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Friday August 11, 2023

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Destinations

What to Know About Hawaii Travel Right Now
Devastating wildfires in the Hawaiian Islands – coupled with vast communication gaps created by the interruption of services – have many travelers in limbo as they struggle to leave the especially hard-hit island of Maui or reschedule imminent travel plans. Here’s what we…

Key West, Florida, Is a Perfect Winter Getaway — With Nightlife, Stunning Beaches, and a Historic State Park
You don’t have to break out your passport to spend a few days in an island paradise. Just head to Key West, Florida. Key West is home to some of the most spectacular beaches in America, and dare we say, the world. Its gin-clear waters that lap up against white-sand…

Savoring Maremma, a Quiet Corner of Italy
I woke up to the braying of donkeys. Opening the window to morning air perfumed by wisteria and honeysuckle, I could see the herd — 16 sweet-eyed animals in all — grazing by the olive groves of La Pescaia, a country estate turned idyllic inn that embodies a fantasy of…

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Tours and Activities

Manatee Mating Season Is In Full Swing In Florida — What It Means For This Community
A Florida sheriff’s office has a unique message for the county’s concerned residents: “If you see [manatees], no you didn’t,” the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Largo, Florida, about 20 miles from Tampa, wrote in a Facebook post accompanied by Marvin Gaye singing Let’s…

The 20 Best Restaurants in New York City
New York City is a foodie paradise that can quickly become overwhelming when you pore over the tens of thousands of dinner options available. From no-frills lunch spots to upscale tasting menus, here are the best NYC restaurants catering to various dining styles and…

South American Bucket List: 10 Things to Do Once in Your Lifetime
Trek to Machu Picchu in Peru for an unforgettable bucket list experience. Choose the Inca Trail for a popular route or the less crowded Salkantay Trek. Experience the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest in Iquitos, Peru. Stay at an eco-lodge and go fishing for…

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Cruise

Photo Tour: Live from Norwegian Viva in Europe
If there is one thing that Norwegian Cruise Line is good at, it is continually reinventing the kind of cruise vacation it offers. From the more staid, traditional form of cruising in the 1990's to the "Freestyle" revolution of the early 2000's, Norwegian has never been one to rest on…

Disney Cruise Ships: Smallest to Largest (2023)
Disney cruise ships stand as far as cruise ships go. With over 25 years in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line appeals to both first-time cruisers and Disney enthusiasts. Keep reading to learn about Disney Cruise ships, their unique features, and adult activities onboard…

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Transportation

Should They Allow Phone Calls on Planes? You Probably Won’t Like the Answer.
Is it time to allow phone calls on planes? European regulators think so. This summer, the EU quietly cleared in-flight cell phones for takeoff, saying that allowing cell phones on planes would allow for more technological innovation. The EU designated certain frequencies…

Meet the Founders of Approved Jets, a Black-owned Private Jet Company
As the aviation industry undergoes a seismic shift, a new chapter is unfolding. The aftermath of the pandemic has brought forth a definitive preference among the well-heeled: the allure of private jets and air travel. Sidestepping the conventional rigmarole of airport…

Here's When European Airports and Trains Are Set to Strike This Summer
The summer travel season is upon us. We hope your travel will be trouble-free, but there are several strikes to look out for across Europe. If you're planning to travel during these dates and need advice, read our guide to insurance policies and strike coverage. Additionally, find…

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Lodging

A New Campground Just Opened Outside One of the Country's Best National Parks — With a Heated Pool and Fire Pits
In 2021, Shannon Connolly and her husband decided to take their kids on a month-long road trip through Utah and Colorado's national parks in their family camper, they were disappointed with the camping options along the way. "We love camping and traveling in our…

Inventing a Boutique Hotel in Kentucky's Horse Country Isn't Easy
Nik Feldman long believed that Lexington, Kentucky, was ready for a high-end boutique hotel. Every summer in his teens, his parents sent him to the “Horse Capital of the World” to stay with a professional polo team, take care of the horses, and play in tournaments. Years…

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Other and Odd

Savour Melbourne’s Best Coffee Spots With Coffee Expert Jane Ormond
Melbourne regularly hits the "world’s best coffee cities" lists, and once you start exploring the nooks and crannies of its laneways and inner-city suburbs, you'll see why. It's a town for coffee purists – more pour-over than pumpkin spice latte. Melbourne's coffee culture…

How to Become a Travel Agent—Because, Believe It or Not, the Industry Is on the Rise
There’s a reason “how to become a travel agent” has been a continuously trending search phrase on Google—it is a career path that offers a flexible work environment and schedule, ample travel opportunities, and an immersion into a supportive world-wide industry…

Today in History

The Babe Hits 500
On August 11, 1929, Babe Ruth became the first baseball player to hit 500 career home runs with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio. Born George Herman Ruth, Jr. on February 6, 1895, Babe Ruth was…

Press Releases of Interest

Avanti and Polish Tourist Organization Launch Independent Travel Campaign for Advisors
Portland, Oregon, August 8, 2023 – Wholesale FIT tour operator Avanti Destinations has just expanded its offering of vacations, tours, and hotels for advisors’ independent travel clients going to Poland and has…

Deck Plans

Do You Have Your Visa For Traveling Europe In 2024?

If your answer to our headline question was no, you’re probably fine. Despite what major media outlets are reporting, visas aren’t required for most of our regular readers to travel in Europe. If you are from the United States, Canada, Australia, Great Britain and a slew of other countries, you likely have no need for concern about obtaining a visa for travel to Europe in 2024…

— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report

For Travel Advisors, A Summer of Giving Back
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday August 11, 2023

On the Rochester Common in New Hampshire last week, 700 kids turned out for National Night Out, an event designed to build safer communities by “enhancing the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement.” They picked up new backpacks filled with school supplies and books to read, grabbed some barbecue for dinner, and watched a movie under the stars.

Perfectly in keeping with the nature of the event, the Rochester Night Out is a cooperative effort between two travel advisors—a former juvenile delinquent and the police officer who arrested him for petty thievery and drugs when he was 15 years old.

Dillon Guyer, owner of Guyer Travel Network LLC, and Nicole Rodler, one of the agency’s nine travel advisors in four states, first met in the Juvenile Division…

— Travel Research Online
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