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7 Best Things To Do In San José, Costa Rica
San José is a busy and confusing city, and many travelers depart before they really get a feel for the place. After all, Costa Rica is famous for beaches, cloud forests and sloths, not gridlock traffic and concrete towers. Most visitors think of the Costa Rican capital as…
— Lonely Planet
Sifnos, A Beautiful Hidden Gem In Greece You Should Know About
With stunning beaches, rich history and delicious cuisine, it’s no surprise that Greece is so popular among travelers. From exploring ancient ruins to soaking up the Mediterranean sun, Greece has something for everyone. Athens has a fascinating blend of ancient and…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
Women Who Travel Podcast: The Weird and Wonderful World of Road Tripping With Kristen Meinzer
With summer only a few months away, now is the time to start planning that road trip—especially if you're based in the U.S., where one of the best ways to see the country is by car (there are so many iconic American road trip movies for a reason). Enter, our guest this…
— Condé Nast Traveler
A Weekend With a Memphis Drag Queen as Tennessee Tries to Restrict Her Art
Keleigh Klarke is wearing royal blue. It’s a snug, fishtailed, floor-length gown with cascading layers of electric-blue ruffles at Klarke’s shoulders, with just enough of a train and sequins to serve some drama. But that’s not what seems to draw some of the crowd to stand…
— Time
Sip Your Way Along Türkiye’s Oldest Wine Route
I consider travel and wine to be the perfect pairing. The combination hits all the right notes to satiate both my palate and my curiosity of the world. In 2021, a dream trip through France’s Loire Valley and Burgundy deepened my interest in digging my hands into the soil…
— AFAR
Cruise
MSC World America to Debut in Its New Largest Constituency, the US Market
It’s a brand new ship, a brand new port, and a brand new lead as MSC World America goes on sale this week—and the line is readying to help the travel advisors who took part in that growth learn about and sell the new ship. At a press conference at Seatrade Global…
— Travel Research Online
Holland America Line Is Offering Up To 45% Off Cruise Fares
For Holland America Line's 150th birthday this month, the cruise line is giving guests a gift. The line is offering up to 45% off fares on select sailings, reduced deposits and onboard credit through May as part of an anniversary sale, Holland America said Wednesday…
— USA Today
Transportation
Virgin Atlantic Exec Says Premium Travel Is Booming
Now more than ever before, people are jumping at the opportunity to travel and make up for lost time lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there's also no ceiling for how much they're willing to spend to make sure they're getting the most luxurious…
— FOX Business
United Is Launching Over 20 New Routes This Summer
As the leading carrier across both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, United Airlines expects international travel to soar this Summer. That’s why they will soon be launching over 20 new routes to exciting destinations across the globe. Tickets can already be purchased directly…
— Travel Off Path
A Cobra Appeared Mid-Flight. The Pilot’s Quick Thinking Saved Lives.
A South African pilot is being hailed as a hero this week after he unexpectedly came face-to-face with a venomous snake 11,000 feet in the air. The pilot, Rudolf Erasmus, 30, laughed about the incident in an interview on Friday, but he and his four passengers, all…
— New York Times
Lodging
This Popular National Park's Campsite Now Requires Summer Reservations — What to Know
Summer camping experiences in the popular Olympic National Park, outside of Seattle, Washington, will now require reservations, due to increased popularity. Campers planning a visit to the Staircase Campground during July 5 through August 31 will need to reserve a…
— Travel+Leisure
Southern Hospitality: 10 Best Hotels And Resorts In Mississippi To Book This Spring
Mississippi, nicknamed The Magnolia State, has played a crucial role in shaping America’s history. And today, many know it for its thriving music scene, flourishing catfish farming industry, southern charm, and beautiful towns worth visiting. Also, being one of the…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
A Plus-Size Tiktoker Faced A Wave Of Abuse After Her Travel Tips For Larger People Went Viral
Jae'lynn Chaney shares advice for plus-sized travelers to over 127,000 followers on TikTok. Chaney received a wave of abuse about her personal appearance after her travel tips went viral. She told Insider the negativity has motivated her to provide further advocacy for…
— Insider
These LGBTQ+ Group Trips Might Help You Find Community While Traveling
Traveling makes me nervous. There, I said it. Every traveler is concerned about safety, but as a Black gay guy from Texas, the idea of traveling scared the hell out of me. I didn’t travel growing up. My parents are working class, a secretary and a limo driver, and they had…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
Establishment of the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established by the United Nations to act as an international coordinating authority on April 7, 1948. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO succeeded the role of…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Dear AmaWaterways, Thank You
This we ek I have been feeling grateful. After accepting a new part-time job opportunity at a brewery in town and receiving tremendous support from my friends and family after sustaining a foot injury, I wanted to make sure that I gave thanks to those around me – whether it was a text, a phone call, or a handwritten note. As I sat down to brainstorm content for the week, I realized that there was someone (something?) else that I wanted to thank – the company that gave me my first introduction to river cruising and has continually delivered unforgettable experiences onboard since.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Cream Cheese on a Bagel with Incoming NCL Presidents Herrera and Sommer
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday April 07, 2023
There's no better way to get to know someone than to break bread (or bagels) together. So I think all of us in the trade press came away from our recent breakfast at the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale feeling we better understand where Norwegian Cruise Lines’ new president David Herrera came from, how he got to where he is now, and how he and Harry Sommer (and even Frank Del Rio) will work together in the coming months.
— Travel Research Online
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