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Destinations
Travel To Spain Will Get A Lot More Expensive Due To the Country's New Green Policies
Covid may be gone, and many countries have reopened for normal tourism following two years of restrictions, but the outlook for international travel, especially when it comes to affordability, is still dire. In fact, tourists visiting Spain, one of the world’s leading destinations, should expect…
— Travel Off Path
Best things to do in South Africa
It’s no secret that South Africa is one of the world’s top Big 5 safari destinations. You could come here only to go on safari and think South Africa was the best country ever. But wait – there’s so much more to this fascinating realm perched at Africa’s southernmost tip…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Bamboo vipers and many-banded kraits: Experiencing Hong Kong's snake safari
A fraction of a second after William Sargent's torch light catches the unmistakable glint of snake skin he roars into action, sliding on a protective glove and launching himself into the dense green jungle of northern Hong Kong. The 46-year-old re-emerges on the paved trail…
— CNN
Inside America’s Most Romantic Bookstore, Where All Things Are Spicy *and* Swoonworthy
Passionate readers and interested citizens: Get ready to fall in love with The Ripped Bodice, the west coast’s only store specializing in romance novels. Located in Culver City, California, just a stone’s throw from Los Angeles, The Ripped Bodice is packed with tales of whimsical meet…
— Fodor's Travel
The return of Aztec floating farms
It was early on a Sunday morning, and I was in the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, 28km south of Mexico City's historical centre. The endless maze of canals and waterways was already filling up with colourful trajineras (flat-bottomed boats) packed with day trippers from the…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
11 things I loved on Virgin Voyages — and 6 that I kind of hated
I've rapidly gone from vacationing on shore to setting sail as a regular cruise passenger. Despite becoming a happy family cruiser in recent years, I really had no idea how I'd react to leaving my kids back home with their grandparents to step onto an adults-only Virgin Voyages…
— The Points Guy
New Major Cruise Port To Be Built In The Bahamas
A new major cruise port is set to be built in The Bahamas in what is undoubtedly an exciting development for the cruise industry. Famous the world over for their pristine beaches, vibrant and authentic Caribbean culture, and clear, deep blue waters, The Bahamas are a spot that’s…
— Travel Off Path
Transportation
Alaska Airlines Is Cutting Routes From These Major Hubs
Between myriad flight cancellations and delays, airport chaos, and surging airfares, 2022 hasn’t been the best year for air travel. And even though airline ticket prices are (finally) starting to come down and there have been fewer flight disruptions in recent months (compared to the…
— AFAR
Delta Unveils Next Phase of Its Renovations at LAX — What to Know
Delta Air Lines passengers are continuing to see upgrades at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), as the second phase of the airline's Delta Sky Way project debuted Thursday, unveiling nine new gates and more seating in the new Terminal 3 facility. The opening marks the latest…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Book These 11 Budget-Friendly (But Still Nice) Hotels In Seoul
Travelers looking for a prime destination for history, culture, and good eats should consider traveling to South Korea, specifically to the international city of Seoul. Oozing in style and mingling with Korean history, cuisine, and culture, this capital city offers many sights to curious…
— The Travel
Top 7 Hotels In Maui This Fall
Maui, Hawaii, has long been an incredibly popular vacation destination for all kinds of travelers, including couples. It’s also a particularly great destination for those looking for a getaway in the colder months. While many places experience chilly temperatures or even inclement weather…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
High-End Travel to Soar 30%, Says MMGY Study
If your customers are between 56 and 74 and relatively well-to-do, expect them to travel more and spend more, says a new study from MMGY Travel Intelligence. That’s no surprise to travel advisors, many of whom already have seen strong sales for the next 12 months. But it’s nice to…
— Travel Research Online
A Disgruntled Tourist Smashed Two 2,000-Year-Old Statues in the Vatican Because He Was Denied a Meeting With Pope Francis
Around noon in Rome today, an American tourist requested an audience with Pope Francis while visiting the Vatican’s Chiaramonti Museum. When his request was denied, the man, in his 50s, directed his ire at the nearest ancient bust—and sent it crashing to the floor. As the…
— Artnet News
How A Trip Of A Lifetime Turned Into My First Solo Trip
Deborah has always loved to travel. An unexpected divorce forced her to view travel differently. Now she’s helping other women solo travelers. She started a Facebook group aimed at women over 50. To date, more than 150,000 members check in and share stories. Deborah explains…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
The Resignation of Spiro Agnew
On this day in 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned from office. Agnew pleaded nolo contendere to criminal charges of money laundering and tax evasion after the revelation that he accepted bribes while…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Beyond Times Square Launches 2023 VIP New Year’s Eve Gala in Times Square – The Best Live Ball Drop Party in New York City
Beyond Times Square (BTSQ), a New York City-based destination management company with a 19-year history of delivering tailormade, luxury travel programs announces the launch of their 2023 VIP New Year’s…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
9 Tips to Become the Evangelist You Always Wanted to Be!
by John Frenaye
Monday October 10, 2022
Many times, as  business owners, we feel we know it all. We have heard every possible client issue, from the mundane and boring to the most bizarre. We have made our share of mistakes and recovered (and hopefully learned) from them. Sometimes it seems as if my travel practice is running on auto-pilot with the phones ringing, email inbox humming, and the cash registers going cha-ching (OK, I know they don’t exist anymore, but stay with me)! It feels good! But it also scares the heck out of me. I know a train will jump the track when the engineer nods off.
When I sense the auto-pilot kicking in for my agency, I like to remind myself to be prepared and to go back to square…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Birthing New Ideas
by Richard Earls
Sunday October 09, 2022
I spend many o f my columns speaking to the importance of positioning and differentiation - setting your travel practice apart from the crowd. From the emails and comments I received, however, it's clear that it's not always easy to really BE different. Where do the ideas arise that will energize your travel practice in such a way that travelers will choose you over another agency or booking on their own?
The most important thing is to lead with your personality. You are the one thing that is truly unique about your travel practice. You are the one thing not duplicated online, in your office, or at another agency. You are the human element with which people want to engage. Learn to infuse your creative thinking with your own…
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
The First Croatian Gem, Opatija
by Joey DeLoach
Monday October 10, 2022
Sitting at the foot of the Učka Mountain, the city of Opatija has been a seaside resort since the late 1800s. With the Adriatic Sea shining along an almost 8-mile coast, and Kvarner Bay hosting relaxing beaches. Though there was some decline in the state of the city following the 19th century golden age, it has returned to a gleaming example of the gems that sit along the coasts of Croatia.
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
The World Will Continue to Spin, With or Without Your Blessing
Let me set the scene. It was a windy day in late August, and I was sitting on my back porch in upstate New York. I was enjoying a morning cup of coffee with my long-time friend and fraternity brother who was visiting for a few days with his wife. It is so refreshing, but particularly rare these days to maintain relationships for any length of time, no less than fifty years.
— Travel Research Online
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