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Destinations
Why You Might Not Be Able To Visit Your Favorite French Places This Summer
France has always been a popular destination for tourists. Furthermore, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many French people have been visiting popular areas of France rather than traveling to other countries. Consequently, many areas of France have been…
— Travel Awaits
Why Montego Bay Is The Trendiest Destination For 2022
Now that the world has started to move on from Covid, and more countries have reopened following two years of harsh rules, the first tourism statistics are in with some surprising results. The trendiest destination for 2022 is not Cancun, and definitely not…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is coming back: Unwrapping Disney holiday plans
It's going to be a very merry Christmas at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Disney World is bringing back its popular Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party for the first time since the pandemic. The after-hours event was skipped in 2020 and last year, the Florida…
— USA Today
The most amazing libraries in the US to celebrate National Book Lovers Day 2022
Standing as proud symbols of the importance of education and community, libraries are cherished spaces that are also often rich in history and architectural delights. Exuding tranquillity and peacefulness, they feel like they are a universe unto themselves, and can…
— Lonely Planet
Non-Alcoholic Bars Are Trending. Here’s What It’s Like to Visit One
Living in Los Angeles for two decades, I’ve been to my share of drag queen performances. I love the music, the extreme makeup, the bravado, and of course, the drink specials. But, I’d never been to a show like this. This drag queen show was at…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
CroisiEurope Opens Sale on All 2023 Cruise Itineraries, Reports Promising Numbers
CroisiEurope Cruises announced its entire 2023 river, ocean, and canal program, and the sailings are now available to book online. When clients are booked by August 31, 2022, they can enjoy a 15 percent early booking discount, which drops to 10 percent until…
— Travel Research Online
Norwegian Cruise Line Menus Updated, Fixed on Prima
When Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship begins sailing later this summer, it will feature fixed menus in the dining room and a buffet with reduced items. After being introduced on Prima, the new menus will be rolled out across the entire fleet during 2023. Already expected…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
A Passenger Was Just Fined Nearly $2,000 for Bringing McDonald's Breakfast Sandwiches Into Australia
A passenger traveling to Australia was fined more than $1,800 after they tried to bring a pair of McDonald's egg and beef sausage McMuffins into the country along with a ham croissant. The passenger, who was traveling from Bali to Darwin in Australia's Northern…
— Travel+Leisure
Lufthansa to Cancel Nearly All Germany Flights on Wednesday
Lufthansa says it will have to cancel almost all flights at its main Frankfurt and Munich hubs on Wednesday because of a strike by its German ground staff, affecting tens of thousands of passengers in the latest travel turmoil to hit Europe. The airline said…
— AFAR
Lodging
The World’s Best New Hotels: 2022 Stay List
As the last few years have proven, sustainability is mission critical to the future of our planet and the people who live here. And it matters for the future of travel, too: Opened in the last two years, the 14 new and renovated properties that make up our 2022 Stay…
— AFAR
Airbnb says demand is soaring even amid economic uncertainty
Demand for Airbnb bookings continues to soar even as high gas prices and inflation weigh on consumers and the economy. Airbnb said Tuesday that it had 103.7 million bookings on its platform during the three months ended in June, a new quarterly high for…
— CBS News
Other and Odd
Guide: How To Find Live Music In Any Town You're Visiting
When you are traveling the world, there is no better way to connect with a community than through live music. Whether it be big concerts or small local hole-in-the-wall stops, enjoying a show is sure to create a memorable experience and fun night for your…
— The Travel
Travel may be disrupted in Europe this summer on these dates, so plan accordingly
Word to the wise: Bookmark this page immediately. It might just become the most useful travel document after your passport this summer. Strike action has spread like wildfire throughout the European travel sector in recent months, affecting all kinds of services as…
— The Points Guy
Today in History
Columbus Sets Sail
On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. His great quest for a western route to Asia from Europe had…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TRO Canva Templates Week of 08.01.22
Use these Canva Templates to market your travel agency…
— Travel Research Online
South African Airways' Executive Vice President In North America To Leave On August 31st
Fort Lauderdale, FL (August 2, 2022) South African Airways' (SAA) Executive Vice President In North America, Todd Neuman, has announced his departure from the airline, effective August 31, 2022…
— Travel Research Online
Crossings
CroisiEurope Opens Sale on All 2023 Cruise Itineraries, Reports Promising Numbers
by Brittany Chrusciel
Wednesday August 03, 2022
CroisiEurope Cruises announced its entire 2023 river, ocean, and canal program, and the sailings are now available to book online. When clients are booked by August 31, 2022, they can enjoy a 15 percent early booking discount, which drops to 10 percent until October 15; a 5 percent discount applies for select 2023 CroisiEurope cruises booked between October 16 and November 30, 2022.
This offer excludes Mekong, Nile, Ganges, and South Africa voyages, which qualify for an 8 percent discount by August 31 and a 5 percent discount for bookings made between September 1 and November 30,…
— Travel Research Online
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