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Destinations
5 International Destinations That Are Still Affordable In 2023
International travel is on the rise in 2023, and so are prices. According to recent data from AAA, international travel is up more than 200% so far this year compared to 2022. Additionally, international airfare is up more than 30% compared to last year. Travelers who…
— Travel Off Path
Brittany or Normandy: Which To Choose?
You can’t go wrong wherever you go in France, understandably the most visited country in the world. Yet if you’re homing in on the northwest part of this magical land, you might have a tough call to make. Both with millennia of history, extraordinary culture and…
— Lonely Planet
8 Things To Inspire A Visit To The Vibrant Dutch Island of Aruba
If you’re planning a Caribbean getaway, why not consider a visit to the One Happy Island of Aruba? That moniker didn’t spring from just anywhere, and you’ll see that for yourself. This friendly, cosmopolitan destination is one of the ABC islands, alongside Curaçao and…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
After Record Snowfall, California's Ski Season Will Extend Into Summer—Is That a Good Thing?
Even a climatologist couldn’t have predicted this year’s record-breaking snowpack. For the western region of the United States, this past winter told a story of extremes—and served as a reminder that global warming isn’t all rising temperatures. This winter…
— AFAR
This Isn't The EPCOT You Remember: Top Imagineer Explains Why The Park 'Will Never Be Completed'
EPCOT has changed. Future World is gone. New neighborhoods are taking shape. And it's hard to envision what's next with construction walls obscuring one of the largest transformations in the Florida park's history. It's a lot for longtime EPCOT fans to take…
— USA Today
Cruise
Viking Aton Joins the Fleet Sailing the Nile
Viking’s newest ship, the Viking Aton, “floated out” this week, headed for her debut in Egypt in August, with pre- and post-trips to Jerusalem and Jordan. As the third Viking ship custom-built to sail the Nile, Aton marks the halfway point to the six-ship fleet the…
— Travel Research Online
Carnival Cruise Ship Rescues 24 People in the Caribbean
A Carnival cruise ship rescued 24 people in the Caribbean this week who were stranded on a small boat. Carnival Spirit was sailing in the Caribbean near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico when a small boat with 24 people in distress were spotted. The crew…
— Cruise Fever
Can I Go On A Cruise With A Criminal Record? These Countries Say No
We receive a lot of email from readers at The Points Guy. A couple of weeks ago, a travel agent wrote to say that a cruise line canceled a booking for one of her clients because a member of the travel party had a criminal record. She was shocked to learn the cruise line…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
This Florida Airport Just Shut down and Will Remain Closed until Friday
A major south Florida airport remained closed to all flights on Thursday following record-breaking rainfall and flooding. The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, which first shut down on Wednesday, said it would remain closed until at least 5 a.m. on…
— Travel+Leisure
Air New Zealand Will Debut New Economy-Class Sleep Pods This Fall
Air New Zealand will debut its new sleep pods for economy-class passengers this fall. The airline’s newest batch of 787-9 Dreamliners, which features its innovative Skynest product, will roll out in September, per the Washington Post. The product — which the airline first…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Searching for That ‘White Lotus’ Vibe This Summer? These 13 Hotels Deliver
Season two of the award-winning HBO hit series White Lotus brings viewers on a virtual trip to Sicily, Italy’s largest island, where the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean, intricate, Baroque architecture, and ancient Greco-Roman temples serve as the sultry…
— Fodor's Travel
10 Affordable Yet Highly Rated Atlanta Hotels Where You Can Enjoy Luxury Without Breaking The Bank
Atlanta, renowned for its history, has played significant roles in the civil war and civil rights movements. The city is a dynamic and progressive destination emphasizing entertainment and leisure. It boasts a plethora of attractive locations to visit, including nearby…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
You’re About to See Electric Ferries Everywhere—Here’s What to Know
Electric cars are humming all around; airlines are getting bullish on electric planes. The next mode of transit to make waves? Battery-powered boats. Destinations the world over are clamoring for cleaner forms of energy—so it’s no surprise they’re embracing electrified…
— Condé Nast Traveler
What Tourists Frequently Get Wrong About Indigenous Cultures Across the United States
Connecting to our country's vibrant and varied Indigenous communities begins with cultivating an understanding of their cultures. While many travelers to the U.S. enjoy observing ceremonial dances, admiring the arts, and learning the history of Native American…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth was an angry man. The actor had been a Confederate during the civil war and viewed President Abraham Lincoln as an unconstitutional tyrant. He formulated a plan to kidnap the President and…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
WeTravel Launches Future Cash Flow Dashboard Feature
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—April 13, 2023—WeTravel—the leading all-in-one business management platform for multi-day travel businesses—launched today a Future Cash Flow Dashboard feature to enable travel…
— Travel Research Online
Goway Travel Names New VP to Lead Marketing & Brand Transformation
Toronto, April 5, 2023: Goway Travel has appointed Mitchell Fawcett as Vice President of Marketing to lead a marketing and brand transformation as the company moves into its 53rd year. The appointment of…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Exploring the Marvels Of the Marquesas on the Aranui 5
One hun dred eighteen islands and atolls comprise French Polynesia with five distinct archipelagoes: the Society, Tuamotu, Marquesas, Austral, and Gambier islands, so choices abound. Going off the beaten path a bit offers up profound beauty that’s wedded to the indelible Polynesian spirit. Coupled with resplendent snorkeling, scuba diving, and cultural experiences makes travel here unforgettable.
— Travel Research Online
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Departures
Unveiling Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills
Rwanda. The Land of a Thousand Hills and the horrific genocide of 1994. One of the most rapidly developing countries in Africa, where one-quarter of the population is still illiterate. A country with many faces which, after years of turmoil, has risen and is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Travel Advisors Meet Oliver, a ChatGPT Just for Them
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday April 14, 2023
If you  think ChatGPT is helpful, you really might want to make friends with Oliver.
Built specifically to meet the needs of travel advisors, this new electronic assistant can make you more efficient, save you time and make your customers love you even more than they do now.
At least that seemed to be the sentiment of the travel advisors who have been beta-testing Oliver and/or listening in on the podcast about him this week…
— Travel Research Online
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