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Destinations
This Is Why Off-Season Travel to Cape Cod Is Better Than Traveling in the Summer
We’ve all been in a situation where we go on our much-anticipated summer vacation only to be lost on overcrowded beaches, starving in backed-up restaurants, and left out of sold-out events. When you decide to go to a popular destination, you find out really quickly why it is…
— MSN.com
Here's When the UK Will Implement Its Entry Fee for U.S. Travelers
Travelers heading to the United Kingdom next year will have to pay a fee to enter as the country prepares to implement its long-anticipated electronic travel authorization (ETA) fee. The ETA will go into effect for visitors from most countries, including from the United States, on Jan…
— Travel+Leisure
Northern Lights & Cheap Flights: Why Fall Is The Best Time To Explore Iceland
Northern lights and cheap flights – if that's not enticing enough to book a trip, then I don't know what is! Lots can be said about my favorite country, some good, some bad – if there's one thing for certain, fall is the best time to explore Iceland. What once seemed like an…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Top Beaches in USA
The United States is home to some of the world’s most stunning beaches. In summer, beaches are a popular for outdoor relaxation enjoyed with tropical fruits, happy music and good memories. Children, young and old people alike enjoy times at the beach because there is…
— Travel Noire
There Are Other Things to Do in Napa Valley Apart From Taste Wine. These Are Our Favorites.
Although Napa Valley is best known for its wine, tastings aren’t the only thing to do in this part of California. Here, in no particular order, are several other ways to take in the iconic wine region. The Napa River runs through most of the valley, and its southern section is navigable by…
— AFAR
6 Hudson Valley Road Trips for Every Type of Traveler
Over 7000 sq miles of mountains, rivers, forests, and farms dotted with postcard villages and opulent estates: the Hudson Valley is so vast, you need a car to see it all. Unlike neighboring NYC, public transit isn’t readily available throughout the region. Buses and trains stop in large…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
These Greek Islands Are Implementing New Fees for Cruise Visitors
When booking a cruise to Greece, most travelers picture themselves walking along serene alleyways between white-washed buildings, having freshly caught meals at seaside tavernas, or sunbathing on a tranquil beach. But in recent years, the reality on popular islands like Santorini…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Avalon Waterways Sets New Booking Records for 2025
Avalon Waterways is experiencing record-breaking bookings for 2025, following a strong performance in 2024, the company said in a statement. “We’re coming to the finish line of our strongest sales year ever. And I’m thrilled to share that 2025 is on another record pace and…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
High-speed Brightline West Trains Will Feature Sleek Seats, a ‘Party Car,’ and More — See Inside
Construction on a high-speed rail connection between Los Angeles and Las Vegas is currently underway, and a peek inside the cars shows it will be a luxurious option when complete. Brightline West, which will connect the two cities through an all-electric, 218-mile train service, will…
— Travel+Leisure
These Items Are Causing Fires on Planes
How many electronic devices do you typically bring along when you fly? On average, Americans carry four, and a staggering 96% of passengers have at least one with them. Smartphones top the list, followed closely by laptops, tablets, power banks, wireless headphones…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
Bali to Ban Building of Some Hotels to Tackle Overdevelopment
Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as it grapples with the overdevelopment of land, a senior ministry official said on Monday. The moratorium is part of the government's bid to…
— USA Today
Four Seasons Hotel New York Reopening Delayed to Later This Year
The standoff between Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and a billionaire hotel owner who built his fortune on Beanie Babies appears to be over. Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts and Four Seasons have reached agreements and plan to reopen the Four Seasons Hotel New York this fall…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Top 5 Reasons Why Your Travel Insurance Claim Will Get Denied
Travel insurance can help mitigate some unforeseen financial losses when a trip goes awry, from having to book an airport hotel following a flight cancellation or seeking medical care abroad. With air travel at its busiest, an increasing number of travelers are turning to travel…
— USA Today
Has the Quest for Aesthetic Travel Gone Too Far?
As a former social media editor and now travel editor, I’ll be the first to admit that my dedication to taking aesthetic holiday content often goes too far. On holiday with family Kefalonia earlier this summer, I racked up over 1,500 photos and videos in just one week. On a five-day trip to…
— Condé Nast Traveller
Travel Industry May See Growth ‘Roughly Cut in Half,’ Says Jefferies Analyst
John Colantuoni, internet equity research analyst at Jefferies, joins CNBC’s Kelly Evans to talk about the online travel companies and his outlook for the broader travel sector…
— CNBC
Today in History
The Re-Discovery of the Lascaux Caves
On September 12, 1940, four teenagers and their dog were exploring the hills near their home village of Montignac, France. They discovered the entrance to a cave and walked into its interior. On the stone walls were…
— Travel Research Online
The Incessant Traveler
Ama Waterways Explodes into 2025
by David Cogswell
Thursday September 12, 2024
For 2025, AmaWa terways is making a leap into South America, launching a pair of cruise itineraries on the Magdalena River in Colombia. It’s breaking into a new continent for the company, and it’s the first major river cruise operator to offer cruises on the Magdalena River on the Caribbean side, with two seven-night voyages between Cartagena and Barranquilla.
AmaWaterways co-founder and executive vice president Kristin Karst told me, “It’s one of our most exciting ventures yet.” She assured me that the company intends to keep “pushing the boundaries.”
The company is seriously on the move. AmaWaterways is currently operating 26 ships in Europe and Asia. It will be adding several new ships over the next two years. In 2025 it is launching AmaMagdalena and AmaMelodia for the…
— Travel Research Online
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