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Destinations
The best travel destinations around the world for 2023, according to National Geographic
Got the travel itch? National Geographic has suggested 25 top destinations throughout the world for those looking to explore in 2023. The recommendations, released Oct. 26, range from traditional U.S. destinations such as San Francisco and global travel hot spots including…
— USA Today
Portugal’s Madeira Welcomed 172k Visitors in September, Breaking Record for Highest Value
The tourism accommodation sector in Madeira, a region in Portugal, registered around 172,000 tourists in September, thus marking the highest per-tourist value ever reached in the month of September. According to the Portugal News, more than 960,000 overnight stays…
— Schengen Visa Info
These Are The 28 Safest European Countries For Americans To Visit
The U.S. Department of State has continued to update its travel advisories on Europe, based on safety concerns and other factors that may affect travelers. Countries can be classed anywhere between Level 1, the lowest alert level, or Level 4, when travel should be avoided at…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
A huge tunnel has opened below Niagara Falls
A whitewater wonder visited by everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Mark Twain, Niagara Falls has been a magnet drawing global travelers for at least two centuries. But until this year, a huge tunnel buried deep below the cascade has been off-limits to visitors. The rocks beneath…
— CNN
A reason to travel to Hauts-de-France in 2023: Europe’s new region of gastronomy
France’s reputation for exceptional food is legendary. Now, there’s an extra incentive for gourmet travelers to book a trip for next year. In a first for a country where the gastronomic meal has Unesco protection, Hauts-de-France (Upper, or Northern France), has been awarded…
— Lonely Planet
The Last Total Lunar Eclipse Until 2025 Is Coming — Along With Manhattanhenge and 2 Meteor Showers This Month
If October whet your eclipse appetite, we have good news: November’s total lunar eclipse will be visible across North America — and it’s the last of its kind until spring 2025. That’s not the only excitement November has in store. This month’s night-sky itinerary includes two meteor…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line To Pay Travel Agent Partners Commission On Non-Commissionable Fares
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), today announced that it will pay travel advisors commission on non-commissionable fares (NCFs), showcasing its industry-leading commitment to the travel agent community worldwide. The NCL brand becomes the first cruise line to compensate…
— Travel Research Online
Carnival Reinstates Popular Loyalty Perk After 16 Months
Carnival Cruise Line is bringing back one of the most missed perks for its Platinum and Diamond loyalty level passengers: priority check-in and boarding. In an email to guests, Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy said “Our Diamond and Platinum VIFP guests…
— Cruise Radio
5 Best Cruise Ships for Family Cruises
What are you looking for in your next family cruise? Here are our top five cruise ships for families, all with a unique approach to fun that include go-kart tracks, waterslides, kids clubs, and some Disney magic. At the top of every kid’s wish list might just be a Disney cruise. For…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Delta, United pilots seek new contracts as holiday travel season nears
One day after Delta Air Lines pilots authorized a potential strike, United Airlines pilots rejected a tentative contract agreement, setting the stage for possible work stoppages as the busy holiday travel season approaches. Delta pilots voted Monday for a strike if necessary in order…
— NBC News
This U.S. Airport Lost The Most Luggage In 2022
Lost luggage is a travel nightmare and can turn vacation excitement into a hassle very quickly. As travelers pack their favorite holiday attire and choose to check their bags instead of carrying them on, at least half a million bags will be mishandled by U.S airlines this month…
— Travel Off Path
Delta trials free Wi-Fi for elites as it inches closer to complimentary internet on all flights
Delta Air Lines' elite members may be in for a holiday treat the next time they fly with the carrier. That's because the Atlanta-based carrier is trialing a new free Wi-Fi offering for Medallion members on select aircraft. Elite flyers can now log on to the Deltawifi.com portal…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
These Are The World’s 10 Best Overwater Bungalows
Whether travelers are looking for a luxury honeymoon destination or simply want to treat themselves to a relaxing getaway, an overwater bungalow is one of the highest forms of luxury available. This style of accommodation means listening to the ocean waves beneath you while…
— The Travel
You Shouldn’t Book an Airbnb in Argentina
“Why are you in Buenos Aires?” A simple question with a complex answer. The inquisitive couple waited on my response, their eyes never wavering from mine. Did they want the whole truth or the massaged truth? “I fell in love with the city, its European architecture, and its…
— Fodor's Travel
Is Your Hotel Really Eco-Friendly? Here’s How to Tell.
Our sustainability editor Juliet Kinsman has put together the ultimate cheat sheet to judge hotels and travel operators—and tell if they’re really green. We’re sharing these considerations so that you, too, can assess if a hotel or travel business is truly eco-friendly, so we are all less…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
Travel + Leisure Launches Commissionable Curated Itineraries Bookable through VAX
Travel + Leisure magazine is hoping to grow its partnership with travel advisors by offering ready-made commissionable itineraries through a new booking portal on VAX Vacation Access. Dubbed Travel + Leisure GO for Professionals, the site will offer full itineraries “inspired by…
— Travel Research Online
Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule
To all the powder-hounds who spent the summer praying for snow—your prayers have been answered. Ski season kicked off early in the United States this year when two Colorado ski resorts opened during October, weeks before the mid-November start typical of most ski areas…
— AFAR
Eat the Best Food in the World for Less Money at These 10 Spots
Creating restaurant bucket lists, locking down a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town, and ordering the most Instagrammable dish on the menu can make or break a foodie’s vacation. Yet, even if you do get to London, São Paulo, or Bangkok, your budget might not…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
Flight of the Spruce Goose
In 1942, the U.S. Department of War needed a new type of aircraft to transport men and materials long distances. The Hughes Aircraft company won the bid and aircraft designer Howard Hughes and Henry J…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute announces Auto Club Enterprises as first-ever recipient of newly established travel industry Educational Excellence Award
FRAMINGHAM, MA, November 1, 2022 – The Travel Institute announces Auto Club Enterprises, or ACE, the largest group of AAA Clubs, is the inaugural recipient of its new, annual, travel industry Educational…
— Travel Research Online
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