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Destinations
Nonstop Flights To This Vibrant Resort City In Mexico Are Finally Back!
With its unruffled golden sands stretching for miles on end, delectable cuisine, and friendly locals, Mexico remains a no-brainer vacation for Americans in the winter. But listen, we get it if you've had enough of Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and the like. As great as those may be…
— Travel Off Path
36 Hours in Atlanta: Things to Do and See
If Savannah, Charleston or New Orleans ever boasts of exuding more Southern charm per square inch, Atlanta might well respond, “Bless their hearts.” The de facto capital of the American South moves with too much muscle and speed to be bothered by such quaint notions, secure in…
— New York Times
A ‘Crazy Town Looking To Go Fossil Free’: Sweden’s Wooden City That Was Green Before Greta
The 1,000-year-old Swedish city of Växjö sits 450km south-west of Stockholm in the central region of Småland amid a lush tapestry of sylvan landscapes dotted by hundreds of lakes. This is a land known as the Glasriket ("Glass Kingdom") that's home to a string of globally renowned…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
The Coolest Neighborhoods in the World According to Time Out
Cool neighborhoods come and go. Nailing down what makes them cool in the first place is a complex art. By the time the hordes learn that an area is trendy, it’s probably not anymore. Viewed in that way, the art of being cool is sort of like birdwatching. Once the bird knows it’s being…
— Travel Awaits
The 10 Best Beaches in Malta, Gozo and Comino
Tucked beneath Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is a hotspot in every way. Its sun-drenched shores and diverse history and culture have made it incredibly popular with travelers looking for an island getaway with lots to offer. The beaches here tend to be rocky and sea-sculpted…
— Lonely Planet
8 Best Small Towns For Christmas In Washington
Washington really comes alive in the winter with stunning alpine meadows, dense forests, snow-dusted mountains, and cozy Washington small towns perfect for winter. But, particularly during the holidays, the state becomes a mystical wonderland where the festive spirit shines bright…
— The Travel
Cruise
Port of Quebec Handles Over 150,000 Cruise Passengers During Summer Season
Over 150,000 cruise passengers visited the Port of Québec in Canada during the 2024 summer cruise season, according to figures from the port. The port handled a total of 154,299 cruise passengers during 112 cruise ship port calls from 23 different cruise lines, with eight of the 42…
— Cruise and Ferry
NCL Opens Fall/Winter 2026/27 Cruises During Black Friday Sale
Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled more than 400 new voyages in late 2026 to early 2027 during its Black Friday Sale that features 50% off all published voyages. Norwegian Prima will debut in New Orleans, Norwegian Viva will return to Galveston and Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
Bermudair Launches 3 New Routes to the Island – See Where It's Flying From
Visiting the island of Bermuda just got easier. BermudAir, a regional airline providing direct service to Bermuda, is launching several new routes. The airline will provide new, year-round service from regional airports to the island, including Charleston, SC, Hartford, CT, and Raleigh…
— Travel+Leisure
Finally, Airlines Will Use Real Technology to Track Down Lost Luggage
Airlines are notorious for mishandling luggage, with some bags never finding their rightful owners. To address this modern-day hassle of air travel, over 15 airlines worldwide are partnering with Apple to help recover misplaced bags. Passengers will soon be able to share the location…
— Fodor's Travel
Spirit Airlines' Potential Bankruptcy Filing Looms
The largest U.S. budget airline, Spirit Airlines, is allegedly contemplating bankruptcy. The Wall Street Journal reports that this development comes on the heels of failed merger talks with Frontier Airlines, leaving Spirit Airlines in a precarious financial position. The Miramar, Florida…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris
After nearly 20 years as a travel writer living in France, I’ve been lucky to both review and frequent my share of Paris hotels. And while the city’s luxurious five-star stays are worth the splurge, Paris also excels in four-star hotels—a category designated by the French government…
— AFAR
5 NYC Hotels With the Best Views of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Unless you live along the 2.5-mile Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route or feel like braving the cold, the best place to watch all the fun up close is from a warm, comfy hotel room. You have room service and great views, and you don't even need to change out of your pajamas! This…
— 10Best
Other and Odd
Traveling in Shoulder Season: What to Know and Where to Go
Shoulder season. By now, you've likely heard this unusual phrase referenced in the media and by travel agents, or perhaps it popped up while you were searching for cheap dates to travel. In most cases, shoulder season is the time of year between a destination's peak season, when it…
— The Points Guy
AI Travel Influencers Are Here. Human Travelers Hate It.
Aitana jumps off a yacht in Ibiza. Ester gets cozy on a private jet. Nyah poses in Santorini. They’re the smiling platonic ideal of the travel influencer: young, attractive, posting from exotic locales. But something’s off in these Instagram posts, and it’s not a heavy filter…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
K-19
The Soviet nuclear submarine K-19 was perhaps the unluckiest piece of military equipment ever assembled. From the beginning of its construction to its decommissioning, the submarine would suffer fires, radiation leaks…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
OutsideAgents.com Names Lionel Garcia As Vice President, Sales & Agent Development
Jacksonville, FL, November 14, 2024 – OutsideAgents.com, America’s premier host agency, is excited to announce the hiring of seasoned travel industry professional Lionel Garcia as Vice President, Sales & Agent…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
Avalon Waterways: The Details That Made A Difference
After o ur Dream Cruise came to an end, I found myself wanting more time on the water and away from the tragedy that was impacting my hometown of Asheville, North Carolina. So, I extended my vacation by two weeks to sail through the heart of Europe, from Amsterdam to Budapest, with Avalon Waterways on Avalon Tranquility II. I’ve sailed with Avalon a few times now, and each time I find myself appreciating the thoughtful touches and comforts that make their cruises truly special. Here are some of the small details that always make a big difference for me.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
The Two Best Ideas I Heard at Signature: Tailgating at Clemson and Winning at Facebook
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday November 15, 2024
I love a good i dea for growing your travel business—and this week I came across two. I was doing what I like to do best, talking to smart travel advisors, this time at the Signature annual conference in Las Vegas. I’m working on a story about what advisors are planning to do differently in 2025, so I’ve been asking attendees here what they’re up to.
I’ll include a few of those stories in a future column. But the one I heard from Amy Westerman and Dave Hoffman, of The Curated Travel Collection, was so good it deserves a story all its own. And the tips on growing your Facebook ranking made me want to marry AI guru Kha Ly so I could have his tech support…
— Travel Research Online
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