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Destinations
What to Know about Hurricane Milton After It Slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain and tornadoes to much of the Gulf Coast, including communities already battered by deadly Hurricane Helene. By early Thursday, Milton — weakened, but still dangerous — was moving…
— The Associated Press
Why Fall Is The Perfect Time To Visit Spain’s 2 Fastest Growing Destinations
Spain is the European country on everyone’s travel radar right now. By the end of August, the country had welcomed a record-breaking 64.3 million travelers, and that figure is only going to grow. But which Spanish cities are best visited in the fall? Madrid and Valencia are officially the…
— Travel Off Path
First-Time Guide to St-Martin
Unlike its more populated and glitzy Dutch counterpart, there are no casinos or big nightclubs on St-Martin but that doesn't mean there's any shortage of delightful things to see and do. Le côté Français has beautiful viewpoints, the longest beaches on the whole island and a delicious…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
The ‘Coolcation’ Travel Trend Is Here To Stay
October may have just begun, but the travel industry is looking ahead to 2025 as tourists across the globe plot their next adventures. In recent years, however, classic summer holidays to the likes of Greece and Italy have started to look a little different. As temperatures soar and…
— Country & Town House
See How Hurricane Milton Affected Park
Whenever a major hurricane is announced for Florida, an entire nation of fans wonders — Will Disney World stay open? Hurricane Milton made its way across the Florida Peninsula on Thursday, leaving millions without power, flooding neighborhoods and destroying homes. Disney World…
— USA Today
To Really See Peru, Hop on (and Off) the Bus
I was in a dune buggy perched atop a sandy ridge near the small oasis town of Huacachina, Peru, looking down a nearly 60-foot drop. As the driver gunned the engine, I began to question my decision to sign up for this tour. Down we went. I closed my eyes and screamed, and then…
— New York Times
Cruise
Regent Launches New Gift Card Incentive for Travel Advisors
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced a special incentive for travel advisors in the U.S. and Canada, offering a $250 gift card for each newly deposited booking on select Northern Europe 2025 voyages and a $100 gift card for any other 2025 voyage from September 30 to…
— Cruise Industry News
Why You Should Stay on a Cruise Ship in Port
On port days, many cruise passengers get up early to disembark and explore. But Michael McGreevy stays put. McGreevy isn’t interested in that morning rush. He and his wife, Lisa, often stay on board a ship in port when they take cruises, and prefer to ease into their morning. “If we…
— USA Today
Hurricane Milton’s Latest Cruise Impacts
Here are updates as of late Wednesday afternoon: Due to the predicted impact on Port Tampa Bay, Royal Caribbean's port logistics team has secured several back-up plans for Enchantment of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas’ upcoming turns. Port Canaveral…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
How Your Favorite Airports Are Paying Homage to Local Businesses and Culture
I'm sitting at the bar at Bubby's, a longtime New York City brunch staple, digging into a stack of pancakes, and contemplating a slice of apple pie to go. With its red leather swivel stools, deep booths, and strong coffee, it's the quintessential New York eatery. Except I'm not in Bubby's…
— Condé Nast Traveler
United Adds 8 New Destinations, 13 Routes in Unique Worldwide Expansion
United Airlines is gearing up for its biggest — and perhaps most exciting — summer season yet. On Thursday, the Chicago-based carrier unveiled a blockbuster expansion that includes a whopping eight new international destinations and 13 new routes. In recent years, United…
— The Points Guy
You Asked: Do Airport Lounges Have a Dress Code?
The concept of an airport lounge has a certain elegance to it: You’re tucked away from the general population, free to enjoy a glass of bubbly in peace before your flight to Phoenix. You picture travelers in suits, cashmere sweaters, their Rimowa luggage at the ready.…
— The Washington Post
Lodging
These Luxurious Hotels Have Supernatural Histories
When travelers are exploring rural Wyoming, on the road between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park, they often stop at the TA Ranch in Buffalo, Wyoming, a Smithsonian Institute National Historic Landmark known for its horseback riding, connections to notable cowboys…
— Quartz
11 Celebrity-Approved Honeymoon Hotels to Bookmark for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Stay
The vows have been promised, the rings exchanged and now it's time to take the trip of a lifetime together—as newlyweds. But where should you go and what should you do? Who better to turn to, than the world's biggest jet setters? Celebs are always ahead of the curve as far as…
— Parade
What to Know About Bed Bugs—and How to Avoid Them While Traveling
Every few months, the most detested travel companions on the planet—bed bugs—seem to make an unwelcome appearance somewhere in the world. Paris was the latest large-scale victim after sightings of the bloodsucking bugs on public transportation sparked global headlines (and…
— AFAR
Other and Odd
How to Get a New Passport Abroad if Yours is Lost or Stolen
Imagine taking the trip of a lifetime only to realize your passport is missing. It’s one of the most fear-inducing moments a person can experience when traveling internationally. Whether lost, stolen, or misplaced, a missing passport is an immediate cause for concern. Naturally…
— Travel Awaits
These 10 Stolen Artifacts Are Still Waiting to Be Returned Home
In the last few years, many museums across Europe and North America have been slowly undergoing a process of decolonization, returning some of their most precious ancient works to the countries from which they were taken. But not every prized object is on a path to repatriation…
— Fodor's Travel
The ‘God Makers’: Bangladesh’s Devoted Idol Creators
Durga Puja, one of the biggest annual Hindu festivals, starts on 9 October and idol-makers across Bangladesh are working round the clock. This year, amidst a backdrop of recent political upheaval and reported attacks on Hindu minorities, this celebration of good over evil feels particularly…
— BBC
Today in History
The Resignation of Spiro Agnew
On this day in 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned from office. Agnew pleaded nolo contendere to criminal charges of money laundering and tax evasion after the revelation that he accepted bribes while…
— Travel Research Online
Outposts
Remarkable Escorted Journeys in Italy with Central Holidays
by Joey DeLoach
Thursday October 10, 2024
Central Holidays has been a leader in creating remarkable travel experiences since 1972. Together with their parent company, SGI, Central Holidays has been at the forefront of delivering travel programs, value, and service across Italy, the Mediterranean, Egypt, Africa, West Asia, and Latin America. Specializing in bespoke group and individual travel, their itineraries are comprised of luxury, ultra-customization, experiential journeys, and cultural adventures that bring destinations to life in unforgettable ways.
— Travel Research Online
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