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Destinations
Stop by the Neighbors: What to Know About Driving to Canada From Michigan
Few experiences resonate with the spirit of being an American traveler quite like a quick hop across the border to Canada. Residents of Metro Detroit frequently cross over to Windsor, Canada, our close neighbor to the north for a friendly visit. Before you head across the border, here's…
— USA Today
‘Poorly Behaved Tourists’: This Town Bans Visitors From Popular Instagram Location
Sorry, influencers, but you’re not welcomed here. A small Vermont town has shut down one of its most scenic roads due to the high volume of tourists trying to snap the perfect picture of the iconic New England fall foliage and disturbing the local residents. Sleepy Hollow Farm is a 115…
— USA Today
Meeting Mumbai Again After a Life-Changing Loss
It is Mumbai in November, which is to say: hot. I have stood where I am standing many times before, in all eras of my life—as a baby wobbly on my own two feet, as a bespectacled kid with scraped knees, as an awkward teen tugging down the skirt that attracts too much attention, as…
— AFAR
Tours and Activities
This 4-hour Vintage Train Journey Through Virginia's Shenandoah Valley Is One of the Best Ways to See Fall Foliage
Fall in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is second to none. The valley runs alongside the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park and has more than its fair share of deciduous trees, including oaks, birch, poplar, sumac, and maple. When the weather cools, leaf peepers make…
— Travel+Leisure
Adorable Cheetah Cubs Were Born at This Zoo — How You Can See Them
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., has some exciting news. Five cheetah cubs were born recently and you can watch them on the Cheetah Cub Cam. Streaming live, the Cheetah Cub Cam features 8-year-old cheetah mother Echo…
— Travel Awaits
Raise Your Glass at These Unforgettable Atlanta Speakeasies
Atlanta is a modern metropolis that is rich in lively nightlife, with no shortage of establishments where you can lounge and mingle with other like-minded souls. Popular among many are the city’s numerous speakeasies. These hidden bars have made a resurgence in recent years…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
Independence of the Seas Cruise Ship Review: What to Expect on Board a Freedom-Class Megaship
You can get a good preview of the cruise ahead of you by lingering at the pool deck buffet on embarkation day. At lunch on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas, I sat a few tables away from a large group of women toasting each other with drinks before bursting out with "Girls…
— The Points Guy
Cruise Ship Skips Port, Rescues Yacht Passengers
P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Explorer assisted a yacht in distress on Sunday, September 24, 2023, rescuing one individual and remaining nearby to monitor the small vessel as the Fijian navy continued recovery efforts in poor weather conditions. A second individual aboard the…
— Cruise Hive
Captain Sentenced to Jail Over 2019 Danube Boat Collision
The captain of a Swiss cruise liner was sentenced to 5 and a half years in prison by a Hungarian court on Tuesday over a 2019 crash. Yuriy C., a Ukrainian national, was found guilty of negligence for his role in what has been called the deadliest shipping accident in Hungary's history…
— Deutsche Welle
Transportation
Will a Government Shutdown Affect Air Travel? The Answer Is Complicated
A government shutdown looms as Congress remains in gridlock over extending funding past a major deadline. If a shutdown were to happen, most federal agencies would stop work, and most government workers would be furloughed, save for those who work in agencies deemed as…
— The Points Guy
Southwest Is Offering Major Travel Deals All Week
Southwest Airlines is fueling up for its popular Week of Wow sale, kicking things off on day one with significant savings on rental car bookings through the end of the year, and following that up with a half-off flash sale on select flights booked this week starting on Tuesday. According to…
— Thrillist
Breeze Just Added New Routes Between Florida and Illinois — and Fares Start at $49
Breeze Airways is continuing to expand with brand-new flights to Illinois, marking the first time the low-cost airline will fly to the state. The flights will connect Springfield, Illinois, with both Orlando and Tampa and be flown twice a week, the airline shared with Travel + Leisure…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
10 Best Ogunquit, Maine Hotels To Book This Fall For Unforgettable Memories
As summer gently fades, Ogunquit, Maine, reveals itself as a brilliant fall destination adorned in the rich golden hues of autumn. When the air turns crisp with a hint of wood smoke, and the leaves paint a breathtaking mosaic of reds, oranges, and yellows, this coastal sanctuary…
— The Travel
New Ultra-Luxury Hotels Land in London — Can the Old Guard Survive It?
Brits may be reserved, but the best hotels of London built their reps on boldface names. Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland, Babe Ruth and Marilyn Monroe all stayed at the suave Savoy, where Fred Astaire once tapped on the rooftop. Party animals like Brad Pitt, Mick Jagger and Whitney…
— New York Post
This Las Vegas Resort, Made up of Three Hilton Hotels, Elevates Las Vegas Into a Luxury Destination
Las Vegas has long been a glamorous destination, home to luxurious spas, high-end cuisine options, and first-rate hotels and casinos. But the bustling city’s landscape was upped a notch in 2021 with the launch of Resorts World Las Vegas, the Strip’s first new resort in over a decade…
— Variety
Other and Odd
Group Travel Used to Have a Bad Reputation. Not Anymore
Often associated with traffic-blocking buses, screechy megaphones and overcrowded landmarks, group tours don’t exactly have the best reputation. But a new crop of travel companies is totally redefining the concept, catering to millennials and Generation Z. Leaving tour guide…
— CNN
How Climate Change Could Affect Where and When People Travel
Travelers encountered many weather surprises this summer, from wildfires in Europe to knee-deep mud at Burning Man. Indeed, it was the hottest summer on record around the globe, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. “The dog days of summer…
— WTOP News
American Express Travel President Talks About the Post-Pandemic Vacation Boom
Audrey Hendley, as the president of American Express Travel, is attuned to how trips have evolved in recent years and what vacationers are seeking on those getaways. The organization is one of the largest travel and lifestyle networks in the world and spans 7,000 travel consultants…
— Barron's
Today in History
Launch of the RMS Queen Mary
From 1934 to 1967, the RMS Queen Mary sailed the North Atlantic Ocean for the Cunard Line. The ship was named for King George V's queen consort. The Queen Mary and her sister ship, the RMS Queen Elizabeth, were…
— Travel Research Online
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The Wonders of Patagonia with Australis - Part 1
Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
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Learn What Makes Europe's Largest River Cruise Line Different From the Rest
Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT
For 47 years CroisiEurope has pioneered river cruising on the most beautiful waterways in Europe, and today remains Europe’s largest and most experienced river cruise line. The line currently owns and operates a fleet 50 canal barges, river cruise ships, and intimate-sized ocean liners sailing over 170 different itineraries and welcoming 200,000 passengers annually.
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