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This Lesser Known Caribbean Island With No Crowds Wants More Americans To Visit This Winter
Dreaming of a Caribbean getaway as of late, but Cancun, Punta Cana and the like––and their jam-packed resorts and lack of authenticity––just don't do it for you anymore? Worry not: there is a lesser-known sunny spot in the Eastern end of the turquoise sea where the coastal views are…
— Travel Off Path
The "Beverly Hills Of Tennessee" Is The Most Exclusive Small Town In The South
Tennessee's very own version of Beverly Hills is a beautiful village surrounded by rolling hills, scenic drives, and picturesque countryside, all of which contribute to its rural charm and beauty. Thanks to the efforts of the local community, the area has been protected from…
— The Travel
Tours and Activities
Throwing a Bachelorette Party in Las Vegas? Where to Stay & What to Do
Nashville is the United States’s capital of bachelorette getaways. And I think we can guess the de facto capital of bachelor parties: Vegas, baby. But let’s not cross a ladies’ trip off the docket indefinitely. Over the last decade, Sin City has transformed into a no-holds-barred entertainment…
— Travel Awaits
Best Places to See Fall Colors in the US
It’s a universal truth: the turning of the fall foliage is one of the world’s most enchanting natural phenomena, and in the US, it comes in many different iterations. You can drive beneath the amber canopies of New England, watch fiery maples take over the vistas of the northern…
— Lonely Planet
Don't Kill the Buzz: The Best Ways to Party Safely in Wine Country
Planning a trip to Napa or Sonoma Counties to vineyard hop can be a great time until you realize that you have to figure out how to get around. If you’re in a group, you can enlist a member to be a Sober Sally and drive everyone but if no one’s willing to be the hero, then you…
— Fodor's Travel
Cruise
Disney's Latest Cruise Ship Will Have You Immersed In Its Iconic Attractions like 'Haunted Mansion,' 'Jungle Cruise,' and More
If you’ve ever wished to match the joy you've felt while strolling along Main Street in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom — without the lines and crowds — sailing on the company's latest cruise ship may do exactly that. The Disney Treasure, which officially sets sail next month, will…
— Travel+Leisure
Carnival Ships Will Throw a Star-Spangled Birthday Bash for America's 250th
The United States has a big birthday coming up. Celebrating her 250th (a Quarter Millennial!) in 2026, Carnival Cruise Line is going to throw a party like never before. In 2026, the cruise line will sail 10 special voyages to mark America’s big 2-5-0, giving guests a chance to honor the…
— Cruise Hive
Transportation
What Went Wrong at Spirit Airlines and How It Will Affect You
Spirit Airlines is embracing the “new year, new me” mindset after announcing this week that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The carrier plans to debut its restructuring plan during the first quarter of 2025; it has signaled that it will be moving away from its traditional budget…
— AFAR
What It's Like Flying With JSX, the Semi-Private Jet Service With Flights Starting at $249
At first, the ease is anxiety inducing. What do you mean I need to arrive at the airport only 20 minutes before takeoff? My frequent-flier brain trained itself long ago to make quick multistep airport arrival calculations: Subtract 15 minutes from the takeoff time for when the gate closes…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Gatwick Airport Evacuated After Suspicious Item Discovered
Gatwick Airport was evacuated this morning after a suspicious item was found in a piece of luggage. The evacuation took place at 10:55 a.m. GMT. It is believed that the suspicious baggage was discovered at around 8 a.m. GMT, according to reports. Sussex Police have confirmed that…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Hotel MOHI by Appellation to Open in California Next Fall
Appellation, the culinary-first hotel brand created by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, has teamed up with Frank Leal of Leal Hospitality to announce Hotel MOHI by Appellation. Slated to open in fall 2025, the 76-room ‘urban resort’…
— Boutique Hotelier
11 Cozy Cabin Destinations for Peak Escapism
The year is almost over, and you’re exhausted. You’ve done the overseas adventure, the city getaway, the wellness weekend. You’re preparing for the holiday crush.
But now it’s put-your-feet-up, grab-a-blanket, sip-mulled-wine season. And where better to do that than in a…
— The Washington Post
Other and Odd
How New York City Is Reclaiming Its Native American Roots
Four hundred years after Europeans arrived, New York City's Native community isn't just thriving – it's growing. Here's where travellers can learn about the area's original residents. When most people think of Native American heritage, New York City isn't the first place that comes to…
— BBC Travel
Avoid These Dates if You're Going to Europe for the Holidays. Strikes Are Expected
Thousands of protesters in Greece demonstrated on November 20 against the rising cost of living, which have significantly impacted Athens and Thessaloniki. Boat services from the capital to various islands were disrupted. While strikes and union actions are common in Europe…
— Fodor's Travel
Today in History
Blackbeard
On this day in the year 1718, the notorious pirate Blackbeard was killed in battle off the coast of Ocracoke, North Carolina by a crew of British sailors under the authority of the governor of Virginia. Blackbeard, whose…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette’s Black Friday Presale Live Through November 24: Advisors Can Help Travelers Save Up to 25%*
Pawtucket, RI (November 18, 2024) – Collette is inspiring advisors to help travelers “Go Everywhere” with an exclusive presale ahead of its highly anticipated Black Friday sale for 2024. Advisors can save up to 25%* if they…
— Travel Research Online
The Rosen Report
Holiday Gifts for Travelers and Clients
by Cheryl Rosen
Wednesday November 20, 2024
 There's no better gift than the gift of travel; give me a ticket to anywhere and I’m in. But if your budget doesn’t quite stretch that far, here are a few suggestions for holiday gifts that incorporate a vision of faraway places.
— Travel Research Online
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Dream Cruise” had been nearly two years in the making. The idea took root in January of 2023 and became a reality this past October when three dozen of us trundled off to Amsterdam to board AmaPrima for an 11-night river cruise. Here’s how the Dream Cruise came to be and how it played…