OKAY Cannabis, the first store in Illinois to combine marijuana and alcohol sales opened recently in Wheeling, with its owners hoping to make it a place for customers to hang out and relax. It is unlike any other business in the state, hosting licensed cannabis sales under the same roof with West Town Bakery, which …
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Las Vegas Hotel Getting Cannabis-Friendly Makeover
A hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation and rebranding as it moves toward being the first hotel in Sin City to become a cannabis-friendly property. The Artisan Hotel Boutique, located just minutes from the famed Las Vegas strip, is evolving into The Lexi, a 64-room, cannabis-friendly destination hotel. http://www.ganjapreneur.com/las-vegas-hotel-getting-cannabis-friendly-makeover/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=las_vegas_hotel_getting_cannabis_friendly_makeover_outgoing_pennsylvania_governor_issued_627_cannabis_pardons_and_more&utm_term=2023-01-18
US Virgin Islands Just Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis And Will Expunge Former Crimes
The US Virgin Islands just passed two laws that will legalize adult-use cannabis and automatically expunge minor pot convictions. And immediately after signing these bills into law, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced that he will also issue a mass pardon to hundreds of people who have been arrested for minor pot possession. http://merryjane.com/news/us-virgin-islands-just-legalized-adult-use-cannabis-and-will-expunge-former-crimes
Germany Set to Ignite a Legal Marijuana Revolution in Europe
When Amsterdam pioneered “coffee shops” in the 1970s, the European capital was one of very few places where you could openly buy and smoke weed—and it quickly became a global mecca for marijuana enthusiasts. But over the last decade, the grass has grown greener on the other side of the Atlantic, with Colorado and Washington state legalizing recreational …
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In Thailand, hold the drinks and pass the cannabis
At a recent dinner party in an elegant Bangkok apartment, a matronly socialite unveiled a tray of exquisitely packaged cakes for dessert, proudly exclaiming, “happy brownies — such fun, good with ice-cream, do have one.” The key ingredient, cannabis, ensured the VIP guests went home in pleasantly woozy style. http://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Tea-Leaves/In-Thailand-hold-the-drinks-and-pass-the-cannabis
Cannabis Across the Globe: Arm yourself with knowledge before traveling abroad
The legalization of cannabis is a highly discussed topic shared by many countries around the world. In recent years, more and more countries have moved to make cannabis medically available, or have moved to decriminalize or legalize the plant. It seems like every time you turn around, there are new rules and regulations in place. …
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Get discounts on your dispensary purchases in Jamaica
GanjaVacations is proud to announce a new partnership with JACANA one of Jamaica’s leading cannabis companies with dispensaries in Ocho Rios, Kingston and Portmore. JACANA is a pioneering global, plant to patient, medical cannabis company, harnessing the power of nature to transform lives and dedicated to producing the world’s finest and most natural cannabis products. …
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Jamaica Awaits: How About A Ganja Vacation? Get Out Of The Cold & Into The Sun With Weed Galore
With temps dropping throughout most of the U.S. and Canada, isn’t it time to start thinking about a vacation to Jamaica? We’ve got some info on a visit that is just about as unique as you can imagine. That would be a tour planned by GanjaVacations, which in addition to the essentials like where to hang your …
Check in, smoke up and tune out: Cannabis-friendly vacation rentals are catching on
Cannabis-friendly vacation rentals have been popping up all over the country as legalization of recreational marijuana expands to more and more states. But like us, you probably already aware of this. This niche market of cannabis-friendly accommodations is growing real fast with recreational marijuana use now legal in 19 states and Washington. Cannabis tourism according …
Looking for Las Vegas cannabis lounges? More than 20 could open soon
Ever since Nevada legalized adult-use cannabis in 2016, consumers (and especially tourists) have wanted to know: When can I light up in a Las Vegas cannabis lounge? Soon folks. There could be a couple dozen by early 2023. http://www.leafly.com/news/politics/looking-for-las-vegas-cannabis-lounges-more-than-20-could-open-soon
Flyin’ High: 2022 Cannabis Travel Guide
As countries around the world move toward legalization and more and more weed enthusiasts take to the skies for business and pleasure, it is becoming increasingly more important to know the rules for possessing weed – which can vary widely from place to place. Can you travel with weed? Across state lines? On a plane? …
Best Weed-Friendly Countries for Travel in 2022
Are you one of the many weed enthusiasts with a desire to find vacation destinations where you can consume as safely, hassle-free, and comfortably as you do at home? But are there places where you can actually do this? Is there such a thing as a ganja friendly vacation destination? Yes, there is. Probably many …
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Where is weed legal around the world? Countries where cannabis is legal or decriminalized
The summer travel season is about to take off. And, if you are a weed lover, contemplating vacation, wouldn’t be nice to have a sense of the countries where cannabis is legal or decriminalized. Greenstate has summarized this for you. There’s a good chance you and a canna-loving friend will be able to find some …
Thanks to a never-ending pandemic and more opportunities to telecommute, many Americans are picking up and moving. If you’re a weed lover, you may want to consider these cities.
