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Destinations
The Best Time To Visit Croatia: Festivals, Events And Seasonal Highlights
Croatia has arty cities, tumbling waterfalls and rolling vineyards. But most visitors are here for its 2000km (1242 mile) coastline, which tumbles down the Adriatic like a glorious, half-finished jigsaw. Here you’ll find idyllic coves, sophisticated ports and ferries that slip from island to island. Choosing…
— Lonely Planet
10 Exciting Things To Do In The Georgian Capital Of Tbilisi
Georgia is one of the destinations in Europe that are often overlooked by travelers. But there are many reasons this country is worth visiting. Besides its rich history and amazing cuisine, it also features stunning natural scenery and beautiful cities and towns that promise visitors an…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Will Travel For Food: Top 5 Foodie Destinations Of 2023
One of our favorite things to do when traveling to a new destination is eat! From street food and hole-in-the-wall restaurants to Michelin-star spots, meals are the way to our hearts. A country’s traditional food is a way to communicate culture and history without saying a word. Just take…
— Travel Noire
One Of New York City’s Most Famous Streets Is Getting A Major Makeover — Why It’s Great For Visitors
New Yorkers and visitors alike will soon get a break when they visit the city’s bustling Fifth Avenue. The stretch of Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park at 42nd Street to Central Park at 59th Street, which includes the Rockefeller Center area, is a major tourist destination because it’s known around the…
— Travel Awaits
Cruise
The Thrill of an Off-Season Transatlantic Cruise, Rough Seas and All
Somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, Reverend John Hartnett, a retired Episcopal priest from Bethany, Connecticut, took advantage of the relative calm after days of stormy seas to go for a swim in the outdoor pool on Cunard line’s 2,705-passenger Queen Mary 2 ocean liner. He had the…
— AFAR
Shifting Focus: This Cruise Line Is Betting Bigger On Long Cruises And Unusual Itineraries
Among the seven big cruise lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by Americans, Holland America has always been known as the one that offered the greatest number of long and unusual itineraries. Just this week, two of Holland America's 11 ships set off from Florida on epic…
— The Points Guy
Uniworld Announces 2nd Annual 'Rivers of the World' Cruise
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced its second annual Rivers of the World cruise for 2024. The 55-day cruise will depart from Lima, Peru, on October 3, 2024, and take 68 guests on a voyage across three continents and 10 different countries aboard four opulent Super Ships. This…
— Porthole Cruise & Travel
Transportation
This Airline Has New Designer Uniforms – Including Jumpsuits
Some people say flying just isn't glamorous enough. And as airlines battle to cast themselves as the sleekest team in the skies, another brand has heard that complaint. British Airways has unveiled a new uniform -- its first in nearly two decades. The airline's current threads, designed by Julien…
— CNN
This Airline is Unveiling Free In-Flight Wi-Fi on Domestic Flights
Starting next month, Delta Airlines passengers will be treated to a new onboard perk: free in-flight Wi-Fi. The airline announced it would start rolling out free Wi-Fi, offered in partnership with T-Mobile, on most of its mainline domestic flights beginning February 1. By the end of 2023, Delta…
— Condé Nast Traveler
The 10 Weirdest Things Agents Found At Airport Security In 2022, According To TSA
The Transportation Security Administration agency's recently released list of the "Top 10 Catches of 2022" at U.S. airports serves as an important reminder to double-check your crutches, raw chickens and peanut butter jars for drugs, grenades or guns before heading through airport security…
— USA Today
Lodging
6 Amazing North American Hotels Opening In 2023
Travel is back and the hospitality industry is catching up. Travelers are looking for new relaxing experiences, all-inclusive resorts —these are some of the biggest travel trends this new year— and brand-new hotels to explore. This 2023 new amazing hotels will open in North and South America…
— Travel Off Path
10 Most Iconic Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts Around The World
Hyatt is well-known for their hotels and resorts spread around the world. Part of their offerings are several all-inclusive brands; most of which are located in Mexico and the Caribbean. However, below are all-inclusive resorts in a variety of places including the United States and the Indian…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
New Year, New...Rules? Here Are Three Major Changes That Will Affect American Travelers This Year
With the new year comes the new potential for travel. Americans are anticipating moving past the restrictions of the last three years due to the pandemic. Travelers are planning international trips and living their wanderlust dreams. This year does come with changes to the travel scene, including…
— Travel Noire
Citron: The Exquisite Fruit That Brings Rabbis
Every summer, in preparation for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, Hasidic rabbis from all over the world travel to the northern part of Italy's Calabria region to handpick the best citron fruits for their lulav, the bundle of four plants used to bless the small, temporary huts built every autumn by Jews…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
Theodore Roosevelt Dies
On this day in 1919, the 26th President of the United States passed away. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was a larger-than-life figure whose accomplishments spanned exploration, conservation, science, sports, the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette’s New ‘Best Of Italy’ Tour Gives Travelers A Taste Of Some Of The Nation’s Finest Cuisines
Pawtucket, RI (Jan. 5, 2023) – Travelers taking Collette’s new ‘Best of Italy’ tour have been getting the most out of one of the nation’s most popular aspects, the food! Meals featured on the 12-day experience have been a hit…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
Tall Tales of Talented Travel Advisors
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday January 06, 2023
One goo d thing about a week-long conference on a cruise ship is the opportunity to sit and chat about how we all got to where we are. I did that recently with the smart and businesslike folks who own Dream Vacations and CruiseOne franchises. And so I thought I’d share a few of the tales of how to succeed in business and how to just love what you do that I heard there.
— Travel Research Online
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