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Destinations
The Best Spring Break Travel Destinations That Won't Break Your Budget
Priceline shared the most affordable spring break destinations, based on average prices for roundtrip flights and nightly hotel prices. These destinations include Florida and South Carolina hot…
— Thrillist
National parks seeing more crowds, especially less well known ones
Word is getting out about America's least visited national parks, which saw growing numbers last year, according to newly released…
— USA Today
Cruise
American Cruise Lines Open Its Largest Season Ever for 2024
On the heels of news that a major competitor is up for sale with its parent company declaring bankruptcy, American Cruise Lines opened the 2024 season with five riverboats cruising the Mississippi, in its largest season ever. This year, it will sail 16 itineraries on the Mississippi and its…
— Travel Research Online
February Update: Carnival Cruise Line Fleet Locations and Itineraries
With the new Carnival Jubilee now in service in Texas, the Carnival Cruise Line fleet is getting ready to welcome yet another cruise ship: the Carnival Firenze. Cruise Industry News tracked down the location and the itineraries of every Carnival ship as of February 23, 2024: Carnival Jubilee Year…
— Cruise Industry News
Celebrity Cruises Changing Multiple Itineraries for One Ship
A number of Celebrity Apex cruises are now being changed but the reasons could vary. Which sailings are…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Major U.S. airline makes pricing change its passengers will love
As the winter months come to a close and aspiring vacationers begin to sense the approach of spring, many are looking for opportunities to travel. Whether for spring break or for one last chance to get away to a warmer climate before summer, JetBlue (JBLU) is now offering some inexpensive trips to warm…
— The Street
Canadian Airline Lynx Air To Shut Down After 2 Years
Financial pressure related to operational costs proved too much for the airline to…
— Simple Flying
United Airlines to resume flights to Israel
United Airlines on Thursday announced it will resume flights between the U.S. and Israel in March. “United plans to resume a daily flight from New York/Newark to Tel Aviv, the first step in restoring vital passenger and cargo service that was suspended in October,” United said in a press…
— The Hill
Lodging
The 18 Best Hotels In Italy According To The 2024 DUCO Awards
From the Greatest Hotels in Italy to the Most Charming Hotels, DUCO honors the best in Italian…
— Forbes
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath review
A vast hotel where you can have Bath's history all to…
— Conde Nast Traveller
Other and Odd
International Flights reached 800 mph due to record winds
Five international flights over the weekend were recorded going more than 800 mph due to record winds of around 265…
— USA Today
These are the world’s best travel experiences, according to Google data
Travel company Kuoni have found which travel experiences are the most searched for across the world - these are the top…
— TimeOut
Today in History
Guantánamo
On this day in 1903, the government of Cuba granted the United States a lease in perpetuity to Guantánamo Bay. By the end of the Spanish-American War, the United States has obtained control of all of Cuba from Spain. An American citizen, Tomás Estrada Palma, became the first President of Cuba. Palma signed with President Theodore Roosevelt the Cuban American Treaty which recognized the sovereignty of Cuba and granted the lease of Guantánamo to the United States the purpose of "coaling and naval stations" for the sum…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Seine River Cruise Pricing Charts 2025
Seine R iver Cruise Prices is part of a continuing series of comparison charts and articles featuring European River Cruises offered by world class river cruise lines. Our goal is to provide a True Per Diem for each cruise, or the daily cost breakdown of the trip once all extra fees are added to the cruise fare.
AmaLyra arriving back in Paris after cruising the Seine. © 2017 Ralph…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
‘Looking for a Free Host With No Requirements.’ Signed, Anonymous.
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday February 23, 2024
Fir st in a series on the influx of untrained newcomers to the industry
“I am looking to join a host agency and feeling a bit overwhelmed,” reads a recent Facebook post. “I am looking for a smaller agency that is personable, honest, and helps you reach your goals. That is either low-cost or free. Sells cruise lines as well as Disney, all-inclusives, and more. Offers CLIA. High commission split and no requirements on how much you sell.” Signed, Anonymous.
We’ve all seen posts like that and cringed. And last week, Angela Hughes addressed it in an open letter to the industry—and to those looking to enter it—that I thought was worth…
— Travel Research Online
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Explore Spain & Portugal with Blue-Roads Touring
Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 4 pm EDT/1 pm PDT
From Madrid to Barcelona and Pamplona, Spain is a cultural melting pot, with a rich mix of Moorish, Roman and Basque influences. Followed by one of Europe’s most beautiful countries, Portugal is the ideal destination for any traveler, with green mountains, spectacular slopes, desert-like landscapes and pristine beaches.
Join the Blue-Roads Touring Global Head of Sales, Dylan Hearne, as we venture into all the highlights these destinations have to offer.
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Universal Epic Universe
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2 pm EST/11 am PST
Five immersive worlds. One amazing theme park. In 2025, Universal Epic Universe changes everything. Explore astounding worlds beyond anything you’ve experienced before, and stay in brand new spectacular hotels right next to the new park. Lidia Markser will cover everything that’s been announced so far. You wont want to miss it!
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