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Destinations
Volcano erupts near Reykjavik and Keflavik International Airport
According to the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs, a small volcanic eruption occurred in southwest Iceland, approximately 20 miles from Reykjavik and 10 miles from Keflavik International Airport. A YouTube livestream of the eruption showed lava pouring from a fissure reported by the…
— Travel Research Online
Margherita Missoni’s Travel Guide to Paros, Greece
While romantic Santorini and bacchanalian Mykonos often get the lion’s share of attention (and tourists) in the Cyclades, another isle with quieter charms awaits a mere 45 minutes away: Paros. That’s where fashion designer Margherita Missoni and her friends—including Eugenie Niarchos and…
— Vogue
Meet Melides, Portugal's Next Big Beach Town
Before the term slow travel started trending, Portugal's Alentejo region, about 80 miles southeast of Lisbon, was already the unintentional poster child of the phenomenon. Historically, Portuguese vacationers have looked to the area's rolling vineyards, cork farms, and seemingly endless…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
This Festival Celebrates BIPOC Travelers — and It's Happening Just Outside NYC Next Month
As connected as the world is today, traveling the globe as a person of color inherently puts the color of our skin at the forefront of how we're perceived and can bring about specific challenges. The Nomadness Fest, which will be held from Sept. 9 to 11, 2022, in Newark, New Jersey, brings…
— Travel+Leisure
K2 just had its busiest climbing season ever
The world's second highest mountain, K2 in Pakistan, has welcomed a record-breaking number of climbers this year amid a post-pandemic surge of summit fever. Some 207 permits were issued for ascending K2, says Sajjid Hussain, a tourism official in Gilgit Baltistan, the region bordering China…
— CNN
15 epic hikes in Australia and New Zealand among volcanoes, rainforests and more
Mesmerizing waterfalls, active volcanoes, stunning coasts: Australia and New Zealand are an adventurer's playground. Lonely Planet’s new book, Epic Hikes of Australia and New Zealand, celebrates the region as one of the world's best hiking destinations. The new guidebook features…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
When are cruise lines still requiring COVID testing? Here's what passengers should know.
After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended its COVID-19 cruise ship program last month, many cruise lines changed their health and safety protocols and dropped some testing requirements. Major companies like Royal Caribbean Group and brands like Carnival Cruise Line…
— USA Today
Carnival Corporation Upgrading Global Fleet With Energy and Fuel-Saving Tech
Carnival Corporation announced today that it will be rolling out comprehensive technology upgrades called Service Power Packages across its global fleet to further improve energy savings and reduce fuel consumption. The upgrades include ongoing installations through 2023 on ships…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
What the 'golden age' of flying was really like
Cocktail lounges, five course meals, caviar served from ice sculptures and an endless flow of champagne: life on board airplanes was quite different during the "golden age of travel," the period from the 1950s to the 1970s that is fondly remembered for its glamor and luxury. It…
— CNN
International airlines launch battle plans to deal with summer of travel chaos
The aviation industry has been in disarray since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, a perfect storm of strikes and staff shortages is forcing airlines to shore up their battle plans to offset a summer of travel chaos. Around 90,000 jobs were cut across U.S. airlines as worldwide…
— CNBC
Lodging
Top 8 Hotels In Upstate New York
Upstate New York, consisting of the northern portion of the state, is a beautiful and diverse area. In contrast to New York City itself, this region features serene wilderness and charming small towns, and is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. From cozy inns in the Catskills to elegant…
— Travel Off Path
The Renovated Sea Ranch Lodge Is a Must-Visit Stop in Northern California’s Iconic Coastal Community
Driving along California’s Highway 1, some 100 miles north of San Francisco, you can’t miss the bright white supergraphic ram’s head that signals you have entered the legendary Sea Ranch. Founded in the mid-1960s, this coastal community has developed into a collection of 2,200 homes…
— AFAR
Other and Odd
DOT's proposed rule potentially requires travel advisors to make refunds
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed new rules and asked for comments from the public regarding the refunding of airline tickets when flights are canceled or “significantly changed.” However, the definition of “ticket agents” is potentially troubling to the travel agency…
— Travel Research Online
Bringing your pet on your first post-pandemic vacation? Here's what you need to know.
More than 23 million American households – almost 1 in 5 nationwide – adopted a pet during the pandemic. And now, many of those Americans will try to take their first vacation with a cat, dog, or bird. Are you ready? Traveling with pets is one of the most controversial topics I've ever…
— USA Today
Today in History
William Wallace is captured
As a leader of the Scots' battle for independence, William Wallace was the scourge of Edward I of England. Utilizing many guerilla warfare tactics when he had few soldiers, and brilliant battlefield tactics when he had forces to…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TRO Canva Templates Week of 08.01.22
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— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
The Importance of Curiosity in Travel, With Laurie King
by Joey DeLoach
Friday August 05, 2022
I had t o admit to myself that I was a bit nervous about interviewing Laurie King. As the accomplished writer of An Elephant Ate My Arm: More True Stories from a Curious Traveler, published last year, she’s seen a rise in popularity. This book has won first place in the Paris Book Festival, with individual stories in the collection winning multiple other awards. Her writing voice is clearly her own, a daunting task most writers struggle with on a daily basis. So, yeah, I was clearly nervous that my questions wouldn’t grab her attention. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Up the Lazy River: Travel Advisors Cope With Low Water on Europe River Cruises
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday August 05, 2022
Add ano ther caveat to “managing clients’ expectations” this summer. Travel advisors are reporting that the record heat in Europe is affecting river cruises on the Rhine and the Danube. It also caused the closure of the locks in the North Sea Canal, forcing Holland America Line to change the embarkation ports of the July sailings of its newest cruise ship, MS Rotterdam, from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, 90 minutes away. But properly preparing clients for what may come, combined with experienced suppliers who know the ropes and some travel insurance, can put a life preserver on your clients’ vacation plans.
— Travel Research Online
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