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Destinations
This Small Town in Maine Has One of the Best Beaches in the Country and a Nearly 100-year-old Lobster Restaurant — How to Visit
Maine is chock-full of quaint coastal towns, giving travelers plenty of appealing vacation prospects. Even with so many delightful options, it’s hard to compete with Ogunquit. Situated on the state’s southern coast, it’s a charming resort destination with a vibrant arts scene, great…
— Travel+Leisure
Discover the 10 Best Hotel Restaurants, Bars and Pools in the US
There are many Indias within India. This expansive land of ancient temples and opulent palaces, forgotten cities and lost traditions, spice markets and famously spicy food is almost a world unto itself, home to a vibrant diversity of peoples and cultures. For many travelers, a visit to…
— Lonely Planet
Is Greenland About to Become a Tourism Hot Spot?
Come this fall, it’ll be easier than ever to visit Greenland. The opening of a new international airport in Nuuk, the capital city, is set to bust the door wide open for tourism, with flights starting in late November. It’s one of three new airports the country is building through 2026 to attract…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Do Luxury Safaris Make a Difference?
Thirty years ago, when Beks Ndlovu was starting out as a guide near his village in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, safaris were a different beast. Then, it was all functional camps offering back-to-nature simplicity for gnarly wildlife enthusiasts — more animal encounters than…
— National Geographic
8 Miles Of Blissful Beach: Visit Florida's Secret White Sand Island This Fall
Oddly enough, spring brings both families and rowdy ‘Spring Breakers' to Florida's pristine beaches while summer sees an invasion of seemingly every walk of life. September is when the crowds begin to dwindle, but it is Florida after all… Finding your quiet space on a nice…
— Travel Off Path
The Most Underrated But Scenic Hikes In Oregon's 6 National Parks
Oregon is home to six diverse and majestic national parks. From volcanic mountain scenery to waterfalls and ancient landscapes, the national parks of Oregon offer everything you could dream of for hiking adventures. Crater Lake National Park is one of Oregon's most popular…
— The Travel
Cruise
Cape Liberty Cruise Port: A Guide to Cruising From New Jersey
The first thing you'll notice about the Cape Liberty cruise port is the views: Situated on the Hudson River in New Jersey across from New York City, the port has spectacular skyline panoramas of Manhattan and unimpeded views of the Statue of Liberty. In fact, sailing out of Cape…
— The Points Guy
Major Cruise Port Suffers Outages From Possible Cyberattack
The Port of Seattle, along with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has been impacted by internet and web systems outages that may indicate a possible cyberattack. This could have significant travel consequences for cruise travelers, both those who have debarked vessels on…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
These Are the Weather Conditions Most Likely to Cancel or Delay Your Flight
There are myriad reasons your flight might be delayed or canceled, from crew members calling out sick to animals wandering onto the runway. But the most common reason is weather. According to the FAA, more than 75 percent of all air traffic delays of 15 minutes or more are caused…
— AFAR
Heading to Japan? Forget Trains—Go by Ferry
Ferries are growing in popularity. In places like Europe, ferries let travelers take scenic routes across the continent. From Helsinki to Turkey, you can find diverse ferries that are geared toward adventurous travelers looking for lesser-known destinations. By comparison, the US’s ferries…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
33 Cozy A-Frame Cabins With Hot Tubs, Firepits, and Mountain Views
Fall is fast approaching, and that means it’s just about time to start planning your autumn weekend in the woods, including your search for lodging. We’ve curated a selection of picturesque A-frame cabins around the country perfect for your next stay. It’s not hard to see what’s so…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Discover the 10 Best Hotel Restaurants, Bars and Pools in the US
There are lots of reasons to stay at one hotel over another, and when you're trying to decide where to book, it often comes down to which hotel has the best features. Maybe the property is home to an amazing spa or has an awesome pool area, or perhaps you appreciate the farm…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
Why Traveling With Your Partner Can ‘Make or Break’ Your Relationship
Traveling with your partner can reveal existing differences in personalities, habits and communication styles. From your personal travel preferences to how you handle stressful circumstances like flight disruptions, traveling is an eye-opener. While things can end poorly for some…
— USA Today
Americans Gearing up for Labor Day Weekend Travel
Millions of Americans are expected to travel within the country for Labor Day weekend, as the price of flights and gas have come down since last year. One of the top destinations this year is Seattle, thanks in part to a surge in Alaskan cruises…
— CBS News
Practice Flights and Calm Spaces: Making Room for Neurodivergent Travelers
After decades of caring for his autistic son, Ryan, Adam Murphy, a 51-year-old father of three from Gloucestershire, England, noticed that Ryan, 27, was becoming a bit more open to trying new things. His son, Mr. Murphy realized, might be able to take his first airplane ride…
— New York Times
Today in History
Nineteenth Amendment
A mere 104 years ago, women had no Constitutionally guaranteed right to vote in elections. In January of 1918, President Woodrow Wilson announced that he was supporting a new amendment to the US Constitution that…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Leveraging AI in Travel Planning
by John Frenaye
Monday August 26, 2024
Just as social  media did in the 2000s and 2010s, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaking up the travel industry in the 2020s, giving travel agents powerful tools to boost efficiency and keep clients happy. Here’s how you can ride the AI wave with caution:
Personalized Travel Recommendations
AI can sift through mountains of data to determine what makes your clients tick. Whether they’re into beach getaways or mountain retreats, AI can tailor suggestions that match their past trips, interests, and budgets. Personalized recommendations mean happier clients and repeat…
— Travel Research Online
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One-to-One Interviews
Margot Windenburg, Senior Sales Manager, North America, AAT Kings
Margot Windenburg, the Senior Sales Manager for North America at AAT Kings, has been a driving force in the travel industry for over two decades, with nearly eight years dedicated to AAT Kings. Her profound passion for Australia and New Zealand is reflected in the meticulously crafted tours that offer travelers unforgettable experiences. The 2025/2026 season for AAT Kings and its premium sister brand, Inspiring Journeys, introduces exciting new itineraries such as the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Tour and the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company visit.
Margot is also a staunch advocate for AAT Kings' MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences, which aim to positively impact local communities and the environment. Her commitment extends to supporting travel agents through advanced…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
The Paris Olympics
 It has been a few weeks since The Paris Summer Olympics came to a close, but I am still reeling from the lessons learned from every event. Priding myself as once being a somewhat accomplished amateur, I can appreciate to a certain degree the price these men and women have paid to represent our country.
Each and every athlete, in each and every event, is highly skilled, trained, disciplined and more than worthy to sport the jacket with the letters USA embroidered on the back.
Here are just a few of my observations as the games…
— Travel Research Online
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