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Destinations
An Insider’s Guide to Orange County’s Little Saigon
Between the cities of Huntington Beach and Irvine, Little Saigon boasts the largest Vietnamese American population outside of Vietnam itself. This thriving community—which has over 200,000 residents—formed shortly after the Fall of Saigon and the official end of the Vietnam War in 1975…
— AFAR
South America's First Digital Nomad Village Will Open In Brazil
South America’s first-ever digital nomad village is set to open in Brazil, where remote workers will be able to base themselves as they explore one of the continent’s most exciting and culturally diverse countries. However, if you’re thinking tourist cliches like Rio or Sao Paulo have been selected as host…
— Travel Off Path
Most beautiful villages in France
With exquisite architecture, centuries of history and spectacular settings, France’s treasure trove of gorgeous villages and tiny towns mesmerizes film directors and Instagrammers. Bypass the autoroutes and travel the meandering backroads to find thousands of rural gems scattered across…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Looking back on 50 years of the Hard Rock Cafe
Before it was a global chain and internationally-recognized brand, the Hard Rock Cafe was a single restaurant in London. Created by two American businessmen, Peter Morton and Isaac Tigrett, it opened its doors in 1971. Morton was an industry native -- his father founded the popular American…
— CNN
Nomadness Fest Is Heading to Newark Next Month—And You Don't Want to Miss It
As if any traveler needs a reason to visit a buzzy city and spend time talking all things travel—well, we've got one. It's called Nomadness Fest, and it's just a couple weeks away. To back it up a bit, the Nomadness Travel Tribe is a thriving online community for millennial travelers of color. Founded by…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Food and Foliage: Your Guide to the Perfect Fall in Vermont
Vermont may be famous for cheddar cheese and maple syrup, but that’s only skimming the surface of what this stunning Northeast state is known for. Vermont leads the nation in breweries and brew pubs per capita; is home to food staples like Ben and Jerry’s and Jasper Hill Farm; and has food…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
MSC Seascape Prepares for December Debut
Just four months away from its scheduled inaugural cruise, has successfully completed a four-day sea trial and is on schedule for its Manhattan debut in December. The second ship in the Seaside EVO subclass, and the fourth Seaside class, Seascape will begin service with a Grand Voyage across…
— Travel Research Online
Silversea Cruises Opens Bookings For Former Crystal Expedition Ship
Silversea Cruises has now opened bookings for the inaugural season of its new ship Silver Endeavour, which was formerly Crystal Endeavor with Crystal Cruises. One of the world’s most luxurious expedition vessels, Silver Endeavour will set sail on 12 voyages to Antarctica starting…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Germany's railways offered a month of unlimited rides for $9. Here's what happened
Walking from Brühl's town center to the train station, I passed a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 18th-century Augustusburg Palace -- one of Germany's earliest examples of Rococo architecture -- draws visitors from all over the world. Brühl itself, 11 miles south of Cologne, has a pretty…
— CNN
Time to go Down Under: Qantas announces a one-stop service from New York to Sydney via Auckland
Americans will have a new way to get to the land down under next summer when Qantas inaugurates a direct flight from New York to Sydney, Australia, via Auckland, New Zealand. “We can’t wait to return to New York and it’s made possible by the delivery of new aircraft, which have been…
— USA Today
This Country Just Debuted The World's First Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Trains
A fleet of hydrogen passenger trains is now running in Germany. Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, says these 14 trains are used on the world’s premiere 100 percent hydrogen train route in passenger operation. German officials say they’re the first in the world…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
This Romantic Treehouse Lodge Is In The Middle Of A Wild African Game Park
Imagine staying in an African national park nestled in a luxurious treehouse overlooking the park's herds and wild animals. In African game parks, one is really in between nature and the wild outdoors. The Hide is a lodge in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park (the largest in the country) and…
— The Travel
Traveling to Europe? Airbnb alternatives to consider
Airbnb, the largest player in the short-term home rental market, has earned its fair share of criticism recently. Local towns have pushed back against the rental giant exacerbating a housing crunch and destroying their sense of community. Visitors have complained about the safety and cleanliness of…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
How I Travel: Regina Hall Likes a Small Hotel Room
Speak with actress Regina Hall for a few minutes, and a theme starts to emerge. Why does she love the renowned La Mamounia hotel in Morocco? The cuisine. What does she recall about her first trip on a first-class flight? The meals. What made her flip for Byron Bay, Australia when filming there?…
— Conde Nast Traveler
With A Surge In Interest In Solo Travel, Here Are Tips For How Black Women Can Do It Safely
For some people, the idea of traveling alone can sound less than ideal. But for those who have found themselves waiting on friends, family and loved ones to save enough money, have enough PTO or to just simply get serious about that group trip you’ve been talking about for years, a solo…
— Essence
Today in History
The Liberation of Paris
The Liberation of Paris from Nazi occupation reached its climax in late August, 1944. Nazi Germany had occupied and administered Paris since June, 1940 in collaboration with the puppet Viche regime. The French Resistance continued…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Kristina Miranda Joins Collette as Vice President of National Accounts
Pawtucket, RI (August 29, 2022)—Collette, global tour operator, today announces the appointment of Kristina Miranda to the newly created role of Vice President of National Accounts where she will be responsible for growing…
— Travel Research Online
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— Travel Research Online
Spotlight
Viking Sails into Egypt with Five Ships on the Nile
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday August 26, 2022
With one ship already sailing the Nile and two more under construction, Viking this week celebrated the naming of its newest river ship, the Viking Osiris, in Luxor, Egypt.
Designed specifically to sail the Nile, Osiris was built at Massara shipyard in Cairo and will sail Viking’s bestselling Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary…
— Travel Research Online
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MSC Seascape Prepares for December Debut
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday August 26, 2022
 Just four months away from its scheduled inaugural cruise, has successfully completed a four-day sea trial and is on schedule for its Manhattan debut in December.
The second ship in the Seaside EVO subclass, and the fourth Seaside class, Seascape will begin service with a Grand Voyage across the Atlantic over Thanksgiving week, departing Civatavecchia (Rome) on Saturday, November 19, and making stops in Spain, Portugal, and Bermuda before arriving in New York on Monday, December 5.…— Travel Research Online
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.com tells us it’s raining right now in Kaub, Germany. That’s good news for the German town in the picturesque Rhine Gorge. The Rhine is set to rise too, approaching 50 centimeters at the Kaub marker, after having dropped to 30 centimeters earlier this week. The low water levels disrupted most, but not all, river cruises.
hure is tired of suppliers who keep clients’ payments but refuse to pay her commission. So she’s paying no attention to the many notices she has received from Carnival Cruise Lines asking her to return $200 commission paid her on a cruise that was subsequently canceled.