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Destinations
This Country Will Be the Most Visited in the World in 2025—Can You Guess Which One?
With cities steeped in history and neighboring countries within easy traveling distance, it’s no surprise that so many European destinations top travel bucket lists worldwide. Two countries, in particular, have spent the past few years vying for the title of the most visited place on the…
— Reader's Digest
Best Things to Do in Aruba
Aruba, a beloved destination for global travelers, has long captivated visitors with its breathtaking beaches and welcoming hospitality. Yet, beyond the sun-drenched shores and pristine waters lies a cultural tapestry that thrives with vibrancy. As you plan your next trip to this…
— Travel Noire
36 Hours in the Florida Panhandle
Running 24 miles through a stretch of the Panhandle of northwestern Florida, roughly between Destin and Panama City Beach, is State Road 30A. It spurs off U.S. Route 98 and passes a series of small towns of differing character, all with beautiful beaches. This area has long been a…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
Tourist Who Defaced Colosseum Says He Wasn’t Aware It Was Ancient
The tourist who infuriated a nation when he was captured scratching a love note into the Colosseum has apologized, claiming — with embarrassment — that he didn’t understand the history of the Roman monument. In a letter addressed to the city’s prosecutor and mayor…
— The Washington Post
Melbourne in 5 Shops: Local Designers and Heritage-Listed Vintage
Australia’s creative heartland, Melbourne is all about idiosyncratic shops artfully stocked with progressive streetwear, prized vintage finds, acclaimed local literature and standout wines, cheeses and more. Writer, glutton and hardcore Melburnian Cristian Bonetto sheds light on five spots that encapsulate his hometown’s standout style, signature flavors and irrepressible…
— Lonely Planet
10 Top Rock-Climbing Destinations in the US for 2023
The US is home to some of the most stunning natural wonders in the world and offers plenty of opportunities for adventure seekers. When it comes to rock climbing experiences, the country will never disappoint, and while the activity was once reserved for the very committed…
— The Travel
Cruise
Regent Seven Seas Cruises to Offer New Culinary Shore Excursions
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is introducing 128 new culinary-focused shore excursions for itineraries in the Mediterranean. The cruise line has developed the tours in collaboration with local chefs and culinary experts as part of its Epicurean Perfection programme, which celebrate…
— Cruise and Ferry
Princess Cruises Ship Damaged After Striking Pier
Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess collided with the pier in San Francisco while docking early on Thursday morning, July 6, 2023, at the end of a 10-night Alaska cruise. Damage above the ship’s waterline is currently being assessed, but no injuries have been reported from the incident…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Is This the New Premium Class Way to Travel?
Transportation services like Greyhound, Megabus, and Trailways have long been providing passenger rides for summer adventures, weekend getaways, cross-country trips, and every other kind of journey for years. While sometimes a less expensive option, motorcoaches can be an…
— Fodor's Travel
JetBlue Will Not Appeal Order to End American Airlines Partnership, Turns Focus to Spirit
JetBlue says it will end a partnership with American Airlines in the Northeast after losing a court fight over the deal, and will instead focus on salvaging its proposed purchase of Spirit Airlines. JetBlue Airways said Wednesday that it will not appeal a federal judge's ruling blocking the…
— USA Today
Yes, You Can Rent an EV for Your Next Trip—Here’s How
For road trip–loving travelers with sustainability in mind, the rental car industry’s recent green face-lift is welcome news. While tracking down electric vehicles—or EVs—from a major rental car company was once a near impossibility, the industry’s newfound embrace of battery…
— AFAR
Lodging
Out of Office App Launches Hotel Booking Partnership
At a time when points and miles devaluations seem to be announced on a weekly basis, going “free agent” — no attachment to any particular loyalty program — with one’s travel plans can seem more appealing than ever. A new hotel booking partnership at a popular travel planning…
— The Points Guy
These New Hotels Await an Anticipated Surge of Travelers
With nearly 220 million American adults taking at least one trip this summer, both at home and abroad, hotels are experiencing one of their busiest travel seasons in years. The uptick is expected to continue through the fall. Greeting the surge of travelers are several new hotels…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Europeans Hunting for Alternative Travel Choices Amid Cost Concerns
European Travel Commission (ETC) has recently revealed that the overall number of Europeans planning trips from June to November 2023 has decreased by four per cent compared to the previous year due to cost worries. However, the same source said that despite the decrease…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
What Is CFAR Travel Insurance? Here’s What You Need to Know
Anyone who’s traveled knows that even the most carefully planned trips can go awry. Travel insurance can be a helpful tool to make things right in some situations, like an injury, inclement weather or natural disasters. But it doesn’t cover every possible situation. Cancel for any…
— CNBC
Today in History
The Roswell Incident
On July 8, 1947 The Roswell Army Air Field issued an unusual press release indicating that on July 7th, the day before, some of its personnel had located and removed a crashed “flying disc” from a local ranch. A second…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Azores Airlines With Two Weekly Flights Between Ponta Delgada and Barcelona Year-Round
Azores Airlines will extend the direct air connections between Ponta Delgada and Barcelona year around, starting on October 4, 2023. Throughout the IATA 2023/24 Winter season, there will be two weekly flights on…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
What is an Active & Discovery River Cruise?
When we think of river cruises, we often think of couples drinking wine and gazing off their balconies, wandering through the cobblestone streets of Europe, sitting in the lounge for performances and eating meals in a communal dining room. Those are the things that keep me river cruising, but sometimes I want a little bit more. That’s why I love Avalon’s Active & Discovery itineraries. Avalon incorporates everything people like about a traditional river cruise, but with a twist. And each of these sailings become a new favorite trip because they attract such an adventurous and enthusiastic crowd of people.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Travel Gadgets to Help Get You Where You Want to Go
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday July 07, 2023
Pack your patie nce, they say. But in the past couple of months, when my work took me to Alaska, Egypt, and Mexico, I quickly understood that you need to pack more than that.
In the hot and crazy Summer of 2023, travelers are welcoming anything that can help calm their nerves, avoid sunburn or just keep themselves together in the busy airports and cruise terminals. To that end, I’ve put together a list of some interesting items and gadgets that have come across my desk and caught my eye in the past month or two.
Hope they help you get wherever you and your kids are…
— Travel Research Online
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