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Destinations
Japan Has Reopened for Tourism—Here's What to Know for Your Next Visit, from Visa Requirements to New Hotels
The moment the world has been waiting for has finally arrived: After more than two years of border closures, last month Japan reopened to tourists from 98 countries, including the United States. But it's not all good news: Travelers from the U.S. now require a visa to enter;…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Egypt's Red Sea resort that's making waves
As I sat under the welcome shade of a cluster of palm trees, my gaze drifted over the calm waters of the lagoon ahead of me – and was caught by a line of neatly labelled terracotta rubbish bins. To be honest, when I'd imagined my trip to Egypt's Red Sea region, I'd…
— BBC
Toronto Steps Into Summer
Canada’s biggest city and North America’s fourth-largest metropolis, Toronto received more than 27.5 million visitors annually before the pandemic, making it Canada’s top tourism destination, according to Destination Toronto, the city’s tourism-marketing arm. As travel rebounds,…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
A New Research Center in Rwanda Is Giving Gorilla Conservation Efforts Fresh Hope
When conservationist Dian Fossey set up two small tents in the wilds of Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains in 1967, fewer than 500 mountain gorillas existed in the wild, and their numbers were falling rapidly due to poaching and habitat loss. Those tents were the start of a now…
— Afar
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Just Added More Than 16,000 Acres
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park expanded its footprint this week with a more than 16,000-acre Pōhue Bay addition that includes Hawaiian cultural sites and habitats for endangered animals. The Pōhue Bay, which includes the area from the Māmalahoa Highway to the shoreline,…
— Travel+Leisure
Beautiful Outdoor Spaces Part Of Paris’s Historic Notre Dame Cathedral Redesign
Restoration work on Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was nearly destroyed by fire in 2019, is still ongoing, but another project is about to begin as well. It is an overhaul of the area around the cathedral. The redesign of the cathedral’s forecourt entails work to make Notre-Dame…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Coast Guard issues No Sail Order for Margaritaville at Sea
After failing a US Coast Guard Certificate of Compliance exam, all passengers of the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship were asked to disembark and a “No Sail Order” was issued for the vessel. The exact nature of the ship’s deficiencies was not disclosed. The…
— Travel Research Online
Ritz-Carlton Cruise Line Announces 2024 Europe Itineraries
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced its 2024 Mediterranean itineraries for its first yacht, Evrima. The line’s extended Mediterranean season will span from April to November, introducing 21 new voyages with calls in the Greek Isles, Balearic Islands, and French…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
5 Things You Urgently Need Before You Head to the Airport This Year
Summer travel of 2022 is following Murphy’s law: anything that can go wrong will go wrong. The surge in travel demand and shortage in staff have broken the bones of the industry, which was already on the brink of collapse after the pandemic. Europe and the U.S. are severely…
— Fodor's Travel
Checking a bag is a total nightmare this summer
When travel experts offer advice about dodging disasters this summer, one piece is ubiquitous: Carry-on luggage is the only way to go. “I would never, ever check a bag,” said travel agency executive Marc Casto, president of leisure brands in the Americas for Flight Centre Travel…
— Washington Post
Lodging
Glamp Florida: 10 Campsites That Are Worth Booking
Glamping is a hot new trend that blends glamor and camping. It's not just for hippies anymore. Glampers can stay in cabins that look like they belong on a magazine cover, eat gourmet food prepared by a personal chef, and enjoy luxury amenities like heated pools and hot tubs.…
— TheTravel
Norway’s Newly Transformed Hotel Union Øye Is A Celebration Of Nordic Lifestyle
The newly transformed historic hotel draws attention to a family-run hotel collection affording exploration of the Norwegian fjords. One of Norway’s most legendary hotels, Hotel Union Øye is garnering a fresh wave of attention as it emerges from a historic transformation and…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Selfie-snapping U.S. tourist falls into Mt. Vesuvius' crater after dropping phone
A 23-year-old Maryland man was rescued over the weekend after falling into the crater of Mount Vesuvius in Italy while taking a selfie. The man, identified as Philip Carroll, visited the famed volcano, notorious for destroying the Roman city of Pompeii and blanketing it with ash in A.D. 79…
— NBC News
Student Captures Incredible Footage of Whale Giving Birth Off Coast of South Africa
While on a break from their PhD work, two whale research students experienced the "most emotionally-charged" moment of their lives on a whale watch off the coast of South Africa. Cynthia Barile, a PhD candidate from Galway, Ireland, was at a conference in Cape Town,…
— Travel+Leisure
How long does it take to get a passport? What is the fastest way to get one?
Are you traveling internationally for the first time? You’ll need to secure a passport, which attests not only to a person’s identity but also their nationality when crossing borders. In 2021, the U. S. Department of State faced a massive backlog for new and renewed passports due to…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Rosetta Stone
In the summer of 1799, soldiers in Napoleon Bonaparte's army in the Nile Delta were demolishing a wall to increase the area of an existing fort. Clearing away debris and overgrowth, one of the soldiers spotted…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TRO Canva Templates Week of 07.11.22
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— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
We’re Back In Business: Our Thoughts On The State Of The River Cruise Industry
As the world re turns to its new normal, so are things at River Cruise Advisor. The past month has been one of extreme productivity for us. Before the pandemic hit, we were working hard at redesigning our sites. We ran surveys about the industry and about our readers’ unique interests to better keep you in the loop on all things river cruise. Our goal for this site has always been a simple one, to help you make an informed decision before you book your river cruise, be it your first or fifteenth.…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Go Beyond Dubrovnik with Croatian Cruise Specialists Katarina Line
While Croatia has been gaining popularity in recent years, few offer such immersive and comprehensive cruise itineraries as in-destination experts Katarina Line. Based in Opatija, a coastal town on the Adriatic less than 50 miles from Italy, Katarina Line knows Croatia in and out, and offers guests unique voyages across a fleet of 60 vessels.
New for 2022, “Breathtaking Croatia” spends seven nights on a country-intensive sailing between…
— Travel Research Online
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Soundings
Regent Seven Seas Will Sail a 150-Night World Cruise in 2025, Plus New Grand Voyages
by Brittany Chrusciel
Thursday July 14, 2022
Regent Seven Seas invites seasoned travelers to cross five continents in five months aboard Seven Seas Mariner for its latest world cruise offering called “Away in Wonder,” which departs from Miami on January 7, 2025. Bound for San Francisco, this voyage will cross three oceans and call on 97 ports across 25 countries. Highlights include 16 overnight stays including Rio de Janeiro and Bora Bora; the opportunity to visit 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Rapa Nui National Park on Easter Island; and a choice of 395 included shore excursions — all included in the fare.
If your luxury clients don’t have half a year to spare sailing onboard a ship, have them consider…
— Travel Research Online
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Crossings
American Queen Voyages Announces New Post-Cruise Experience in Vancouver and Victoria
by TRO Staff
Thursday July 14, 2022
American Queen Voyages™, part of the Hornblower® Group, is launching a new City Stay Package in 2023, giving guests the option to enjoy a post-cruise experience in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C.. The Official Vancouver and Victoria City Stay Package is available after Ocean Victory™ sailings from Sitka to Vancouver, allowing guests to explore the lively downtown scene of Vancouver, the vibrant Victoria Butterfly Gardens and much more.
Discerning travelers can soak in the sights of Vancouver through historic Chinatown, world-renowned Stanley Park, and trendy Gastown. Each part of Vancouver offers something different, delivering a more well-rounded view of all the bustling city has to…
— Travel Research Online
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