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Tuesday January 24, 2023

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Destinations

How To Get Around Hawaii: Island Hopping And Volcano Spotting
It’s easy to get around in Hawaii. Frequent flights connect the islands, and the roads are mostly in good shape. The most populous island, Oʻahu, has good public transit, while the adventurous will find rugged roads ready to test their 4WD skills in remote corners across the islands. From hopping…

This Is Where The Heart Of Little Italy Lies & What You Can Do There
Every traveler's must-see list includes Little Italy because of its genuine pasta meals, which are offered by the top Italian restaurants, and its romantic, old-New York ambiance. In the 1880s, immigrants from Naples and Sicily flooded the region, creating the once-Italian neighborhood that…

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Tours and Activities

Adventure Travel Tours For 2023 Are Already Booking Up, More Active Tour Trends
Much like last year, people are eager to get out and see the world in 2023. And many travelers want to do that while pedaling a bike, hiking through breathtaking landscapes, or paddling down a river. That’s why active and adventure travel tours are a popular choice for visiting bucket-list destinations…

Top 10 Experiences That Should Be On Every Travelers Bucket List
It’s hard to narrow down the millions of places to visit in the world, but there are certain attractions that stand out and have a common theme on people’s bucket lists. Bucket list travel experiences are a fantastic travel goal to work towards. Like saving up to buy a home or getting that dream job…

Machu Picchu Temporarily Closes to Tourists Due to Ongoing Protests in Peru
Entry to the famed archeological site Machu Picchu has been temporarily closed due to ongoing protests in Peru. Both the Machu Picchu Citadel and the Inca Trail Network have been closed to tourists amid political unrest in the country, CNN reported. Tourists who had a ticket for Jan. 21 or…

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Cruise

New Luxury Cruise Ship Sailing The World's Roughest Waters Without Stabilizers Is Slated For Repairs
New expedition ship Seabourn Venture will head into dry dock for nearly a month this spring at the conclusion of its Antarctica season. The hiatus will allow for repairs to the ship's stabilizers, which are currently malfunctioning. All of the vessel's April sailings have been canceled. "Seabourn…

Newest Celebrity Edge-Class Ship Floated Out at the Shipyard
Celebrity Cruises’ fourth Edge-class ship, Celebrity Ascent, officially touched water for the first time as she was floated out of the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France on Saturday morning. A ship’s float-out marks the completion of its hull and exterior superstructure, and marks the start of…

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Transportation

Why Is U.S. Flight Technology Such a Mess?
Southwest Airlines’ operational collapse that helped prolong an epic air travel meltdown last month—capped by an FAA computer crash that shut down U.S. airspace for a few hours in early January—is raising questions yet again about whether there’s something chronically awry with this country’s…

Delta Is Adding New Routes Around the World, Here’s Where They’re Flying
Delta Air Lines will launch direct flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand for the first time this fall and increase transatlantic service from its hubs in New York and Atlanta. The flight between Los Angeles International Airport and Auckland will operate each day starting Oct. 28, Delta shared with…

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Lodging

Inside the Unveiling of Dubai's Atlantis The Royal, Including Beyoncé's Live Performance
Everything glittered this weekend at the unveiling of long-anticipated resort Atlantis The Royal, from the golden toothbrushes in the room’s vanity kit to a mesmerizing performance by Beyoncé. Over a thousand celebrities and special guests from around the world arrived in Dubai to attend the…

These 10 Jakarta Luxury Hotels Are A Must Book In Indonesia's Capital City
Over 10 million people of many cultures and backgrounds call Indonesia's sprawling capital city, Jakarta, home. Jakarta, on the northwest coast of Java Island, the world's most populous island, has grown dramatically over the years. With it, the number of high-end hotels catering to wealthy…

Can Edition Survive Without Its Original Creative Force? Marriott Thinks So
Hotels can be a lot like fashion: One day you’re in, and the next day you’re out. For the world’s largest hotel company, it’s a question of how to maintain the cool factor on Edition, which has arguably become its trendiest brand. Marriott launched Edition in partnership with nightlife and…

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Other and Odd

Image Of Black Flight Attendant Comforting Anxious Passenger Warms Hearts
It’s nice to be reminded that the “friendly skies” can still be friendly, at least sometimes. According to WBTV, in a now-viral video, “A Delta flight attendant was seen sitting in the middle of a plane aisle holding the hand of a woman to comfort her.” On January 14, Molly Simonson Lee, who was…

There Are 250 UNESCO Creative Cities. But You Should Really See These 10
When UNESCO began designating World Heritage Sites in the late 1970s, it became both guardian and promoter of the globe’s most important historical, cultural, and ecological places. Thirty years later, they created the Creative Cities Network, a new way to identify exceptional urban centers…

Today in History

Sir Winston Churchill Dies
Many heroes were born out of the chaos of World War II, but perhaps none as inspiring as Winston Churchill. Upon the resignation of Neville Chamberlain in 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister and led Britain to victory against the…

Press Releases of Interest

Nominations Now Open for Travel Industry’s Educational Excellence Award
Framingham, MA January 18, 2023 - The Travel Institute’s annual award nomination process is now underway with applications accepted through March 31, 2023. The annual Educational Excellence Award, established in…

American Cruise Lines is a Proud Sponsor of the 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
GUILFORD, CT—January 23, 2023—American Cruise Lines is proud to be an official sponsor of U.S. Figure Skating. The 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championship competition begins this week in San Jose, California, at the…

Editorial Musings

Sometimes A Beer With Other Businesses Helps!
by John Frenaye
Monday January 23, 2023

I belong to a local networking group, and we meet monthly on Zoom, but there is a sub-group that really clicked, and we meet every other week for beers.  Our beer meetings tend to get deeper into the weeds than the typical “Hi. I’m John, and I can help with your travel needs.” We all operate public-facing businesses, meaning you can walk in and buy a product or a service. Last week, we discussed best practices for running our businesses, and I took notes. And as I looked at them, I realized that my travel business is not that different than the jewelry shop, the hardware store, or the grocery.  Check it out (in no particular order)!

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Outposts

Athens and the Cyclades: A Landscape of Legends
by Joey DeLoach
Tuesday January 24, 2023

Athens is a metropolis of the old world and new, an ancient city that has offered lasting world knowledge and architecture to civilization. This already marks it as a sought-after destination, but the crisp flavors of fresh olive oil and the white coasts of nearby Cyclades Islands mark it as a top-tier destination. History is evident all around this ancient land full of nature, beaches, and cultural landmarks to visit.

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