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Destinations
The Best Time to Visit Switzerland
Whenever you're dreaming of cosmopolitan cities, glistening lakes, and verdant mountain vales—that's the best time to visit Switzerland. If the mood strikes you to dip into Lake Geneva in the summertime, or cozy up in the winter for a dinner of raclette-covered everything, you need to…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Move Over LA! This California Destination Has Beautiful Beaches & Rich History
Beautiful beaches, fascinating native and Spanish colonial history, and over 300 days of sunshine a year. These are just some of the reasons why Santa Barbara should be on your travel radar. And I'm not the only one who thinks so. Expedia has revealed its 2025 travel trend report…
— Travel Off Path
Summer’s Over But Spain’s Overtourism Problem Is Far From Gone
At least 8,000 people marched in the Canary Islands this week to protest overtourism. This attempt to protect their natural resources and way of life wasn’t an isolated incident—throughout the summer, various parts of Spain erupted with citizen action to bring attention to problems…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Top 10 Tours in London: Unique Picks
The most intriguing was in the dark tourism category: A macabre walking tour of the City of London with plague sites and Jack the Ripper factoids tossed in. The most interesting part of the tour came when the guide pointed out a newly discovered ‘plague pit’ in which hundreds of…
— Travel Awaits
6 Delightful Day Trips From Montréal
Montréal may be packed with urban delights like a thriving culture and nightlife scene, but it also boasts beautiful city parks and bracing hikes up local favorite, Mont-Royal. But even with all these green spaces amidst the chic and bustling streets, sometimes it's fun to head beyond the…
— Lonely Planet
Skip Yosemite: These Underrated, But Scenic California Alps Are Better
Thanks to its scenic natural beauty with stunning peaks, ancient lakes, waterfalls, and more, the Sierra Nevada range is among the most popular regions in California. The region is a year-round travel destination, and no matter your interests in the outdoor world, there is…
— The Travel
Cruise
Azamara Reveals First Travel Advisor-Curated Cruise Itinerary
Azamara Cruises today announced the release of its fully customized itinerary designed by travel advisor Erica Lane. According to the company, Lane won the 2023 “Chart Your Own Course” sweepstakes, designing an exclusive 11-day trip to the French Riviera. The journey promises a…
— Cruise Industry News
The Best Antarctica Cruises for Travelers Who Want to Nerd Out on History, Wildlife, and the Environment
As adventure seekers and nature lovers flock to Antarctica, expedition cruise operators are responding with new and more diverse options for exploring the fascinating White Continent—both in terms of how to get there and where to go. Want to spend as much time as possible…
— AFAR
Transportation
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
Saying that American Airlines mistreated disabled air travelers who use wheelchairs, the U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against the carrier. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called the agency’s penalty the highest ever levied…
— New York Times
Laguardia Named Best Airport in the United States by Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide announced the winners of its inaugural luxury air travel awards Tuesday, and the best United States airport is right here in New York City. LaGuardia Airport was given the honor following its historic $8 billion renovation, taking it from once the nation's worst airports…
— CBS News
Denied Boarding a Flight? Here’s What You’re Owed
When does a ticket to fly not actually let you fly? If an airline oversells your flight, you may be in the unfortunate category of passengers who experience “involuntary denied boarding,” which is exactly what it sounds like. The airline has the ability, even if you’ve purchased a ticket, to…
— USA Today
Lodging
How Glamping Is Revolutionizing Travel
Does anybody remember the rush to high-end vacation homes during the 2020 pandemic? Travelers of all levels love to experience the high life on their own terms, if even for just a few days. During the rise of experiential travel, glamping resorts (luxurious and private accommodations…
— Fast Company
This Las Vegas Hotel Will Be Replaced by a New W Property — Here's When
A brand-new W hotel is coming to the Las Vegas strip, the latest development in the partnership between MGM Resorts International and Marriott International. The swanky hotel is expected to open later this year on the southern end of the strip, according to MGM and reports. It…
— Travel+Leisure
Ski Season Has Officially Started: First US Ski Resort Is Now Open
Each year, there's an unofficial race to see which ski resort will be the first one in the U.S. to start turning its lifts up and down the mountain. Colorado's Wolf Creek Ski Area, Keystone Resort and Arapahoe Basin are typically in the running to be the first to get those chairs heading up…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Bradley Riches Joins First-Of-Its-Kind Contiki Travel Experiment
“I hate to admit it, but I’m a bit of a stressful traveller,” says Heartstopper and Celebrity Big Brother star Bradley Riches. “I also want to do everything, so those two things don’t always correlate.” When he travels, the 22-year-old actor finds himself anxious about things like whether…
— The Pink News
The Ingenious Design of Morocco’s 500-Year-Old ‘Banks'
These ingeniously designed, 500-year-old "banks" offer a glimpse into Morocco's Indigenous heritage amidst some of the country's most ruggedly beautiful, untamed and lesser-explored landscapes. "The Amazigh tribes built these ancient structures from the mountains around us,"…
— BBC Travel
Today in History
First Parliament of Great Britain
The first Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain was held on October 23, 1707. Evolving from the merger of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, the existing members of the English House of Commons…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
OutsideAgents.com Hosts 2024 Member Conference
Jacksonville, FL, October 22, 2024 – OutsideAgents.com, America’s premier host travel agency, recently held its annual conference at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina and onboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the…
— Travel Research Online
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