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Destinations
10 Things To Do In Eugene: Complete Guide To A Surprising Oregon Gem
A trip to charming Eugene is a perfect opportunity to dive into the top sights, tastes, and activities that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Eugene is a hidden gem sparkling with natural beauty, a thriving arts and culture scene, and a vibrant spirit at the southern end of the…
— The Travel
The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to Milwaukee
The Milwaukee area is home to an estimated 42,000 LGBTQ+ people (approximately 3.4% of the population) and has a complex and deep queer history. In August 1961, eight years before the iconic Stonewall Riots, there was the Black Nite Brawl, during which a young…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Five Announcements - Including a Dining Plan - From Walt Disney World
Just ahead of opening sales for the 2024 season, Walt Disney World announced a handful of sure-to-be-popular changes that seem designed to turn things back to the way they used to be. Leading the list is the return of Disney Dining and Disney Quick Service Dining…
— Travel Research Online
The Benefits of Group Travel for the Over 50s
Traveling has long been one of the best ways to broaden your horizons, by providing opportunities to explore new cultures, cuisines, and traditions. While there are many ways to enjoy foreign adventures, such as solo travel or with family and friends, there are also many…
— Drift Travel Magazine
Bosnia And Herzegovina's Mysterious 'Stećci' Stones
Whenever I travel through Herzegovina, the southern part of my homeland Bosnia and Herzegovina, I go to a large field 3km west of the town of Stolac called the Radimlja necropolis. There, I come face to face with 135 medieval tombstones arranged in densely concentrated…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
Passenger on Cruise Finds Hidden Camera in Public Bathroom, Resulting in Man's Arrest
Imagine enjoying your cruise, then finding a hidden camera. That’s exactly what happened to one passenger, who was using a public bathroom on board Harmony of the Seas, one of the Royal Caribbean fleet. The ship departed Miami on April 29. Over the course of a…
— Travel Noire
Cruise Line Waves Single Supplements on All Cruises in Europe in 2023
Virgin Voyages, the adults only cruise line, is waiving all single supplements on all cruises in Europe in 2023. This special deal from Virgin Voyages means that solo cruises do not have to pay double when staying in a cabin by themselves. The offer is good from now until May…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Sleeper Train Could Be Cheapest Way To Travel Around Europe, Says New Report
If you’re planning to travel around Europe on a budget, then it could be that traveling from city to city by sleeper train is a much more affordable alternative to flying. Traveling by train can be a great way to explore lesser-known destinations, discover how local people…
— Travel Off Path
US Airline Passengers Are Getting Increasingly Frustrated. Here's Why
Air travel has bounced back after its pandemic-induced slump, but that doesn’t mean passengers are feeling good about it. North American travelers are frustrated with high ticket prices, staffing shortages and reduced routes, according to consumer research company…
— CNN
Flights to & From Portugal Keep Being Cancelled Due to Poor Weather
A total of 11 flights to and from Madeira airport by EasyJet, TAP, and Swiss International were cancelled yesterday due to weather conditions. According to data by ANA-Aeroportos, the weather forecasts of strong wind have affected departures and arrivals, and…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Lodging
AutoSlash Team Launches HotelSlash Membership Platform For Discounted Hotel Rooms
The creators of a popular discount car rental booking platform are taking a crack at doing something similar with hotels — a members-only version, that is. The AutoSlash team Wednesday morning debuted HotelSlash, a hotel booking platform that aims to provide users…
— The Points Guy
Why This Luxurious Mega Resort In Vietnam Is The Perfect Place To Unwind
Having gotten used to meticulously mapping out an itinerary prior to a trip, usually cramming it with activities and so much sightseeing there is barely room left to breathe, I often looked down on others who sought relaxation alone visiting Vietnam. I wasn’t exactly keen on…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
Wellness Travel Is Rising Among A Particularly Weary Group Of Travelers - Parents
Amusement parks and road trips — this is this stuff many family vacations are made of. But a new survey shows parents increasingly want in on a trend that isn’t often aimed at families: wellness travel. A report published Thursday by the market intelligence company…
— CNBC
Want A Fun Vacation Without The Crowds? Try 'Second City' Travel.
As we approach the summer travel season, many people will soon be jetting off to iconic destinations like Rome, Paris, Tokyo and New York City. These cities are popular for a reason ― they’re full of fun attractions, delicious food and picturesque sites. But visitors to such…
— HuffPost
Traveling Abroad? Take a Look at This List Before You Book Your Next Trip
Are you planning a trip abroad? Do you wonder if your destination is safe? The U.S. Department of State issues travel advisory levels for more than 200 countries -- continually updating them. Drug trafficking, crime, terrorist threats and civil uprisings are some of the factors…
— NBC New York
Today in History
J. Edgar Hoover
On May 10, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge appointed J. Edgar Hoover as the director of the Bureau of Investigation—predecessor to the FBI. Hoover remained the director until his death in 1972. Hoover was…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Should Travel Advisors Tell Their Clients About Tipping “The Australian Way?”
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday May 10, 2023
My wife and I h ave been cruising to Australia for nearly 25 years. During that time, we have never paid gratuities on any ship we’ve sailed. Some have been luxury lines, such as Silversea, where gratuities are never charged; others have been mid-priced, such as Azamara and Celebrity, where tipping is customary despite the fact they are (or were) owned by the same corporate entity.
The reason is explained in an article by Sally Macmillan, Tipping on Ships: An Australian Culture Clash, which starts off:
Are Australians stingy or is our reluctance to tip a cultural thing? In Australia, we don't generally tip taxi drivers, hairdressers, hotel porters or bartenders. We will tip for dinner in a restaurant, but an automatic service charge added…
— Travel Research Online
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