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Destinations
Exploring Boroughs: The Ultimate Travel Guide To Queens & Things To Do There
Home to over 150 cultures, Queens is the largest, and most diverse borough in New York City. While it's not as a tourist as its neighbors, like Brooklyn, it is definitely one of the most wonderful destinations in New York. Covering an area of 108 square miles, Queens boasts…
— The Travel
Greece Is One Of Europe's Top Destinations For 2023 - These Are 3 Of The Most Beautiful Islands To Visit
Greece is officially one of Europe’s top tourist destinations for 2023, having hit a new popularity peak following its reopening for tourism and launch of a Digital Nomad Visa. There is no shortage of marvellous sights to be found across the entire Hellenic Republic, but 3…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
The Peak of the Balkans Trail: Europe's Last True Wilderness
Hiking through the green valleys and wildflower-strewn meadows under blazing sunshine, with the gunmetal-grey Albanian Alps towering overhead, I was struck by the utter remoteness of this landscape. Unlike Europe's more famous alpine resorts, there were no hotels or ski lifts in…
— BBC Travel
Sweet, Spicy, and Tempting Flavors Await in Abu Dhabi's Best Dishes
For centuries, the Arabian Gulf been a center of trade, and the food of the region reflects this history of cultural and culinary exchange. Flavors from ancient spice routes and nearby countries have all made their way to these shores, with ingredients like saffron, cinnamon…
— AFAR
This Florida National Park Unexpectedly Closes For 'Several Days' – Here's Why
Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida is closed to the public after an increase of migrants arriving by boat from Cuba. Law enforcement and medical personnel are evaluating, providing care, and coordinating transport for about 300 migrants who arrived at the park the last couple…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
Inside Passage To Arctic Circle: Cruise Alaska For A Month With This Epic New Itinerary
It just might be the most epic Alaska cruise ever. Holland America on Tuesday unveiled plans for an unusually long voyage to the Last Frontier that will include calls in remote areas that most cruise ships never visit. The Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice voyage, as Holland America calls…
— The Points Guy
Holland America Line Releases Longer Alaska Cruises For 2024
Holland America Line has released details for the company’s 2024 Alaska season. The cruise line is debuting a brand-new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12 Alaska ports, as well as several 14-day voyages and 117 week-long cruises. The company offers more sailings to…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Southwest Pilots Union Writes Scathing Letter To Airline Executives After Holiday Travel Fiasco
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association has published a letter denouncing the airline's leadership as a "cult" that they say has spent the past 15 years destroying the company's legacy, culminating in the 2022 travel meltdown that left thousands of holiday travelers…
— NBC News
The Most Pet-Friendly Airlines of 2023
Jet-setting pet parents know just how heartbreaking it feels to leave a beloved furry friend at home while traveling. Fortunately, there are many pet-friendly airlines that allow dogs, cats, birds, and a handful of other household animals to fly with you to your destination. Flying with…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Travel From London To Berlin On A New Night Train - With Breakfast On Board
Europe's night train revival shows no sign of slowing down. The latest excursion planned will take passengers from two of the continent's buzziest capitals in less than 16 hours. Passengers will depart London on a Friday afternoon and wake up in Berlin on Saturday morning with…
— Lonely Planet
Lodging
European Ski Resorts Close Due To Lack Of Snow
Christine Harrison has been visiting Le Praz De Lys-Sommand, a small ski resort in the French Alps, for the past 20 years. The view out of her chalet window has always been more or less the same -- wide expanse of mountains, hills and chalets, all capped in frothy, thick snow…
— CNN
Can You Eat History? This Maui Hotel Gardener Uses Plants To Educate Guests On Maui's Culture.
Jim Heid says he has the best job in the world. He begins each workday at the Grand Wailea Maui, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, located in sunny south Maui. As the Landscaping Manager, Heid spends the day taking care of the over 600 species of plants on the sprawling 40-acre property…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
5 Ways To Make Travel More Meaningful In 2023
With 2022’s travel woes in the rearview mirror, the year ahead beckons with the prospect of rediscovering the world’s wonders. “We are seeing travel patterns and habits normalize to pre-pandemic times, a good sign of what is to come in 2023,” says Tiffany Townsend, NYC…
— National Geographic
‘Bomb Cyclone’ To Dump Inches Of Rain On Southern California; Evacuation Warnings Issued
A powerful Pacific storm is set to slam into Southern California Wednesday, prompting officials to issue evacuation warnings in some of the region’s burn scar areas. The event, being described as an atmospheric river or bomb cyclone by weather officials, could bring 2 to 4…
— KTLA
Today in History
A Botched Arrest Foils the King
Charles I was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1642. These were not happy times for the monarchy. A rising Protestant movement and resentment against Charles' belief in the "divine right of kings", along…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Presents Their Top Trending Destinations For 2023
Pawtucket, RI (January 3, 2023) – Collette saw a large bounce back in travel throughout 2022 after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the industry. North American travelers are eager to get off the continent and explore…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Meet ChatGPT, The Travel Advisor’s New Best Friend
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday January 04, 2023
I neede d to research African photo safaris that could be linked to cruises. It would be a 2–3-week vacation with a budget of about $25,000 per couple. I’ve been looking for an opportunity to try out ChatGPT, and this looked like it would be a perfect test.
— Travel Research Online
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