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Destinations
The Top 6 Travel Destinations For Fall 2019
You may be decades removed from your years as a student, but you don't need to be physically returning to your high school homeroom to succumb to those back-to-school blues. This seasonal manifestation of the much-loathed Sunday Scaries fills even the most optimistic soul with dread: Summer is over, responsibility is returning. The days will grow shorter, I will grow older, and I have…
— Forbes
Black Travel Vibes: Reclaim Your Zen In The British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands is an underrated gem that in recent years has finally gotten some shine in the Black travel space. With companies like Up in the Air Life hosting luxurious mega yacht trips for Black jetsetters, more and more people are realizing that it’s the place to be. From island hopping to luxurious resorts, friendly people and unique marine life, the BVI has something for every…
— Essence
Tours and Activities
In this bakery, grandmas are the stars
You may think you are entering an extremely charming old-fashioned café when you step into Vollpension in Vienna. The furniture is worn but inviting. The walls are covered by framed portraits and other art. Lace doilies, tiny vases and cute animal figurines evoke a room with warm family memories. This could be your grandmother's house. Grandmothers (and a few grandfathers) are indeed…
— CNN
Make The Most Of The Toronto International Film Festival With This Travel Guide
Every year come September Toronto’s already sparkling personality gets even brighter as movie stars descend on the city for the highly acclaimed Toronto International Film Festival. The hundreds of thousand of film buffs who attend the event will discover a metropolis abuzz not merely with Hollywood glamour and gossip, but also with an array of restaurants, attractions and high-end hotels…
— Forbes
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Ship Suffers Technical Issue and Cancels Call
Carnival Dream is suffering from a technical issue which has impacted the final part of the 5-day cruise. The Dream-class Carnival cruise ship is suffering from a technical issue related to the maximum cruising speed. As a result, it has impacted the final part of the 5-day cruise out of Galveston, Texas. According to several passengers currently onboard the vessel, the ship has got an issue with…
— Cruise Hive
7 Women Share What It's Really Like To Work On A Cruise Ship
If you've ever taken a cruise vacation, you know that it takes thousands of people to make sure you and your fellow travelers are housed, fed, and entertained well while on the trip. But, as travelers, there's a lot that goes into cruise ship hospitality we don't know about. To find out what it's really like to work and live on a cruise ship, we spoke to seven current and former employees. The…
— Refinery 29
Transportation
American Airlines is calling travelers to apologize for travel disruptions
American Airlines is having a difficult summer. On top of seasonal storms, the airline has struggled with the months-long grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes and a protracted labor dispute with its mechanics that the carrier says has forced it to cancel hundreds of flights and caused long delays. Operations have been improving but the Fort Worth-based airline is calling customers hit with…
— CNBC
Here's when NOT to hit the road for a Labor Day trip
Planning one final summer getaway this weekend for Labor Day? You're not alone. Americans all over the country are planning road and plane trips ahead of the Monday, Sept. 2, holiday. But you can avoid getting caught in super-congested traffic by factoring in the busiest travel times. With the long weekend before the holiday, expect to see a major spike in road travelers. INRIX, a global…
— USA Today
Amtrak now offering travel discount for military veterans
Amtrak is offering customers who are military veterans new way to save on rail travel. A 10% discount for military veterans is now available for customers who have served in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The new everyday discount is valid for travel across the entire national network including the Northeast Regional from Washington, D.C., to Boston, all…
— CBS News
Lodging
Best Punta Cana Resorts For Families
Punta Cana appeals to families from around the world for many reasons. As a beachside resort town at the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana has a tropical climate that makes it a travel destination throughout the year. Family-friendly activities for visitors include snorkeling, windsurfing, golfing, beach volleyball, catamaran cruises, sailing, parasailing, and safari tours. If…
— Forbes
Airbnb Partners With NAACP To Promote Travel To Ghana For ‘The Year of Return’
All year long, people of African descent have been making the voyage to Ghana to unite on the continent with their brothers and sisters of the diaspora for the “Year of Return.” So it comes as no surprise that with its mission, the NAACP would be next in line — and Airbnb would be right there to follow suit. Two years ago, Airbnb partnered with the NAACP to create a program aimed…
— Essence
Delight in Devon: an eco-cabin stay in a rescued wood
‘Imagine yourself lying on a beach or swimming in the sea, or anywhere your mind wants to go.” Archery instructor Katie was trying to get me to switch off, mentally, so that I could snap back into the zone when I shot my next arrow. All well and good, but I was in rather a lovely wood in Devon, and my mind insisted on making this attractive grove its happy place. At least that’s the excuse I…
— The Guardian
Other and Odd
Rick Steves Gives Great Advice After Being Pickpocketed in Paris
Just because something’s never happened to you doesn’t mean it never will. Travel host extraordinaire Rick Steves revealed in a blog post this week that — despite an estimated 4,000 days of travel under his belt and despite never having been pickpocketed before — he was the victim of a pickpocketing scam in Paris this summer. “It was my own fault,” Steves wrote. “I wasn't wearing my money…
— Travel+Leisure
Remains of 250 sacrificed children found in Peru
Archeologists in Peru have uncovered the remains of around 250 children sacrificed by the pre-Columbian Chimú civilization. The remains are of children aged 4-12 years old, as well as 40 warriors, sacrificed between the 13th and 15th centuries, according to a video from Peruvian state media agency Andina. The Chimú civilization inhabited northern Peru before they were conquered by…
— CNN
Today in History
The Founding of St. Augustine
The oldest continuously occupied city in the United States was first sighted on this day in 1565. Explorer Pedro Menendez founded St. Augustine, naming it for St. Augustine of Hippo. He and 600 of his soldiers arrived and settled in an Indian village, which they turned into a fortified outpost. In 1566, the first…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Leisure Time Group Announces U.S. Booking Agent
An exciting New Zealand Small Group Touring product with guaranteed departures is now available for booking in the United States through multi award-winning travel wholesaler, Down Under Answers. Leisure Time Group, New Zealand, is delighted to announce that Seattle-based wholesaler and…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Elegant Adventures: Serving Up Adventures and Luxury in Paradise
 Since 1986, Elegant Adventures has offered up the best of Central America. That’s more than 30 years of an area that has only recently exploded in popularity. As an authority in this area, Elegant Adventures pays attention to the details with an expert ear and service. Costa Rica, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama… they’ve got the traveler covered from all angles.
One of the first things you notice about Elegant Adventures is the…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Slow Down, You’re Moving Too Fast
 A recent news story reported on a working woman who apparently had too much on her plate. I was instantly reminded of the lyrics from 59th Street Bridge Song by Simon & Garfunkel.
“Slow down you’re moving too fast.
You’ve got to make the morning…
— Travel Research Online
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Destination Bariloche (presented by INPROTUR)
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
San Carlos de Bariloche (commonly known as Bariloche), is a town in the Argentina’s Patagonia region. Bariloche is an all-season destination for all travelers, offering great skiing during the winter months as well trekking, climbing, etc. in the summer.
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Affordable Non-Stop Flights to Paris with XL Airways
Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
“Paris is always a good idea!”, famously said Audrey Hepburn, and we couldn’t agree more. Now that XL Airways has year-round scheduled flights between New York and Paris, the magnetic ‘City of Light’ becomes even more accessible on a budget. Paris is one of the “World’s Best Places to Visit”, and there has never been a better time to enjoy it than in the fall and around the winter holidays! The crowds are gone, the mood is mellow, and its beautiful colors add just a notch more charm and romanticism.
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