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Destinations
The 9 best things to do in Hawaii: experience these unique islands
The Hawaiian islands can swell with upwards of 10 million visitors each year, so getting off the beaten path is the best way to appreciate the islands' multicultural history. Beyond its sandy beaches and seductive, jewel-toned waves, Hawaii's lesser-known local tours and activities make…
— Lonely Planet
A Day In Albany: The Ultimate Travel Guide To Things To Do In New York's Capital
While Albany is New York’s capital, it is always overlooked. The city is one of the most fascinating destinations, especially for history buffs, cultural enthusiasts, and lovers of arts. Like the rest of New York, Albany’s atmosphere is vibrant and boasts an incredibly diverse population, with…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
7 UNESCO-Approved Stops on a Wonderful, Weird Tour of Gaud's Barcelona
Barcelona is practically synonymous with Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. The modernist’s style combines Catalan and Moorish architectural influences with a twist of surrealism: Across his 14 buildings in the city, balcony railings seem to melt, rooftops come festooned with towers of…
— AFAR
You can visit Fijian villages on Sigatoka River tour
On a recent visit to Viti Levu — Fiji’s main island — my teen daughter and I stayed at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa. The property overlooks stunning Natadola Bay, considered by many to be the island’s best beach. The resort grounds are adorned with tropical gardens and…
— USA Today
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line Unveils Its Carnival Venezia Cruise Ship
Carnival Cruise Line revealed details of its newest "Costa by Carnival" cruise venture Monday that will see two Costa Cruises ships transferred to the Fun Ship brand to operate cruises out of the United States in 2023 and 2024. And rather than just slapping a coat of paint on and calling it a…
— Cruise Critic
7 Reasons to Take a Cruise on Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages is an adults only cruise line that is currently offering four to seven night cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean from PortMiami. After taking the very first Virgin cruise from Miami last year, I recently took another four night cruise on the cruise line’s first ship, Scarlet Lady, to see…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Should You Ditch Your Travel Companion If They Don't Have TSA PreCheck?
The security line is long. Your patience wears thin. There is a Shake Shack just past security—you can’t smell it but you know that it’s there. You have TSA PreCheck, but your travel companion does not. Do you ditch them? Can you? The fee for a five-year membership to the expedited security…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Airlines Issue Travel Alerts, Waivers as Storm Sweeps Across the U.S.
A winter storm is making its way across the country, having a widespread effect on travel and flights ahead of the busy holiday season. Several airlines have announced flight waivers as the storm sweeps across the United States, issuing alerts for everywhere from the Rockies to the…
— Travel+Leisure
Switzerland Just Launched A Gorgeous New Scenic Train
Imagine winding through the snow-capped Swiss Alps on a heated seat enjoying champagne and caviar while you take in the sights. That is now possible thanks to the launch of the GoldenPass Express, Switzerland’s newest scenic train. The seamless train ride connects the Swiss cities of…
— Travel Off Path
Lodging
Airbnb Reveals Hottest New Travel Destinations of 2023
Recently, Airbnb released its findings on where travelers have been in 2022 and where they’re planning to go in 2023. At a time of year when it’s getting colder and darker in much of the U.S., Airbnb travelers were—and still are—looking for places that are warmer, sunnier, and wetter…
— Men's Journal
This Myrtle Beach Resort Is Offering Dolly Parton-Themed Suites And Festivities Through Her January Birthday – Take A Peek Inside
Ring in the holiday season with everyone’s favorite Backwoods Barbie. Kingston Resorts is hosting Happy Dolly-days inspired by Dolly Parton herself. “With the final phase of our property-wide renovation officially complete, we knew we had to blow this holiday season out of the water,” said…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
Fierce snow and dangerous travel conditions will impact millions as a massive, deadly storm that spawned tornadoes plows east
The deadly storm system that destroyed homes in the South was producing more tornadoes, freezing rain, treacherous travel and power outages Wednesday. At least two people were killed Tuesday in Louisiana as the system’s vicious winds tore through communities from Oklahoma to…
— CNN
Experts Predict The Most Popular Travel Destinations Of 2023
From changing pandemic restrictions to utter airport chaos, 2022 was quite a notable year for travel. Despite the challenging aspects, it’s clear people were ready and willing to dive back into exploration and bring the “revenge travel” predictions to fruition. Next year promises to bring more…
— HuffPost
10 Countries That Still Have Travel Restrictions Entering 2023
Although Covid travel restrictions are a thing of the past for more than 150 countries, there are still many destinations have requirements in place. While the majority of the world’s countries have dropped all restrictions and returned to normal travel, there are a number of countries that still…
— Travel Off Path
Today in History
The Premiere of Gone With the Wind
Gone With The Wind premiered in Atlanta, Georgia on December 15, 1939. The film, starring actors Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, won a total of ten Oscars, a record that stood for more than two decades. In honor of the epic…
— Travel Research Online
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USTOA Annual Conference and Marketplace in Austin in late November, I had the good fortune of running into Scott Nisbet, the CEO of the Globus Family of Brands.