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Destinations
When to visit Kraków, where festivals take place all year long
Poland’s liveliest city appeals at any time of year. Most attractions in Kraków stay open year-round and events take place every single month. In April, May, September and October, mild temperatures and reduced crowds make for a lovely weekend getaway. Summers are jam-packed…
— Lonely Planet
Top 8 Off The Beaten Path Things To Do In The Florida Keys
These tropical islands off the coast of Florida are widely loved for their resorts, dreamy beaches, and gorgeous waters. Once you’ve checked some of the more common things to do in the Keys off your list, you may be wondering what else the islands have to offer. The answer is plenty…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Taiwan unveils world's first 'certified quiet hiking trail'
To hike this trail in Taiwan, tourists need to use more ears than eyes, and most importantly -- shut up. The Cuifeng Lake Circular Trail is a pristine hiking route hugging Taiwan's largest alpine lake in northeastern Yilan county about 135 kilometers (84 miles) from the capital Taipei…
— CNN
Massive waves have damaged an ancient arch at a national park in Hawaii. Now could be your last chance to see it.
A huge swell over the weekend struck the southern shores of Hawaii Island, interrupting a wedding, damaging condos and also breaking off a "significant portion" of the famous 90-foot-tall Holei Sea Arch at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The loss was captured in consecutive…
— USA Today
What are the best hikes in Panama?
From city jungles to steamy rainforests, thundering waterfalls to mist-covered cloud forests, in Panama you’re never far from a wild hiking adventure and the chance to get up close to some fascinating flora and fauna. Whether you want an easy day hike or an epic jungle expedition…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
New California-Intensive Cruise from American Cruise Lines Debuts in 2023
Sail beyond the coast of sunny California with American Cruise Lines’ 8-day “San Francisco Bay” itinerary, its first California cruise. Operating round trip from San Francisco, the 190-passenger American Jazz —launched in 2020 —will carry guests along the Napa, Sacramento, and San…
— Travel Research Online
Carnival's New Cruise Ship Debuting in 2023 Reaches Construction Milestone
Carnival Jubilee will sail from Galveston, Texas offering week long cruises to the Caribbean. The cruise ship will be the third from Carnival Cruise Line that is powered by liquified natural gas (LNG). Wearing cowboy-shaped hard hats, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Airlines tried shifting blame, but they’re the biggest cause of delays
Airline executives, under a barrage of criticism from the public, lawmakers and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, have sought to shift blame for flight troubles this summer onto the nation’s air traffic control system. But federal data shows that airlines themselves are the biggest…
— The Washington Post
Small airports hit hard by pilot shortage, route cuts
Joe Cappel thinks of 2019 as a year when things were truly firing on all cylinders. As vice president of business development at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) in Ohio, he saw growth in the airport’s passenger traffic, and was in discussions with American Airlines about…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Historic Fort Worth Hotel Boasts A Dedicated Champagne Phone In Every Room
A celebration isn’t complete without champagne. To celebrate its first birthday, a hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, is making sure you can get a glass whenever you want it. The Kimpton Harper Hotel has partnered with Veuve Clicquot to make sure every guest has some bubbly in their hand…
— TravelAwaits
Top 7 Hotels On Oahu For 2022
O’ahu, one of the Hawaiian islands and home to the state capital of Honolulu, is a gorgeous and widely loved vacation destination. Offering dreamy beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and so much more, it’s no wonder why. Here are 7 great hotels to stay at during your next visit! Located only…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
Monkeypox virus declared a public health emergency: How does this impact travel?
It’s official. The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined monkeypox constitutes a global health emergency, calling it a “public health emergency of international concern” due to a multi-country outbreak. But will it impact travel? The short answer from the health experts we’ve…
— The Points Guy
Travelers should act now to capitalize on a strong dollar for trips abroad, says travel editor: 'Don't be too greedy'
It’s a good time to be an American traveling abroad. The value of the U.S. dollar has been at its strongest in years relative to many major global currencies of late— meaning travelers can buy more overseas than in the recent past. Put another way, Americans are effectively getting a…
— CNBC
Inclusive Guide Is a New Travel Site That Aims to Serve as a Modern-Day “Green Book”
When Crystal Egli was learning how to hunt, she felt anxious and afraid. Her lessons were primarily in rural areas, and she didn’t know if she, as a Black woman, was welcome. When she expressed her fears about carrying a gun in public spaces to her white male mentors, they were…
— AFAR
Today in History
First flight across the English Channel
The trip took 37 minutes, it was raining and strong winds pushed the small plane off course. The monoplane flew at an average airspeed of 40 miles per hour at an altitude of 250 feet. But on this day in 1909, French pilot…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
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— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Is This The End?
by John Frenaye
Monday July 25, 2022
At the risk of  jinxing it, I think I can safely say that the travel agency is finally emerging from the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic that shut off our livelihoods in March of 2020. It’s been a brutal two years, but here we are with the fantastic news that just screams… TRAVEL IS BACK!
The first major sign was on April 18, 2022, when a court order reversed the CDC requirement to wear masks on public transportation (ie: planes). Of course, many people continued to wear them, continue to wear them, and likely will for the foreseeable future. I remember thinking how odd it was to see foreign visitors to the US making up in airports and on planes. I may have even had a…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Pick One
by Richard Earls
Monday July 25, 2022
There are times when the business of travel planning can be a bit overwhelming. There are bills to pay, meetings to attend, and marketing that needs to be done. Clients are calling with completely unreasonable requests, and that hotel still has not paid the commission on a trip completed in June. Your desk is covered in paper.
The drawbacks to disorganization are all too familiar to me. I'm not a detail person, and my inability to work methodically shows. I clean my offices in flurries of activity and almost always uncover some important detail that was due to be completed yesterday. Every other important activity, like marketing and sales, suffers as a result. There's little good to be said about clutter, and yet, somehow, we too often…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
New California-Intensive Cruise from American Cruise Lines Debuts in 2023
Sail beyond the coast of sunny California with American Cruise Lines’ 8-day “San Francisco Bay” itinerary, its first California cruise. Operating round trip from San Francisco, the 190-passenger American Jazz —launched in 2020 —will carry guests along the Napa, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Rivers for a truly unique week spent sailing the Golden State. Cruise into the heart of wine country with a stop in…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Cruising in 2022: Preparing Your Clients to Set Sail
Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Cruising has made a big comeback this year. The CDC removed the Travel Health Notice altogether at the end of March. Many major cruise lines have eased masking requirements and adjusted testing protocols. And cruise deals weren’t just for wave season this year – cruise-goers can still get unprecedented discounts on sailings of all shapes and sizes. All of this has made taking a cruise easier and more affordable than ever.
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