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Destinations
Wildfires Burning on Tenerife
The Canary Islands are the latest destination to see tourism affected by wildfires, where flames began yesterday. The fires have been spreading from the central region near the Mount Teide volcano toward the middle of the island, and authorities said highly…
— Travel Research Online
The Best Times to Visit the Caribbean for Beautiful Weather, Fewer Crowds, and Lower Prices
When it comes to picture-perfect island getaways, the Caribbean consistently tops the list as one of the world’s best regions to visit. This region of more than 700 islands scattered across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico is known around the…
— Travel+Leisure
Not Everyone Enjoys The Summer, And These U.S. Destinations Always Feel Like Fall
Some cities, like Anchorage and Providence, offer a year-round autumn feeling with their temperate climates and charming landscapes. Gatlinburg and Mill Valley provide a nature lover's paradise with breathtaking scenery and outdoor activities, making…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Scuba Dive Through These Eerie Shipwrecks In The Caribbean
Shipwrecks have fascinated the public for years, and the Caribbean has many. Scuba diving is the perfect way to explore the remains of ships and other vessels up close. You wonder what they looked like in their former glory before they got covered in rust, coral, and…
— Travel Noire
Stunning Photos of a New African Wonder
Legend has it that the dramatic rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were created with the help of a team of angels. Buried deep into the rock in the highlands of northern Ethiopia, the 11 monolithic churches were built in the late 12th and early 13th Centuries by King…
— BBC Travel
This Unbelievably Simple Hack Makes a Trip to Dollywood SO Much Easier
There’s plenty of advice out there about how to get the most out of the iconic theme park Dollywood. But a minor splurge on logistics can make the difference between a trip that’s good and best. Here’s what to know. Is there a better American alive than…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Celebrity Equinox Moving to Florida Port
Florida will cement its “Cruise Capital of the World” title as a new ship heads to Port Canaveral in 2024. For the first time, Celebrity Cruises will offer sailings out of the popular port, with Celebrity Equinox doing voyages from the port between December of 2024…
— Cruise Radio
Carnival Cruise Line Installing Roller Coaster on Next New Ship
A roller coaster is currently being installed on the top deck of Carnival Cruise Line’s next new cruise ship, Carnival Jubilee. The cruise ship is scheduled to debut in December. Carnival Jubilee is currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
CLEAR Users Will Now Have to Show Their Ids to TSA Agents Amid Crackdown on Security Breaches
The Transportation Security Administration has announced that all passengers — including those utilizing the CLEAR program, a private service designed to expedite travelers' passage through airport security checkpoints — will now be required to stop and…
— CBS News
The 7 Least Stressful U.S. Airports, According To New Study
Here we are again. It’s that time of year to squeeze in that one last summer trip that you’ve been putting off. Maybe it’s the reports of record-breaking tourism records that have you second-guessing if you want to deal with crowds. Although there are a lot of great…
— Travel Off Path
Southwest Airlines Now Giving Free Same-Day Standby Access to All Passengers
Southwest Airlines just announced a new feature that is sure to please travelers. When Southwest debuted its new Wanna Get Away Plus fare last year, part of the appeal — over the basic Wanna Get Away fare — was the increased flexibility, including same-day…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
Savoring and Saving: Cooking on Vacation
Matt Tracy, 45, a shoe distributor based in Portland, Maine, loves to cook. On a recent multigenerational trip to Tuscany, he and other family members cooked seven out of 10 nights in a rental villa, preparing dishes like wild boar ragù for 10 people, including his…
— New York Times
The New Business Traveler: Marriott’s Tina Edmundson Is Always Taking Notes on Hotel Rooms
For Tina Edmundson, traveling for work is her bread and butter. As president of Luxury at Marriott International—a role in which she oversees Marriott's complete portfolio of luxury brands, including Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
HTA Advises Maui May Be Recovering for Several Months
After a wildfire spread quickly across Maui last week, the Hawai’ian island is left with a recovery effort that could last several months. At the time of publication, the wildfire is said to have taken the lives of 106 people in the affected areas. Though, efforts are still…
— Travel Research Online
Experiential Travel on the Rise Compared to Conventional Tourism, New Report Shows
Recent data provided by Mabrian has revealed a notable ten percentage point rise in experiential activities of travellers, including Wellness, Active and Lifestyle, Nature and Food and Cuisine, over the past four years, surpassing traditional ones – Arts and Culture…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Today in History
The Birth Of Virginia Dare
The first child in the New World born to English parents was Virginia Dare, born August 18, 1587. Her parents were Eleanor and Ananias Dare, colonists in the ill-fated Roanoke Colony, in present day North…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Amawaterways Opens 2025 Reservations With Early Booking Rewards
AmaWaterways reservations are now open for 2025 river cruise itineraries. Travelers can now begin planning unforgettable 2025 journeys on rivers spanning across Europe, Africa, Egypt, Asia and Colombia, while enjoying savings.
For reservations on 2025 sailings booked by September 30, 2023, AmaWaterways is offering an Early Booking Reward with savings of up to 20 percent on cruise fares depending on the sailing dates and destinations.
“With 2023 shaping up to be a very successful year and all indications pointing to a record breaking 2024, we could not be more excited to announce the opening of reservations for our 2025 itineraries,’’ said Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and president of AmaWaterways. “To meet the growing demand for river cruising, we will have additional ships in Colombia and Portugal, which brings our award-winning…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
“In 5 to 10 Years, Forget Southern Europe in Summer,” Says a Tour Company President
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday August 18, 2023
When you get an email under the subject “In 5 to 10 years, forget southern Europe in summer,” you just have to read it.
Indeed, James Thornton makes some interesting—and timely—points in the message he sent me. “In 5 to 10 years, I think it will prove challenging to travel around southern Europe during July and August,” the Melbourne-based CEO of Intrepid Travel said. “Most people just won’t want to, it will be far too hot.”
Against the backdrop of heatwaves and fires in the Mediterranean countries, particularly in Athens and Rome, many tour operators are changing their itineraries, and travelers are planning more vacations in April, May and June, or September and October, Thornton said. From January 2022 to April 2023, he noted, 76 of Intrepid’s…
— Travel Research Online
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