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Destinations
Move Over Dublin! This Picturesque Town Has No Crowds And Stunning Medieval Sites
Dublin is typically your gateway into Ireland. Despite the classic pubs, cobbled streets, and friendly locals, going beyond the city is where the country really shines. Besides Dublin, travelers can fly directly to multiple airports in Ireland, such as Shannon and Cork. By doing so, the…
— Travel Off Path
It's Going to Get More Expensive to Visit This Beautiful Country
Travelers need to budget for more than just airfare and hotels; they must also consider the destination’s local taxes. Increasingly, destinations are implementing higher tourist taxes, with New Zealand the latest to join this trend. The Oceanic country is set to nearly triple its tourist tax…
— Fodor's Travel
7 Best Small Towns In The Smokies For A Weekend Retreat
The Great Smoky Mountains are a stunning mountain range in the Appalachian Mountains, which are among the world’s oldest mountains. The Smokies were named by the Cherokee people, who called it “Shaconage,” which translates to “place of the blue smoke.” This referred to the…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
What to Eat in Chicago
Chicago racks up a slew of Michelin stars and James Beard Awards, but it keeps it real with an affordable, no-pretenses scene that spreads across neighborhoods and mixes with the city’s cultural mash-up. Something tantalizing is always cooking in Chicago, and the 10 dishes below…
— Lonely Planet
The Wadi Rum Trail: Jordan’s New Long-Distance Hike
It traces the stunning, extraterrestrial landscape featured in films like Star Wars and Dune, while helping to preserve traditional Bedouin culture. My Bedouin guide Abdallah led the way up and into the crags of Jebel Umm Ishrin (1,753m), the sheer, eastern wall of Jordan's most…
— BBC
Cruise
Are Luxury Cruises Really Worth It?
While the term “luxury” is often thrown around and overused, the top-end luxury cruise lines really do deliver a five-star experience that’s akin to staying at a grand hotel—with the added bonus of all-inclusive pricing and a ship that brings you to multiple destinations during your stay…
— AFAR
See Inside the Luxury Vessel
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is growing. The luxury brand’s second ship, Ilma, departed on its maiden voyage Monday. The vessel, which will spend its inaugural season sailing the Mediterranean, was fittingly named for the Maltese word for water. The 790-foot-long Ilma is larger…
— USA Today
Royal Caribbean to Fix Alaska Cruise Infrastructure Issue
Ah, scenic Juneau, Alaska — where the allure of lush forests, cascading waterfalls and majestic glaciers draws as many as 16,000 cruise passengers a day. The downside? The constant influx of visitors is putting a strain on local infrastructure. Royal Caribbean Group — which…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
Air New Zealand's Latest Sale Has Roundtrip Flights Starting at Less than $800
Travelers hoping to escape the coming cold weather can save big on a trip south of the equator thanks to Air New Zealand’s latest sale that has roundtrip flights from the United States starting at less than $800. The sale, which must be booked by 11:59 p.m. PDT on Oct. 8, has…
— Travel+Leisure
How American, Delta & United Airlines Updated Their Corporate Travel Programs
American Airlines offers flexible booking and AI integration for personalized travel solutions. Delta Air Lines' Edge program provides data-driven analytics, carbon offsetting options, and real-time decision-making features for optimal client experiences. United Airlines' United for…
— MSN.com
These Are the 10 Best-Connected Airports in the World
One might reasonably assume that the world’s best-connected airports would have been around for a while—long enough to test out new airline routes, apply those learnings, and figure out the smoothest way to introduce new carriers and destinations. Heathrow, for example, has…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
Hotels in Aspen: Best Options for Families, Couples, & More
It’s not hard to see why Aspen is a premier destination. It sits nestled amid the towering Rockies, renowned for its high-end ski resorts, small-town charm, and opulent eateries. Comparisons to areas like St. Moritz aren’t surprising. When the population explodes from around 7,000 to…
— Travel Awaits
Dirty Rooms, No Mixed Drinks: Inside a Boston Hotel on Strike
On Labor Day, the Hilton Boston Park Plaza was bustling with guests spending the holiday in the birthplace of the American Revolution. They milled around the concierge desk seeking travel advice and ponied up to the bar for bowls of clam chowder and pints of Sam Adams…
— The Washington Post
Other and Odd
TikTok Tourists Cause Outrage With 'Temple Run' Stunt At Ancient Angkor Wat
A recent trend of tourists reenacting the popular mobile game Temple Run at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple complex has conservationists and historians fuming. Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world. It’s the architectural brilliance of the Khmer Empire. Built by…
— Travel Noire
American Demand for International Trips Drives ‘Travel Momentum’ and Overall Spending
Travel spending among American households continues to outpace its pre-pandemic levels, a trend underpinned by a zeal for international trips, according to new Bank of America research. “A key part of travel momentum lies within vacationing abroad,” Taylor Bowley and Joe…
— CNBC
Today in History
The Surrender of Geronimo
The Native American warrior Geronimo was born and raised in that part of the west now known as Arizona, then a part of Mexico, to a band of the Apache tribe. In March of 1851, a group of Mexican soldiers attacked…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Marcelo William Bottini Joins Volans Group and Will Lead Business Development and Partnerships in North America
September 3, 2024 – At Volans Group, leaders in developing innovative solutions in the Travel industry, we are excited to announce the addition of Marcelo William Bottini as Senior Vice President of Business Development…
— Travel Research Online
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