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Destinations
Why This Coastal Nordic City Is My Favorite For Solo Travel
“Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.” “The forest answers in the same way one shouts at it.” Scouring the globe for a decade in search of a destination I could feel at complete ease as a solo female traveler; why had it taken me 30 years to touch down in this alluring Nordic city?…
— Travel Off Path
The Bed Bugs Are Taking Paris—Here's What You Need to Know
Here’s a sentence I never thought I’d write: bed bugs have taken over the city of Paris, and we are now faced with the prospect that the outbreak could travel overseas. The infestation began just before Paris Fashion Week (yes, these bugs have good taste), when reports broke of increased…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Croatia Among the First to Test Digital Travel Documents
Croatia has started to test digital passports, becoming among the first countries in the European Union to do so. Croatia implemented the Digital Travel Credential (DTC) project earlier this week, with the authorities saying that they aim to facilitate travel as well as improve the safety of…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Tours and Activities
Is Star Bathing the Next Big Wellness Travel Trend?
I’m lazing on a mattress in the middle of an ancient salt pan when a sparkly meteor zips through the sky. Another shooting star follows, then another. It’s like the heavens triggered a confetti cannon—but I know the source of this marvel. It’s the Delta Aquariid meteor shower, an annual July to August…
— Vogue
These Scenic Train Trips Through West Virginia Have Spectacular Mountain Views and Fine Dining on the Rails
I’ve been looking forward to a glass of wine in an elegant train car. I’ve even brought along a bottle of wine in my knapsack, just in case you have to bring your own. Unfortunately, at the last minute, I discover that West Virginia's Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad serves no alcohol on its cocktail-hour…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Carnival Ship Back in Mobile After Nearly 12-Month Hiatus
A Carnival Cruise Line ship is back in Mobile after almost 12 months without a ship in the city. With a fresh coat of paint, The Alabama Cruise Terminal in Mobile returns to cruising on Friday as Carnival Spirit makes her debut from the city. The ship completed its repositioning cruise from Alaska and is…
— Cruise Radio
Royal Caribbean Reveals Star of the Seas, 2nd Icon Class Cruise Ship
The world’s largest cruise line is growing. Royal Caribbean has announced that the name of their second Icon class cruise ship debuting in 2025 will be called Star of the Seas. Star of the Seas will debut in the summer of 2025 and will be the cruise line’s third ship powered by LNG. The ship is…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Solo Sleeping Pods Aim to Revolutionize European Train Travel
As Europe’s rail revolution continues apace, one of its major players has decided to bring in an improved service 24/7. Austria’s state railway ÖBB, which has been leading the revival of overnight services in recent years, has unveiled a new 33-strong fleet of night trains, which will debut in…
— CNN
Air France Is Named “Europe’s Leading Airline in 2023” by World Travel Awards
Air France has secured the award of Europe’s Leading Airline 2023 from the World Travel Awards. The French flag carrier was shortlisted with nine other airlines from other countries in Europe for the same award. World Travel Awards celebrated its 30th edition on September 29th in Batumi, Georgia…
— SchengenVisaInfo.com
Lodging
Prices Spike for Some Paris Hotels Ahead of 2024 Olympics
Paris is gearing up for an influx of visitors during the 2024 Summer Olympics, and travelers may have trouble finding an affordable hotel as a result. “The Olympic Games will spur worldwide demand to visit Paris,” Melanie Fish, Head of Global PR for Expedia Group, said in an email. “With that…
— USA Today
MGM Resorts Cyberattack Sparked Customer Data Breach, Cost the Company $100 Million
Regulatory filings and a letter from MGM Resorts CEO William Hornbuckle Wednesday claim a recent cyberattack entailed both a leak of customer data as well as a hefty financial hit to the company. Hornbuckle attempted to downplay just how severe the data break was, however. "We have…
— The Points Guy
The 10 Best Hotels in Barcelona
Barcelona’s blend of city and coast embodies the unique Catalan culture that distinguishes it from any other destination, even within Spain. The Catalan spirit saturates the city — it’s heard in the language, seen in the Gothic and modern architecture and felt in the pace of life. Dinner lingers late…
— Forbes
Other and Odd
Is It Safe to Travel Internationally? What to Consider While Planning
The frenetic summer travel season is a fading memory. The pandemic lockdowns and masking requirements are history. So is it finally – finally – safe to get out there and travel? Maybe, maybe not. Experts say travel is still fraught with danger, and you could quickly find yourself in trouble…
— USA Today
How to Plan a Trip Around the World
Combining a series of once-in-a-lifetime experiences into a single around-the-world trip can feel like the ultimate expression of luxury travel. It can be a daunting prospect though, with many contending factors to consider. Here's how to start planning the ultimate round-the-world trip. Air travel is…
— National Geographic
Today in History
Jason Lewis Completes His Journey
Rarely recognized by most people, Jason Lewis became the first human to circumnavigate the planet entirely under his own power, using no motors and no sails on October 6, 2007. A British native, Jason Lewis was born in 1967 in…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
Million-Dollar Agents in Focus as Avoya Offers 100% Commission on Some Bookings
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday October 06, 2023
With almost $2  million in sales within the first year of his travel business, Rick Ables feels like he “has the Avoya system down”—and he’s ready to move on.
His career in travel started when he was sitting in the hospital with a child on chemo. During that time he talked with a nurse about travel, and then about selling travel, and then about how the nurse was selling travel on the side through Avoya Travel. He was hooked.
For the past year, the proud owner of Nimble Travel LLC in Lindon, Utah, has been building his business almost entirely through four key suppliers—AmaWaterways, Oceania, Collette, and Globus/Avalon—and mostly with Avoya leads, on which he earns the standard 30% Avoya…
— Travel Research Online
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