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Published: Sun 31 Mar 2024, 5:19 PM Last updated: Sun 31 Mar 2024, 10:35 PM Are you embarking on a pilgrimage to the holiest sites in Islam soon? If so, you might have thought of obtaining an appropriate visa by the most common method – through a travel agent.

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Inspiration The best holiday destinations in February Where to go on holiday in February, from the Cotswolds to Costa Rica By Sarah James 14 December 2023 February might mark the month of romance with Valentine's Day, but the UK winter season is still very much ongoing. If there's ever a time to escape the cold, dark days and lift new year spirits, this is it. From summer sun in South America and culture hopping in Asia, to chic city breaks in Paris or Copenhagen, here we round up the best places to visit in February 2024. Looking for winter sun specifically? See our edit of where is hot in February. Getty Images Tulum, Mexico Temperature in February: 27°C high; 21°C low Season: Dry season Travel time from UK: 10 hours Time difference: GMT -5 Over the past decade, this corner of Mexico's Caribbean coastline has become a bucket list staple for influencers and wellness enthusiasts. As a result, finding your own white-sand beach for the afternoon is a little tricky, but wi

This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. The vacation rental sector has grown dramatically since before the pandemic. Skift Research estimates that short-term rentals (aka vacation rentals) are now a $67 billion market in the U.S., representing 18.6 percent of the overall accommodation sector. On a global scale, short-term rentals represent 14.2 percent of the $908 billion global accommodations market. This rise has corresponded with shrinking booking windows, increased shoulder season travel, a shift away from traditional booking patterns, and more travelers mixing business and leisure in longer stays. Many hosts feel pressured to relax their booking and cancellation policies and increase flexibility wherever possible in order to stand out and capture that increased demand. SkiftX spoke with Tim Rosolio, vice president of vacation rental partner success at Expedia Group, about how the vacation rental market is changing and how Vrbo is

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From WMATA: " Starting Sunday evening, December 17 , 2023, Metro will significantly expand Metrobus service into the overnight and early morning hours across Washington, D.C. providing 24/7 bus service across 14 routes , ushering in a new era of affordable, convenient, and reliable transportation for customers. Funding for the expansion of operating hours was made possible by the District of Columbia, which will cover operational expenses under an agreement with Metro. Between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., Metrobus will operate every 20 minutes or better on the 14 routes – A6, A8, B2, H4, S2, V2, W4, X2, 32, 33, 52, 70, 80, 92 – with two routes extended to serve additional bus stops after Metrorail operations close for the night. These high ridership routes on key corridors will predominantly support late-night and early-morning essential workers in hospitality, healthcare, and entertainment industries. "We are honored to serve the dedicated essential workers who