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Destinations
CDC adds Russia to COVID travel warning list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday added Russia to its coronavirus travel warning list, classifying the country as level 3 of 4 in pandemic severity. “Make sure you are vaccinated and up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to Russia. If you are not…
— The Hill
There's More to Travel Than Going to New Places
Late afternoon is a mystical time of day when you’re sitting on the bow of a fishing boat, rod in hand, during the height of Alaska’s brief summer. The low-hanging sun chisels the mountains into high definition, accompanied by the smells of pine, salt, and sunscreen. The water looks like…
— AFAR
Tours and Activities
Visitors to Grand Falls in Arizona Were Recently Treated to the Rare Sight of 'Chocolate Waterfalls'
When conditions line up just right, a normally dry cliffside in Arizona's Navajo Nation outside of Flagstaff transforms into a milky brown waterfall taller than the Niagara Falls — a phenomenon that visitors who were in the right place at the right time recently got to see. "Sightseers in Arizona…
— Travel+Leisure
Top 7 Off The Beaten Path Beaches In Southern California
If there’s one thing Southern California is known for, it’s beautiful coasts and equally beautiful beaches. One downside to such beaches, though, is that they can get incredibly crowded, especially in the summer months. If you’re looking for some beaches a bit more…
— Travel Off Path
5 of the best road trips in Norway: be captivated by mountain passes and coastal routes
In the land of 50,000 islands, where mountains spring straight from the sea and mossy greens sit starkly against grey, craggy, snow-capped peaks, driving is the best way to get about. Seeing all Norway has to offer from the cozy cockpit of a car is, quite simply, an…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Top Ten Things to Know About Emerald Azzurra
I was invited by Emerald Cruises to experience the brand new Emerald Azzurra yacht that debuted 3-months ago. I spent a glorious two weeks sailing her from Dubrovnik to Athens, with port stops in Montenegro, Albania, Greece, and Turkey. It was a perfect mix of well-known ports and off-the…
— Travel Research Online
Want to live at sea? This residential ship offers full-time cruising
Even the most adventurous travelers may long to sleep in their own bed after a while. But Alister Punton, co-founder and CEO of Storylines, which will launch its first residential cruise ship in 2024 departing from Croatia, has a fix for that. "Well, you take your home with you," Punton told USA…
— USA Today
Disney Cruise Line eliminates vaccination requirement for children ages 5 to 11
Disney Cruise Line is dropping its requirement for children over the age of 5 to be fully vaccinated before sailing. The cruise line’s website reads: “Beginning September 2, 2022, for sailings departing US and Canadian ports, Disney Cruise Line will require Guests ages 12…
— Travel Research Online
Transportation
Heathrow extends passenger cap into late October
In a move aimed at reducing the ongoing disruptions caused by the surge in post-pandemic travel and staff shortages, London’s Heathrow Airport has extended the cap on the number of daily passengers through late October to 100,000 passengers per day. Originally, the limit on the…
— Travel Research Online
What to Do If Your Fight Is Canceled, According to a Travel Expert
Between extraordinarily high demand from passengers, airline staff shortages, and standard summer weather delays, flights have been delayed or canceled left and right. And while any unexpected schedule changes makes flying a hassle, it shouldn't completely discourage you from…
— Travel+Leisure
American Airlines places big bet on supersonic travel
American Airlines has put down a nonrefundable deposit for 20 supersonic passenger jets that are still being designed and years away from flying. It's unclear how long it will take for the planes to be built, let alone ready to take off with commercial passengers aboard, as the aircrafts — made by…
— CBS News
Lodging
40 Best Airbnbs in California, From Beachfront Malibu Homes to Wine Country Villas
As one of the biggest states in the U.S., California has a lot to offer—from redwood forests and acre after acre of vineyards in the north to beaches and stargazing in the south. And, lucky for you, there are Airbnbs just about everywhere. Sure, you can find your usual homes and apartments in…
— Conde Nast Traveler
10 Things To Experience At Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
The Aulani Disney Resort and Spa is one of the popular destinations in Oahu, Hawaii. The hotel has something for everyone, regardless of their tastes. Kids, couples, families, groups, and solo vacationers will equally find this gem magical. The hotel has an inviting aura that…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
My 5 Favorite Unexpected Perks Of Slow Travel
My best travel experiences have been when I decided to stay in one place for an extended length of time. I have traveled and lived in Iran, Nicaragua, Mexico, France, Italy, England, Spain, and Portugal. Each of those experiences consisted of staying in one city or village for more than 2…
— Travel Awaits
Is It Cheaper To Travel In The Fall? Let's Weigh The Facts
Humans have recognized the significance of travel from the beginning of time. One of the best things about traveling is that it introduces tourists to other cultures and environments that they may not otherwise encounter. Along with expanding their intellect, this activity will also help them…
— The Travel
Today in History
Pike Place Market Opens
The local farmers around Seattle were not happy. Because of the distance into town and the difficult requirements of city government, most were forced to sell their produce on consignment through the wholesalers in town. As a…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Travelers Say Oui to All Things France on NEW tour
Pawtucket, RI (August 15, 2022)—Collette travelers are saying Oui to All Things France on a new explorations small group tour designed to ignite the senses on a journey to romantic Paris, chromatic Provence, and the sparkling…
— Travel Research Online
TRO Canva Templates for the Week of 08.15.22
Use these Canva Templates to market your travel agency…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Growing Up and Onward, with KHM Travel
KHM Travel Group started as a small, family-owned business in Brunswick, Ohio. Now, 17 years later, they have grown to be a powerhouse in the independent travel agent community with a focus on caring for each agent—and a multi-suite complex to house their growing employee base (70+). With a first-class listing over at Host Agency Reviews and 4,500+ independent agents around the US, they must be doing something right.
— Travel Research Online
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Departures
Top Ten Things to Know About Emerald Azzurra
I was invited by Emerald Cruises to experience the brand new Emerald Azzurra yacht that debuted 3-months ago. I spent a glorious two weeks sailing her from Dubrovnik to Athens, with port stops in Montenegro, Albania, Greece, and Turkey. It was a perfect mix of well-known ports and off-the-beaten-path destinations where the big ships can’t go. She is a solid 4-star product targeting premium active travelers who want to immerse themselves in a region and have a comfortable place to call home during their journey without breaking the bank.
Top 10 features that make Emerald Azzurra…
— Travel Research Online
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Crossings
Disney Cruise Line eliminates vaccination requirement for children ages 5 to 11
by TRO Staff
Tuesday August 16, 2022
Disney Cruise Line is dropping its requirement for children over the age of 5 to be fully vaccinated before sailing. The cruise line’s website reads:
“Beginning September 2, 2022, for sailings departing US and Canadian ports, Disney Cruise Line will require Guests ages 12 and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of sailing, as defined by the CDC. In consideration of CDC guidance, Disney Cruise Line highly recommends that Guests ages 11 and younger be fully vaccinated before…
— Travel Research Online
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Top Headlines
Heathrow extends passenger cap into late October
by TRO Staff
Tuesday August 16, 2022
In a move aimed at reducing the ongoing disruptions caused by the surge in post-pandemic travel and staff shortages, London's Heathrow Airport has extended the cap on the number of daily passengers through late October to 100,000 passengers per day. Originally, the limit on the number of daily passengers was to be lifted on September 11th. The cap was originally imposed in July but it appears the ""summer of air travel chaos" is being extended into Fall.
Airlines have already cut thousands of flights from their schedules, and the new airport-imposed cap is likely to cause even more cancelations as the airlines have been ordered to stop selling tickets to hold the quota. Heathrow is London's busiest…
— Travel Research Online
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