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Destinations
A Local’s Travel Guide to New York City: What to Eat, See and Do in Three Days
I first came to New York City by accident, after a miscommunication with my father led me to believe my (long-deceased) mother had been desperate to visit the city before she died. Years later I found out that my mum had actually wanted to go to Paris. But I…
— The Guardian
These Are The Most Popular Destinations In Mexico For Solo Travelers Right Now
One bag packed, one passport in hand and a whole world to explore, many solo travelers are sticking to 5 incredible destinations in Mexico. Our southern neighbor handles negative press with grace and doesn't always get the credit it deserves for providing top…
— Travel Off Path
The Top 5 Day Trips From Tokyo for Hikes, Hot Springs and Surf
Whether you are a first-time visitor to Tokyo or know the city well, there are plenty of surprises waiting on the capital’s doorstep. The temples and shrines of Nikkō and Kamakura offer a window into Japanese history, while Mt Takao, Hakone, and Izu Oshima Island…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
A Beginner's Guide to Backcountry Skiing
Within the last decade, advancements in gear technology, a rising cost of lift tickets, and a desire to escape crowds have resulted in a boom in backcountry skiing. But as with other outdoor activities, an increase in people hitting the backcountry has resulted in a…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Mattel's Second Adventure Park Will Open in Kansas City — With a 'Larger-than-life' Barbie Beach House
Soon, Barbie will be saying “Hi, Kansas City” when a second Mattel Adventure Park opens in 2026. Mattel will be bringing its iconic portfolio of brands to life in an all-new way at the resort destination, breaking ground later this year in Bonner Springs, Kansas, the…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Margaritaville At Sea Reveals 2025 Itineraries
Margaritaville at Sea announced new itineraries and ports of call for 2025 on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander. The ship will set sail from Port Tampa Bay in June. Passengers can now choose from six- and seven-night voyages to Belize, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Locals Activists Take to Paddle Boards to Protest Cruise Ship
A new battleground down under has opened up between climate action protestors and the cruise industry. A new campaign started in New Zealand as the cruise ship Majestic Princess was leaving Port Chalmers in Otago Harbour. The ship was met by two…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
FAA Warns of Impacts to Air Travel During Great North American Eclipse
The Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers and pilots the total solar eclipse in April could snarl air traffic, especially at airports located in what is known as the path of totality. The FAA posted what it called “special air traffic procedures” on its website…
— New York Post
Dutch Court Rules KLM Misled Customers
An Amsterdam district court has ruled that Dutch flag carrier KLM violated Dutch consumer protection laws by advertising that “makes environmental claims based on vague and general statements about environmental benefits, thereby misleading consumers…
— Fodor's Travel
Cool New United Feature Notifies You if Your Preferred Seat Becomes Available
United's mobile app has long been one of the best in the industry, and it's getting even more useful with this new feature. Beginning on Friday, March 22, travelers will be able to sign up for seat notifications if their preferred seat is not available at the time of…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Hilton Loyalists Now Have Access to One of Our Favorite Boutique Hotel Brands
Soon, you’ll be able to use your Hilton Honors points to book rooms at a collection of unique, design-forward hotels across the United States and the United Kingdom. Hilton just announced plans to acquire Graduate Hotels, a portfolio of nearly three dozen…
— AFAR
12 Cheapest All-Inclusive Resorts In The US
When one considers everything that all-inclusive resorts have to offer, especially when they're not in far-flung tropical locations, they can be a fantastic deal and make vacationing easy. By combining lodging, meals, and some activities into a single upfront cost, all…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Hilary Bradt: The Female Explorer Who Transformed Travel
For the past 50 years, the co-founder of the world's largest independently owned guidebook publisher has been inspiring travellers to go off the beaten path. In 1973, Hilary Bradt and her then-husband George were two young backpackers chasing a rumour they had…
— BBC
Travel TikTokers Go the Extra Mile with Safety Measures, But Is It Worth It?
If you’re on TikTok searching for a simple guide to travel safely and to enhance your hotel room security, you might stumble across complex DIY lock systems, barricaded doors, and various mini security cameras. If you’ve watched the Home Alone series, you’ll…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
The Jamestown Massacre
On this day in 1622, Indians of the Powhatan Confederacy executed a coordinated, surprise attack on the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia and the surrounding settlements, killing 347 English settlers…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Viking’s New Winter River Cruises
Viking kicked off the start of its 2024 river season in Europe yesterday, as its Viking Longship fleet began sailing itineraries throughout the region. The company’s river fleet of sister ships sail a variety of itineraries on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle and Elbe rivers.
Viking also announced a it will sail the Danube during the winter months with the 10-day itinerary, Treasures of the Danube. The new voyage will sail between Budapest and Passau, from December 2024 until early March 2025. Viking operated on the Rhine during this past winter season, with the 10-day Treasures of the Rhine itinerary, which debuted in December 2023 and sailed between Amsterdam and…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
On the Record: Six Interesting Stories Heard on the Road
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday March 22, 2024
I’ve been at  a lot of travel agency and press conferences since the year began, and heard a lot of interesting stories from travel advisors and suppliers. Here are a few I found particularly interesting.
Five years into the business, Susie Flores is among a new batch of advisors redefining the way travel is sold. A cruise lover who always had “that itch to be part of the business,” the mom of four took the leap in March 2019 and became TikTok’s full-time “Cruising Susie.” Even when Covid-19 hit and the world closed, she hung in there, pushing through wherever she could and posting over and over, “It’s going to be okay, the cruise lines will come back.’”
When they did, she booked herself on the very…
— Travel Research Online
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