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Destinations
How to Spend Five Days in Thailand and the Islands
For those looking to spend just under a week in Thailand, the most difficult choice is whether you head north to the mountains of Chiang Mai or make a beeline for the beach and spend the next few days sipping fresh coconuts along the Andaman Coast. Unfortunately, even those…
— Lonely Planet
Thinking About Heading to Canada? This City Deserves a Visit
The Stampede days are the busiest and most eventful 10 days in Calgary every year, drawing almost a million-and-a-half visitors from all over Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world, and it’s easy to see why they come. The city buzzes with excitement, not to mention one…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
From Reluctance to Adventure: How Fiji Turned My Family Into Scuba Divers
I’m a late-in-life scuba diving enthusiast: I spent my 20s, 30s and 40s traveling the world and loving any and all water activities – kayaking, SUP, snorkeling, tubing – but there was something about scuba diving that always seemed out of reach. And as someone with frequent ear…
— USA Today
From California to the Caribbean: 5 Sunny New Getaways
If the thought of winter has you itching to book a sunny escape, here are five new getaways to consider, from California to the Caribbean. Check into a restored Bahamian retreat where Greta Garbo once stayed, or splurge on a luxury villa overlooking the turquoise waters of Turks…
— New York Times
Cruise
Seward, Alaska Wins $47.5M Grant for Cruise Shore Power by 2026
Plans are underway in Seward, Alaska, to introduce shore power to cruise ships by 2026. This came after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the city a $47.5 million grant to build the necessary infrastructure. The project will greatly reduce carbon emissions generated…
— Cruise Radio
TUI Cruises Reveals Details of Interior Design Onboard Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises has revealed details of the interior design concept for the ninth ship in its Mein Schiff fleet, Mein Schiff Flow. According to the cruise line, the ship will offer guests “a new way of experiencing lightness.” Its three-deck atrium, located on decks three to five, has been…
— Cruise and Ferry
Transportation
New CLEAR Service Offers Personal Airport Escorts
If navigating the airport gives you a headache and you wish you had a personal escort who took care of you along the way then CLEAR's latest offering may be of interest. CLEAR recently launched an Ambassador Assist service "to ensure your travel experience is seamless and…
— USA Today
The Era of Airlines Neglecting Disability Rights Is Coming to an End
In a landmark decision announced on October 23, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a $50 million penalty against American Airlines for violations of disabled travelers’ rights between 2019 and 2023. DOT investigators uncovered repeated failures, including unsafe…
— AFAR
This Budget Airline Just Launched New Flights to El Salvador – What to Know
Volaris El Salvador just launched new flights from Miami, making it easier than ever to get to the small Central American country. The airline is now operating four weekly nonstop flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and the capital of San Salvador, the airport shared with…
— Travel+Leisure
Lodging
Want to Escape Election Stress? Book One of These Puerto Rican Resorts
What if there was a place where you could escape the election madness without fully leaving American soil? What if I told you that place is also a tropical paradise—and you wouldn’t be paying thousands upon thousands of dollars to vacation there? The better question isn’t whether…
— Travel Awaits
Fewer Crowds & Serene Beaches: Costa Rica's Lesser-Known Coastlines Await With All-Inclusive Resorts
Most travelers in Costa Rica say “no way San Jose!”, opting for crystal-clear paradisal beaches, lush jungles echoing with wildlife, and simply the Pura Vida lifestyle we all strive for. Costa Rica may settle in the shadows of Mexico in terms of being a vacation hotspot, but if we were…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
What President Trump’s Second Term Means for the Travel Industry
President Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House, following an unexpectedly swift resolution to the 2024 election, has the travel industry bracing for what could be a sweeping reorientation of policy. From potential shifts in visa regulations to renewed questions over environmental…
— Skift
Inside the Trillion-Dollar Synergy: Hospitality, Travel and Wellness Converge to Redefine Global Tourism
With concerns swirling about the global economy, climate change, political instability, and health issues, wellness has emerged as a beacon guiding our travel plans. With worries swirling around the global economy, climate change, political instability, and ongoing health and safety…
— Hospitality Net
‘Do Not Hoard Points’ and 2 Other Travel Myths You Can Ignore, According to Travel Planning Experts
Planning a vacation can be exciting — but it’s easy to overspend. In fact, over a third of Americans planning a summer vacation planned to use debt to pay for their trip, according to an April Bankrate survey. “You have to really think ahead when you’re planning a big, big dream trip…
— CNBC
Today in History
Meet The Press
The highest rated Sunday morning news talk show debuted on this day in 1947. Meet The Press is actually the longest-running television show. In its earliest incarnation, Meet The Press was a 30-minute press conference…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti’s 2024/2025 Go365 Campaign for Warm Weather FIT* Vacations in 22 Countries
Portland, OR, November 4, 2024 – To inspire advisors to recommend independent travel to warm overseas destinations during the winter months of October through March, custom FIT tour operator Avanti Destinations…
— Travel Research Online
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