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Destinations
Paris Mayor Plans To Keep Olympic Rings On Eiffel Tower
The excitement surrounding the 2024 Paris Olympics nearly brought the world to a halt. Some of the world’s best athletes gathered in one of the most iconic cities. With memorable moments like Snoop Dogg memes and break-dancing controversies, these Games won’t be forgotten…
— Travel Noire
When Is the Best Time to Visit Dubai?
While news of its record-breaking summertime temperatures travels around the globe every year, Dubai truly has transformed into a year-round destination in recent years. Its many indoor attractions are just as enjoyable as going on a desert safari or chilling at a beach club. In fact, it’s…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
7 Best Hikes In Glacier National Park This Fall
Even though it sits in a remote stretch of the northern Rocky Mountains, Montana's Glacier National Park is one of the top outdoor destinations in the United States. The park protects a scenic stretch of the Rockies marked by breathtaking glacial valleys and abundant mountain lakes…
— The Travel
What to Eat and Drink in India
The food of India is one of the world’s great gastronomic delights. Few other places on the planet offer such an astonishing diversity of dishes and foodie experiences – in a country where every meal is a feast, eating is always one of the best things to do. India's food fame is thanks, in…
— Lonely Planet
The National Parks Just Got Their Largest Grant Ever—Here’s How It Will Improve the Visitor Experience
The National Park Foundation (NPF), the nonprofit arm of the National Park Service, recently announced it received a $100 million grant, the largest donation in the agency’s 108-year history. “This transformative grant . . . celebrates a pivotal moment in safeguarding the future of…
— AFAR
Cruise
Insights From a 9-Month Sailing
Audrey Martucci had never been on a cruise before booking a nine-month sailing with Royal Caribbean International. The travel was one appeal, but the 60-year-old had another motivation. Her husband, Joe, had “no intention” of retiring, according to Audrey. “And so when the…
— USA Today
Carnival Cruise Line Issues Clarity Over Food Restrictions in Port
Many travelers like to take a few snacks along when they are exploring a new destination, but cruise passengers are not permitted to take food off their ship in ports of call. Carnival Cruise Line has responded to guest concerns on this restriction and explained that it is not uncommon, no…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
Overheated Battery-Powered Devices Reported More Often on Planes: Report
Devices with lithium-ion batteries are overheating more often in air travel, according to a report released Monday. A report from UL Standards found overheating incidents increased 28 percent from 2019 to 2023 in an analysis of data from 35 passenger and cargo airlines. An average of…
— The Hill
Fly Rights: Inside the US’s New Flight Compensation Policy
Flying in the United States anytime soon? You’ve got brand new rights you might not know about. Flight rights (or Fly Rights, officially) is a new regulation that outlines an airline’s responsibility toward its passengers. More specifically, it covers what happens when flights are delayed…
— Travel Awaits
The Ultimate Guide to Flying With a Baby
Flying with a baby for the first time can be as momentous as their first steps, first bite of first solid food, or first drop off at daycare. And like all those milestones, parents can feel understandably freaked out beforehand. No one, not even your baby themself, knows how a child will react…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
IHG Hotels & Resorts Debuts the Holiday Inn Brand in Pushkar
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Satyadeo Hotels Pvt Ltd to develop Holiday Inn Resort Pushkar, Rajasthan. Scheduled to open in January 2029 in the prominent tourist and spiritual destination of Pushkar…
— Hospitality Net
The Fairmont Orchid: The Luxurious Hotel Featured On The Latest Season Of 'The Bachelorette'
The Fairmont Orchid will draw new fans as the romantic setting for two episodes of the latest season of “The Bachelorette.” This luxurious beachside resort on Hawaii’s Big Island sits on 32 oceanfront acres of the beautiful Kohala Coast. As an AAA Four Diamond resort, this one-of…
— Travel Noire
Other and Odd
Top Travel Mistakes to Avoid During Hurricane Season
Vacations ... aren't they great? There's nothing like heading to a beautiful tropical island in the Caribbean, Florida or the Gulf Coast in the summer or fall. Vacation can be wonderful — that is, until a seasonal tropical weather event or hurricane hits your destination. Then a vacation…
— The Points Guy
PortMiami Awarded Grant from Resilient Florida Program
PortMiami has received a $19,547,316 grant from the Resilient Florida Program to build a new elevated Berth 10 bulkhead system. This project will safeguard the uplands from flooding and damage due to sea level rise, in alignment with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s…
— Porthole Cruise and Travel News
Today in History
The Last Guillotine in France
In 1791, the French National Assembly was seeking a new method of execution. Former methods were considered too inhumane, such as the infamous "breaking on the wheel". Assembly member Joseph-Ignace…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette’s ‘New Season of Travel’ Sale Live Through September 23: Travelers Can Save up to 20% *
September 9, 2024 – Collette’s “New Season of Travel” sale is now live through September 23. Travelers can save up to 20% on North American and European tours if they book seats during the window. Offer code…
— Travel Research Online
60-Second Geography
Washington DC: Fun and Educational Fall Family Getaways
by TRO Staff
Tuesday September 10, 2024
 When you think of US destinations that embody the “travel as a living classroom” theme, Washington DC is undoubtedly at the top of the list. With back-to-school season here, there's no better way to enhance your child’s education than with a fun and enriching family getaway to our nation’s capital this fall. From the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol Building and beyond, it's an experience filled with countless teaching moments. Beyond the iconic monuments and memorials, Washington DC boasts incredible museums, stunning architecture, rich culture, natural beauty, and so much more.
— Travel Research Online
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