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Destinations
Explore El Salvador's beaches, volcanoes, coffee and culture
Looking for a tourist-free escape? El Salvador is far less-visited than other Central American countries like Costa Rica and Guatemala and breathtaking scenery abounds wherever you go. Whether it's sun-drenched beaches, well-preserved national parks or pristine lakes…
— USA Today
Hawaii Is Quickly Losing Popularity: Why Many Travelers Say They'll Never Return
During the past few months, Hawaiian authorities —and locals— have been complaining about over-tourism, and their wish of having fewer tourists is starting to come true. Just two months ago, The State of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
650 Miles Of New Bicycle Routes Were Just Added In The U.S., Here’s Where You Can Ride
The largest cycling membership organization in North America has named three new U.S. Bicycle Routes in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Delaware. The Adventure Cycling Association is also adding routes through Indiana and Michigan, all adding more than 650 miles to the…
— Travel Awaits
These are the 10 best outdoor water parks in the country
When the summer is at its hottest, millions of visitors head to America's water parks to cool off. 10Best asked a panel of experts to nominate their favorite outdoor water parks in the country for the ultimate day of sun and fun. Then, the top 10 winners were determined…
— USA Today
Take A Haunted Ghost Tour At The O.K. Corral In Tombstone
Tombstone is one of the most iconic of all Wild West Boomtowns. It is situated in southern Arizona near the Mexican border and is the famous site of the Gunfight at O.K. Corral. Here one can visit the Old West town that was the site of the most famous Wild West…
— TheTravel
Cruise
7 Family Cruises to Book Right Now
With complimentary summer-camp-like kids’ programs led by youth counselors, alongside a host of attractions, it's no surprise the best family cruises deliver an environment where every family member can have fun on vacation. In addition to family time, kids get to hang out…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Scenic Holds Float Out Ceremony for New Luxury Yacht Scenic Eclipse II
Scenic Group is another step closer to their second luxury adventure cruising yacht after a float out ceremony was held for Scenic Eclipse II in late June at the shipyard in Croatia where the ship is being built. Scheduled to launch in April 2023, the polar-class Scenic Eclipse II is…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Delta will fly its 'new' Airbus A350 to Hawaii, A321neo to make New York debut
Delta Air Lines is gearing up to fly two of its newest aircraft models to some interesting markets. Perhaps most noteworthy is that the Atlanta-based carrier will send its “new” Airbus A350 to Hawaii later this year, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by…
— The Points Guy
16 Major EU Airlines Reimburse Over 500,000 Flights Vouchers for Flights Cancelled During COVID Pandemic
Sixteen major European airlines confirmed that they reimbursed more than 500,000 flight vouchers that they imposed on consumers for cancelled flights during the Coronavirus pandemic. According to the Commission of the European Union, the reimbursement…
— Schengen Visa News
London Heathrow caps the number of daily passengers
In a move aimed at reducing the ongoing disruptions caused by the surge in post-pandemic travel and staff shortages, London’s Heathrow Airport has capped the number of daily passengers through September 11th to 100,000 passengers per day. Airlines have already…
— Travel Research Online
Lodging
Margaritaville's First Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resort Opens Next Year, Here's Where
Reservations are now being taken for the newest adults-only resort outside Cancun set to open in early 2023. Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya will be an all-inclusive property offering 355 suites in a wide range of categories. Operated under the Island Reserve…
— Travel Awaits
10 Things You Need to Do to Stay Safe at an Airbnb
Airbnbs can be a great pocket-friendly solution for your next vacation. However, they don’t provide the same safety measures as a hotel. So, when you’re booking an Airbnb stay, there is more that you need to be aware of and research before you confirm the booking.…
— Fodor's Travel
A massive blaze on Nantucket Island has damaged a historic hotel and several other buildings
Massachusetts firefighters battled a large blaze Saturday that was first reported at a hotel on Nantucket Island. Authorities received a report about a fire at the Veranda House hotel just after 6:45 a.m. Saturday, at which time an off-duty captain and several people ran to…
— CNN
Other and Odd
4 places moved to the CDC's 'high' risk category for travel
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has moved two South American destinations, one Middle Eastern country and a North African nation to its "high" risk category for travel. Four destinations were moved to Level 3, or "high" risk on…
— CNN
Almost 79% of 2022 travelers experienced problems during a trip, survey finds
Approximately 79% of American travelers experienced at least one "travel-related problem" in 2022, according to a summer travel survey. The findings, published Monday by Bankrate, a personal finance company, comes as Americans continue to struggle with increased…
— CBS News
Today in History
Alexander Hamilton Dies
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. A prolific writer, he penned many of the Federalist Papers, long considered a primary source for interpretation of the US.…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TRO Canva Templates Week of 07.11.22
Use these TRO Canva templates to market your travel agency on social…
— Travel Research Online
Top Headlines
London Heathrow caps the number of daily passengers
by Richard Earls
Tuesday July 12, 2022
In a move aimed at reducing the ongoing disruptions caused by the surge in post-pandemic travel and staff shortages, London's Heathrow Airport has capped the number of daily passengers through September 11th to 100,000 passengers per day. Airlines have already cut thousands of flights from their schedules, and the new airport-imposed cap is likely to cause even more cancelations as the airlines have been ordered to stop selling tickets to hold the quota. Heathrow is London's busiest airport and a major hub for airlines worldwide. Gatwick airport, the second busiest airport, last month began limiting flights. Amsterdam's Schiphol is undertaking similar restrictions.
In an open letter to passengers of the capacity cap, Heathrow CEO John…
— Travel Research Online
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