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Destinations
Unveiling This Must-Visit U.S. City: Food, Fun & Breathtaking Beauty Attract Record Crowds
Want to spend your summer fine dining, exploring the great outdoors, and enjoying some of the most breathtaking views in the world? Then I have good news. You can do all of that (and more) without leaving the U.S. According to a tourism report commissioned by the city, 37.4…
— Travel Off Path
New Government Warnings for Italy Travel
It’s often a matter of debate–and personal choice–whether to carry your passport when you’re out and about in another country or prefer to leave it in the hotel safe. But in some countries, it’s a legal requirement to always have a form of identification on you. And a new government…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Honoring Ancestors Through Black Joy: My Juneteenth Travel Diary
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a month since Juneteenth. As a Black American, my relationship with the holiday is unique for a myriad of reasons, namely the significance of honoring my ancestors who were held in bondage against their will. In recent years, my celebration of the…
— UPTOWN Magazine
The Best Beaches Near Barcelona
Not just a city of modernista masterpieces and nightlife that doesn’t quit, Barcelona has also earned a reputation as one of Europe’s beachiest urban playgrounds. The thousands of blissful sunbathers lying out at a city beach for the first time might be unaware, though, that Barcelona’s…
— Lonely Planet
Asia’s Less-Crowded Alternative to Japan’s Onsen
Taiwan’s hot springs are how locals relax and rejuvenate – and they consider it important for both their physical and mental wellbeing. I stepped out of the warm pool to towel myself dry, shivering in Taiwan's chilly winter air. The skin on my fingers had shrivelled like prunes, but…
— BBC
Cruise
For a Thrilling Cruise Experience, Book a Sailing Through This Underrated Canal in Greece
Some cruisers prefer a cabin high above the sea. I prefer being in the center of the ship, which tends to be less rocky and provides a unique perspective. Lucky me, my suite on Windstar Cruises’ 312-passenger Star Legend is on Deck 4, just high enough on the ship for the glass to…
— AFAR
Should I Take a Cruise During Hurricane Season? What to Know.
Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc earlier this month as it hit the Caribbean, Yucatan Peninsula and Gulf Coast of Texas, leaving flooding, fallen trees and power outages in its wake, among other damage. More than a dozen deaths have been reported in the Houston area alone. The…
— USA Today
Transportation
Tech Outage Strands Passengers at Airports Around the U.S.
Airports across the United States slowly descended into chaos Friday morning after a worldwide tech outage disrupted flights and stranded passengers. More than 650 flights across the country were delayed and more than 100 others were canceled, according to FlightAware, a…
— New York Times
Summer Heat Is Making Soda Cans Explode on Southwest Flights
Hot summer temperatures in parts of the United States are causing a side effect 30,000 feet up — bursting cans of soda on Southwest Airlines flights. At least 20 of the airline’s flight attendants have been injured this summer by cans that exploded as they were opening them. The…
— The Washington Post
3 Key Reasons Why Flying In The Schengen Area Is As Easy As Traveling Domestically
Over the years, the Schengen Area has become a popular destination for travelers. The Area comprises 26 European countries that have abolished passports and other types of border control at their mutual borders, offering a simplified experience akin to domestic travel…
— MSN.com
Lodging
A “Hidden Gem” Inn in Upstate New York Still Exists — Read Our Editor’s Review
Some cliches, it turns out, still hold a kernel of truth. So when I arrived at Deer Mountain Inn, the luxury lodge in Tannersville, New York, on a spring afternoon, I laughed when a staffer told me, “We’re just a hidden gem up here.” You see, the idea of an undiscovered hidden gem…
— Travel+Leisure
12 Cheapest Places To Stay In Key West For Budget-Conscious Travelers
Forget towering skyscrapers and bustling crowds—Key West is a breath of fresh air, a vibrant island paradise where life slows to a gentle sway. Unlike mainland Florida, there's no room for corporate giants here—just charming hotels, quirky restaurants, and lively bars pulsating with…
— The Travel
Other and Odd
Travel Without Limits: How a Community of Disabled Elders in Ecuador Helped Me When I Felt Lost
I lowered myself into the small bowl of a hot spring not far from where Abuelita was born in Santa Elena, Ecuador. Despite being near the Pacific Ocean, the health complex I was visiting is in a desert-like region. The pick-up truck I’d hailed from the main road dropped me off at a…
— Condé Nast Traveller
Travel Influencer Dies After Falling 300 Feet From Waterfall
A travel influencer died after falling hundreds of feet into a gorge while recording footage for an Instagram Live, multiple outlets have reported. Aanvi Kamdar, a 27-year-old accountant and travel blogger, was sightseeing with seven of her friends at the Kumbhe waterfall, less…
— Men's Journal
How Traveling Solo This Summer Can Up Your Self-Care Game
It’s summertime, arguably the best season of the year, the sun is shining and the people are outside. From the rooftop parties to the strolls in the park, something about summertime makes most people feel happier. This is also the prime time to use your PTO days. If you’ve been…
— Black Love
Today in History
The Sinking of the Mary Rose
The Mary Rose was one of the largest ships in the English Tudor navy of King Henry VIII. She had seen nearly thirty years of warfare and had recently been upfitted with a new innovation: gun ports along the side of the…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
Selling Up: Moving Alaska Clients to Expedition Cruises
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday July 19, 2024
 If you're still among the travel advisors who say “I don’t sell cruise,” you might want to reconsider. The growing cadre of luxury cruise ships sailing to exotic and adventure-filled destinations offers new options for existing customers and lures for a new generation of young travelers—and above all, it can serve as a gateway to the lucrative expedition travel market.
— Travel Research Online
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Picture this, cruising through the Rhine Gorge, taking in the scenic views of historic castles and the Lorelei Rock. As you reach the end of the gorge, you arrive in the picturesque town of Rüdesheim, which we love for its cozy atmosphere and stunning views of the river.