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Destinations
Fires Close Greek Islands as Tourists Flee
It’s only 100 degrees in Greece today—a respite from the heat that caused fires across the country and had officials scrambling to evacuate tourists from ongoing fires. Sixty-four new blazes began on Sunday, the hottest day yet this summer. The most serious was on the island of…
— Travel Research Online
It’s Not a Visa—But U.S. Citizens Will Need to Register and Pay a Fee to Travel to Europe in 2024
Europe is the most-visited region in the world and has always been a very popular destination for U.S. travelers. After pandemic travel restrictions were dropped across Europe in 2022 and as U.S. citizens plot future journeys to the continent once again, they should be aware…
— AFAR
Is Tulum Safe? What You Need to Know to Travel Smart
Dusting off your passport and immersing yourself in other cultures is one of the biggest rewards that comes with international travel. But a big part of having a great time includes being smart when you travel. Paying attention to your surroundings, not getting duped by common…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
This Overlooked Colorado National Park Has a Gorge That Rivals the Grand Canyon and Trails With Dramatic Views
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is one of Colorado’s last hidden gems. The national park sits outside Montrose, Colorado in the lesser-known southwestern corner of the state. The five-hour drive from Denver deters most tourists, who head to Rocky Mountain National…
— Travel+Leisure
Cheers, America! USA Today 10BEST Readers Cite the Best of the American Wine Scene in 2023
While France, Spain and Italy may be known as the heavy hitters in the world's wine industry, the United States alone is home to nearly 250 American Viticultural Areas (AVA) and, according to the Wines Vines Analytics Winery Database, has over 10,000 wineries. And many of…
— USA Today
Cruise
Cruise Line Giving AARP Members Spending Money on Most Cruises
Holland America Line, one of nine cruise lines owned and operated by Carnival Corporation, has announced that they will start giving AARP members on board credit on most of their cruises. AARP members can now receive $50-$200 per stateroom in on board credit that can be…
— Cruise Fever
Carnival's Military Appreciation Gathering Expanded
Previously a Military Appreciation Gathering with special events for those and families of those who served, Carnival Cruise Line recently announced extending its festivities to a full day. Military Appreciation Day is now offered on all North American sailings. This special event…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
Christmas in July: Is It Time to Shop for Winter Airfare Bargains?
It’s been so blazin’ hot in this record-setting summer that it’s hard to even fathom the question: Is it time to start buying airline tickets for winter holiday travel to lock in a decent price? The calendar knows what’s hard for our heat-addled minds to realize: Thanksgiving in the…
— CNN
Don’t Do It for the Likes: Why Travelers Shouldn’t Post Their Boarding Pass Online
When you’re picking vacation photos to post on social media, there are some you should leave out: any shots of your boarding pass. Outside their primary function at the airport, the documents might seem like nothing more than travel scrapbook fodder, but they can reveal a lot…
— USA Today
American Airlines Adds 3 New Routes to Winter Schedule
American Airlines is adding three new routes to its winter schedule. The new routes listed here were first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by the carrier: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
10 Best Hotels in Granada That Offer a Unique Retreat in Spain’s Moorish Jewel
In the southern region of Spain called Andalusia, there is a beautiful city Granada. It's famous for its medieval buildings that were built during the time when the Moors ruled the area. One of the most impressive sights is the Alhambra, a fortress complex on top of a hill…
— The Travel
Southern California’s Hotel Worker Strike Rolls to New Spots. Here’s What’s at Stake
An ongoing strike by Southern California hotel workers enveloped the Beverly Hilton, longtime host of the annual Golden Globe Awards, and the upscale Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills early Monday morning. It marks the latest escalation of a heated labor dispute between…
— LA Times
Other and Odd
Travel Experts Reveal Their Most Expensive Vacation (And Why It Was Worth It)
The internet is filled with excellent hacks for saving money on travel. Whether you book with points, scoop up exclusive deals, choose dates and locations based on price, or take advantage of free attractions, there are countless ways to take a relatively low-cost vacation. But…
— HuffPost
Demand for Eco-Friendly Travel Is Surging
As the world keeps heating up faster and faster and people regale us with stories about being trapped on airplanes in triple-digit temperatures with no air conditioning for hours on end, more people are going to become aware of the climate crisis that is upon us. Not…
— Thrillist
Today in History
First Flight Across the English Channel
On this day in 1909, French pilot Louis Blériot flew the 22 miles from Calais to Dover, becoming the first person to pilot a heavier-than-air craft across the English Channel. The trip took 37 minutes, it was raining and…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Chameleon Travel Shop is Growing Fast With US Travel Agents
by Joseph Walker
Tuesday July 25, 2023
Chameleon Trave l Shop is making the lives of travel agents easier when planning trips to Europe, South America, Australia, and New Zealand!
Chameleon Travel Shop (CTS) started in Atlanta, Georgia in 2015 by global tourism veteran Joseph Walker who has held executive roles in inbound tourism in the USA, Italy, Brazil, and beyond. Stemming from Joseph’s earliest travel background, when he was a guide in Italy, he learned that travel is about making connections and experiencing destinations in a more authentic manner. When guests become travelers, and not tourists, they tend to get more out of the travel experience and become repeat clients. It is from this ethos that the company was born.
CTS currently pays some of the highest commissions to travel agents and assists more…
— Travel Research Online
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