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Destinations
Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Paris This Summer
More than 15 million visitors are expected to travel to Paris during the 2024 Summer Olympics, which will take place from July 26 to August 11. But as the world's attention turns to the City of Light, even non-Olympic related trips to France may feel the ripple effects…
— Condé Nast Traveler
36 Hours in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, with more than a dozen lakes and a sprawling urban park system, appeals not only to outdoorsy types but also to travelers seeking a robust cultural scene, top-notch restaurants and fun bars and breweries. In recent years, residents have struggled…
— New York Times
The Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a treasure chest of exquisite art-filled cities and towns, canals, windmills and tulip fields, along with shiny-new sustainable urban environments, and glorious natural landscapes, coastlines and islands. While it’s one of Europe’s smaller nations…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Maui
Maui is the second most popular Hawaiian island for visitors, after the island of O‘ahu, with travelers descending in droves to experience a sunrise viewing atop the dormant volcano at Haleakala National Park, drive the winding road to Hāna, and head to the…
— AFAR
Looking for Things to Do in New York City? Visit This Local Hidden Gem
Nestled in New York City's Greenwich Village, the Hess Triangle is a hidden gem with a story as compelling as it is defiant. Amid the bustling streets, this small triangular plot of land at Christopher Street and 7th Avenue South carries a legacy not known to most…
— USA Today
This Unknown Beach Town With White Sand Beaches Is Florida's Best Kept Secret
Some ‘Karen' once said, “Secrets, secrets, are no fun. Secrets, secrets hurt someone.” Who are we kidding, travelers love discovering the best secrets and it's seems like a no harm, no foul situation. Sure, locals might be peeved about tourists trickling in, but secrets…
— Travel Off Path
Cruise
Big Nude Boat Cruise Set for February 2025
The "Big Nude Boat" cruise, which allows passengers to bare all – yes, even at the buffet – is set to sail from Florida next year. The "11-day adventure" to the Caribbean is set for the first two weeks of February on the Norwegian Pearl, according to the Bare…
— USA Today
You Asked: Do I Need a Passport for My Cruise?
There’s a difference between what you need and what is a good idea to have. Let’s begin with the first: On most cruise lines and for most itineraries, a voyage that starts and ends at the same U.S. port and stays in the Western Hemisphere will not require any…
— The Washington Post
Transportation
Passenger Caught With Bag of Snakes Hidden Down Trousers at Miami Airport
A passenger travelling from Miami International Airport in Florida was stopped by security after he was found with a bag of snakes hidden down his trousers. Alarms alerted security guards to an “anomaly” on the man’s person and he was taken for a pat-down…
— The Independent
Should You Allow Children to Run Free in the Airport?
Have you noticed all the kids at the airport lately? Not so long ago, you could only find them at the terminal playground areas or the gates, where their parents kept a watchful eye on them. But no longer. "It's a free-for-all," said Lisamarie Monaco, an insurance…
— USA Today
Southwest Will Now Have Discounted Flights Every Wednesday — What to Know
Wednesday may now be the cheapest day to book flights on Southwest. This week the airline introduced a new promotion, “Wanna Go Wednesdays”, which provides weekly discounted fares between popular markets. For example, sample fares from the program’s…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
15 Best Family Resorts in the U.S., According to Parents and Travel Experts
As a mom and travel writer, family travel is something that I’m super passionate about. People often say, “It’s not a vacation once you have kids," — but I disavow that statement. Yes, there will be challenging moments. That’s a given. But exploring new places or…
— Travel+Leisure
10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Belize in 2024
When you close your eyes and think of Belize, visions of a dreamy, tropical vacation likely dance through your mind. Think: sugary shores, brilliantly blue water, bright green palms and thick, verdant jungles. Maybe throw in a luxury villa or a palapa-topped…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Dollar Scholar Asks: What Are the Best Money Tips for Traveling Abroad?
All that pasta must have messed with my brain. When I traveled to Italy last summer, I froze every single time a cashier asked whether I wanted to pay in local currency or U.S. dollars. It was hard enough for me to wrap my head around prices being listed in…
— Money.com
How Exactly Will the EU’s New Entry-Exit System Work? All Your Questions Answered
The EU's post-Brexit Entry-Exit System (EES) was originally supposed to launch in 2022, then was rescheduled for May 2023 before being pushed back even further to the end of last year. Despite continuous setbacks, it’s finally set to launch this autumn. But a…
— Euronews
Today in History
The Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak
On May 3, 1999 a total of 66 tornadoes (by some counts 71) spawned in a single day in the state of Oklahoma. One which occurred just southwest of Chickasha, Oklahoma rated an F5 on the Fujita scale…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Our Favorite Active Cruises: Which One Suits Your Adventure?
It’s no secre t that we love to keep moving when we travel. From bicycling-themed cruises to excursions that get our heart rate going, we think the best way to see the world is by getting our bodies moving. It turns out that many of you value active experiences when you travel as well. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our three favorite river cruise lines for active travelers: AmaWaterways, Avalon and Emerald. Let’s find out which one is right for you…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Legal Advice for Travel Advisors Following the New DOT Regulations
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday May 03, 2024
 Be careful what you ask for, ASTA.
The new US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations offer many benefits to travelers, including some for which ASTA has long been lobbying. But at the same time, they hold some pitfalls for unwary travel advisors, ASTA said last week.
Still, though, travel attorney Tom Carpenter told TRO, taking a few cautionary steps can help keep you out of…
— Travel Research Online
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