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Destinations
What Makes Aruba So Dreamy, According to a Travel Expert
“Bon dia!” Louella Brezovar says in greeting, which mean “Good Day!” in Papiamento, Aruba’s native language. Brezovar grew up in Aruba before setting out on an international career in hospitality (now in its impressive 34th year) that eventually brought her back to her homeland…
— AFAR
City of festivals: when is the best time to visit Venice?
Venice doesn’t know a true low season. The Serenissima is so unique and so famous that the desire to see it with one’s own eyes knows no seasonal limit. Each time of the year has its pros and cons, as well as different activities and events to enjoy up and down the canals. Decide…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
New Zealand's overlooked indigenous cuisine
On any night in Auckland, you can have your pick of world cuisine, whether you're hankering for hand-pulled biang biang noodles swathed in chilli oil, or a Margherita pizza cooked by someone holding official Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana certification. But what about…
— BBC
Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando announce reopening dates after Hurricane Ian
After Hurricane Ian, now a tropical storm, hit Florida with "historic" heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge, the state's biggest theme parks are assessing damage and have announced their slated reopenings. The hurricane ripped through the state on Wednesday as one of the…
— USA Today
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park Is Using Visitors’ Cameras To Help Protect Gorillas — Here’s How
Protecting the mountain gorillas in Rwanda is a major initiative, and now social media can play a part in the movement. Visit Rwanda and the Rwanda Development Board are teaming up to use Instagram to help play a role in protecting the country’s wildlife. With GorillaGram, visitors…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Four Seasons Prepares a Superyacht—and Many Travel Advisors Are Ready to Sell It
Four Seasons this week offered up details on what it says will be the roomiest—and costliest—cruise ship on the sea. And while some travel advisors said the price point likely will be too high for their customers, others are ready to hear more details and then go right out and sell it…
— Travel Research Online
Is your cruise green? Here’s how to tell.
The small cruise ships of the Hurtigruten fleet, which serve Norway’s picturesque coastal routes, are painted red and black. But on the inside, they are green, according to the company. A decade ago, the cruise line ditched heavy fuel oil in favor of cleaner-burning marine gas oil…
— The Washington Post
Transportation
Florida Airport Closures From Hurricane Ian
As of today, September 29, many airports in Florida remain closed due to the now downgraded tropical storm Ian. The storm was a category 4 hurricane when it made landfall in the southwestern region of Florida. The center of the storm headed northeast, coming within 40…
— Travel Research Online
Summer's over, but the European travel season isn't
Airline executives say demand for flights to Europe from the U.S. has remained resilient into the fall, well past the traditional peak for trips to the region, as eager travelers make up for lost time and airlines look to boost revenue after more than two years of the coronavirus pandemic…
— CNBC
The Airlines with the Most Legroom
Flying in comfort with enough legroom to stretch out and, yes, maybe even stow your bag under the seat in front of you seems like a simple ask. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case—not all economy seats are created equal—but doing the research to select a flight that’ll give…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
10 Quirky & Fun Hotels Only Found In Portland
Portland is the home to quirky attractions and unique sights in the best way possible. From the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum to the Witch’s Castle, Portland is a perfect destination for lovers of all things quirky! Travelers looking for incredible museums, endless options of…
— The Travel
This Waterfront Hotel Might Be the Most Exciting New Hotel in Portugal's Algarve
As the sun sets above southern Portugal's notoriously scenic, rugged coastline, an explosion of pinks and oranges illuminate the sky with bold hues spilling over the whitewashed rooftops in the distance. It is that dreamy view that welcomes guests of the elegant rooftop bar and Italian…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
Los Cabos Leads Luxury Travel In Latin America
From September 19 to 22, the invitation-only International Luxury Travel Market North America (ILTM) event took place at the luxury hotel Fairmont Mayakoba—ranked among the best hotels in the world— in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. This year’s event was the 10th edition and was…
— Travel Off Path
Anti-Asian hate crimes are scaring Chinese travelers away from the US
Cannon Yu lives in Shantou, Guangdong province. In the past, her sales job at a packaged-foods company took her to business conferences all over the world. But she hasn't left China since early 2020 and is taking her sales calls online instead of in person in Thailand, Germany…
— CNN
Today in History
James Dean Dies
Iconic actor James Byron Dean died on this date in 1955 from injuries sustained in a head-on motor vehicle accident. Best know for his role in Rebel Without a Cause, Dean symbolized the rebelliousness of youth for a…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Returns to Japan Amidst Borders Reopening
With this week’s news that Japan’s borders will reopen to foreign tourists after more than two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, global tour operator Collette today announced that booking is now open for its two…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Avalon Waterways’ Douro Debut
Avalon  Waterways announced that it will make its Douro debut with a new itinerary and Suite Ship, the Avalon Alegria, in 2024.
VIDA PORTUGAL: VINEYARDS & VILLAGES ALONG THE DOURO
Hillside vineyards and historic villages await guests as they sail through Portugal on Avalon’s all-new, eight-day cruise that begins and ends in Porto and is filled with Avalon’s signature, included Classic, Discovery and Active excursion choices…
— Travel Research Online
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Spotlight
Four Seasons Prepares a Superyacht—and Many Travel Advisors Are Ready to Sell It
by Cheryl Rosen
Thursday September 29, 2022
 Four Seasons this week offered up details on what it says will be the roomiest—and costliest—cruise ship on the sea. And while some travel advisors said the price point likely will be too high for their customers, others are ready to hear more details and then go right out and sell it.
Debuting in 2025, Four Seasons Yachts already has an option to build three ships, for more than $1 million euro, and lined up some of the biggest names in the luxury sailing world, including luxury cruise veteran Larry Pimentel, who has headed Azamara, Seabourn and SeaDream Yacht Club, along with Nadim Ashi, Philip Levine and…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
A Fam of Travel Advisors Finds a Home Away from Home in St. Croix: Part 1 of 2
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday September 30, 2022
 So much to say, so much to love in St. Croix. Part 1 of my report talks about properties we visited; stay tuned next week for Part 2.
My travel advisor friends told me St. Croix is a feet-in-the-sand US destination with a Caribbean vibe, a mix of luxury and kitschy properties, a home to water sports you can dive into from the beach. So when the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism (VisitUSVI.com) invited me and eight travel advisors on a fam last month, I was in…
— Travel Research Online
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