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Destinations
Travel Expert: 6 Best Hidden Gems for Middle-Class Families in Asia
If you’re tired of visiting the same old international tourist spots, why not consider some hidden gems in Asia for your next getaway? “These destinations are true hidden gems for families because they offer a unique blend of culture, adventure and relaxation without the overwhelming…
— MSN.com
Here's How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Bodrum, Turkiye (Says Me)
There I was, treading water in the clear blue Aegean Sea while holding a glass of rosé, a rented yacht a dozen feet behind me. Things can’t get better than this, I thought. And then the ice cream boat pulled up. And I bought a pistachio ice cream. And things did get better. Bodrum…
— Cosmopolitan
36 Hours in Malmo, Sweden
Sweden’s third-largest city, a 40-minute train ride from Copenhagen across the Oresund Bridge, is used to being defined in relation to its neighbor. With its emphasis on sustainability and design, and abundant bicycles, it shares many attributes with the Danish capital. But its…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
10 Countries With The World's Largest Deserts
Plenty of deserts around the world are known for scorching hot temperatures and, of course, picturesque cacti. One of the hottest desert cities in the US is Arizona, which often earns attention for its extreme temperatures. But there are also many massive and unique deserts around the…
— The Travel
The French Are Fighting Over Ski Heaven—Before It Melts
“Progress spells death to the ancient village of Tignes high up in the Alps,” crackles the plummy received pronunciation of a British Pathé news report in 1952, cheerily titled ‘Last Days of the Doomed Village.‘ “From their ancient homes, the 430 inhabitants have been ordered to move…
— Fodor's Travel
A First-Time Guide to Kruger National Park, South Africa
There’s a snort in the bush and a troop of warthogs muscle their way out of the undergrowth just as a bee-eater in a fluster of iridescent feathers lands improbably on a twig. High above, a snake eagle momentarily clouds the sky, perhaps clocking the movement of a lone cheetah…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
This Is the New Way to Cruise the Mediterranean
Lunching on fresh fish and sipping ice-cold rosé in a cove where private yachts anchor to play in the turquoise waters off of Sardinia, it was hard to believe I was traveling on a sister ship to the one that took me through the notoriously rough Drake Passage and a blizzard with…
— AFAR
Embarkation Terminal Change for Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas
Embarkation day can be chaotic and confusing for any cruise ship, but what about if travelers arrive to their cruise terminal and their ship isn’t there? Guests setting sail aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas on Friday, September 20, 2024 might have just that problem if they…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
New Dog Rabies Rules Could Disrupt Air Travel for US Pets
People in the US often prefer to take their pet dogs when traveling by air. As reported by the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), a non-profit trade association, over 1 million pets board flights annually in the United States. Moreover, in the last decade…
— Dog Time
Emirates Is Making Flying out of the U.S. More Luxurious — Here’s How
Dubai-based airline Emirates is expanding its premium economy service in the United States by bringing an upgraded cabin to six new routes. Travelers flying Emirates will soon be able to enjoy the elevated premium economy cabin when flying on routes out of Chicago, Boston, Dallas…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
10 Best Haunted Hotels in the World
Looking to celebrate Halloween in a truly spooky fashion? Why not try and brave a night at one of the most haunted hotels in the world? From glamorous Hollywood high-rises to Dublin's stately "Grand Dame," there's no shortage of haunted hotels you can book — in some cases, with…
— The Points Guy
Best Bed & Breakfasts in Colorado this Autumn & Winter
Anyone who loves nature usually loves Colorado, too. Its natural wonders are worth a visit any time of the year. But thanks to the Rockies and their annual snowfall, visits in autumn and winter are especially ideal. Whether looking to soak up fall foliage from hiking trails or enjoy the…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
California Cat Travels 800 Miles After Being Lost at Yellowstone
A California couple lost their beloved while vacationing at Yellowstone. Two months later, he turned up 800 miles away. KSBW's Zoe Hunt reports…
— NBC News
The Top 10 Affordable Package Holidays for Solo Travelers in 2024
Solo travel comes custom-made with the freedom to explore at your own pace, make spontaneous decisions, and fully immerse yourself in your surroundings. However, such liberation can sometimes feel more expensive, especially when booking accommodations and tours designed for…
— Travel Noire
Today in History
RMS Queen Elizabeth 2
On September 20, 1967, Queen Elizabeth II launched the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, fondly known as the "QE2". The gold scissors she used to cut the ceremonial ribbon were the same pair used by her mother and…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
AmaWaterways 2025 Latin Touch: Showcasing The Best Of Portugal For Spanish-Speaking Travelers
As the cruise m arket for Spanish-speaking travelers continues to grow, AmaWaterways adds more opportunities to meet the demand for these popular sailings. AmaWaterways, known for its Latin Touch cruises dedicated to Spanish-speaking travelers, is adding the popular Enticing Douro itinerary to its Latin Touch series for 2025. Departing on November 25, 2025, this eight-day luxury cruise aboard the 102-guest AmaDouro will journey from the pastel-colored city of Porto, all the way to picturesque port of Vega de Terrón, Spain before returning. Pricing starts at $3,283 per person, double. Guests can add a three-night pre-cruise Lisbon land option, inclusive of luxury accommodation, daily tours and daily breakfast, priced at $990 per person, double.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
What I Learned Sailing Symphony of the Seas with My Kids and Grandkids
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday September 20, 2024
“A tr avel advisor who doesn’t travel is like a chef who doesn’t eat,” they say—and the same goes for a travel writer. So despite a family of nervous moms and four kids, every August we schlep our kids and grandkids on a family vacation. We love to have the whole clan together, and it’s always revealing to see things through the perspective of first-timers.
— Travel Research Online
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