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Here's The Best Time To Travel To Thailand, According To Experts
Season three of “The White Lotus,” the popular TV series that follows the exploits of various guests and employees of the fictional White Lotus resort chain, introduced millions of viewers to the picturesque country of Thailand. At first, they congregated on the Thai Gulf island of…
— Forbes
Denmark Advises Transgender People to Contact US Embassy Before Traveling to the United States
The Danish foreign ministry has changed its U.S. travel advisory for transgender people, following other European countries such as Germany and Finland who suggest they may face difficulties when trying to enter the United States. The Nordic country wrote on its website that…
— The Associated Press
1 Month in Italy: Tips, Budget, & More from a 72-Year-Old Traveler
According to UN Tourism, France topped the list of most-visited countries in the world in 2024. Following France, Spain, the US, China, and Italy topped the list. Historically, Italy has landed higher on the list, having topped European travel destinations multiple times over the last…
— Travel Awaits
Tours and Activities
This Mountain National Park Is Japan's Best Cherry Blossom Destination—With 30,000 Trees, Gorgeous Hiking Trails, and Ancient Shrines
Cherry blossom season in Japan is second to none. The country is renowned for its sakura trees, but what makes the experience so spectacular is the island's deep love for the season—there's even a special word for the art of enjoying cherry blossoms: hanami. Cherry…
— Travel+Leisure
How Morocco Is Navigating Its Surf Tourism Boom
If you visited Imsouane—a small fishing village in Morocco turned surf travel hotspot—early last year, you'd have walked through a lively labyrinth of surf cafes, hostels, and ceramic vendors, perhaps passing a donkey in a makeshift stable or a shop selling live chickens. Down by…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Cruise
Greece’s Santorini Welcomes First Cruise Ship After Quakes
Greece's tourism jewel, Santorini, welcomed its first cruise ship of the year on Sunday after thousands of small earthquakes in February created a state of emergency, forced thousands to flee and had locals fearing the season would be lost. Millions of tourists flock to Santorini…
— Reuters
Maine's Belfast Votes Unanimously to Ban Cruise Ships
Belfast, Maine, has unanimously voted to ban cruise ships with over 50 guests from docking in the town. According to local reports, the vote follows a recommendation from Harbor Master Katherine Given, who raised concerns about safety and navigation related to visits from larger…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Heathrow Fire and Outage to Impact Thousands of International Flights—Here’s Everything Travelers Need to Know
Travelers scheduled to fly into, out of, or connect through London’s normally bustling Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Friday, March 21, were in for a rude awakening. The entire airport closed for most of the day due to what airport authorities described as a “fire at an electrical substation…
— Afar
United Airlines Raises Price of Club Lounge Memberships
Relaxing in a United Airlines Club lounge is now going to cost airline regulars much more. United is overhauling its lounge membership program, reducing amenities and increasing the cost to enter the dozens of United Clubs worldwide, including locations in Tokyo, Chicago and…
— New York Times
Lodging
What to Know About All-Inclusive, Adults-Only Resorts
Adults-only, all-inclusive resorts evoke visions of couples walking hand-in-hand by the seashore and gazing into each other’s eyes over candlelit dinners. Sandals Resorts' tagline used to be “Love is all you need. Everything else is included.” These days, you don’t even need…
— USA Today
The Ultimate Weekend at Ko Olina Resort in Oahu
I love Hawaii so much. It’s divine any time of year, but especially in winter, I am grateful whenever I can escape the miserable cold in the northeastern US. I can’t pick a favorite island – they all have so much to offer – so Delta's nonstop from New York City to O‘ahu makes that…
— Lonely Planet
These Elevated Park City Airbnbs and Hotels Are the Peak of Hospitality
Park City, Utah, isn’t just a ski town—it’s a full-blown mountain playground that delivers year-round adventure, world-class dining, and a healthy dose of Hollywood glam every January. But whether you’re carving Deer Valley’s legendary slopes, catching a Sundance screening…
— Architectural Digest
Other and Odd
Some European Countries and Canada Issue Advisories for Travelers to the U.S.
Some European countries, as well as Canada, are warning their citizens who travel to the United States to strictly follow the country's entry rules or risk detention as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration enforcement. Denmark, the United Kingdom, Germany…
— NPR
Phil Rosenthal on the People, Places and Dishes That Have Shaped His Life
I was 17 when I had garlic for the first time. I always equate it to The Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy opens the door and the movie is then in colour. My parents were German immigrants, so we ate old-world German-style cuisine. Things like beef stew, chicken schnitzel, potatoes…
— National Geographic
What Is Greenwashing? How to Know if Your Hotel Is Truly Sustainable.
No single-use plastics. Don't wash your linens. Drink from a reusable water bottle. Turn off the lights when you're not in the room. The air conditioning stops if the sliding doors are open. These are just some common eco-friendly claims that hotels and other travel companies…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
On March 24, 1989, Captain Joseph Hazelwood grounded his boat. Unfortunately, his boat was a 30,000 ton oil tanker filled with 53,094,510 gallons of oil, of which 10.8 million gallons spilled into Prince William Sound. The…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti Destinations Launches InstaQuote Custom FIT Vacation Planning App
Portland, OR, March 11, 2025 – Custom FIT tour operator Avanti Destinations has just launched a new easy-to-use vacation planning app, InstaQuote, accessible with a QR code on Avanti’s advisor portal or by going to…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Sales Mistake #7: Not Taking Detailed Notes
 Relying on memory is a fatal practice. Here is the long and short of it: Write everything down. Take notes.
Memories can be short. And nights are for sleeping. You can’t afford the time to toss and turn while in bed trying to remember if you have forgotten some important issue for tomorrow’s sales…
— Travel Research Online
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