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Destinations
36 Hours in Toronto
Locals may insist (politely, of course) that Toronto doesn’t belong atop any traveler’s wish list, but don’t fall for that Canadian modesty. Proudly multicultural with an outstanding art scene, fantastic food and a patchwork of diverse neighborhoods to explore…
— New York Times
The European Region Where Young People Are Happiest
Czech Republic, Lithuania and Romania are all newly high on this year's World Happiness Report – and score especially high when it comes to happiness for people aged under 30. When the annual World Happiness Report was released in March 2024, it was no…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
Experience the Thrill of Las Vegas’ Formula 1 Grand Prix Race—Now With Even More Affordable Tickets
Las Vegas is again gearing up to host the adrenaline-pumping Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. This time, there’s an extra layer of excitement brewing—not just for the high-speed action on the tracks but also for the more accessible ticket pricing…
— Travel Noire
7 Boston Tourist Traps To Skip, Plus Local-Loved Alternatives
Skip overpriced and crowded tourist traps in Boston for hidden gems known and loved by locals. Opt for unique, less crowded attractions like Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Neptune Oyster. Explore peaceful alternatives like Castle Island and Charles…
— The Travel
These National Parks Require Reservations in 2024
Over the past few years, several national parks have implemented reservations systems for either entry or for activities such as certain hikes or visiting landmarks. The reason? National parks continue to face overcrowding. In 2023, visitation to park units was…
— Fodor's Travel News
Cruise
I Took An Alaska Cruise And These Were The 6 Mistakes First-Timers Were Making
Are you planning an Alaska cruise this year? Cruises to Alaska are extremely popular right now, and 2024 is expected to be a record-breaking cruising season according to Cruise Industry News. Alaska is a unique and beautiful destination that is well-suited…
— Travel Off Path
San Juan Set for Major Cruise Upgrades
One of the Caribbean's most popular destinations is going to be seeing some major investments that will benefit every passenger coming ashore. Port infrastructure in San Juan, Puerto Rico will see a significant investment from Global Ports Holding, the largest…
— Cruise Critic
Transportation
‘I Can’t Tell You How I Feel’: Retirees Duped Out of Hundreds of Dollars by 3rd-Party Travel Company
An Arizona couple says a travel company they didn’t know they were using has cost them hundreds of dollars. Judy Overmeyer and her husband Michael are enjoying their retirement life in San Tan Valley. However, the one activity they long for is spending time…
— KXII
Inside Lilium, the German Company Trying to Revolutionize Air Travel
German aerospace company Lilium wants to revolutionize air travel with its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet. “Revolutionize means make it absolutely zero emission,” Lilium CEO Klaus Roewe told CNBC Tech in an interview. “We want to make…
— CNBC
Delta’s Expanded Miami Sky Club Is Now Open With Seating for 300
Delta Air Lines' so-called gateway hub in Miami just got a big glowup with the opening of an expanded Sky Club. The carrier has added over 4,000 square feet and 100-plus seats to the Miami Sky Club, which is located between terminals H and J at Miami…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Traveling for the Olympics? Try HIGHSTAY, a New Vacation Rental Option
As the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics approach, thousands of travelers eager to be a part of the athletic excitement are likely searching for the perfect accommodations. The Olympics will take place from July 26 to Aug. 11 and are expected to attract around…
— USA Today
Esquire Names the Top New Hotel in North America and Europe: It’s in San Diego
El Cajon Boulevard is hardly a hot spot for San Diego tourism, but when the more than $30 million redo of The Lafayette Hotel made its debut last year, it was an almost instant success — so much so that it’s just been named the best new hotel of the year by…
— The San Diego Union-Tribune
Other and Odd
Hopper Data Shows Travel Price Trends for the Spring and Summer
Spring is springing and according to Hopper, it’s time to start thinking about your summer vacation plans. New data from the online booking site shows some favorable trends for travelers in the next few months, including slightly lower airfares compared to 2023…
— USA Today
How to Cope With Restless Legs While Traveling
Through the windows of an express train from Kyoto, Japan, to a whisky distillery on Mount Kaikoma, my colleagues admired the views and calmly discussed the agenda for the day. Distracted and annoyed, I punched my quads while counting down the minutes…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
The Civil War Begins
At 4:30 a.m. on this day in 1861, the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina's Charleston Harbor for 34 straight hours. On April 13, Union forces…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
A Host That Acts Like a Consortium: It’s All about Supplier Connections at Oasis Travel Network
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday April 12, 2024
It’s a boutiq ue host that acts like a consortium, in its laser-focus on preferred suppliers. It doesn’t really want to add new-to-the-industry advisors. And rather than duplicating the marketing and technology its members get from Signature Travel Network, it gives 100% of its commissions back to top sellers.
In short, Oasis Travel Network is a unique kind of host for a unique kind of travel advisor. Its top advisors on our Avalon Panorama Tulip Time cruise in Amsterdam say it’s the perfect model for them.
OTN founder Lee Smolinski came up with the idea of starting a host agency that paid 100% of commissions back to agents who successfully sold preferred suppliers in 2009. But it’s a model perfectly fitted to the post-Covid world as…
— Travel Research Online
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