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Destinations
Ultimate Summer Guide To Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Ski And Mountain Resort
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, rightfully enjoys a reputation as a top winter ski destination in the US, yet with Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks nearby and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the finer things in life, summers in this mountain resort town have become…
— USA Today
Choose The Best Time To Visit Portugal With Our Seasonal Guide
For a packed calendar of traditional celebrations, decadent food festivals, outdoor concerts and many other events, head to Portugal. Summer is the time to catch the biggest range of activities, but in truth, there’s always something happening here. Festivals aside, it’s not…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Move Over, Night Markets–Why Rechao Restaurants Are the Place to Be in Taiwan
I’ve been eating at Taiwanese rechao restaurants for as long as I can remember. My earliest memories of Taipei are of sitting outdoors at a short table with my parents as they ordered platters of wok-fried eggplant and poached calamari with sweet and sour chili sauce…
— AFAR
These Are the Most Popular Beach Destinations of the Summer, According to JetBlue
It’s the summer of bundling, beaches, and longer stays, according to a new report from JetBlue Vacations. The report, shared recently, revealed that Punta Cana is the top destination for bundled vacations — or trips that combine hotel and airfare into a single price — and…
— Travel+Leisure
The 14 Oldest Bars In America (From Newest To Oldest)
The United States has had a long love affair with bars and taverns. They spring up and drop away constantly, and earn reputations for being great bars for sports, for meeting people, for great beer, or excellent mixology. Neighborhood bars are an especially wonderful place…
— The Travel
Cruise
Cruise Line Sails Their First Cruise From a U.S. Port
A cruise line sailed their first ever cruise from a U.S. port this week when one of their ships set sail from Port Canaveral. Marella Cruises sailed their first cruise from the U.S. when their ship Discovery departed on the first of 26 week long sailings from Port Canaveral…
— Cruise Fever
Cirque Éloize To Headline Entertainment Aboard Sun Princess
Sun Princess’ new multi-level entertainment venue, The Dome, will host amazing performances specially created for the audience. This experience is something you won’t forget between the emotion, color, and music. The Dome will showcase three shows with eight acrobat…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Should Private Jet Travel Face More Taxes And/Or Surcharges?
Private jet travel has become a heated topic in the last few years, largely because of its impact on the environment, and some are calling for new taxes. Unlike commercial flights, private jets have an oversized kick to the environment because they carry fewer passengers…
— The San Diego Union-Tribune
Uber Ventures Into Flight Bookings As Part Of UK Travel "Super App" Strategy
Uber, the ride-hailing giant, has set its sights on becoming a “travel super app” by expanding its services beyond ride-hailing. The company has recently ventured into the world of air travel by offering flight bookings for domestic and international flights. While the…
— Travel Noire
Will A Pilot Strike Disrupt Your Summer Travel Plans? Here's What To Know.
Contract negotiations are keeping thousands of commercial pilots grounded at a time when the nation will soon be entering the busy summer travel season. American Airlines pilots voted to authorize a strike earlier this month. Southwest Airlines pilots made the same…
— CBS News
Lodging
These Are The Top 5 Trending Boutique Hotels In Cabo
Cabo is a popular destination in Mexico known for its many sprawling hotels and all-inclusive resorts. But if you’re looking for a more intimate, boutique place to stay, there are also plenty of options to choose from in Cabo. Boutique hotels are perfect for travelers who are…
— Travel Off Path
Marriott Is Finally Including Fees In Its Nightly Rates
A major part of so-called drip pricing appears to be a thing of the past at the world’s largest hotel company. In recent years, resort fees have often topped the list of travel annoyances, as these fees — which sometimes approach $100 a night — have not typically been…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
US Ends Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement for Inbound Travelers
The United States will finally lift the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for inbound international air travelers on Friday, May 12th, that has been in place since October 2021. “Considering the progress that we have made, and based on the latest guidance from our public health…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Costs Fell In April's Inflation Reading. The Dip May Be Short-Lived, Experts Warn
Many aspects of travel have been expensive in 2023. Prices for airfare, hotel rooms and rental cars declined in April, according to the consumer price index, a monthly inflation dataset issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But costs may rebound in coming months…
— CNBC
Changemakers '23: The Industry Leaders Shaping How We Travel
How does real change happen in a $9 trillion global travel industry? Sometimes it starts with prompting from travelers themselves. Sometimes it's spurred on by those with influence or bright ideas. But often, it's industry leaders, working tirelessly everyday to shape the…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Today in History
Florence Nightingale Is Born
The pioneer of modern nursing was born on this day in 1820. Florence Nightingale was born into privileged English society. Early in her life, she felt called into the profession of nursing, scandalizing her family. At the…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Video Postcard: Barging Burgundy Back To Back
Check o ut my video highlights from back-to-back Burgundy barge adventures in April 2023. Afterward you may want to see How Locks Work On The French Canals or read Back From Back-To-Back Barge Trips. Also for your reading and visual pleasure, Barging In Burgundy Week One and Barging Through Burgundy: Week Two Of Our Adventure.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Talking Sustainability, with Internova in New York and Lindblad/National Geographic in Alaska
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday May 12, 2023
If you’re not part of the solution, they say, you’re part of the problem.
The travel business literally revolves around Planet Earth, and we all share a responsibility to sustain it, says Internova CEO J. D. O’Hara. To that end, the travel company is committed to becoming carbon neutral by the end of the year. And when they invited some top suppliers to talk about their own efforts to cut down carbon emissions and sustain the Earth, they also called on travel advisors to do their part to…
— Travel Research Online
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