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Destinations
This Stunning U.S. Beach Has the Calmest Waters on Earth, New Report Finds
Looking for peaceful waters? HawaiianIslands.com compiled a list of the calmest waters on the…
— Travel+Leisure
Best travel destinations in 2024: National Geographic's new list
Kenya, Kyoto, and Paris, West Virginia, Alaska, and Niagara Falls all landed on National Geographic's list of best places to travel to in 2024. But this year there's a fun new…
— USA Today
Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Visit These 5 Destinations In Greece
Explore the reasons why now is the best time to visit these five Greek destinations that are breaking tourism…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Alaska Activities for Every Traveler: No Experience Required
Alaska is a big state full of big adventures, but the good news is – you don’t have to embark on an epic wilderness trek or get off the beaten track to soak up the incredible scenery, wildlife, and culture that Alaska has to offer. We’ve gathered our list of activities that are suitable for any traveler to…
— Travel Alaska
Cruise
Everything We Know About Carnival's Celebration Key
Carnival Cruise Line is working on a brand-new port in The Bahamas called "Celebration Key." Opening in July 2025, this will be a private destination, meaning that guests onboard other cruise lines won't have the option to…
— Cruise Blog
Going net zero: how the cruise industry is charting a more sustainable future
Cruise companies are pursuing more efficient ships, alternative fuels and digital technologies, as they navigate towards net-zero carbon cruising by…
— EuroNews
Aurora Introduces New Vantage Explorations
Through its subsidiary Pacific Travel Partners, Aurora Expeditions officially introduced Vantage Explorations to the cruise market earlier this…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
American Airlines sued by frequent flyers over loyalty points
American Airlines is facing a potential class action lawsuit brought by members of its frequent flyer loyalty program over an alleged loss of…
— Aerotime
London Rail Strike Affects Airport Travel
A strike by train drivers is crippling London transit today (Tuesday) and causing delays for travelers headed for the airports. Members of the ASLEF union are on strike against the Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, Thameslink, South Western Railway and Great Northern railroad lines over…
— Travel Research Online
United Airlines flight diverted due to a cracked windshield
Passengers on a United Airlines flight Sunday had to board a new plane after a cracked windshield was discovered…
— USA Today
Lodging
Pixar Place Hotel opens at Disneyland Resort with character art and film-inspired flair
The colorful resort takes its cute cues from iconic animated features like "Finding Nemo" and "Inside Out"; new dining is part of the scene,…
— NBC Los Angeles
Cape Cod hotel to become first Margaritaville resort in New England
A Cape Cod hotel will rebrand this summer to attract Parrotheads as New England's first "Margaritaville"…
— CBS News
Other and Odd
These Are Going to Be the Most Popular Travel Destinations in 2024
Discover destinations all over the world inspired by TV and movie sets, music tours, lifestyle trends, and…
— Veranda
4 Sun Safety Essentials for Older Travelers
We’ve talked about the many ways travel can make you healthier, from stronger bones and heart to the enhanced production of antibodies. However, there are many ways travel can put your health at some level of…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
Guy Fawkes is Hanged
The infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was an attempt by a group of conspirators to kill King James I of England, his family, and most of the House of Lords by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the State Opening of Parliament.
Fawkes and his fellow conspirators, supporters of a Catholic England, rented a cellar room underneath the House of Lords and filled it with more than 1,800 pounds of gunpowder. However, word of the plot leaked and the torch was actually snatched from Fawke's hands by a guard as he sought to light the fuse.
After a round of torture to discover the names of the others, Fawkes was taken to be hanged, drawn, and quartered. Fawkes jumped from the scaffold at the last minute,…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Nominations Open for Educational Excellence Award
Framingham, MA January 29, 2024 — The Travel Institute’s annual award nomination process is now underway with applications accepted through March 31, 2024.
The annual Educational Excellence Award, established in 2022, recognizes those organizations and individuals demonstrating a significant, ongoing commitment to quality education for travel advisors and making a substantial, meaningful investment to ensure delivery of education to the ultimate benefit of travelers and the industry.
Calls for nominations take place starting each January with judging based on utilization of quality educational content/programming, ongoing investment, and overall…
— Travel Research Online
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