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Destinations
Why Big Bear Is One of Southern California’s Favorite Mountain Retreats
Southern Californians can take their pick when it comes to mountain retreats. From ski-bike-hike paradise Mammoth Lakes in the eastern Sierras to singular, artsy Idyllwild in the San Jacinto range, options abound. Big Bear, in the San Bernadino mountains, is popular for a number…
— AFAR
Copy My Trip: Best Things I Did on a Five-Day Mediterranean Break in Malta
With its one-of-a-kind history, cinematic cities built high and mighty by the Knights of St John, ravishing coastlines and distinctive cuisine embracing Italian and Middle Eastern influences, Malta grabbed me when I first visited 15 years ago - and I have longed to go back ever…
— Lonely Planet
Why Barbados Wants Black Travelers to Visit
In 2021, Barbados became the world’s newest republic by removing the British monarchy as its head of state. Despite this major change, on a recent trip to Barbados, it was apparent that island travelers were overwhelmingly white and British. This may soon change, however, as more…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Why Aren’t More Roller Coasters Plus-Size Friendly? Here’s Why and What Can Be Done.
Pamela Denman knows, “The world is not made for me,” so she tries to make it more inclusive for others. Over the years, the self-described “Plus Size Fairy Godmother” has racked up hundreds of theme park visits and built a wealth of firsthand knowledge, which she shares online…
— USA Today
A Foodie Pilgrimage Around Auckland, With Internationally Acclaimed Chef Peter Gordon
New Zealand's most populous city sprawls across an isthmus between two harbours, its downtown commercial district perched on the waterfront of the Waitematā, a spiky cluster of skyscrapers and sails. Auckland is home to the largest Polynesian population – and one of the…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
Explora Journeys takes delivery of Explora 1 from Fincantieri
Explora Journeys has taken delivery of Explora 1, the first ship to join its fleet, from Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The ceremony was attended by Gianluigi Aponte, founder and chairman of the MSC Group; Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Group’s cruise…
— Cruise and Ferry
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Renovations To Norwegian Joy
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line announced Norwegian Joy will undergo renovations in January 2024! Guests aboard the ship can explore the all-new Thermal Suite in the Mandara Spa and Salon, a more extensive Vibe Beach, 24 new staterooms, updated Three-Bedrooms of the…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
This New High-Speed Train Will Get You From Rome to Pompeii in Less Than 2 Hours
It’s now easier to visit the historic town of Pompeii, Italy, thanks to a new high-speed train route. The new service will only operate on the third Sunday of the month, as a nonstop train from Rome to Pompeii, Euronews reported. While the service initially launched on July 16, the…
— Travel+Leisure
I Flew PLAY Airline for the First Time — 8 Things I Loved, Plus 2 I Didn’t
While reading a book about Anne Frank for a third grade assignment, my son asked if we could one day travel to see her diary and where she lived. With Europe already on the radar for a summer vacation and not wanting to miss my son’s window of interest, Amsterdam rose to the…
— Travel Awaits
Alaska Airlines Adds New Country to Map as Part of 3-Route Expansion
Alaska Airlines is growing its international presence, adding a new country to its route map as part of a broader three-route expansion. The airline's newest destination: Managua, Nicaragua. Daily year-round service from Alaska's hub in Los Angeles will launch Dec. 14. Alaska also…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
10 Best Hotels Near Seljalandsfoss In Iceland That Showcase This Waterfall Wonderland
Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland's most popular waterfalls and for good reason. The 200-foot-tall thundering cascade is a stunning sight, and it's even more impressive when visitors are up close. But if tourists want to experience Seljalandsfoss in all its glory, they need to stay in one…
— The Travel
Hyatt Adds 9 Luxury Hotels in Top Cities
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that the Dream Hotels brand, The Chatwal, The Time New York and other properties have been integrated into the World of Hyatt reward program. The properties, which are now bookable through Hyatt channels, provide members and…
— Travel Noire
Other and Odd
Americans Will Need a Visa to Visit Europe in 2024—Here’s What to Know
United States passport holders have long traveled throughout most of the world without having to worry about visa applications: American travelers currently have visa-free access to 184 destinations worldwide, according to this year’s Henley Passport Index, which ranked the U.S…
— Condé Nast Traveler
These Are the Top Schengen Destinations to Escape the Heatwave
As the temperatures continue to remain high across the European continent, travellers, and locals are seeking shelter from the sun and looking for destinations with more bearable temperatures. The continent has numerous stunning destinations where travellers can take a…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Today in History
One Small Step
On this day in 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the surface of the moon. With him was fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Team member Michael Collins orbited the moon above, awaiting their safe return…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette’s ‘Taste of the Balkans’ Tour Offers a Breathtaking Journey Through Diverse Landscapes
Pawtucket, RI (July 13, 2023) – Collette’s ‘Taste of the Balkans’ tour has it all. Travelers get a taste of a region with complex history and medieval city walls, while also getting to take in breathtaking coastlines and…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
AI, Misnomers and Misinformation
by David Cogswell
Thursday July 20, 2023
Few events have generated as much hype and controversy as the introduction of ChatGPT last October. When its developer, Open AI, provided open access to the generative AI program, the site set a record for the fastest growing user base in history. It grew to 100 million users in two months. At the same time, it generated a tsunami of wild speculation and panic.
It would be bad enough that artificial intelligence is predicted by some to take over the jobs of travel professionals and virtually everyone else. But since the arrival of ChatGPT, many of the pioneer developers of artificial intelligence have issued ominous warnings that AI may lead to the end of civilization itself. Some are predicting that it will lead to human extinction.…
— Travel Research Online
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