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Destinations
This New Mexico City Has Relaxing Hot Springs, Beautiful Hiking Trails, and Luxury Hotels
Santa Fe is the perfect all-season destination — here's how to plan the perfect…
— Travel+Leisure
One euro home sell-off has created a 'Little America' in Italy
Sambuca in rural Sicily was among the first Italian towns to sell off old houses for next to nothing. Local officials say most of the buyers are from the US or elsewhere in North…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Medical tourists are travelling the world in search of the elixir of life
There have always been charlatans offering a cure for ageing, and cheap travel and lax laws have made it even easier for them, says author Peter…
— The Guardian
Discover Spain's unsung food capitals: 11 culinary cities worth the trip - Lonely Planet
Zesty olive oils, boat-fresh seafood, one-of-a-kind sherries, herb-infused cheeses, some of Andalucia's most irresistible tapas this is just a taste…
— Lonely Planet
Your next golf trip to Ireland: Why you should consider these 15 hidden gems
The time to book your next golf trip to Ireland is now, and these hidden gems at Ireland should be included in any…
— Golf Digest
Cruise
Expedition cruises put a new spin on luxury at sea
Forget infinity pools, couples’ massages and karaoke lounges; the newest luxury ships are all about scientific discovery. Rather than stopping at the usual crowded European and Caribbean ports, expedition…
— Washington Post
Please Don't Call The New Explora Journeys A Cruise Line
This new luxury endeavor is geared to connect you to the ocean and your environment and…
— Forbes
Transportation
Virgin Atlantic flight turns back after realizing pilot hadn't completed 'final assessment' flight
A Virgin Atlantic flight had to turn back about 40 minutes after taking off from London Heathrow Airport this week when the airline realized that one of the pilots…
— Fox Business
7 reasons why your next family vacation should be a train trip
Skip the hassle of crowded airports this year and discover the benefits of train travel for your next family…
— The Points Guy
Airlines and travel industry associations urge end to COVID testing to enter U.S.
The U.S. Travel Association and other signatories sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator requesting the end of…
— Travel Research Online
Lodging
This Hotel's New, Open-air Dome in the Middle of Peru's Sacred Valley Has Stunning 360-degree Views
Las Qolqas Eco-Resort & Spa is one of the newest hotels in Peru's iconic Sacred Valley near Machu…
— Travel+Leisure
21 Best All-inclusive Resorts in the USA for 2022
Are you looking for the best all-inclusive resorts in the USA? From Florida to Vermont these are the top all-inclusive resorts in the United…
— The PlanetD
Other and Odd
U.S. State Department Updates Major Changes To Mexico Travel Advisories
The U.S. State Department has made major changes to its Mexico travel advisories as U.S. tourists return to Mexico in large…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
The Chunnel Opens
On May 6, 1994, the tunnel from Folkestone, Kent, England to Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, France opened for business. Passing under the English Channel, the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Beyond Times Square Launches 2022 VIP New Year’s Eve Gala in Times Square
Beyond Times Square (BTSQ), a New York City-based destination management company with a 19-year history of delivering tailormade, luxury travel programs announces the launch of their 2022 VIP New Year’s Eve Gala in Times…
— Travel Research Online
Canva Templates for Travel Professionals Produced by TRO and Voyager Websites Week of 5.02.22
Use these Canva Templates to market your travel agency on social…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Biggest Concern Among River Cruisers: War In Ukraine & Covid Surges In Europe, What It’s Like To Be Here Now
In last week’ s survey asking What, If Anything, Is Holding You Back From River Cruising In Europe, more than half of respondents (52 percent) said that it was war in the Ukraine that made them hesitant to river cruise this year. We did not ask readers to elaborate, something we may do in a future post.
War in the Ukraine was followed closely by the Covid surge in Europe. Nearly 30 percent of you expressed concerns about the variant tearing its way through Europe. I am on barges traveling in France now with a group of 20+. On the last morning of our first barge trip, two people tested positive. Both were mild cases. When I checked in with the two this morning to ask how…
— Travel Research Online
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