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Destinations
Is Now the Right Time to Travel to Maui? We Asked Locals.
It’s been almost a month since horrific wildfires blazed through areas of the islands of Hawai‘i and Maui, completely leveling the town of Lāhainā in western Maui in what is now the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. As officials and residents focus on recovery and…
— AFAR
7 Best Places to Visit in St Lucia
St Lucia, an idyllic Caribbean island, stretches across a mere 238 square miles, yet it teems with a potpourri of attractions to satisfy every wanderlust. The echoes of history resonate in the time-worn ruins of Pigeon Island National Park, while the natural spectacle of the Sulphur…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Traveling On A Budget: 10 Ways To Do It During Fall Foliage Season
Fall is a great time to travel on a budget due to the affordable prices and less crowded tourist destinations during the shoulder season. Consider cheaper destinations like Raleigh, Chicago, and Denver, or parts of Canada for budget-friendly fall travel. Save money on airfare by…
— The Travel
From NFL Stadiums to Stadium Food, These Winning Sports Attractions Ranked Best in the US
There's something thrilling about watching athletes compete at the highest level — the drama, the suspense, the skill, and the teamwork that goes into every game. And nothing beats the fun of rooting for your favorite team or player and sharing that excitement with fellow…
— USA Today
Greece's Acropolis Begins Ticketing System to Combat Overtourism
The ancient Acropolis is trying a contemporary solution to its overtourism problem. On Monday, the Greek government implemented a new timed ticketing system for the UNESCO World Heritage site, along with a visitor cap of 20,000 per day. The new “Visitor Zones” program…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
A Sneak Peek at ‘Disney Treasure,’ Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship
While more and more cruise ships are beginning to feel like floating theme parks courtesy an abundance of onboard thrills, no one has mastered this realm quite like Disney. Now, on the heels of Disney Wish, which launched last year, Disney Treasure will set sail in December…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Gibraltar Plans to Construct New Cruise Terminal
Gibraltar plans to build a new 3,817-square-metre, sustainable cruise terminal to help position it as the “most important cruise destination in the Western Mediterranean”. The ground floor of the two-storey facility will be used to process cruise passengers, while the first floor will be…
— Cruise and Ferry
Transportation
Passengers Kicked off Air Canada Flight for Refusing to Sit In Vomit-Covered Seats
Two passengers on an Air Canada flight were reportedly escorted off an airplane for refusing to sit in wet, vomit-covered seats. Susan Benson was a fellow passenger on the Aug. 26 flight from Seattle to Montreal sitting near the vomit. She shared the incident in a now-viral…
— USA Today
Airfare Prices Are Falling: Here’s Where You Could Snag Cheaper Travel This Fall
The record-high airfares of summers past may be behind us, as experts report domestic airfare for travel this fall is down 29% from its summer peak and the average ticket prices for international travel have fallen as low as 40% below average for some destinations. Domestic…
— Forbes
Norse Atlantic Adds Nonstop Flights to Paris From Los Angeles
Soon you can fly from the City of Angels to the City of Light for cheaper than ever. Ultra-low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways on Wednesday announced a new nonstop route between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
New Restrictions Are Coming for NYC Airbnbs This Fall — What to Know
It will soon be harder to find a vacation rental in New York City. On Tuesday, the Short-Term Rental Registration Law, also known as Local Law 18, came into effect in New York, upending the rules around short-term rentals like those found on Airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway, and…
— Travel+Leisure
More Upset in Hawaii: Workers Picket Waikiki Hotel
On Labor Day, workers at Waikiki’s historic Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites conducted an informational picket. While not currently on strike, the workers took to the streets in front of the resort to inform guests and the public that they have been working without a contract for five…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
Latest in Wellness Travel: The Menopause Retreat
With a growing number of women approaching the age of hormonal changes — by 2025, approximately 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause — the travel industry is catering to a new niche: Women who want help dealing with everything from hot…
— New York Times
How to See a New Comet This Weekend — Before It Disappears for 435 Years
Stargazers take note: You’ll soon have a few chances to see a newly discovered comet as it passes Earth on its orbit of the Sun. The comet, C/2023 P1 or simply Comet Nishimura, will pass Earth on September 12, 2023. It will be 78 million miles from Earth at that time and should…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
The Blitz
Adolf Hitler wanted to destroy the civilian morale of the British people and to invade the island nation. On September 7, 1940, Germany began what came to be known as The Blitz: 76 consecutive nights of aerial…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Katarina Line – Welcome to the Family
by David Cogswell
Thursday September 07, 2023
There’s somet hing very appealing about the archetypal family business. Croatia’s Katarina Line is a real family business, with a bio that is an inspiring success story.
The mom, Katica Hauptfeld, is the founder and chief. The son Daniel is director of marketing. The daughter Anamaria is director of the cruise division. Daniel’s wife helps with marketing and Anamaria’s husband helps with other projects. And, as with any family business, they all pitch in together to do whatever is required to propel the business.
And the formula is working. The company is now enjoying a meteoric rise in the North American travel…
— Travel Research Online
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