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Thursday August 08, 2024

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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.…

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.

  — Travel Research Online
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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 stride 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
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The Incessant Traveler

Exploring America by Waterway
by David Cogswell
Thursday August 08, 2024

Let’s talk about 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
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Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights

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Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT

Legend has it you should never go alone to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event. Summon your scream squad and you might survive. Here are all the killer things to do at Halloween Horror Nights, from haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment, to food & drinks, tickets, packages, and sales tools at your fingertips. Lidia Markser will showcase everything our world famous event has to offer.

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CroisiEurope – The best kept secret in river cruising

CroisiEurope – The best kept secret in river cruising

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT

Learn everything you need to know to sell Europe’s largest river cruise line. Based in France and independently family owned and operated since 1976, CroisiEurope has pioneered river cruising on some of the most beautiful waterways in Europe and beyond. Their fleet of 50 ships includes everything from hotel canal barges to classic styled ocean liners, paddlewheel river boats and luxury small ship safari cruising. CroisiEurope welcomes nearly 200,000 passengers annually on 170 itineraries in 37 countries. Offering unique and exclusive ships and itineraries, refined French cuisine and a relaxed onboard atmosphere, CroisiEurope is the ideal option for those looking for a more immersive European vacation experience.

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