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Destinations
This Florida Coastal City Is One of the Best Places to Move in the U.S. — Here's Why
Naples has always been popular with vacationers and second home buyers seeking a fun, family-friendly environment to escape to in the Sunshine State. Known for its dreamy, white-sand beaches and world-class golf courses, this Gulf of Mexico city is also…
— Travel+Leisure
10 Of The Best Times Throughout The Year To Visit Japan
The best time to visit Japan is a question without one specific answer because the country is a year-round destination with incredible attractions and celebrations. When to explore this beautiful Asian nation depends on several factors, such as the busy times…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Exploring Connecticut’s Culinary Corridor
If there’s one known tourist destination in the state of Connecticut, it’s the coastal town of Mystic. Whether for the seaport museum commemorating its maritime heritage, the aquarium’s sea lions and beluga whales, or the charming downtown, dense with…
— New York Times
Britain's most remote mainland pub
Our journey began at the end of the road. The longest dead-end road in Britain, in fact. It took two hours of knuckle-whitening jags around hairpin bends and past sheer descents, on a 22-mile taxi ride from the town of Fort William in the western Scottish…
— BBC
3 Popular Beaches In Mexico Considered Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria
Three beaches in a top resort destination in Mexico have failed cleanliness tests, a story that’s bound to come as a blow to travelers who have plans to visit these areas. Whilst the vast majority of beaches passed the cleanliness guidelines put forth by the World…
— Travel Off Path
Cruise
James Rodriguez Named President and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages
One of the newest cruise lines sailing today has a new President and CEO! Atlas Ocean Voyages today named James Rodriguez the new President and CEO of the luxury adventure cruise line. Rodriguez will assume the role of outgoing President…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Carnival Cruise Line's New Port Can Have Two Ships A Day Visit
Carnival Cruise Line is building a new cruise port in the Bahamas and the port will have a pier that will be able to accommodate two of their largest ships at the same time. This past week, Carnival Cruise Line met with the Grand Bahama Business…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Representatives back Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) along with Sens. Richard Blumenthal (Conn.), Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.). have introduced a bill requiring airlines to give consumers cash refunds for significantly delayed or canceled flights. Reps. Steve…
— Travel Research Online
How Delta Is Planning To Add Thousands Of New Pilots In 2022
One of the factors contributing to a chaotic summer for air travelers is there simply aren’t enough pilots to fly all the flights that airlines are booking. However, Delta and Wheels Up, a provider of on-demand private aviation in the U.S. and one of the largest private…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
Airbnb gains customers and vaults to profitability. Why aren’t hotel companies like Hilton concerned?
The chief executives of the world’s largest hotel companies often like to sweep the idea of the alternative lodging sector under the rug. After all, this sector — led by the vacation rental platform Airbnb — is a threat to their business. However, Airbnb’s most…
— The Points Guy
10 Caribbean Overwater Bungalows For A Dream Vacation
A vacation is a perfect strategy to escape life's daily hustle and bustle. However, it's vital to choose an ideal destination that is fun yet relaxing. The Caribbean is a perfect destination for travelers looking for diverse cultures, fun, stunning landscapes, beautiful…
— The Travel
What Are the Chances You’ll Get Monkeypox at a Hotel?
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there’s a lot going on in the world. COVID-19, climate change, and travel chaos in Europe and the U.S.–and that doesn’t even scratch the surface. Yet, there’s another entrant that’s causing trepidations in the heart of…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
8 Travel Advisory Updates Issued By U.S. State Department
Eight more travel advisory updates have been issued by the U.S. State Department over the past few days, as it works to ensure travelers are kept safe wherever they are heading around the world. Containing the first updates of the calendar month, the most…
— Travel Off Path
How travelers can get better customer service
During the pandemic, travelers enjoyed some of the best customer service in years. Hotels welcomed returning guests with rock-bottom room rates. Airlines eliminated customer-unfriendly fees. Rental cars were cleaner than ever. But now, amid labor…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
Champagne is discovered
"Come quickly, I am drinking the stars!" That little pronouncement, like so many other legends surrounding the Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon, is a matter of speculation. According to tradition, on…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Announces First Tour Departure to Montana: Big Sky Country
Pawtucket, RI (August 3, 2022)—Collette, global tour operator, is celebrating a brand new Explorations tour, which departed earlier this week. They are the only tour operator offering such a comprehensive…
— Travel Research Online
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— Travel Research Online
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