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Destinations
Summer of Dupes: Alternatives in the Aegean
In April, Princess Cruises told passengers that it was canceling a scheduled stop in Santorini, Greece, citing congestion. Four cruise ships were already anticipated to arrive on the same day in June, and were it to join, the ships would have brought some 17,000 visitors to an island of…
— New York Times
40 Films That Will Transport You to Italy
If you've come to this website, you've done so ostensibly to seek our travel advice. If you're reading our latest of the sort, you might know that we at Condé Nast Traveler recommend traveling to Italy in the off-season—fall, winter, and spring, to be precise. And it won't be lost on…
— Condé Nast Traveler
This Lesser-Known Latin American Country Has Fascinating Ruins And Stunning Islands
When it comes to travelers scoping out awesome trips in Latin America, there are so many amazing countries to choose from. Expanding across North America, the Caribbean and South America, you have iconic cities, world-renowned beaches, and historic ruins at your fingertips…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Why Disney Fans Will Travel All the Way to Japan for Tokyo Disneyland, Disneysea
If you ever want to experience pure joy, go to Tokyo Disney Resort. More specifically, The Happy Ride with Baymax at Tokyo Disneyland. It may operate like Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure or Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the…
— USA Today
This Lesser-known U.S. Destination Is Hiding the 'Shortest, Deepest River in the World' — and an Underground Cave That Leads to a 'Blue Hole'
Several waterways flow through and around the community of Bowling Green, Kentucky, a small city that’s an hour north of Nashville. But one river, the aptly named Lost River, ends suddenly before reappearing magically in the mouth of the cave in the heart of Bowling Green. The…
— Travel+Leisure
Mexico’s First Michelin Guide Debuts With 18 Starred Restaurants—Including a Taco Stand
The recently released inaugural Michelin Mexico Guide includes 16 one-star selections and a pair of two-star awards for restaurants across six states—Oaxaca, CDMX, Quintana Roo, Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Nuevo León. For those following Mexico’s growing prominence…
— AFAR
Cruise
Parents Literally Miss the Boat: Teen’s Dream Cruise Turns Into Nightmare When He Leaves Entitled Parents Behind on Caribbean Island
In the last month or so, I’ve come across a couple of stories and videos about cruise passengers missing the ship's departure time. I’ve been meaning to write about it and now I have to, after reading this thread on Reddit. A user who goes by @ProfessionalTax7753 on Reddit posted…
— MSN.com
Nearly 70 Celebrity Cruise Passengers Sick With Norovirus
Nearly 70 passengers and five crew members got sick in a norovirus outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship. The ship is currently sailing week-long Alaska voyages between Vancouver and Seward. The illness is frequently associated with cruise ships, but those outbreaks account for…
— USA Today
Transportation
More Strikes Loom at Paris Airports
Tourism is booming and the Olympics are looming—but travel to Paris is on shaky ground once again. The air traffic controllers are calling for a strike at Orly next week and Ryanair has been forced to cancel 100 flights today due to a last-minute action at Paris Beauvais…
— Travel Research Online
7 Amtrak Trips That Stop In Scenic Washington Towns
Explore Washington's hidden gems by embarking on scenic Amtrak journeys to towns like Bellingham and Tacoma. Enjoy a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty in Washington's picturesque towns, such as Mount Vernon and Pasco. Discover unique stops along the Amtrak…
— The Travel
Lodging
Working Remotely Is Best at a Hotel
Working from home isn’t for me. Blame it on cramped apartments and desk-next-to-bed setups. However, I cherish the ability to work remotely. I can be cocooned in a hammock while on the phone or furiously typing away on a wobbly airplane tray table at 35,000 feet. My…
— The Washington Post
A Travel Safety Expert Tells Us Which Floor To Avoid When Staying At A Hotel
Your hotel room can feel like a safe haven after a day of sightseeing and exploring a foreign city. But, unfortunately, things can go wrong in hotels just as they can anywhere else. A fire could break out in the restaurant, a natural disaster could occur while you are on vacation, or an…
— MSN.com
The Best Father’s Day Hotel Packages in 2024
While it might seem like Dad can work endlessly, he also needs rest, relaxation and occasional pampering. This Father's Day, hotels and resorts from the Finger Lakes to Rome and around the world are offering experiences and packages for every interest. A vacation will mean…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
What Is Quiet Vacationing, The New Travel Trend Where Employees Take A Holiday Without Informing Their Bosses?
Remember in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara when we all laughed at Hrithik Roshan’s character and saw him with pitiful eyes for working on a laptop while in Spain with his friends? Well, that character was showing us the future! A new travel trend has emerged where employees are…
— Curly Tales
An Ethical – And Safe – Place to Swim With Whales
The Islands of Tahiti have long practiced the ancient conservation custom of rāhui to help preserve their maritime spaces and species, including a seasonal refuge for humpback whales. More than 2,000km of Pacific Ocean separate the 118 islands and five archipelagos that…
— BBC
Today in History
The Treaty of Tordesillas
On June 7, 1494, the countries of Spain and Portugal signed the Treaty of Tordesillas, so named for the Spanish city it was created in. The treaty divided the New World of the newly discovered Americas between the two…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
To Be or Not to Be: Can Advisors Disclose Their Business without ‘Soliciting?’
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday June 07, 2024
Last week’s c autionary tale about travel advisor Debi King, who was put off an Oceania World Cruise in the Seychelles for “soliciting business” onboard the ship, resulted in lots of comments from travel advisors, most of them on Oceania’s side.
“Everyone” knows it’s prohibited, many said; there’s nothing new here (though no one could remember a case of it actually happening). And yet, my email and Facebook pages quickly were flooded with stories from travel advisors who themselves were solicited on board various ships, or who felt their clients were solicited by the cruise lines themselves.
“It’s too bad Oceania declined to comment on what occurred, as it is a missed opportunity for them,” says Sean Mouttet. “Their input could provide further clarification so…
— Travel Research Online
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nounced two new river ships launching in 2026: AmaKaia will AmaDara on the Mekong River and AmaSofia will sail Europe’s Rhine and Danube Rivers.