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Destinations
This Pacific Northwest Destination Is the Perfect Fall Getaway – Here's Where to Eat, Stay, and Shop
In 1974 the World’s Fair had its smallest-ever host: Spokane, Washington. To prepare for the event, dubbed Expo ’74, the city transformed its crumbling downtown railyard, which sat along the banks of the Spokane River, into a 100-acre fairground. The site featured America’s first…
— Travel+Leisure
U.S. Issues Travel Warning For Ecuador As State Of Emergency & Curfew Announced
Ecuador is an amazing country. It’s home to an abundance of iconic and breathtaking natural wonders as well as a rich cultural heritage. But if you’re planning to travel to Ecuador right now, then you need to be prepared. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared another state…
— Travel Off Path
Work and Travel Resume Across Taiwan After Typhoon Krathon Finally Dissipates
Work, classes and flights resumed across Taiwan on Friday after Typhoon Krathon brought torrential rainfall to the island but finally dissipated over a mountain range. A heavy rain advisory remained in place for the northern coast and mountainous areas, where two landslides occurred…
— The Associated Press
Tours and Activities
The Moroccan Oyster Destination You’ve Never Heard Of: Oualidia
“Des huîtres? Des huîtres?” The tanned salesman calling to me in French is holding a knife in one hand and a gnarled oyster in the other, beckoning me over for a taste. It’s a breezy June day and I’m at a row of whitewashed shacks by the beachside corniche in Oualidia, a town…
— National Geographic
Bogotá’s 6 Most Exciting Neighborhoods
With eight million people, Bogotá is Colombia’s largest city. Its most vibrant one, too. While such size makes the place sound intimidating, most of Bogotá’s main attractions are in fact located in a handful of key neighborhoods. These areas hug the green mountains that form this…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Hurricane Milton Cruise Itinerary Changes
All eyes are on the Caribbean as Hurricane Milton continues to intensify. The storm is forecast to become a Category 3 or 4 hurricane with winds of 120 mph before making landfall on Wednesday on Florida’s Gulf Coast. This week, voyages out of Miami, Port Everglades, Palm…
— Cruise Radio
171,234 New Cruise Ship Berths on Order
The October update of the global cruise ship orderbook by Cruise Industry News presents a 66-ship, 171,234-berth orderbook through 2036. The value stands at $56.5 billion in new ship orders. With two ships left to enter service this year, the Disney Treasure and Viking Vela…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Hurricane Milton: Airlines Issue Alerts Ahead Of Landfall In Florida
Alittle more than a week after Hurricane Helene cut a path of death and destruction across the Southeast, another dangerous storm is heading for the Sunshine State. Hurricane Milton—now a category-2 storm currently traveling northeast at 8 m.p.h. across the Gulf of Mexico…
— Forbes
TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry vs. CLEAR: Which is better?
If there’s one thing everyone can agree on about flying, it’s that nobody likes a long security line at the airport. Thankfully, you have a few options for paying a little extra to skip the crowds. Statement credits for CLEAR®, Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fees have become…
— CNBC
Everything You Need to Know about the New Airline Seating Policies
Some airlines are using seat selection to give their passengers even more input into what happens once they’re on board. Over recent months, new policies have been introduced in Asia that go as far as providing information on who you might sit next to — although regulators…
— National Geographic
Lodging
Why Oregon’s Oldest Hotel Is Also a Great Halloween Getaway
It’s October, which means southern Oregon’s Wolf Creek Inn & Tavern is awash in skeletons, scarecrows and pumpkins. Even the bedding has a Halloween theme. For the past few years, the oldest continuously operated hotel in the Pacific Northwest has gone all out for spooky…
— Oregon Live
January 2025 Opening of Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas
In the rolling hills of Central Texas, where German heritage meets Texan hospitality, a new cornerstone of luxury is set to open its doors in the charming town of Fredericksburg. New Waterloo, the visionary force behind some of Texas's most iconic hospitality experiences, announces…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
The Best And Worst Days To Fly For Thanksgiving 2024
Thanksgiving isn’t a universally celebrated holiday, but in the United States, it’s a federal holiday. The November occasion is a time for families and loved ones to gather. However, while holiday travel sounds simple, it often comes with challenges. In addition to navigating family…
— Travel Noire
All the Countries with Travel Warnings for American Tourists Right Now
With international travel in full bloom post-pandemic and lots of people on the move (to the point of, at times, creating overtourism issues), it is important to read up about your destination before you actually get there. A simple Google search can go a long way, especially when it…
— Thrillist
13 Amazing Destinations For A Last-Minute Solo Trip
Solo travel is one of the best ways to explore the world while fostering personal growth and broadening your horizons. In fact, the practice has become so popular that some hotels have even starting offering amenities that cater to solo travelers. Taking a trip by yourself is also a…
— HuffPost
Today in History
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Founded
On October 7, 1919, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the oldest airline in the world, was founded under its original name. The first flight was on May 17, 1920 from Croydon Airport in London to Amsterdam on a press flight. For…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Niche Travel: A Goldmine for Travel Advisors
by John Frenaye
Monday October 07, 2024
Niche travel is the new frontier for travel advisors, offering a unique opportunity to tap into highly specific markets that are growing in popularity. Whether it’s culinary tours in Tuscany, photography safaris in Africa, or wellness retreats in Bali, niche travel allows you to cater to your clients' passions in ways that mainstream travel simply can’t.
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Been There. Done That.
 There is a popular saying that is recited every day by many seasoned travelers: “Been there. Done that.” I suppose if this were totally true, every family in America, Canada, and the world would have families of consisting of only one child. The facts prove otherwise which endorse the feeling that some things are worth experiencing more than once … or twice. Another example: potato chips.
I will spare you the specifics but a few years back, my wife and I were introduced to the European River Cruise. We took advantage of an opportunity and found ourselves soon cruising down The Danube from Vilshofen, Germany to Budapest, Hungary. To say we enjoyed every second of that vacation would be doing a great trip an injustice. In…
— Travel Research Online
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