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Destinations
20 beautiful European cities with hardly any tourists
With overtourism showing no signs of abating in Europe's most famous destinations, there's never been a better time to seek out wonderful options that attract fewer visitors. Keen to travel somewhere new without having to battle through huge crowds of selfie stick-wielding tourists in the likes of Venice, Paris and Amsterdam? Here's our pick of the most beautiful European…
— CNN
Hidden Italy: Insider Luxury Travel with Beyond the Gates
“The castle is a mess.” That sheepish warning came as Alessandro Cavazza de Altamer was driving me to Emilia-Romagna. There, he would be showing me around Tabiano Castle, an imposing medieval structure near Parma. It was originally built in the 10th and 11th centuries. The Corazza family acquired it in the 19th century and restored it in grand Romantic style.…
— Forbes
What to Do in Indianapolis, From Food to Race Cars and Everything in Between
What people already know about Indianapolis is its down-to-earth sensibility and Midwest charm, a fabled sports town high on heartland hospitality and cultural ambitions. Conjuring a few days in this friendly city is a joy, thanks to a creative culinary class and elevated cocktail scene, alongside robust contemporary art and a plethora of outdoor activities from verdant parks…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
NYC Restaurant Week Starts Today: Travel The World Without Leaving The City
Culinary adventurers without upcoming summer travel plans will want to take advantage of NYC Restaurant Week, which starts today. With more than 400 participating restaurants scattered across nearly 40 NYC neighborhoods in every borough, it promises to be the next best thing to an international getaway without needing a passport or plane ticket. “You can really travel the…
— Forbes
The heat wave is causing sunflowers to bloom early
Whether it's for love of nature or love of Instagram, sunflower tourism is blazing hot this time of year. And in some places, the nationwide heat wave is causing these photogenic flowers to pop their heads up earlier than usual. The 20-acre sunflower field at Green Door Gourmet in Davidson County, Tennessee, is a big attraction for local tourists and even some botanical…
— CNN
Cruise
Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises cancel port stops in Puerto Rico ahead of planned protests
Several cruise lines have canceled port stops in San Juan ahead of planned protests Monday in Puerto Rico, aimed at forcing the governor to resign. "Due to the planned protests scheduled for today in San Juan, Puerto Rico, we have cancelled Celebrity Equinox’s call (a charter cruise) to San Juan," Royal Caribbean spokesman Owen Torres told USA TODAY in a statement. "Equinox…
— USA Today
Mora Activities, Mora Balconies, Mora Everything
AmaWaterways has been busy in 2019, launching three ships in Europe instead of its usual one or two per year. AmaMora is the third of the trio, following the debut of the double-wide AmaMagna on the Danube and the smaller AmaDouro in Portugal. Sailing seven-night itineraries on the Rhine, between Amsterdam and Basel, AmaMora has fewer points of difference, but it's no less of…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Imagine If You Could Redeem Your Airline Points At Restaurants And Retailers, Too
Travel loyalty programs are undergoing an evolution of sorts. As Skift recently noted, loyalty partnerships between major travel suppliers, such as United-Marriott and American-Hilton (and most recently, Emirates-Marriott) have traditionally targeted members with elite status. However, Accor Hotels and Air France/KLM recently announced a different kind of loyalty offering:…
— Forbes
Worried about a middle seat with that basic economy ticket? Reserve a seat — for a fee
Two days before my American Airlines flight from Chicago to Las Vegas in June, I checked the airline's website to see how much they wanted for a seat assignment. Yes, a seat assignment. I was traveling on a basic economy ticket, and those no-frills tickets don't come with an advance seat assignment andcarry other restrictions. The airline assigns you one at check in, so you…
— USA Today
Lodging
Ski Travel Revolution: Vail Acquires 17 More Ski Resorts, Expands Epic Pass
It may still be the Dog Days of summer, as half the country sweats through a heat wave, but for those eagerly looking forward to ski and snowboard season, the landscape just changed dramatically. As I’ve covered here before at Forbes, the industry has been riding a wave of consolidation, resulting in better, cheaper and more flexible national and even global season pass…
— Forbes
A First Look at the New, Effortlessly Cool Santa Monica Proper Hotel
For years, Santa Monica has been seeking a hotel that truly embodies California cool, and it finally got one. Designed by Kelly Wearstler, the new Proper Hotel—located on 7th and Wilshire—epitomizes laid-back West Coast living, with much help from its effortlessly stylish rooftop bar and pool. The interiors are marked by a sandy, neutral palette and indoor palm trees, as well…
— Conde Nast Traveler
9 former guests of an Atlanta hotel now have Legionnaires' disease. Authorities are looking for the source
Nine former guests at a prominent Atlanta hotel have now been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, but medical investigators have not yet found the exact source of the bacterial infection, officials said. "Based on epidemiological evidence we have an outbreak among people who stayed at the [Sheraton Atlanta] during the same time period," said Nancy Nydam, director…
— CNN
Other and Odd
10 Suprisingly Dangerous Activities That Are Covered by Travel Insurance
It’s common for travelers to encounter more intrepid versions of themselves while they’re on vacation, whether that means we’re trying a new dish or finally scratching that itch for adrenaline. Luckily for the latter, there are actually a few travel insurance companies with basic plans that cover some pretty risky activities. This means you’re off the hook for off-chance accidents…
— Fodor's Travel
Fake Alcohol May Be Linked to 9 Tourist Deaths in the Dominican Republic
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating if fake alcohol caused the deaths of three American tourists in the Dominican Republic earlier this year. From the start of April through the end of June, at least nine American tourists died while on vacation in the country, suffering heart or respiratory failure, according to The Cut. The FBI has taken alcohol samples…
— Travel+Leisure
Today in History
Ulysses S. Grant Dies
Ulysses S. Grant, American Civil War general and the eighteenth President of the United States, died on this date in 1885. Grant was by almost any estimation a brilliant military strategist and his battlefield tactics are studied even today. His record as a president, however, is mixed. He held…
— Travel Research Online
60-Second Geography
The Grand Canyon: Wonder of the World
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday July 23, 2019
One of the most iconic sites in the United States, the Grand Canyon has been a staple for travelers since olden time and home to a native population for thousands of years. Theodore Roosevelt o nce said, “The Grand Canyon fills with me with awe,’ and declared it “the one great sight which every American should see.” It was one of the first, great tourist attractions in the US, and remains so to this day. Today’s 60-Second Geography is brought to you be Vacations By Rail.
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
No Excuses!
 Batters miss pitches. Receivers miss catches. Tall basketball guys miss free-throw shots. Singers fail to make the cut. Actors don’t always get the role. Talented people don’t get hired. The best proposal does not always win. Sales professionals miss deals. And you too, will fall short at whatever it is you do from time to time.
From yoga practitioners to the ski slope heroes, from the classroom to the boardroom, people have, do, and will continue to fail on occasion. And when they do the rank and file (those tethered to mediocrity) will dig into their excuse ditty-bag and begin boring us all to tears with all the “reasons why.”
I am reminded of an important lesson I learned quite a few years ago from an Italian…
— Travel Research Online
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ShoreTrips in Europe
Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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