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Destinations
4 Underrated And Off-Path European Cities To Visit This Winter
If it’s Europe that makes your heart beat faster and you still haven’t made up your mind on where to go for your yearly winter vacation, especially now that European cities like London, Paris, and Barcelona are losing their appeal due to ‘overtourism‘, perhaps it’s time to consider…
— Travel Off Path
Take A Trip Across This Country And Discover Its History With Witches
Tour Scotland and uncover its history with witches. In Scotland’s “Year of Stories 2022,” you can learn the tales of alleged witches and discover ways to live like a modern-day witch. “Halloween season is upon us, so what better time than now to explore Scotland’s world of…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
The mysterious Viking runes found in a landlocked US state
Did Vikings find their way to a remote part of Oklahoma? Some in a small community believe so, thanks to controversial runic carvings found in the area. "[Farley] spent the majority of her adult life researching the stone," said Amanda Garcia, Heavener Runestone Park manager…
— BBC Travel
Dreaming of a Disney Christmas? What to know about Disney World, Disneyland holidays 2022
The holidays are almost here. And Walt Disney World and Disneyland have been planning all year. Fans of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party have waited long enough for the after-hours event to return to Magic Kingdom, but that's not the only thing coming back for the 2022…
— USA Today
Cruise
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® & Fabergé Collaborate to Design the First Fabergé Egg to Permanently Reside at Sea
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, and Fabergé, the globally revered jewelry maison, announce a very special collaboration to create a rare, first-of-its-kind treasure for the line’s latest ship,Seven Seas Grandeur, which sets sail in November…
— Travel Research Online
Is Cruising Officially Back? A New, 7,600-Passenger Ship Says It Is
If anyone has doubted whether cruising has recovered from its COVID-19 pandemic shutdown and slow-start aftermath, they perhaps need doubt no longer. Royal Caribbean this month announced a late January 2024 launch for what will be the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of…
— AFAR
Transportation
August Consumer Complaints Up 6 Percent from July
The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of August for on-time performance, consumer complaints received, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and…
— Travel Research Online
International Crises Are Impending Air Travel Recovery, Top Commission Official Says
The top European Commission official, Henrik Hololei, has said that international crises are making the final stage of European air travel’s recovery slower. During an Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI) conference in Ireland’s capital, Hololei stressed that European air travel…
— Schengen Visa Info
JetBlue and Qatar Airways Just Expanded Their Codeshare Agreement — Where You Can Fly
JetBlue and Qatar Airways expanded their codeshare agreement this week, making it easier to fly to new destinations across the globe on a single ticket. The expanded agreement will make it easier for customers to fly to 11 new destinations in eight countries throughout Africa and…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Top 7 Boutique Hotels In Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, is a gorgeous city to visit that’s home to historical attractions such as the Tea Party Ships and Museums. If you’re looking to plan a trip here in the upcoming future, you might be wondering where you should stay. Here are seven high-quality boutique hotels…
— Travel Off Path
10 Things To Do At Hawks Cay Resort In Florida Keys
Despite its proximity to many major U.S. cities, the Florida Keys' tropical temperature and verdant landscape give visitors the impression that they have traveled to a faraway, exotic destination. That's why going to the Florida Keys is one of the vacationers’ favorite ways to…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Holiday flights will be pricey and packed. Here are 5 things to know before you book
Time is running out if you're hoping to book a relatively inexpensive flight over the holidays. Airlines say that demand is sky high and as a result, airfares are soaring. For example, nonstop flights from Chicago to any of the New York airports for Thanksgiving (Nov. 22-27)…
— NPR
9 Reasons Why Group Tours Are Perfect For Retirees, According To Industry Experts
Planning, organizing, and setting out on a new-to-you destination can be overwhelming. The popularity and diversity of group tours geared towards retirees are skyrocketing. They offer experiences from hiking, touring, and cruising that will fit a variety of travel budgets. I am a…
— Travel Awaits
Want to book a flight but pay for it next year? Here's how it works
Travel demand is still picking up, and so are the prices of flight tickets. Surging prices are causing some to cut back on spending, but others are finding new ways to pay for their holiday plans. More airlines are partnering with “buy now, pay later” firms to give customers…
— CNBC
Today in History
The Death of Harry Houdini
On this day in 1926, world-famous magician and illusionist Harry Houdini died of peritonitis from a burst appendix. The 52-year-old Houdini had been in considerable pain for many days beforehand, performing despite…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Halloween Is My Trigger!
by John Frenaye
Monday October 31, 2022
Happy Halloween ! I hope there are plenty of nice ghosts and goblins gracing your doorsteps tonight. And for them, I hope you bought full-sized candy bars! I love Halloween for the uniqueness of the holiday and that it sits out there on its own and is not bundled with a bunch of others. And as it relates to my business, Halloween is always a reminder and a warning…
— Travel Research Online
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Publishers Corner
Niche Marketing: Grabbing Travel's Long Tail
by Richard Earls
Sunday October 30, 2022
Way back in Oct ober of 2004, Chris Anderson published an article in Wired Magazine called "The Long Tail." Anderson later elaborated the concept of the Long Tail in his book The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More. The theory is that while every industry has its blockbuster products, there is a "long tail" of product sold in much smaller quantities that, collectively, is often larger than the most popular items. Anderson went on to explain how technology, like online access to thousands of suppliers by millions of consumers, was making it possible for niche businesses to thrive in the new economy.
Does travel have a long tail? It does indeed. If you look at the cruise industry, for example, the mass…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Stress Is Not Something to Be Proud Of
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to broach this topic, because my thoughts are bound to rub more than a few of you the wrong way. After all, we are living in the year 2022 and stress has become a staple for most people who have blown out more than twelve candles.
— Travel Research Online
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