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Destinations
Move Over Barcelona! Travelers Are Flocking to Lesser Known City With Stunning Old Town
The Gaudi landmarks, towering Sagrada Familia, and lively palm-lined boardwalk straddling an azure sea—there are many reasons why Americans would put Barcelona at the top of their Spain wishlist and many reasons why they wouldn't. Between the increased tourist phobia and rising room rates…
— Travel Off Path
US Issues Travel Warnings For Venezuela And Panama, Urges Caution In Caribbean
The United States State Department has issued new travel advisories for two nations amid growing worldwide safety and security concerns. On September 24, 2024, the State Department issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Venezuela. This warningmarks only the second such warning…
— Travel Noire
Tours and Activities
I Spent 4 Days at Machu Picchu and This Is What It Cost
It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to visit Machu Picchu. I remember hearing about a classmate’s trip to Machu Picchu when I was in high school and had never left the country before, finding myself enraptured by every detail of their journey. Fast forward a number of years and I’m now an…
— Thrillist
The Best Things to Do in Berlin—From Eating Currywurst to Visiting the Berlin Wall
Berlin has a reputation for being unapologetically authentic. It’s long been a haven for outsiders wanting to pursue creative passions and innovative ideas, yet bullet marks from World War II remain etched in the walls, a reminder of its layered history. The city has redefined and rebuilt itself…
— AFAR
The Best Art Exhibits to See in New York City This October
Autumn makes its welcome return to New York City, cooling the air with a delicious crispness that is exponentially more conducive to museum-hopping than the enervating summer that preceded it. Don your jackets and light sweaters and queue up outside any one of the Big Apple's myriad…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Cruise
This Big Ship Cruise Line Will Now Include More Dining, Drinks and Wi-Fi in Its Cruise Fares
It's the end of an era. After years of offering variations on its Free at Sea booking perks promotion, Norwegian Cruise Line is sunsetting its signature offering of included drink packages, Wi-Fi, shore excursions and specialty restaurant dining. But don't be sad. The cruise line wants to offer its guests…
— The Points Guy
Why the US Port Workers’ Strike Won’t Impact Cruises
Members of the important International Longshoremen’s Association union, with tens of thousands of workers at some of the country's busiest East Coast ports, began setting up pickets after talks in a wage dispute broke down. But ILA President Harold Daggett promised that military cargo and…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
These Are the Most Exciting New Airline Routes Launching in October
The days are getting shorter and the nights cooler, marking the beginning of the “winter season” for airlines. By a quirk of the industry calendar, airlines’ official winter schedules begin at the end of October and run through March. And new schedules mean new routes. In Travel + Leisure’s latest…
— Travel+Leisure
How to Get into Airport Lounges—For Non-Members
We’ve all caught a glimpse into an airport lounge during a low moment at the airport and thought… Wouldn’t it be nice? Airport lounges are like sheltered little oases in the cruel desert of air travel. Unfortunately, they’re reserved for the select few—usually, elite status members of airline loyalty…
— Travel Awaits
Lodging
The Latest Hotel Craze? Getting a Tattoo
The last time you traveled, what did you bring back as a souvenir? Maybe it was a tiny keychain of the Eiffel Tower, perhaps it was a porcelain mug of the Big Ben or maybe it was a Bondi Beach towel? All of these souvenirs and mementos are great, but keychains do get dirty, cups break, and…
— Fodor's Travel
Double Your Fun at These Family Resorts With Awesome 2-For-1 Deals
It’s always a good thing to get more bang for your buck, especially when you’re on vacation. One way to do that is by booking a stay at a resort that offers access to amenities at a sister property. It’s a bonus that adds some variety to your trip, and a great way to mix things up if anyone in your…
— USA Today
10 Amazing U.S. Hotels You Can Book With Points
If you're looking for a luxurious getaway, you don’t have to travel abroad – there are plenty of amazing hotels in the United States that you can book with points. The US is home to some of the world's most luxurious hotels; from chic and modern urban escapes to luxurious resorts, there are…
— Lonely Planet
Other and Odd
This Unique Type Of Travel Is Booming Among Women Over 40
From hiking in Peru to sea-kayaking in Australia, participating in out-of-the-ordinary experiences is becoming a must-do for many people ― particularly for female travelers. In fact, adventure travel ― defined as a travel experience “that involves the combination of nature, culture and physical…
— HuffPost
Trace California's Black Cowboy Legacy and History From Rodeos to Compton Cowboys
The Lone Ranger. Clint Eastwood as a cattle driver named Rowdy Yates. “King of the Cowboys” actor-singer Roy Rogers. For generations, no image symbolized the American West more often than gun-toting white men on horseback. Whiteness was the quintessential imagery of Western-esque…
— Fodor's Travel
The Only Place Where Whales Come to Watch You
Once nearly hunted to extinction, Pacific gray whales in Mexico's Laguna San Ignacio now seem to be as curious about us as we are about them. "Here she comes again!" our guide, José Sanchez, announces as a massive gray whale approaches us for the fifth time in 45 minutes. Each time our…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
Disney World Opens
Walt Disney World Resort opened on this date near Orlando, Florida in 1971. As the largest recreational resort in the world, Walt Disney World Resort now consists of four theme parks, two waterparks and 28 resorts. Walt Disney…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TRIPKIT Scholarship Supports ‘Right’ Training for Industry Newcomers
October 1, 2024 – The Travel Institute is again offering its dedicated TRIPKITSM Scholarship Fund, providing tuition assistance on the education leader’s award-winning new agent training program. First launched in January…
— Travel Research Online
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