Moving is never enjoyable, but if you are a weed lover looking to pull up roots and move somewhere new to live, there are several cities in the U.S. that you should consider. Some that were probably not on your radar. http://thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/10-great-cities-for-weed-lovers-in-2022/
A California breakfast hack that could catch fire
Can you think of a hotel anywhere in the US that offers a pre-roll at breakfast along with coffee, yogurt, and burritos? We just heard of one. Welcome to Mine and Farm, a nine-room bed-and-breakfast in Guerneville, CA. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/11/02/mine-and-farm-hotel-pre-roll-breakfast/
Realize your ganja vacation fantasy
Advice on how and where to achieve the weed vacation we know you have fantasized about. And not just anywhere, but in Jamaica. The home for ganja! http://lacannabisnews.com/realize-your-ganja-vacation-fantasy/
Italy will likely hold a referendum on decriminalizing cannabis next year
People vacation in Italy for lots of different reasons. Many people go for the historic sites in cities like Rome and Florence; some go for the food; you may have other interests. Italy is planning a referendum to decriminalize marijuana next year giving potheads a whole new set of reasons for an Italian vacation. http://www.cnn.com/2021/09/18/europe/italy-cannabis-referendum-scli-intl/index.html
10 Countries Where You Wouldn’t Want To Get Caught With Weed
Attitudes towards marijuana have been changing in America and around the world. So have public opinion and drug laws. But not everywhere. And there remains several countries where change is not going to happen any time soon. http://herb.co/news/travel/strictest-weed-laws-around-the-world/
Ask a Stoner: Is Denver Still Worth Visiting for Weed Tourists?
Just in case you’re planning a vacation in Denver. http://www.westword.com/marijuana/marijuana-tourist-wonders-denver-worth-visiting-12190566
How Do You Win a Free Jamaican Ganja Vacation with All the Weed You Want?
GanjaVacations in the news. Despite the headline which heralds our currently WIN a FREE Ganja Vacation in Jamaica promotion, this artice really an interview about who we are, what we do and our unique approach to cannabis tourism. Who knows, you may be motivated to start thinking about a ganja vacation. http://cannabis.net/blog/locations/how-do-you-win-a-free-jamaican-ganja-vacation-with-all-the-weed-you-want
Authorities No Longer Seizing Under Three Ounces Of Marijuana At New York Airports
You can now fly fearlessly into New York airports with your weed. Just don’t carry too much. Small amounts of marijuana found on passengers in New York’s airports are no longer being seized by local authorities, four months after the state legalized recreational cannabis use. Currently, travelers will only be arrested if they carry more …
This California City Rejected Marijuana. Now Cannabis Is An Official Tourism Draw
Modesto, a city in California’s Central Valley, once very hostile to cannabis, is now raking big dollars from the weed. More money than from hotels and tourism. In a major turnaround, the city is believed to now have the first sanctioned “citywide cannabis tourism program” in the United States, Modesto’s official convention and visitors bureau …
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Marijuana Travel Is Here And This New Cannabis Friendly Hotel Is Leading The Way
As more and more states have legalized recreational marijuana use in recent years, there’s been a lot of “buzz” in the travel industry about the future of cannabis vacations and what shape this would take. But like everything else in the world of travel, the global coronavirus pandemic and spread of COVID-19 changed the landscape …
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Travel’s Back. And It’s High Season.
Travel is coming back baby! And it’s beginning to smell like weed. During the year many people spent cooped up at home, cannabis legalization expanded dramatically across the United States, and some segment of the traveling public has embraced the changes. Whether you call it pot, weed, marijuana or cannabis, that can mean that these …
What to expect in NYC now that weed is legal
Weed is now legal in New York. There will, of course, be smoking lounges and tons of new dispensaries now that people can have up to three ounces on their person. But what other changes and new developments can a weed lover expect? How will legalization change the culture? Here are some ideas from TimeOut. …
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How New York Just Became The Newest Global Destination For Cannabis Tourism
Heard of the MRTA? No, it’s not a regional transportation authority. It’s New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. Amon other things, this new law makes it legal for adults to smoke cannabis anywhere that tobacco can be legally smoked and creates a framework for public use and consumption sites. Has New York just blown …
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The cannabis tourist’s guide to legal US states
Cannabis tourism is now a thing in several states and will become increasingly so as more states allow recreational use. But because weed remains illegal at the Federal level, the legal states have all devised different rules about what users can or cannot do. How’s a visitor to know what she can or cannot do …
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What It’s Really Like To Travel To Jamaica Right Now
Scared about venturing out on that ganja vacation you have been fantasizing about for some time? Jamaica has kept its COVID-19 rates very low and, despite the pandemic, foreign tourists have been visiting. And not only do they feel safe on the island, but they are also having a real good time. Here’s a personal …
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JAMAICA TO LAUNCH MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR VISITORS
Thinking about a ganja vacation in Jamaica but worried about getting covid while there? Will having additional insurance make you more likely to get on a plane? The Jamaican Tourism Board hopes so. To wit, the government has introduced an insurance program to cover emergency medical services for visitors stricken with COVID-19 and other illnesses. The …
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5 Countries to visit for the best marijuana on Earth
Cannabis tourism, like all forms of travel is in limbo on account of COVID-19. However, as more and more countries legalize weed, there is a building consensus that we are on the cusp of an explosion of people travelling far and wide for cannabis experiences. But not all the countries that have legalized marijuana produce …
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