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Destinations
In Rome, It’s Luxury vs. Squalor
On a recent June evening, guests in the magnificent dining room of the Palazzo Vilòn feasted on a Baroque-themed dinner amid centuries-old mirrors painted with cherubs, inlaid marble floors and a ceiling so lavish, the table’s surfaces were mirrored to savor the frescoes. The interior designer…
— New York Times
This Is the Happiest State in the U.S., According to a New Survey
How happy are you, really? If you live in Utah, apparently, you’re the happiest. WalletHub released its annual "Happiest States in America" report, showcasing which states have the “highest satisfaction with life.” “Even though people across the U.S. are facing difficult times, the state in which you live…
— Travel+Leisure
EU Parliament’s President Calls for Urgent Action on Ukraine’s EU Accession
The European Council meeting of December must be about enlargement, the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, said, emphasising that the European Union must open accession negotiations with Ukraine in the same month. Metsola said that regarding the date, the EU must be…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Tours and Activities
New Luxury Immersive Trip Covers Norway — From The Coast To Urban Centers
Up Norway, a luxury travel curator, has a new offering for travelers who want to immerse themselves in local life while exploring Norway. The new Coastal, Rural, and Urban Norway Journey begins in Trondheim. It travels along the Golden Road of Trøndelag region and continues so travelers can visit…
— Travel Awaits
10 Best Wine Regions Perfect For Retirement
Deciding where to retire as a traveler can be a challenge, especially when the list of qualities you’re looking for in a destination is long. Affordable housing, pleasant weather, and access to medical care are likely all factors to consider when deciding to spend the golden years abroad. But what about…
— The Travel
Cruise
Luxury Cruise Ship Freed After Running Aground in a Greenland Fjord
A luxury cruise ship that ran aground off Greenland’s eastern coastline earlier this week has been successfully freed, Denmark’s military Joint Arctic Command said on Thursday. The Ocean Explorer – carrying 206 passengers and crew – ran aground in Alpefjord on Monday. The JAC said the cruise ship…
— CNN
Celebrity Edge in Australia
Celebrity Edge is spending the summer cruise season in local waters this year, the first time one of the Edge class ships has been seen in our part of the world. The successor to Celebrity Cruises' incredibly popular Solstice class vessels wowed cruisers when it debuted in 2018, with a host of flash…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
This 19-day Train Trip Takes You Through Some of Canada's Most Spectacular Fall Foliage
The crisp air is starting to creep in, calling on us all to unpack our warm mittens, fuzzy hats, and oversized sweaters to enjoy the changing of the season. Specifically, to get out and see the dazzling display of fall foliage. But this year, rather than experience the same old places, Canada Train…
— Travel+Leisure
United Airlines Opens New Club at Denver International Airport
United Airlines is opening its largest club for the airline at Denver International Airport. The 35,000-square-foot club is located in the B Concourse at DIA. The club, located near gate B44, offers beer flight boards featuring a seasonal rotation of premium local and craft beers. It's the largest club in…
— CBS News
Lodging
What It’s Like Being a Butler at a Luxury Las Vegas Resort
Everything about Las Vegas feels indulgent, from the glittering lights on the Strip to the cacophony of casino slot machines and all-you-can-eat buffets. However, perhaps nothing in Las Vegas is more indulgent than the luxury hotel suites that sit high above the Strip. These suites can cost more than…
— The Points Guy
FBI Investigates Cybersecurity Issue at MGM Resorts While Casinos and Hotels Stay Open Across Us
Casino operator MGM Resorts International said Tuesday that resorts are open and an investigation is continuing after what it called a "cybersecurity issue" led to the shutdown of computer systems at company properties across the U.S. The FBI characterized the investigation as ongoing but Special…
— CBS News
Other and Odd
New Program from Kind Traveler Makes Charity Donations for Each Hotel Guest
Kind Traveler, the socially conscious booking platform, has launched a new program to empower travelers to positively impact the communities they visit. Following a six-month global pilot that raised $73,000 in donations for seven charities, the new Every Stay Gives Back (ESGB) program has fully…
— Travel Research Online
Autism Awareness Makes Travel Accessible for More Families
"Every time we were traveling, we were having bad moments – complaints and fights, all kinds of insults that you can't imagine," said Flavia Callafange, who is the mother to a 14-year-old daughter named Felicia. Felicia has autism, and is an extremely friendly and high-energy person. Her mother…
— USA Today
Enjoy An Amazing Sober Vacation with These Tips
Imbibing is popular, but alcohol isn’t necessary to have a great vacation. That said, the pressure to drink is palpable. With all the temptation, it can be challenging for the most disciplined person to stay on track. Over the years, the sober movement has picked up steam. Mocktails and non-alcoholic…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
President William McKinley Dies
On this day in 1901, President William McKinley, Jr. died, eight days after being shot by an assassin at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, and the last veteran of…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
At its 90th Anniversary, SITA World Tours is Recreating Itself
by David Cogswell
Thursday September 14, 2023
Ninety years is a long, long time. Tour operators often proudly promote the fact that they have been in business for 20 years, and rightly so. That’s impressive. Keeping a tour operator in business through all the wars, stock market crashes, natural disasters and recessions of the last 20 years is a major accomplishment. Such events have taken down many along the way.
International tour operation is a business that is affected by every economic tremor and major event in the world. It’s not for anyone who wants to make an easy buck. It’s highly intensive work, surfing on a constantly changing, and sometimes dangerous market.
In that light, consider SITA World Tours, which has been in business since 1933. Try to imagine the…
— Travel Research Online
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