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Destinations
Visit Massachusetts on a budget
Thanks to fantastic academic and cultural institutions and wonderful natural resources, travelers can experience the very best of Massachusetts without busting their budgets. Making the right decisions about where to eat, what to do and how to move around the Bay State are key factors…
— Lonely Planet
Visiting Koreatown? Here's What This L.A. Neighborhood Offers
Koreatown is found in downtown L.A. and south of Hollywood. Being a trilingual community, it has a unique mixture of three distinctive cultures: English, Korean and Spanish. Prominent for its spirited nights, Koreatown attracts locals and foreigners alike. Whether looking forward to…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Ireland's Puck Fair- No Kidding, the Goat is King
For three days each year in August, more than 20,000 people converge on Killorglin in Kerry in Southwest Ireland for the coronation of a goat. But not just any goat. No sir. That is King Puck on the stage in the center of town overlooking the river Laune. It is best to be full of good spirit in…
— Travel Research Online
In New Orleans, Pop-Ups Are Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
We were there for the secret pizza. On a sunny Saturday afternoon, my partner, Tony, and I parked in the St. Claude neighborhood of downtown New Orleans. That morning, I’d been messaged an address for a membership-only wood-fired pizza pop-up, which asked to remain…
— AFAR
Cruise
Top 9 Reasons Why You Should Pick a Cruise You Can Drive To Instead of Fly
The best vacations can also be the easiest -- and what's easier than driving to a port close to home and jumping on a cruise ship? While we love exotic destinations and far-flung locales, boarding a ship that's within driving distance of your house has a specific appeal. Luckily, if you…
— Cruise Critic
Princess Cruises Announces Revised Skagway Schedule For Remainder of 2022 Season
In light of recent rockslides and continued risk of more rockslides at the port area in Skagway, Alaska, Princess Cruises has announced its revised schedule for the port for the remainder of 2022. In a statement, the cruise line said that it “will retain two thirds of its port calls to Skagway…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
U.S. Airlines To Cut More Than 30,000 Flights This November
A collection of airlines operating with the United States are set to cut more than 30,000 flights between them this November, adding further misery to travelers amidst the current chaotic travel climate. Despite the appetite for travel being back strong than ever, airlines have struggled with…
— Travel Off Path
Unexpected storms diverted 100 American Airlines flights and sparked hundreds of cancellations
Severe thunderstorms around Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Wednesday caused 100 American Airlines flight diversions and led to hundreds of cancellations that extended into Thursday's schedule. More than 320 American Airlines flights had been canceled by midafternoon…
— CNN
‘Unlimited’ caviar in first class and refreshed cabins: Emirates touts $2B in upgrades
Emirates, the Dubai-based airline known for luxurious premium cabins and top-notch service, announced today that it plans to invest $2 billion into passenger experience starting this year. The investment will fund upgraded cabins, new inflight menus and specialized hospitality training for…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
27 Cozy A-Frame Cabins Made for Fall Getaways
The end of summer isn’t so sad when you count the best things about fall: fresh air, golden leaves, and perfect plans made—like a weekend getaway to an A-frame cabin rental. It’s not hard to see what’s so special about this particularly cozy house design, which grows increasingly…
— Conde Nast Traveler
The World's First Space Hotel Is Opening Soon & Here's What To Know About It
The race to make humans a multi-planetary species has been ongoing for more than a hundred years now. With rockets being fired into the moon almost daily, humans have continued to make progress on this quest of occupying places beyond the earth. With a space hotel now preparing to…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
End of summer family travel on a budget
After two years of isolation and exploring the backyard, families are eager to travel again. But higher travel costs are daunting the prospects of hitting the road this summer. Yet, with only a few weeks of summer left, is there still an opportunity to travel without breaking the bank? The cost of…
— Travelhoppers
The organization providing free travel experiences to Black women with cancer
When their sister Maria died from breast cancer in 2019, Alicia and Esther Tambe were determined to honor her in a way that would truly encapsulate the person she was. As they began researching, the pair quickly learned that there was a history of breast cancer in their family and…
— CNN
Renew Your U.S. Passport Online in August
The U.S. Department of State is permitting an initial test of online passport renewal for 25,000 individuals. The pilot program is part of a Biden administration effort to make travel and passport acquisition easier to accomplish. The State Department will allow up to 25,000 applicants to…
— Travel Research Online
Today in History
The IBM PC Introduced
On August 12, 1981, IBM introduced the IBM 5150. Designed and created by a team of IBM engineers in Boca Raton Florida, the IBM 5150 quickly became known as the IBM Personal Computer, or, more commonly, as the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TRO Canva Templates Week of 08.08.22
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— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
CroisiEurope Offers Savings For 2023
CroisiE urope Cruises announced its worldwide program of 2023 river, canal and ocean itineraries, which are now available for booking. The 2023 cruise catalog features 170 itineraries on 55 ships, sailing on 45 waterways in 40 countries.
— Travel Research Online
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Point-to-Point
Two Great Ways of Experiencing Southeast Asia
by Steven Frankel
Friday August 12, 2022
A coupl e came to me a few weeks ago wanting to explore Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam in January 2023. One of them was an experienced cruiser who favored ocean-going vessels; the other especially wanted to see the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat. They were open to any mode of travel, so long as it was extremely comfortable. Both were ardent walkers and foodies; they had 2-3 weeks set aside to travel.
— Travel Research Online
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Hughes grew up in the travel business, starting in her parents’ agency as a teenager delivering tickets. But she was almost ready to throw in the towel a couple of years ago when her family vacation was ruined by constant phone calls from clients.