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Destinations
These Are The 10 Perfect Destinations Around The World For Summer Travel In 2023
From stunning beaches to vibrant cities, these destinations offer something for everyone. Start planning your dream summer getaway…
— The Travel
Six best holiday destinations in Spain
From Madrid to Mallorca, discover our selection of the best destinations for a Spanish summer…
— The Independent
Strikes, soaring airfares and yo-yoing hotel fees: A traveler's guide to the coronation
From where to stay to where to get the best views, here's what you need to know if you're traveling to London for the coronation of King Charles…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
The Must-visit Destinations Perfect for Luxury Culinary Travel
Food is an integral part of the overall travel experience. If you want to immerse yourself in the local culture and history, you must also sample authentic local dishes you may not find back home. So, if you're a foodie at heart and are looking for ideas on your next travel…
— Luxury Travel Magazine
6 questions to answer when planning your golf trip
Golf getaways involve a lot of moving parts. Here are six questions to consider as you plan for your next big getaway with your…
— GOLF.com
Cruise
Passenger overboard during Royal Caribbean International cruise, Coast Guard suspends search
A passenger sailing on Royal Caribbean International's Quantum of the Seas ship went overboard early Wednesday…
— USA Today
Not in the Mood to Cruise With Kids? These Adult Sailings Are Totally (or Mostly) Kid-Free
These are the best adults-only cruises and cruises catered specifically to adults for those who want to sail…
— AFAR
World's Busiest Cruise Port Targets New Terminal
Port Canaveral targets further growth with the proposal for a new 175 million dollar cruise terminal, and expanded visitor…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Luxury Taiwanese airline Starlux now flying into LAX
The airline recently partnered with the Dodgers, Clippers and Alaska…
— Spectrum News
I was the first woman to be hired as a pilot by a major US airline in 1973
When American Airlines hired her, Bonnie Tiburzi, a 24-year-old flight instructor, was the only woman among 214 new hires. This is her…
— Business Insider
11 Airlines: Exploring The Growing North America To Africa Market
Nine airports in North America and 14 in Africa have…
— Simple Flying
Lodging
Hyatt's buying spree continues with Mr. & Mrs. Smith boutique hotel collection
Hyatt's tentacles once again expand into the luxury and lifestyle hotel sector with a planned acquisition of the Mr. and Mrs. Smith boutique hotel…
— The Points Guy
London's 15 Best Hotels of 2023
From affordable luxury to properties ideal for families, here are fifteen of the best hotels in London to book for your next…
— AFAR
Other and Odd
Which major destinations charge a tourist tax (or are soon planning to)?
Find out what tourist tax you need to pay in global tourist spots such as Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, and…
— The Points Guy
Beware of Common Travel Scams Abroad This Summer
Traveling is a great way to explore new places, but it can also make unprepared tourists vulnerable to scams and…
— eTurboNews
AI vs. "Booking Human" Is No Contest, Says GTC's Licea
AI only knows what it can pull from the Internet; it's only as good as what's put into it - it can't double as a human travel…
— Recommend
Today in History
Aloha Airlines Flight 243
On April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 took off from Hilo International Airport at 1:25 PM for the short flight to Honolulu. On board were 90 passengers and five crew members. At approximately 1:48 PM, the aircraft reached its flight altitude of 24,000 feet when a section of the hull on the forward left side of the plane ruptured. The aircraft suffered an immediate and explosive decompression, ripping away a large section of the hull along…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Back From Back-To-Back Barge Trips
This past Thursday, I returned from France after back-to-back barge trips in Burgundy. To say that my 17 days in France was wonderful would be an understatement.
For starters, we had a fun group of people. They came from Georgia, British Columbia, Alberta, California, Colorado, Illinois and other regions throughout North America. We had lots of laughs, enjoyed long canal-side walks and bike rides, indulged in delightful dinners, sipped sumptuous wines, and so much…
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The Rosen Report
Sailing into Profit: Travel Advisors Consider Full-Ship Charters
by Cheryl Rosen Friday April 28, 2023
As travel advisors headed across the Atlantic to ASTA’s River Cruise Expo this year, 100 members of Gifted Travel Network already were onsite. They had been there for a week, attending their annual symposium—which GTN hosted for the first time aboard a river cruise ship it chartered for its own use.
Indeed, interest in full-ship charters is blooming this year. Travelers are back, river cruise ships are looking for partnerships, and travel advisors are coming to see the viability—and potential profits—of renting a whole ship.
Behind the scenes, cruise companies including Norwegian Cruise Lines; Riverside Luxury Cruises, which now owns all five of the former Crystal ships; and Transcend Cruises, which will debut next year, have joined river cruise companies like AMA and Uniworld in focusing on…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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