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Destinations
Why Bali police will stop tourists
Authorities in one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations will begin stopping tourists at holiday hotspots for one simple…
— Yahoo! News
Foreign citizens urged to leave Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’ as regional tensions spike
Several countries including the United States, the United Kingdom and France have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon as heightened tensions in the region spark fears of a widening Middle East…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
8 Hiroshima Restaurants You’ll Want to Fly For
If you want the best food in Hiroshima, then listed in this article are 8 of the best Hiroshima restaurants to try specialties like okonomiyaki and…
— Will Fly for Food
15 Scenic U.S. Train Rides for Fall Foliage Views
Savor the season with a fall foliage train ride through California's Sierra Nevada, to the top of the Northeast's highest peak, or across the rural…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas to Undergo $100 Million Upgrade
The Allure of the Seas is set for a $100 million upgrade in April 2025, Royal Caribbean International announced in a press release. The refurbishment, which is part of the company's Royal Amplified refit…
— Cruise Industry News
Carnival Cruise Line quietly made a major cabin change
Cruise cabins require making careful use of every inch of space. That's something the cruise lines seem to have improved with every new ship they create. On a newer ship your cabin will have storage spaces in what used to be dead space. Maybe it's a hidden compartment over the bed, or shelves or hangers on what used to once empty…
— The Street
Transportation
Iran warns airlines to avoid its airspace for 3 hours on Thursday over military drills, Egypt says
Egypt's Civil Aviation Ministry says it's ordered Egyptian airlines to avoid Iranian airspace for three hours on Thursday after a notice from Tehran to do so because of military…
— Associated Press
Newly released documents detail chaotic moments after Alaska Airlines door plug blowout
Newly released documents describe the chaotic moments after the door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight, as the NTSB holds a two-day hearing into the…
— ABC News
Lodging
Park Hyatt New York Set for Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Timed for the hotel's tenth anniversary, this refresh adds the ‘Manhattan Suite’ to the hotel's…
— Elite Traveler
UK leader Starmer condemns attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right violence spreads
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned an attack Sunday on a hotel housing asylum seekers that saw at least 10 police officers injured, one seriously, describing it as “far-right…
— ABC News
Other and Odd
Bhutan: Enter The World's Most Exclusive Tourist Destination
Ever heard of Bhutan? This small Himalayan country is one of the world's most exclusive tourist…
— Travel Awaits
7 ways you can support local communities when abroad, according to travel experts
More travelers want to give back to the local community when visiting new destinations. Here are seven ways to do just…
— Yahoo! News
Today in History
The Great Train Robbery
On August 8, 1963, a group of 15 men held up a train at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, England.
The robbery did not go well.
The robbers were misinformed, ill-equipped and more than a little bumbling. A conductor was hit in the head and hurt severely, but none were killed. The £2.6 million train robbery was the largest robbery by value in British history until that record was broken in 2006. The bulk of the money was never recovered.…
— Travel Research Online
60-Second Geography
Spain’s Border with France: From the Atlantic Coast to Catalonia
by TRO Staff Thursday August 08, 2024
Nestled between the vast Atlantic Ocean and the serene Mediterranean Sea, the border that Spain shares with France is a blend of geographical marvels and rich cultural tapestries. Stretching from the rugged Basque coastline to the stunning peaks of the Pyrenees and dipping down into the charming landscapes of Catalonia, this cross-border region is a living mosaic of history, art, and nature. Travelers exploring this area are treated to a magnificent variety of landscapes and an intriguing mix of cultural influences that tell a story of centuries-old connections between the two nations.
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Spotlight
American Marketing Group Expands Commitment to Advisor Professional Development: Welcomes Two New Directors
by TRO Staff Wednesday August 07, 2024
In a bold strid e to strengthen its dedication to advisor education and training, American Marketing Group (AMG) has grown its professional development team, focusing on delivering the exclusive benefits of its innovative programs to a broader audience. With the recent appointment of Diana Hnatov and Clare Burke, advisors affiliated with AMG’s renowned travel agency networks—TRAVELSAVERS, NEST, and The Affluent Traveler Collection—can expect significant advancements in their professional development journeys.
Empowering Advisors with Industry Expertise
Diana…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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The Incessant Traveler
Exploring America by Waterway
by David Cogswell Thursday August 08, 2024
Let’s talk ab out American Cruise Lines. There are so many things I want to share about this company I barely know where to begin.
Briefly, it is an American operator of cruises on great rivers across the country, and on coastal waters. The coastal cruises hug the coastline, never out of sight of land. They are operated essentially like river cruises.
There’s much more to get back to about this company, but first, a quick look at the…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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