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Destinations
8 LGBTQ+-Friendly Travel Destinations to Consider This Pride Month and Beyond
As all eyes watch the gradual rollout of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the U.S., many members of the community may feel even more apprehensive about traveling to other countries where laws are already more strict. “Having LGBTQ+-friendly travel destinations is not only…
— Veranda
July 4 Holiday Expected to Bring Heavy Travel to Florida
Average gasoline prices in Florida decreased 6 cents during the past week, but that trend could change as travel picks up for the extended Independence Day holiday weekend. Florida motorists on Monday paid an average of $3.35 a gallon for regular unleaded, down from $3.41 a…
— WCJB
Report Claims Bulgaria & Romania Will Join Schengen Zone in October 2023
Bulgaria and Romania may soon become the newest members of the Schengen Zone after, according to a Euractiv report, both Balkan states will be admitted to Schengen in two phases from October this year. According to Euractiv, in October border controls at the airports will be…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Tours and Activities
New Tours Mean No More FOMO for Plus-Size Travelers
Vacation is meant to be relaxing, exhilarating and insert all the other positive adjectives you like, but it is often stressful and disappointing. Traveling while fat can be both of those things, as well as dehumanizing and FOMO-inducing. Actually, plus-size travelers don’t just have the…
— New York Times
The 'Depression Burger' of Route 66
In El Reno, a small industrial town just west of Oklahoma City on Oklahoma's portion of Route 66, Sid's Diner is hopping during lunch. With the sharp smell of crisping onions and burger grease in the air, most of the diners in the joint are munching down on a sandwich that was…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
How To Buy Travel Insurance For Cruises
If your travel bucket list includes sunny skies, ocean views and kicking back at sea, you’re not alone. Canada’s largest port, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, is expected to receive between 1.2 million and 1.3 million cruise passengers and 331 cruise ship visits between April…
— Forbes
Albatros Expeditions Debuts New Ship, Ocean Albatros, in Norway
Albatros Expeditions has debuted its newest vessel Ocean Albatros, which will operate in the Arctic for its first season. The ship departed on its maiden voyage on 15 June from Tromsø to Longyearbyen in Norway. “The vessel was delivered to us on 10 June and we have been…
— Cruise and Ferry
Designer Randy Fenoli Brings Bridal Fashion To Princess Cruises
2024 brides or fans of bridal fashion, this one is for you! Princess Cruises revealed their exciting latest offering of wedding packages and appointed Randy Fenoli, a well-known TV personality and bridal fashion designer, as the Love and Romance Brand Ambassador. As part of his…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
European Summer Travel Could Be Impacted By Strikes And Protests
European vacations and getaways are a top pick for travelers venturing across the water this summer. However, many American travelers may not realize the strife underway in Europe that could negatively impact their travel plans. Many countries are experiencing mass protests…
— Travel Noire
Widespread Travel Disruptions Pose Major Test for Airlines
It was a weekend that many travelers likely couldn't wait to forget, and Monday's travel outlook doesn't look much better. Widespread flight disruptions led to more than 17,000 delays nationwide on Saturday and Sunday, according to data collected from FlightAware. While far…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
How I Beat Expensive Summer Travel by Booking an All-Inclusive Trip to Mexico With Travel Points
There’s no such thing as low season anymore. With travel demand sky-high, travelers are flocking to all destinations, regardless of the weather. Recently, I stumbled upon Cancun as an ideal summer destination. Granted, it’s hurricane season and beaches are covered in…
— CNN
Accor Plans to Open More Than 1,200 Hotels as Travel Demand Picks Up
Accor (ACCP.PA) plans to open more than 1,200 hotels in the next five years, increasing the number of its resorts by more than one-fifth, it said on Tuesday, the latest sign the industry is betting on strong travel demand long-term following the pandemic. Europe's biggest hotel…
— Reuters
Other and Odd
Where To Watch Alligators Expanding Into Tennessee (For The First Time)
The American Alligator is one of the few notable large North American species that visitors can not see in Yellowstone National Park's wildlife roster. But now, it would seem that folks can see the alligators in Tennessee, as their natural range has been expanding in the area. Don't…
— The Travel
Online Travel Scams Are on the Rise—Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Dodging scams is a part of life in the 21st century. Fraudulent calls, sketchy emails, pestering ads, fake websites, and shopping scams are not going to go away anytime soon. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers lost an estimated $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
First Solo Circumnavigation
On June 27, 1898, a 37 feet sloop-rigged fishing boat named Spray sailed into Newport, Rhode Island. It was by all accounts an unremarkable boat except for one thing: its captain, Joshua Slocum, had just…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute marks 10th Annual ‘Promote Your Professionalism’ 50% Certification Scholarships
FRAMINGHAM, MA, JUNE 26, 2023 – The Travel Institute’s 10th Annual Promote Your Professionalism (PYP) campaign kicks off today and runs through July, giving all travel industry professionals, including travel agents…
— Travel Research Online
One-to-One Interviews
Chad Burt, Owner, Outside Agents
 Chad is fortunate to be a natural born entrepreneur as he’s been a terrible employee historically. Starting his first business in 4th grade, Chad had been a serial entrepreneur until finding a true home with his cousin when they founded OutsideAgents.com. Chad is now thrilled to share his passion and insights for small travel agencies with big dreams. Chad also loves playing with his kids, spending time with his wife, and racing anything with a motor. In his spare time, he does a little juggling and standup comedy.
Important: MBA, 30 years in C-level Marketing, IT, and Business Development. Notoriously curious. Disdain for the inauthentic. Recent activities: Fraud Prevention Program, Marketing Engine for Travel Agents (powered in part…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Ecotourism and Nature at Tortuguero, Costa Rica
by TRO Staff
Tuesday June 27, 2023
Tortuguero, Costa Rica is a stunning coastal village located on the northeast Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The region is famous for its beautiful beaches, canals, lagoons, and swamps, which offer visitors the chance to immerse themselves in nature and explore the country's diverse ecosystem. The village's name means "region of turtles" in Spanish, and it is a popular nesting site for sea turtles.
— Travel Research Online
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