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Destinations
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play on Tasmania, the Fast-Transforming & Flourishing Australian Island State
Cut off from Australia’s mainland by the Bass Strait, Tasmania is the country’s lone island state—and arguably its hottest destination. Defying its past reputation as a sleepy, rustic wonderland with little cosmopolitan flair, today Tasmania is slowly blossoming with unique natural and cultural tours and…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Cartagena, Colombia: 10 Things Travelers Need to Know Before Visiting
Get lost in Old Town, sample streetside empanadas in Getsemani, and dance cumbia til dawn before heading off on a boat tour to explore the bay and nearby islands…these are just some of the adventures to be had in Cartagena, Colombia. A gorgeous and historic coastal city along Colombia’s…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Shhh: Ireland Has Some of the Best Stargazing in Europe
With remote, rugged landscapes and a low population density, Ireland has night skies of exceptional quality: On a clear night, you can spot distant constellations, watch meteor showers, count satellites, and even see the International Space Station whizzing past. Comprising the Republic of…
— AFAR
Yosemite National Park's Mariposa Grove Reopens After Month-long Fire Closure
Yosemite National Park, a favorite summer destination for thousands of visitors, has reopened its famed Mariposa Grove, home to more than 500 mature giant sequoias. The Washburn fire that had threatened the Grove is now 100% contained, Yosemite park ranger Scott Gediman told the Los…
— Travel+Leisure
France's 10 top food experiences for 2022
Food is at the heart of daily life in France. Markets overflow with seasonal produce, gourmet shops are ubiquitous, farms and artisan producers often welcome visitors, festivals celebrate local specialities, and dining spans from street-food snacks to rustic meals to rarefied haute cuisine…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Diamond Princess ship cancels 11 sailings due to staffing challenges
Princess Cruises canceled eleven sailings Monday afternoon on its Diamond Princess ship due to staffing challenges, the cruise line said, marking a delay in the ship's return to service in the wake of the pandemic. Princess told USA TODAY in an emailed statement Tuesday: Over the past year we…
— USA Today
After nearly 900 cruises, Royal Caribbean's biggest fan just hit a milestone that may never be matched
Mario Salcedo has finally done it. The Royal Caribbean super fan, known in cruising circles as “Super Mario,” has crossed the 10,000-point level in the line’s Crown & Anchor Society — a never-before-achieved milestone that many had thought impossible to reach. Crown & Anchor Society members…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
Air travel system is 'very brittle,' Buttigieg says. DOT wants to hear traveler complaints
Air traffic disruptions have plagued summer travelers, and this past weekend was no exception.
Friday was the worst day for cancellations since mid-June, with 1,613 US flights canceled, according to data from flight tracking site FlightAware. And cancellations kept stacking up over the weekend…
— CNN
Three Unique Things You Will Find At The First International Delta SkyClub In Japan
Airport lounges keep getting bigger and fancier as travelers look for a respite during layovers between flights. Delta may have set the bar a little high with the first lounge operated by an airline at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. The airline unveiled the lounge late last month to coincide with Japan…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
Eight of Vietnam's hottest new hotels
One of Anthony Bourdain's favorite countries -- he said his first trip there was "life-changing" -- Vietnam also represents one of Asia's best value destinations. Now that the country has relaxed arrival rules for international travelers, visitors are beginning to return. The hospitality industry is…
— CNN
Looking For An Adult-Only Vacay? Haven Resort & Spa Is Ready For You
The lavish suites, à la carte restaurants, and the spa and nightclub are all grand-scale features at Haven Resort & Spa. Haven Riviera Cancun, an oceanfront sanctuary of luxury and sophistication, is an adult-only, all-inclusive resort between Cancun and Riviera Maya. The resort offers breathtaking…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
We Found Some of the Cheapest (But Still Fabulous!) Places to Travel in the World
Travel is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. Whether you visit a magical island in the United States or a fantastic-for-kids vacation spot, trips always bring people closer together. They also offer a much-needed opportunity for relaxation in this busy, stressful world. But…
— Country Living
Silver-Haired and Shameless About Perks: Retirees Take Part-time Work in the Travel Industry
Maria Boyd-Scott turned 60 last month, and she and her wife, Joey Boyd-Scott, 68, celebrated the milestone in style: They flew business class to Amsterdam, staying at a Hilton for two nights, and then headed to France for two nights at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles. The damage to their wallets?…
— New York Times
Cacio e pepe en vessie: A new (old) twist on cacio e pepe
A female pig's bladder is preferable to a male pig's bladder when cooking rigatoni cacio e pepe en vessie (cheese and pepper rigatoni pasta cooked inside a pig's bladder) – the signature dish of chef Riccardo Camanini. This is due to the "greater elasticity", Camanini explained. The use of a bladder…
— BBC
Today in History
The Babe Hits 500
On August 11, 1929, Babe Ruth became the first baseball player to hit 500 career home runs with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio. Born George Herman Ruth, Jr. on February 6, 1895, Babe Ruth was the first player…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
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— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Tourism Cares 2022: Beyond the Virtual
by David Cogswell
Thursday August 11, 2022
When To urism Cares was formed in 2005, it was called Tourism Cares for Tomorrow. Now 17 years later, we find ourselves in that tomorrow. The environmental protection issues the organization was founded to address are no longer concerns for some distant future. They are extremely pressing issues that are right on top of us.
— Travel Research Online
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