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Destinations
Tips to Travel on a Budget to Estonia
Thinking about a trip to Scandinavia? ABC News’ Maggie Rulli joins us from this alternative destination to share tips on food, rental cars and places to stay that won't break the bank…
— Good Morning America
5 LGBTQ+ Friendly Destinations Great for Multigenerational Travel
In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and other special occasions such as graduations and anniversaries, June is a great time to celebrate your loved ones of all ages with a group getaway. From desert blooms to world-famous waterfalls, here are some destinations that are LGBTQ+…
— Next Avenue
36 Hours in Portland, Maine
From the fishing piers and wharves lined up like piano keys along Commercial Street to the ocean views and historic Queen Anne-style homes atop Munjoy Hill, Portland offers a lot for visitors to take in. And then there is the food. Maine's largest city has long been nationally known as…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
Tickets for Joshua Tree's Annual Night Sky Festival Are on Sale Now — What to Know
Joshua Tree National Park is holding a literal star-studded event in the fall, and tickets are on sale now. The annual Night Sky Festival will take place on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 at the Sky's The Limit Observatory located on Utah Trail 29 in Palms CA — just .1 miles from Joshua Tree's…
— Travel+Leisure
A How-to Guide on Visiting Machu Picchu Solo Without an Organized Tour
Flipping through my history book in elementary school, I’d stop on the page with photos of Machu Picchu thinking, “I HAVE to see this with my own eyes one day,” without even knowing exactly where “this” was. Peru’s Machu Picchu stands as one of the most renowned New…
— UPROXX
Local Flavor: Where to Eat and Drink in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's culinary landscape is as vibrant as the tulip fields that surround it; thanks to its diverse population, creative local food purveyors and ambitious chefs who are constantly pushing the envelope. When I first moved here in 2009, it was hard to find hot sauce but now there's…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Oceania Cruise Ship Rescues Migrants From Stalled Boat, 6 Dead
A luxury cruise ship rescued 68 migrants trying to reach the Spanish Canary Islands in a fishing boat that had stalled in rough seas, Spanish authorities and the cruise operator said on Thursday. Six people died in the incident. The archipelago has become the main point of entry to…
— USA Today
Disney Sails New Ships into New Waters in 2025
Disney Cruise Line shared details of its 2025 schedule this week, including plans to homeport three ships in Port Canaveral, as Disney Treasure debuts this winter and joins Disney Wish, while Disney Magic and Disney Fantasy take turns there. Two more new ships will join the…
— Travel Research Online
Transportation
This Airline Just Introduced a Ticket Price With No Luggage, No Points, No Perks. Nothing
Airlines have already stripped services to bare bones–even making customers pay for printing out a boarding pass or booking a flight online–so what else can they eliminate? Well, it seems Canadian airline WestJet is now sucking out the marrow, too. WestJet, the second-largest…
— Fodor's Travel
American Airlines CEO: ‘We Fell Short’ in Removal of Black Passengers
American Airlines will take new measures — including new training for staff, creating an advisory group and evaluating policies over removing people from flights — after Black passengers filed a lawsuit alleging they were forced off a plane after a complaint about body odor. Chief…
— The Washington Post
New Passenger Train Connects 2 Of Southeast Asia's Most Stunning Countries
There's never a dull moment exploring Southeast Asia. What could make it even better? How about a new train connecting 2 of the most stunning countries in the region? That's the case this week as a test run took place June 14th between the extremely popular nation of…
— Travel Off Path
Lodging
This Costa Rica Resort Is at the Forefront of Hotel Design — With a Mid-canopy Trampoline, Stunning Villas, and Treehouse-inspired Rooms
Several design trends, including biophilic architecture, a sense of privacy, and accessible pricing for some rooms, come together in Art Villas, a small resort on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Here, owner Filip Žák describes some of the eye-catching features that make it a bellwether of…
— Travel+Leisure
Two Women Hoteliers on The Amalfi Coast Turned This Hotel Into a Design Haven
When it comes to exceptional hotels on Italy’s famed Amalfi Coast, there’s stiff competition, but Palazzo Avino stands out—not just on the coast but also in all of Italy. (The hotel made Afar’s 2024 Hotels We Love list of the 15 best retreats in the country.) Nicknamed the Pink…
— AFAR
7 Epic Adventure Cruise Alternatives To Boring Traditional Cruises
2023 saw 31.7M cruise passengers globally, up 7% from 2019. Popular regions to cruise include the Caribbean, Mediterranean, South America, and Alaska. Cruise tourism rebounds faster than other travel forms due to convenience and value, offering all-inclusive benefits, but…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
A French Culinary Icon’s Guide to Paris’ Restaurants
Michelin-starred female chef Anne-Sophie Pic dishes on her favourite restaurants in Paris right now, from the iconic Chez l’Ami Louis to newcomer Table – Bruno Verjus. On the menu? Traditionally, beloved dishes like steak frites or a cheesy croque monsieur; for dessert, a tarte…
— BBC
'I Will Die On This Plane': 'Love Island' Star Recounts Terrifying Allergic Reaction Ignored By Emirates Crew
Jack Fowler, one of the stars from season four of Love Island, shared his near-death experience due to an allergic reaction on an Emirates Airline flight to Dubai. The reality TV star alleges that negligence on the part of the airline staff nearly cost him his life. Despite Fowler’s…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
The Japanese Attack Fort Stevens, Oregon
On June 21, 1942, a federal fortification at the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon became the only military installation in the continental US to be attacked by the Japanese during World War II. A Japanese…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
Summer Vacation Means Time to Plan Ahead for Travel Advisors
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday June 21, 2024
It’s June, tr aditionally one of the slowest months in the travel business. But there’s never a dull moment when you own a small business—and many travel advisors report they have plenty of homework to do over their summer vacation.
At Boutique Travel Advisors, co-founder Angela Rice is trying to tackle what she sees as one of the biggest issues facing both travel agency owners and independent contractors: working so hard during Wave season, but then having to wait months to see the cash flow…
— Travel Research Online
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ldren go on a river cruise? It depends. CroisiEurope is the only river cruise line to allow children under the age of three without exceptions. Emerald, Riviera and Scenic require that kids be 12 or older. And one company bans kids altogether.