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US State Department Issues Travel Advisory Update For Popular Latin American Country
Colombia – a nation pulsating with vibrant culture, stunning Andean landscapes, lush coffee regions, and Caribbean coastlines – continues to capture the imagination of travelers worldwide. From the historic streets of Cartagena to the bustling energy of Bogotá and the modern vibe of…
— Travel Off Path
Nashville vs Memphis: Which Tennessee City Sounds Better?
Where the mighty Mississippi River meets the Appalachian Mountains, Tennessee is a crucible of American culture. Which means its two largest cities, Nashville and Memphis, have major cachet when it comes to matters culinary and – above all else – musical. We asked two of our local…
— Lonely Planet
12 Reasons Why Miami Locals Hate Tourists
No U.S. city has the power of seduction of sun-kissed Miami. Since the pandemic, it’s truly become a city with no slow season. A rotating door of nonstop happenings—from art world fairs and electronic and Latin music gatherings to Formula One, sporting events, and food and wine…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
A Complete Guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
For whiskey lovers, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a flavor-soaked joy ride, full of top-level distilleries, tours, and plenty of samples along the way. Kentucky is the spiritual home of bourbon, an American whiskey made with at least 51 percent corn and aged in new, charred, white oak…
— Afar
The Michelin Guide Is Taking a Closer Look at Florida and the Greater South
Since its North American debut in 2005, the Michelin Guide of acclaimed restaurants has primarily set its sights on large cities, starting with New York City, Chicago, Washington, DC, and San Francisco. So, as someone who has lived in Tampa for 24 years, I was thrilled and surprised…
— Yahoo! Life
Cruise
I Rode MSC Cruises’ Cliffhanger. Don’t Look Down and You’ll Be Fine.
My stomach dropped as my seat lurched backwards, pointing me towards the shoreline. On the Cliffhanger swing attraction aboard MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC World America, there was just a T-shaped bar between me and the open air. The four-minute ride started slowly…
— USA Today
StarCruises Unveils Short Cruises from Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City
StarCruises is launching a new series of shorter three- and four-night itineraries aboard the Star Voyager, sailing from Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City. “As travel preferences evolve, more and more people are seeking shorter, yet fulfilling cruise experiences. Our new itineraries strike…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
United Airlines Announces Big News for People Traveling to Asia
United Airlines announced this week an important change for people traveling to certain parts of Asia. The major airline, based out of Chicago, Illinois, is set to add more flights for people traveling to certain parts of Asia. The airline is working with the United States Department of…
— Men's Journal
Amtrak Passenger Intercepted At Trenton Transit Center For Suitcase Filled With Weapons
Amtrak has a lengthy banned items list for both carry-on baggage and checked luggage. Scissors, razors and sporting equipment are some of the basics that can't be brought in a carry-on. Of course, firearms and ammunition cannot be brought either, but under certain terms and…
— The Travel
Lodging
I Flew 3,800 Miles For The Perfect Night's Sleep (And Found It At The Ritz Paris)
If you’re one of those people that travels and doesn’t value where you lay your head at night because “we won’t be in the room that much,” please believe me when I say: you are not the travel partner for me. I live for a nice hotel moment, and in my opinion, it’s one of the most…
— Essence
You Can Stay in a Navajo 'Hogan' Home in a Tribal Park Surrounded by Some of the Most Stunning Desert Landscapes in the U.S.
The Diné, or Navajo, are indigenous to the Southwestern United States, where they have lived for over a thousand years. Travelers seeking to explore Navajo traditions and culture can now stay in a hogan, a traditional dwelling, within the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, or…
— Travel+Leisure
5 Dude Ranches in Cody, Wyoming Where You Can Play Cowboy
2025 may be the year of the cowboy-core adventure. From visiting the coolest rodeos in Montana to delving into the cowboy history of Scottsdale, Americans across the country are taking a closer look at the self-sufficient, yeehaw lifestyle. And many are coming back for more…
— Travel Awaits
Other and Odd
No Tariff-Triggered Turbulence in Travel So Far, Says MakeMyTrip CEO
Rajesh Magow, CEO of online travel aggregator MakeMyTrip, remains unfazed by tariffs and market volatility, contending that travel demand will hold steady with a resilient mid- to long-term outlook…
— CNBC
Coolcations: Why More People Are Flocking to Destinations in Norway, Finland and Iceland This Summer
Coolcations in destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Finland are expected to continue seeing a boom this summer- but could they cause overtourism in the Nordics? Coolcations are growing in popularity as holidaymakers increasingly attempt to escape the soaring temperatures…
— EuroNews
Airlines, Hotels, Cruise Stocks Face This Big Threat as Tourists Boycott the U.S.
Foreign tourists are snubbing the U.S. as President Donald Trump’s tariffs regime takes hold. America’s airlines, cruise operators, and hotels can handle that but if the boycotts become reciprocal it could hurt travel stocks. The number of overseas visitors to the U.S. in March fell 11.6%…
— Barron's
Today in History
Samuel Langhorne Clemens Dies
Born on November 30, 1835, Samuel Langhorne Clemens better known as Mark Twain, died on this day in 1910. Clemens was America's earliest and foremost humorist, satirist, lecturer, and writer. His novels The Adventures of…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Marketing Mistake #1: You Don’t Know to Whom You Are Marketing
 It is too easy to fall into the trap of simply hanging your shingle that reads “Open for Business.”
Yes, selling is a numbers game. Yes, there are millions of people who want and/or need your services. Yes, no matter what you do, some mud will stick now and then if you sling enough of it, resulting in a few new business transactions. But if you don’t have all the time in the world, it is far more prudent to focus on a tightly specified area of interest.
Quite frankly, I don’t care what particular area of concern floats your boat. I am simply reminding you that the tighter your focus, the more successful you will be in the long run. Know whom you want to do business…
— Travel Research Online
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