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Florida to Break Thanksgiving Travel Record. What to Know
Florida is set to have a record-breaking Thanksgiving as more than 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday, according to the latest data from AAA. That’s nearly 112,000 more than last year. Florida Thanksgiving travelers mirror a national trend that…
— Pensacola News Journal
Oaxaca's Secret Beach: Swap Puerto Escondido For This Laid-Back Paradise
Looking for an idyllic escape for some sweet winter sun? The answer used to be Oaxaca before towns like Puerto Escondido grew too fast. But don't fret; there's a secret beach getaway home to a welcome community of laid-back locals ready to welcome you with open arms. Mostly…
— Travel Off Path
The Best Places in Asia for Women Traveling Solo
Traveling alone is a uniquely personal experience: It offers great freedom to step out of your comfort zone, try new things, and make lifelong friendships. As a woman who frequently travels alone, finding the right destination for a solo adventure also helps ensure a good experience…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
It's About to Get More Expensive to Visit Joshua Tree National Park – Here's What It'll Cost
Visiting Joshua Tree National Park will soon cost more when the popular California spot raises reservation fees. Starting Dec. 1, the park will increase fees for all reservations on recreation.gov, including for campgrounds and tours. Then on Jan. 1, 2025, the National Park Service will…
— Travel+Leisure
These 7 Small Towns Have Huge Thanksgiving Spirit
What makes a place ideal for celebrating Thanksgiving? Is it an abundance of wild turkeys and harvest festivals? What about a perfect display of fall foliage? Or could it be something deeper and more atmospheric, like an idyllic main street to wander down during a crisp morning?…
— Travel Awaits
Canned Air As Souvenir? Destinations Cash In On Bottled Atmosphere
Peculiar trends keep cropping up in the tourism industry, driven by the demand for unique travel experiences. Another strange trend that has recently caught the attention of travelers is the practice of some destinations selling canned air to visitors. This seemingly absurd concept has…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
Do Cruise Lines Compensate Guests for Itinerary Changes? What to Know
Many travelers book cruises for the ports they visit, but itineraries aren’t written in stone. While major changes are relatively uncommon, weather, geopolitical developments and technical issues can force a cruise line to reroute, scrapping stops or taking guests somewhere other…
— USA Today
These Private Islands Are Owned by Cruise Lines. Here's How to Visit.
Vacationing on an island is a great way to relax and replenish. But did you know there are many islands you can only visit by taking a cruise? Rather than disembarking at port and breaking the cruise mood, some of the below islands can feel like an extension of the cruise line with a…
— Fodor's Travel
Scenic Group Launches Black Friday Deals
Scenic Group is launching its Black Friday deals, offering significant savings on select itineraries from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises. From November 18 through December 1, 2024, guests can enjoy up to $6,000 in savings per suite, with discounts of up to 35…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Southwest Plane Struck by Gunfire at Texas Airport
A Southwest Airlines flight with passengers onboard was struck by gunfire as it was preparing to take off at Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas, authorities said. Flight 2494 was preparing for departure to Indianapolis when "a bullet apparently struck the right side of the aircraft under the…
— BBC
The Busiest Days to Travel This Thanksgiving
The Transportation Security Administration is battening down the hatches for what's likely to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel rush of all time. And it all starts in earnest in one week. The TSA expects to screen 18.3 million travelers between Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Monday, Dec. 2 — up…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
For a Nature-Filled Pacific Northwest Retreat, Head to These New Glamping Resorts
If you’re craving the beauty of the Pacific Northwest’s rugged landscapes but prefer a touch of comfort alongside the call of the wild, you’re in luck. Across this region, new glamping resorts are blending the best of both worlds: modern amenities with a deep connection to nature…
— AFAR
31 Romantic Cabin Getaways to Book This Winter
Few settings seem as romantic as curling up by the fire with a loved one. If you're in a gorgeous cabin in the woods, away from the stressors of everyday life, all the better. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary or just looking for an excuse to spend a weekend away, these rental…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Other and Odd
Arthur Frommer, Who Changed Travel With His Guidebooks, Has Died at 95
Arthur Frommer, who revolutionized travel with his 1957 guidebook Europe on 5 Dollars a Day, has died at 95, his daughter confirmed Monday. He went on to write a series of Frommer's guidebooks, which eventually became Frommers.com. He additionally was a writer, television and…
— NPR
Do I Need Travel Insurance? What Travelers Should Know.
Seasoned travelers know to expect the unexpected. From canceled flights to food poisoning, travel plans can go awry for a number of reasons. A way to safeguard yourself from financial loss when your trip doesn’t go as planned is by having travel insurance. It’s exactly what it sounds…
— USA Today
How to Optimize Your Holiday Travel Budget on ‘Travel Tuesday'
If you still haven’t booked your holiday travel plans, take note: Prices tend to rise the closer you get to the days you’re looking to travel. To afford holiday trips, about 50% of respondents are cutting back on other expenses while 49% are picking up discounts and deals, according to…
— CNBC
Today in History
National Review
The first edition of William F. Buckley's National Review was published on this day in 1955. A former Yale debater and editor of the Yale Daily News, the young Buckley wrote "God and Man at Yale" in 1951, establishing him as a…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute Appoints AmaWaterways’ Alex Pinelo to Board
FRAMINGHAM, MA, November 13, 2024 – The Travel Institute announces the appointment of Alex Pinelo, CTC, senior vice president of sales for AmaWaterways to its Board of Directors. “I could not be more pleased to have…
— Travel Research Online
Sky Bird Travel & Tours Wins Best Airline Consolidator at 2024 Travvy Awards
Southfield, MI – November 14, 2024 – On November 7, 2024, the 10th annual Travvy Awards were held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Presented by TravelPulse, part of Northstar Travel Group, this highly anticipated event…
— Travel Research Online
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