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Destinations
Make the Most of Croatia's Many Charms–Without the Crowds
With a tantalizing coastline and more than 1,000 islands to explore, it’s no wonder Croatia is topping everyone’s bucket list. Tourism in Croatia is flourishing, bringing 20.6 million tourist arrivals in 2023—a growth of 9 percent since 2022. Over more than two dozen visits during the past quarter century…
— AFAR
Discover Europe's Best-Kept Secret! Fairytale Town With Turquoise Waters & Budget Prices
If you're planning on heading to Europe this season but you've been taken aback by the staggeringly high prices and reports of mass tourism even as summer peters out, hear me out: Instead of jetting off to Barcelona, where you might be welcomed to ‘Go Home!‘ chants, or Dubrovnik, a coastal citadel…
— Travel Off Path
11 Things to Know Before Going to Bavaria in Southern Germany
Picture this: you’ve made it to the top of the mountain after a long hike through the Bavarian Alps. The trail was like something out of a postcard, with lush green meadows and some friendly cows. But it’s a hot day and even the backs of your knees are sweating. Those last few kilometers were tough…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
10 of the Best Things to Do in New Zealand
Spectacular and diverse, New Zealand (Aotearoa) is one of the world's most memorable destinations. From its inspirational Māori cultural experiences to its epic and otherworldly national parks, it can be hard to narrow down what to do. You can spend your days soaking in the urban energy of Auckland…
— Lonely Planet
What's the Best Way to Explore Kenya? Join a Local Hiking Club.
By the time we reached the third waterfall on the Kahunira trail, my wife, Kiki, and I had been walking through the forested backcountry of Kiambu County, Kenya, for nearly three hours. Along the way, we had tasted sweet lady finger bananas in the market town of Githunguri, sipped a sour Kikuyu home…
— New York Times
Everyone Takes Photos of Santorini. Take the Island Home With You Instead
Over the years, I’ve experimented with ways to remember my travels beyond the tchotchkes sold at airports. In my twenties, I collected woven bracelets on my trips until my wrist displayed a messy collection of weathered strands, their once bright colors reduced to brown and grey. I’d look down at…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
This Major Cruise Line Is Hiking Gratuity Fees
Travelers can expect to pay more next time they sail with Princess Cruises. The cruise line is raising its crew appreciation charge starting later this month. Passengers booked in suites will pay $19 per person, per day, up from $18, while fees for guests in mini suites, cabanas and Club Class…
— USA Today
Cruise Calls Continue Following Ketchikan Landslide
Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line continue to call at Ketchikan following Sunday's deadly landslide, however some tours may be impacted. One local person was killed and three injured, according to the Associated Press, following a weekend of rain. 'It was shock ... We…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Traveling Over Labor Day Weekend? Have a Back-up Plan for Cancellations and Delays, and Be Patient
Many children have gone back to school in the U.S., and the days are getting shorter, but there is still one more excuse to use the swimsuits and beach towels before packing them up: Labor Day. Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed for the long holiday weekend as a lot…
— ABC News
Delays Continue at SeaTac Airport After Potential Cyberattack
System outages in the wake of a potential cyberattack continue to affect Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, commonly known as SeaTac, inconveniencing flyers for a third day. Airport spokesperson Perry Cooper told USA TODAY Monday evening that there is still no timeline for a full restoration of…
— USA Today
‘Barely Surviving’: Some Flight Attendants Are Facing Homelessness and Hunger
Kay had already worked a full day when Frontier Airlines called her to pick up a shift. The recently hired flight attendant had been awake since 4 a.m. driving Lyft, one of the few side gigs she could manage with her unpredictable schedule. Her new career was off to a rough start. There were three-and-a-half weeks of unpaid training. Her first few…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
Best Cottages in Michigan for Enjoying Fall Foliage
No matter the season, Michigan is a popular holiday destination. In spring and summer, its woodlands come alive as hikers and campers hit the trails. The same goes for its lakesides, which see families from across the region pack into rentals to get out on the water. Given the state’s cold climate and…
— Travel Awaits
Trailborn Expands With New Hotel in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains
The new hospitality brand inspired by the great American outdoors unveils Trailborn Highlands, its third design - forward hotel featuring exclusive excursions, curated programming, and a soon to open destination restaurant, bar and outdoor Nordic spa. Castle Peak Holdings, the investment and…
— Hospitality Net
Hotel Granada Opens in Midtown After Two-Year Renovation
A 100-year-old historic building in the heart of Midtown Atlanta is now open after a two-year renovation and restoration project. Hotel Granada at 1302 W. Peachtree Street NW has been transformed into "a sophisticated respite for all who enter through its Spanish colonial archways,"…
— Axios
Other and Odd
How Young Is Too Young to Travel Solo?
The news that TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp has been reported to social services after allowing her 15-year-old son to travel abroad has taken the British media cycle by storm. Thousands of people have…
— Condé Nast Traveller
El Hierro: How the Youngest Canary Island Escaped Mass Tourism
While protests against mass tourism rage on neighbouring islands, El Hierro – the wildest and most westerly of the Canary Islands – has quietly chosen to do things very differently. I had only been hiking for two hours but already I'd passed through a fairy-tale forest of ancient laurels, trunks…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
The Krakatoa Eruption
During the spring and summer of 1883, the volcano on the South Pacific island of Krakatoa had been particularly active. In August of that year, however, the eruptions intensified, and on August 24th they began to occur every 10…
— Travel Research Online
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