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Destinations
'What makes Hawaii Hawaii?': Exploring Hawaiian heritage at Haleakal National Park
Haleakal National Park is known for its stunning sunrises, but there's so much more to explore at this national park in Maui,…
— USA Today
Scotland’s Bass Rock belongs to the birds
“The Bass,” as it is known locally, stands sheer in the Firth of Forth about three miles off the sea-scoured coast of North Berwick, about 30 minutes by train from…
— Washington Post
Charlottesville Travel Guide
Plan your trip to Charlottesville, Virginia, with local tips on the best places to stay and things to do, from the University of Virginia campus to shopping at The Corner and visiting our favorite…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Traveling brings challenges for members of LGBTQ community (video)
"Don't just think about your own personal needs when you travel," Bani Amor said discussing the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community while…
— USA Today
Cannabis Tourism Is Now A $17 Billion Industry and it's Just Taking Off
From marijuana farm tours to "bud and breakfast" hotels, American destinations are discovering that canna-cations aren't just for stoners…
— Forbes
Cruise
Cruise Trip: Should You Work With A Travel Agent Or Book Directly?
It's never easy choosing between working with a travel agent or booking directly with the cruise line. Read on to see our…
— The Travel
These Brand-new Longitudinal World Cruises Sail From the Great Lakes to Antarctica
Passengers aboard Viking's new cruises will sail to nine countries on three continents, stopping at up to 33…
— Travel+Leisure
Transportation
Is this the summer of travel chaos? 7 questions, answered.
The start of the summer travel season saw some stumbles as airlines canceled thousands of flights over Memorial Day weekend. Now travelers wonder: Was it a fluke or a preview of disruptions to…
— Washington Post
US airlines, travel industry push White House to end pre-travel testing
White House officials met Tuesday with travel industry officials, who pressed the Biden administration to end its requirements that vaccinated international travelers take a coronavirus test before flying to the United States. …
— CNN
Delta hikes sales forecast to pre-pandemic levels thanks to jump in travel demand and fares
Delta Air Lines expects its revenue to return to 2019 levels this quarter thanks to a surge in travel demand and higher fares that helped it cover a jump in fuel costs, the carrier said in a filing…
— CNBC
Lodging
NYC's hottest stay is a tent, a big Las Vegas makeover at the Wynn and other hotel news you missed
From a summer glamping season in New York City to a slew of new all-inclusive resorts, here's the hotel news you missed in May…
— The Points Guy
Sandals Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Resort in Curacao
Sandals Resorts International has officially opened its 16th all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean: the new Sandals Royal…
— Caribbean Journal
Other and Odd
This new travel company will pair you with an expert local guide to plan the trip of your dreams
Elsewhere is a new travel company taking major tour companies by storm by cutting out the middleman and helping travelers plan trips with the help of expert local…
— The Points Guy
6 Common Myths About Travel Insurance and What It Covers
While it certainly could be helpful coverage for many types of trips, there’s a lot about travel insurance that gets…
— NASDAQ
Today in History
Queen Elizabeth II Crowned
On this day in 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was held, having been delayed almost a year since her ascension to Queen to properly mourn her father, King George…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Canva Templates for Travel Professionals Produced by TRO and Voyager Websites Week of 5.30.22
Use these Canva Templates to market your travel agency on social…
— Travel Research Online
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