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Destinations
Colorado Springs Partners With Online Travel Site Focused On Helping Travelers With Mobility Disabilities
Visit Colorado Springs, the city’s primary marketing organization for travel and tourism, announced this week that it will team up with Wheel the World, an online travel site, to help people with mobility disabilities find accessible hotels and travel spots. More…
— The Gazette
This Part Of Florida Continues To Reopen — How It Is Recovering From Hurricane Ian
It has taken longer than some residents and business owners expected, and the recovery process has been frustrating for many, but some parts of southwestern Florida that were damaged by Hurricane Ian are welcoming summer travelers. Hurricane Ian, a…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
Reimagining the Retreat: What’s Next in Wellness-Focussed Travel?
What does it mean to be “well”? The wellness industry, including wellness retreats, an increasingly popular travel product, often tells us that wellness is about cutting out certain things to focus on others. A typical retreat might ask guests to forgo carbs and…
— Forbes
Malibu's Secret Beach for the Wealthy Is Opening to the Public After 40 Years
A secret beach for the wealthy in Malibu, California is not going to be a secret for much longer. Escondido Beach has been wrapped up in legal battles for decades, as the beach is not accessible to the public, as required by local regulations. According…
— Travel+Leisure
Universal Studios Is Turning ‘the Last of Us’ Into a Halloween Horror Nights Haunted House
For the first time ever, the post-apocalyptic world of “The Last of Us” will come to life as a haunted house at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. “‘The Last of Us’ haunted houses on both coasts will propel guests into a world of carnage and…
— USA Today
Cruise
This Scenic Wine Region Is Europe's Most Underrated River Cruise Destination
As our river cruise ship wound its way through Portugal’s postcard-perfect Douro Valley, a colorful passenger train passed through the nearby hills, its occupants leaning out to wave and shout greetings. Our captain responded with a sharp toot of the…
— AFAR
Princess Cruises Reveals Family Experiences Aboard Sun Princess
Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess will bring the family fun in 2024! Today, the cruise line shared information on the ship’s Park19, a space for all generations to engage and try new activities together. “Park19 as the name suggests is a new space created for all…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Delta Makes Major Announcement as Travel Stages Big Comeback
The covid-19 pandemic dragged the world through some harsh times a few years back and the airline industry was one of many that took heavy losses. The sector lost $137.7 billion in 2020 and $42 billion the following year, according to the International Air…
— The Street
Passengers With Disabilities Ask EU Commission for Improved Air Travel Regulations
The European Disability Forum (EDF), the European Passengers Federation (EPF), and AGE Platform Europe (AGE) have renewed an appeal to the EU Commissioner for Transport to reopen the revision of a Regulation in an effort to enhance the right…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Qantas Is the Latest Airline to Relax Gender-Specific Flight Attendant Uniforms
Flight attendant uniforms now offer employees more choice and flexibility in their appearance, as airlines continue to step away from the tradition of requiring gender-specific styles. Just last week, Qantas was the latest to relax its standards, getting rid of…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
10 Hotels in Las Vegas off the Strip to Escape the Neon Veil
In the bustling city of Las Vegas, renowned for its vibrant nightlife and iconic Strip, lies a treasure trove of unique hotels and accommodations that offer a refreshing departure from the typical Sin City experience. In fact, some of the best hotels in Las…
— The Travel
The Most Popular Places Hilton Honors Members Are Traveling to This Summer
Is there a better time of year than summer? If you're asking me, the answer is no. I love the warmer months when the days are longer, kids are out of school and, hopefully, there's a vacation on the books to look forward to. If you don't have something…
— The Points Guy
These 5 Resorts and Villas Are Among the Most Expensive in California
California, the third largest state in the United States, offers a plethora of experiences. There’s the buzz of Los Angeles, the wine of Napa Valley, and the magical redwood forests. There are also the beaches and ski resorts of Lake Tahoe, which California…
— Travel Noire
Other and Odd
How to Deal with These Common Travel Problems
It’s been projected that this summer is going to be a big one for travel, with numbers climbing well above pre-pandemic levels. It’s estimated that 85% of Americans are planning on getting out of town this season, and given what an awful winter it was for…
— Sunset Magazine
This Is the Safest Country for Solo Travelers in 2023, According to a Study
Solo travel can be very rewarding, but it can also be challenging to find destinations that are safe and can accommodate single travelers. Now, a study from luggage storage company Bounce is spotlighting what countries are best for solo travelers. When it…
— Travel+Leisure
Man Arrested in Killing of U.S. Tourist on Cliff Near German Castle
German police arrested a 30-year-old U.S. man in the killing and attempted sexual assault of an American tourist Wednesday near Neuschwanstein Castle, a popular tourist attraction in Bavaria. Police said he pushed two women down a 150-foot drop…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
Abraham Lincoln Accepts Illinois Republican Nomination for Senate
"A house divided against itself cannot stand." With these words, Abraham Lincoln accepted the Illinois Republican Party nomination for Senate. The now famous quote was a fitting beginning to…
— Travel Research Online
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ailed the Danube with Avalon Waterways. During the sailing, I sat down with Cruise Director, Istvan, to chat about the Danube, Avalon’s Active & Discovery program, and more.
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