappearing due to climate change
The world's most beloved tourist landmarks won't be sheltered from the environmental impacts - and many will need our help to survive. Here are the major sites at risk.
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Steps to stargazing from home
Dark-sky destinations have become increasingly popular in the past year or two, astrotourism is on the rise, and even though the nights don't seem to be getting any darker during lockdown, the hours at home have inspired a return to nature-related hobbies of all stripes. Here's everything you need to know to dip a toe in astral waters.
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Stunning hotels where you'll sleep behind glass walls
Hotels have long been designed like cocoons, shielding us from the elements of the outside world. However, a number of rural properties across the globe have recently thrown that model on its head, designing their rooms for the optimum connection with nature.
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No screaming on rollercoasters under new rules for Japanese theme parks
Of all the new regulations and protocols being implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19, as the world opens up again, one particular guideline issued by Japanese amusement park operators may prove somewhat tricky to implement
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Indoor inspiration
 
 
 
Our warehouse has made the decision to move to an emergency Social Distance Operating (SDO) model. What this means is that we are focusing our efforts on shipping out orders for high demand titles and latest releases first. We do expect this to change in the coming weeks, but in the meantime you might find you receive two parcels. It will also take the reduced warehouse crew 2-3 days to get it out the door. From there, we'd ask you to be mindful of restrictions that might be impacting local carrier services as they manage the current situation as best they can.
 

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