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Destinations
St-Tropez: The Town Telling Visitors to Stay away This Summer
Once a sleepy fishing village, this picture-perfect town on the French Riviera has transformed into one of the Mediterranean's most overcrowded summer destinations. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, France is set to keep its pole position as the world's most…
— BBC
Is San Diego Safe? A Comprehensive Safety Guide
San Diego is the quintessential California beach city known for its perfect climate, stunning coastlines, and laid-back surf-town vibe. But is San Diego safe? While this sunny destination has plenty to offer visitors, there are also some safety considerations to keep in mind. Located along…
— Travel Noire
36 Hours in Provincetown, Mass.
Located at the tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown has overlapping — and sometimes competing — identities: one of America’s oldest art colonies, nature preserve, thriving L.G.B.T.Q. resort and historic Portuguese fishing village. Among the few points of agreement in P-town, as locals call…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
How to Run with Wild Horses in Maryland (and Virginia)
Wild horses and ponies can be found across the United States. You might know these wild populations mustangs—a term used to describe feral horses that were once domesticated. Bands of mustangs roam dozens of states. From Georgia to Arizona to Oregon, these mustangs have…
— Travel Awaits
Best Beaches in St Thomas
You don't know it yet, but St Thomas is the tropical paradise of your dreams. Sugar-white sands line this US Virgin Island, and swaying green palms provide gentle shade when you're not floating dreamily in the Caribbean Sea. Whether you want to stretch out on the beach and relax…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Carnival Provides Update and Insights After Urgent Port Recall
In response to concerned inquiries, Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador John Heald provided an update on the emergency port recall for guests onboard Carnival Magic as the ship was visiting Grand Turk on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Due to an approaching storm, the ship was…
— Cruise Hive
Enjoying Onboard Amenities Without Leaving the Ship
While cruising typically involves exciting port stops, there are many ways to enjoy your time on the ship without stepping ashore! From relaxation and entertainment to dining and social activities, cruise ships offer numerous amenities to enhance your experience. Here are some…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Transportation
Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Sudden Diversion After Pilot Says He’s Not Certified to Land: Report
An Alaska Airlines flight being operated by Skywest was forced to divert from its intended destination of Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) last week after the pilot admitted he was not certified to land the plane in Jackson, according to reports. Alaska Airlines/SkyWest flight 3491 was…
— FOX Orlando
Etihad’s 3-Room Residence Is the Most Exclusive Airline Cabin You Can Book. Here’s What It’s Like
Exactly one decade after Etihad Airways rolled out its most luxurious offering on board—called The Residence, a three-room apartment in the sky complete with butler service, a private en suite shower, and other luxe amenities—the product remains one of the most exclusive offerings…
— AFAR
Lufthansa's Newark Lounge Just Got a $10 Million Makeover — Take a Look Inside
A high-traffic airline lounge just got a big upgrade. Inside Newark Liberty International Airport, Lufthansa Airlines just debuted its revamped lounge, set to benefit travelers flying to Europe on board the airline's daily flights. This week Travel + Leisure got an early look at the the…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Why You Should Skip Fancy Resorts In The Caribbean
There are many reasons to love the Caribbean; it's close to the continental United States, its warm and sunny, and you can stay in paradise for under $1,500 a month. Plus, it's a natural paradise, from the gorgeous beaches to fantastic mountain hikes. While you can certainly go the…
— The Travel
Park Hyatt Will Open a New Location in Kuala Lumpur in 2025
A Park Hyatt in the works for Malaysia's capital city is slated to occupy the top floors of the tallest building in Southeast Asia. The Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, which will debut sometime in the spring of 2025, is set to open atop Merdeka 118, a 2,227-foot tower that opened earlier this…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
How Hurricane Ernesto Could Impact Your Travels
Hurricane Ernesto, then a tropical storm, knocked out power for half of Puerto Rico on Wednesday and is moving toward Bermuda with increased strength. A hurricane warning is currently in effect for the British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. “Expect building…
— Condé Nast Traveler
How to Avoid Being Pickpocketed While Traveling
On a recent trip to Paris, John Smaistrla was just a bump away from becoming a pickpocket victim. "I was in the back car of the Métro Line 3, which was rocking pretty good at each turn," he remembered. That's when Smaistrla, a civil engineer from Houston, noticed another…
— USA Today
Today in History
Sports Illustrated
On this day in 1964, Sports Illustrated published its first issue. The cover featured Milwaukee Braves player Eddie Mathews at bat and New York Giants catcher Wes Westrum in Milwaukee County Stadium. Today, the…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
Succession Planning Has Agency Owners Dreaming of a Different Kind of Life
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday August 16, 2024
 (Second in a three-part series on smart succession plans. For part one, see A Tale of Three Succession Plans | Travel Research Online. Stay tuned for Part 3.)
When you’ve been in the travel business all your life and you’re getting tired of the 60-hour weeks, it’s tempting to just throw up your hands, sell your client list to a friend and say “enough.” But many travel advisors are hoping to do more than that—to keep some cash flow coming in, to leave a legacy for their children, to ensure a smooth transition for their clients and employees. Their goal is to carefully choose the perfect successor and plot a path forward together, slowly and over time.
Some advisors are taking their succession planning beyond just…
— Travel Research Online
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AmaWaterways President Rudi Schreiner – a lifelong advocate of river cruising and lauded industry innovator and known as the “Godfather of River Cruising” – began his deep connection with rivers growing up in Vienna, alongside the Danube…