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Destinations
What’s Your Single Best Tip for Traveling in Japan? Here’s What Frequent Visitors Said
Japan has long captivated travelers. But many of its most famous qualities — from the cuisine to the country’s nationwide culture of civility — can initially be befuddling for outsiders too. To help travelers bridge the cultural gap, CNBC Travel asked frequent visitors…
— CNBC
Discover Northern Arizona: The Ultimate Flagstaff Summer Travel Guide
Explore Northern Arizona’s beauty with our Flagstaff Summer Travel Guide. From outdoor adventures to cultural experiences, make new memories this summer that you’ll never forget…
— AZ Foothills
North Carolina's Biggest City Is Home to the Largest Human-made Whitewater River
If you regularly travel the East Coast, there’s a good chance you’ve had a layover or two in Charlotte. To understand the vibrance and dynamic nature of North Carolina’s most populous city, though, you’ll need to make your way out of the airport terminals and…
— Travel+Leisure
Tours and Activities
Scrap Your Planned Itinerary and Do This Scottish Adventure Instead
It takes one transatlantic flight, one UK domestic flight, one very long train trip, and an often-fickle ferry ride to get to Scotland’s Hebrides Isles. But it’s a trek completely worth it. The general traveling public usually has a familiarity with the usual Scottish…
— Fodor's Travel
What to Eat and Drink in Florida
The food scene in Florida reflects the diversity of cultures that have made the sunshine state their home – an intoxicating blend of Southern recipes, Latin American flavors and old-school Floridian techniques...anyone for fried gator tail? Add tropical fruits to the…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers
In February, Barb McGowan took a seven-day cruise on Holland America Line, visiting the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Dominican Republic for just $343, or $49 a day, excluding taxes, port fees and extras. By comparison, Holland America currently…
— New York Times
Margaritaville at Sea Launches New Travel Agent Incentive
Margaritaville at Sea has launched a special travel agent offer for the upcoming ship, the Islander, set to launch this summer sailing from Tampa. The limited-time offer invites registered travel agents to book a personal cruise starting at $40 per person/night. On…
— Cruise Industry News
16 Best Cruise Lines, Ranked By Their Reviews
Cruise lines adapted to the new normal with safety protocols and vaccine requirements, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for travelers. Top-ranked cruise lines offer luxurious amenities and unforgettable experiences, making each trip a journey of a…
— The Travel
Transportation
Demand for Air Travel Is Soaring, but It Seems to Be a Less Popular Choice for Americans
North America was the only market where demand for air travel didn't increase by double digits. That's according to data from IATA comparing February to the same month in 2023. IATA chief Willie Walsh also warned politicians not to make flying more expensive…
— Business Insider
Is Airport Wi-Fi Safe to Use? Expert Advice to Keep Your Data Secure.
When traveling, it’s important to stay connected. Without Wi-Fi or cell service, you can’t utilize online maps to navigate a new place, keep in touch with loved ones or research restaurants to visit. Thankfully, it’s not too difficult to find free Wi-Fi, whether that’s at a…
— USA Today
Lodging
This London Hotel Cost 1 Billion Pounds to Build - Here's Why It's One of the City’s Best New Properties
In September 2023, one of the world's leading luxury hotel brands expanded its portfolio of deluxe properties with the opening of The Peninsula London, a five-star development dripping in lion-guarded splendor. Dubbed the Big Smoke’s first "billion-pound…
— Hospitality Net
Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino All-Inclusive Is Launching Futurist Modular Suites on the Beach
Over the last few years, Hyatt has been upping its all-inclusive game in many ways. It has introduced new brands like luxury player Impression by Secrets and recently launched the first property from its lifestyle-focused, all-inclusive brand, Hyatt Vivid, in Cancun…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Planning to Combine Business and Leisure Travel? You’re Not Alone.
On a Sunday in late January, Melinda Buchmann, who lives in Florida and supervises client relations for RevShoppe, a 30-person remote company advising organizations on sales techniques and strategies, arrived in Banff, Alberta, to help set up a four-day…
— New York Times
Looking to Disconnect? Visit The Town Where Cell Phones Are Banned In Public Spaces
It seems like a pipe dream to locate a spot where one can disengage when constant digital stimulation is the norm. But hidden in the north of France is a little-known town called Seine-Port, where the contemporary world is left at the door. Enforcing a ban on…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
Irish Government Bill 1886
The Irish Government Bill of 1886 was the British parliament's first substantial attempt to create home rule for Ireland. The law was far from a declaration of independence; Britain retained control over all…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Why Do Some Agents Not Understand This Basic Concept?
by John Frenaye
Monday April 08, 2024
As we navigate  through 2024, the travel industry landscape continues to evolve rapidly. We need to adapt or die as an industry. And for the life of me, I do not understand why some agents can’t see this. I am not sure how, but last week I stumbled upon an agency website that offered this cringeworthy message on their front page!
NO FEES! My services are complimentary for all of my clients! Travel vendors already include the cost of using a travel agent in your vacation price whether you decide to use one or not. This makes it easy/possible for me to offer my services at no additional cost to…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Pick Your Battles
 Before elaborating on this most important topic, I would like to get something straight right from the git-go. If you are currently playing a role in the travel industry, you are probably up to your eyeballs in competitive situations along with a whole boatload of problems, issues, decisions, and challenges that affect your future well-being. Summing up this conundrum in a single word, I welcome you to the zany world of entrepreneurship.
— Travel Research Online
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