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Destinations
7 Cooler Vacation Destinations in Europe
If you’re used to seeing vacation photos of Greek beaches, Roman ruins and Spanish cities dominate your social media feeds, you’re not alone. These European classics have long filled the bucket lists of most travelers. But rising temperatures and soaring prices at the continent’s…
— The Washington Post
An Under-The-Radar Alternative to the Italian Lakes This Summer
Italy's northern lakes like Como, Garda and Maggiore may shine on social media, but the Alpine lakes of France, equally picturesque but with an understated elegance, offer a refreshing – and less crowded – alternative. When my sister suggested Lake Como for a 40th birthday trip…
— BBC
Local Flavor: Where to Eat and Drink in Prague
I’ve been living in Prague for the better part of three decades. Over that time, I’ve witnessed breathtaking changes in the city’s food scene. It used to be that eating out in Prague meant stodgy plates of pork or beef and stale bread dumplings, all swimming in an indecipherable brown…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
This 12-Day Adventure in Greece Will Take You Honey Harvesting and Truffle Hunting
When it comes to Greece, we tend to gravitate toward Athens or Santorini. This new travel itinerary, however, will take you off the beaten path. Luxury travel operator Geographic Expeditions recently expanded its European portfolio with the unveiling of a new trip to less-visited…
— Robb Report
6 of the Prettiest Outdoor Experiences You Can Have This Fall
Ahh, fall. The season of comfort and change. In the Northern Hemisphere, green trees transform into pops of orange and yellow, while blooming flowers take over the southern counterpart. Autumn is also a great way to catch a destination in between crowd-filled periods—so…
— AFAR
Coastal Cool Down! Top 5 Beach Destinations Without The Sweltering Heat
Want to enjoy the beach without the heat? I love sun, sea, and sand but hate sweat and sunburn! If you feel the same, then this list of the world’s top 5 beach destinations without the sweltering heat is for you. To compile this list of the coolest beach destinations, we combined the…
— Travel Off Path
Cruise
I Took a Cruise Around One of the Most Remote Places on Earth — Spotting Polar Bears, Seals, and Glaciers Along the Way
On day two of my trip to the high Arctic, I sat in a kayak alongside Lilliehöökbreen, one of the longest glaciers in Svalbard, at nearly 14 miles. I was watching the glassy water when I noticed something round and steely gray pop out and quickly go back under. At first, I thought it was…
— Travel+Leisure
Concordia Damen Secures Contract for Eco-Friendly River Cruise Ship
Concordia Damen has secured a new contract with an undisclosed Swiss luxury river cruise operator to deliver the River Cruise 135, according to a company statement. The company said this in-house designed vessel, which holds the Green Award Gold Standard, marks a significant…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Can I Fly to the US With My Dog? New CDC Rules Start Thursday
Summer is a busy travel season for both people and their pups. Heather Blas, a pet relocation specialist at Continental Pet Relocation, was already trying to navigate the hectic time for moving and seasonal airline restrictions when a slew of new Centers for Disease Control and…
— USA Today
If D.O.T. Gets Its Way, Families Will Sit Together on Flights for Free
Right now, domestic airlines treat traveling families differently. A handful, such as JetBlue Airways, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, guarantee that parents can sit next to their children. But on the others, parents are left to pay for more expensive assigned seats or to bank…
— New York Times
The U.S. Just Saw Its Busiest Air Travel Day in History
More than 3 million people passed through U.S. airport security on Sunday, marking a new single-day record, according to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. The record, which was widely predicted to happen at some point over the July Four holiday weekend…
— MSN.com
Lodging
10 Gorgeous Villas in Tuscany You Can Rent
Tuscany is a beloved destination for Americans and Brits alike—so much so that in the UK, it has been dubbed Chiantishire, as travelers decamp from gloomy England and set up in villas for a summer of sightseeing, swimming, and socializing. But Tuscany is large and there are…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Hilton’s Overnight Oats, Raffles Goes to Tokyo and Other Hotel News You Missed
July was a whirlwind — and, well, the news was nonstop. Between politics, that wild global computer fiasco (you know, the one that hit airlines hard) and the Olympics starting, you might have missed some big news on the hotel front. Earlier this month, we reported that the…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
More People Are Exploring Alcohol-Free Trips and ‘Sober Curious’ Vacations
Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had flown his entire family via private jet from Brunei to the Thai island after learning upon landing in Brunei that it is a “dry…
— CNBC
There's Another Viral TikTok Travel Trend That's a Really, Really Bad Idea
TikTok is a great resource for travelers—you can find hidden spots, travel hacks, and useful tips. But maybe don’t trust everything you see there—like the viral pillow trick that can get you kicked off a flight. And now there’s another new trend that’s making the rounds on the app…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
The Last Diary Entry of Anne Frank
From July 6, 1942 until August 4, 1944, a teenage Jewish girl kept a diary. She was in hiding with her family and others in the Netherlands from Nazis who were deporting Jews to concentration camps. Hidden away in a…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
John Stachnik – In Memoriam
by David Cogswell
Thursday August 01, 2024
In all the year s I have been writing about tour operators John Stachnik was one of the greatest of them all. He was a sterling character in every way. He was one of the smartest, most capable, most amiable, kind-hearted and good-humored men I ever had the good fortune of meeting.
He died July 17 at his home in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was 82 years old, though it’s hard to believe. He was an eternally youthful person. He always looked young, like a kid. But more than looks, it was a spark in his eye, a spring in his step and a smile perpetually turning up the corners of his mouth.
I had the pleasure of meeting with him often over the years, because he was…
— Travel Research Online
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