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Destinations
Dreamy Destin: The Ultimate Destin Travel Guide & Things To Do There
Destin is a charming city located in Okaloosa County, in the northwest part of Florida. Known as the "world's luckiest fishing village" due to its long history of fishing and abundance of fish in the Gulf of Mexico, this area maintains its small-town feel and vibrant cultural roots. Speaking of…
— The Travel
You Don't Have To Spend A Fortune In New York City To Have A Good Time: Here Are My Recommendations
New York City is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. A city that, every time I visit, has something new to offer. However, it is also one of the most expensive destinations. If you have been planning a trip to the Big Apple for some time and you still can't make it because your…
— USA Today
Why Americans Should Visit Canada This Summer
Are you stuck on where to go this summer? Many Americans overlook their neighbor to the north when planning an international vacation. But Canada is a destination that should not be missed! Easy access from the U.S., great weather, beautiful nature, cool cities, and a favorable exchange…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Ready For A Challenge? Try These 10 Epic Long-Distance Hikes In The Us
When adventurer Benton MacKaye conceived of the Appalachian Trail in 1921, he probably had no idea how thru-hiking, long-distance hiking and backpacking would one day take the outdoor industry by storm. Today, thousands grab a backpack, stuff it with a stove, camping gear and…
— Lonely Planet
The Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival Comes to Florida
If you’re planning to head to Florida in March, check out the 2023 Jazz in The Gardens Music Festival in Miami Gardens. The two-day festival happens on March 11 and 12, at the Hard Rock Stadium. This special event, which had a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, is entering its…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
This Expedition Cruise Ship To Sail Where No Cruise Ship Has Gone Before
You have the chance to sail to a location practically no one has been to before. Aurora Expeditions is planning to take cruisers to Greenland’s northern tip — a place the cruise line says no other company has gone to before. With only 126 passengers, the new itinerary onboard the…
— Travel Awaits
Say It Ain't So: Royal Caribbean Is Latest Cruise Line To Cut Service To Cabins On Ships
It looks like the days of over-the-top service on cruise ships are coming to an end — at least on mass-market vessels. The world's largest cruise line, Royal Caribbean, in recent days has begun cutting back on the level of service that room attendants on its ships provide, following similar…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
I've Spent 100 Hours Traveling Over 3,000 Miles By Train In 5 Countries. Here Are My 7 Tips For Making Time Fly On Long Rail Journeys.
I take more trains than anyone else I know. Over the last year and a half, I've spent nearly 150 hours traveling by train in places ranging from the East Coast of the US to the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec, and the European countries of Germany, Austria, Italy, and…
— Insider
These Heroic Dogs Were Treated to First-class Seats on Turkish Airlines for Helping With Turkey's Earthquake Recovery Efforts — See the Photos
Rescue dogs who have contributed to the recovery efforts of the tragic earthquakes in Turkey were recently treated to first- and business- class seats on their journey. “It was the least we could do to show our appreciation for these heroic dogs’ sincere and heroic efforts.” a Turkish…
— Travel+Leisure
Why United's Polaris Business Class Is Worth the Upgrade on Its New Nonstop Flight to Australia
In recent months—after nearly three years of COVID-imposed lockdowns—travelers have finally been able get back to Australia. The timing couldn’t be more ideal. After all, it’s peak Aussie summer travel season, while here in Northern Hemisphere winter, spring remains elusive. For…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
The Surprisingly Obvious Reason for the Cheap Hair Dryer in Your Hotel Room
“They’re all terrible!” exclaimed Jen Held. Held, who lives in Buffalo and works as an SVP at a bank, regularly travels for both business and pleasure and said she doesn’t trust the “cheap” hair dryers provided by the four- and five-star hotels where she typically stays. Her solution to this…
— Fodor's Travel
10 Most Expensive Hotels In Brazil Where You Can Experience Luxury
There are many unique experiences that travelers can have in Brazil. Travelers can go on incredible day trips from Rio de Janeiro and enjoy the must-try local dishes. There are many stunning beaches to explore in Brazil, including the well-known Copacabana Beach, that travelers…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
I’d Always Dreamt Of Solo Travel — But I Didn’t Realise It’d Be Different As A Young Woman Of Colour
It wasn’t long after I’d graduated from high school that I jumped on a plane to see the other side of the world, all by myself. As many hopeful, adventurous young people do, I dreamt of leaving Sydney and seeing the world. I romanticised it for so long, waxing poetic about my pursuit to…
— Refinery 29
Need a New U.S. Passport? Don't Delay, Wait Times Have Climbed
Last year, the U.S. State Department processed 21,995,760 passports, a record number that’s more than at any point since tallying began in 1974. That trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down in 2023, especially as the busy spring and summer travel season is looming. U.S. travelers…
— AFAR
Today in History
Ponce de Leon
On this day in 1513, Ponce de Leon set sail from Puerto Rico to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. Caribbean Indian legends spoke of magical waters, a drink of which would guarantee a life free from the worries of old…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
American Cruise Lines on the Mighty Mississippi: Biggest Season Yet Opens March 2023
Guilford, CT—March 1, 2023—American Cruise Lines has just begun the biggest season ever on the Mississippi River. This year, the company is introducing brand new American Serenade, the 6thin the Line’s acclaimed…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
The Last Good Decade? Carpe Diem
That’ s an ominous headline, I’ll confess, but I don’t mean it as apocalyptic or doom and gloom. It’s a concept I’ve been thinking about quite a bit for the past several years. It plays out something like this: Imagine that you are in your last good decade. How would you live it?
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Rollin Down the River: An Interview with American Cruise Lines’ Charlie Robertson
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday March 03, 2023
It’s  kickoff season for the biggest year yet for American Cruise Lines, with more ships in more states than ever before. Serenade, the line’s sixth riverboat, and the first two Coastal Catamarans will join the fleet. On the West Coast, American Jazz will be the first riverboat in 80 years to sail San Francisco Bay and into California Wine Country; on the East Coast, American Star will sail an eight-day Great Rivers of Florida itinerary roundtrip from Jacksonville.
— Travel Research Online
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