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Destinations
Why Now Is the Time to Visit Toronto, According to a Local
One of the fastest-growing and most multicultural cities in North America, Toronto is always buzzing. But this year, a wave of hotel openings, restaurant debuts, and cultural milestones makes it an especially exciting time to visit Canada’s largest metropolis. Summer is peak season…
— Afar
Move Over Asheville! Discover North Carolina's Charming Lesser-Known Hideaway
Say what you want about Asheville, but there's no denying North Carolina's popular mountain getaway had its hidden gem membership revoked years ago. While Asheville could undoubtedly benefit from a new tourism boom given the natural disaster in 2024, that doesn't mean…
— Travel Off Path
How to Get Around Tokyo
Tokyo is the most populated city on earth, and its transport system moves millions of people around daily. Public transportation in Japan's capital is efficient, reliable, clean and generally safe, which makes getting around a breeze. Of most use to travelers is the train and subway…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
A Look at All 14 Under Canvas Locations in the US
Since Under Canvas launched back in 2012, the glamping company has quietly helped revolutionize the art of camping in style. In fact, it’s helped evolve the concept and push it into the mainstream by offering truly upscale forms of hospitality out in some of the US’s most rugged…
— Travel Awaits
These Stunning U.S. Canyons Rival The Grand Canyon
Arizona's almighty Grand Canyon National Park has the word "grand" in its name for a reason. Sure, the park's central feature is indeed a gargantuan canyon system that stretches farther than the eye can see. But, the canyon and its national park also contain wonders within…
— The Travel
A Vintage Ride on the British Isles’ Only Electric Mountain Railway
Our train was crawling slowly up a steeply pitched valley that felt hidden from the rest of the world. To the right of the tracks, the Laxey River dropped suddenly, turning south to vanish into the Irish Sea. Here and there, sheep grazed and the soft scent of gorse wafted into the…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
Uniworld’s First-Ever Women’s Only Cruise to Set Sail in August
Uniworld in partnership with the luxury loungewear brand Lunya, will operate its first-ever women’s only cruise this August. The cruise will feature special activities and guests including Saturday Night Live alumni, Rachel Dratch. The itinerary departs on August 24, 2025, and will…
— Cruise Passenger
Carnival's New Cruise Port in The Bahamas Opens This Week
The wait is nearly over, Carnival Cruise Line’s brand new port in The Bahamas opens this week. 10 years ago, Carnival Cruise Line sent a proposal to the Bahamian government to build a private port a few miles east of Freeport on Grand Bahama Island. A decade later, this new…
— Cruise Fever
Transportation
Is That Flight Upgrade Worth the Extra Cost? Here's How to Decide, According to Air Travel Experts
We've all felt the pull: that tempting email offering an upgrade to premium economy or first class for a "special" price, sometimes upwards of $1,000. But is it really worth it, and how do you decide if it is? While some travelers jump at the chance to sip Champagne and stretch out in…
— Travel+Leisure
United Has 4 Lounges at Newark Airport–Which One Is the Best?
Wild mushroom bisque and an Aperol Spritz isn't your typical airport meal—unless you've managed to snag a table at the new United Polaris Lounge dining room at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). I recently visited the restaurant on the third day of its operation, and as I…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Delta Reports Strengthening Travel Demand. So, Does That Mean Higher Prices Are Coming?
Delta Air Lines reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly profit Thursday, spurring some industry observers to wonder if the consumer uncertainty that had plagued the travel sector in the first half of the year might not be past its peak. Delta is generally the first of the major…
— Fodor's Travel
Lodging
I Stayed in Julia Child's Cottage in the South of France–What It's Like to Stay and Cook There
Wild dill, it turned out, looked like a tiny bristle, like a hairbrush for a mouse. Squatting in the grass, I plucked a green sprig with my thumb and forefinger. I chewed one end—that was bright, citrusy dill, alright. On my tray it went among its fellow herbs. I didn’t usually sample…
— Travel+Leisure
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed by Expanding Fire as Canadian Wildfires Smoke Blankets U.S. Midwest
A fire near the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona has destroyed dozens of structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and a water treatment facility, which caused a chlorine gas leak that forced firefighters to evacuate. The Dragon Bravo Fire in the North Rim of the…
— CBS News
Other and Odd
Should I Travel With a Burner Phone? What Legal Experts Say.
A burner phone might be one way to avoid having your personal data scrutinized when crossing U.S. borders, even if you're not hiding anything. Travelers are reportedly facing higher rates of inspections when attempting to enter the country as U.S. Customs and Border…
— USA Today
The One Thing Budget Travelers Always Forget to Plan for (That Costs Them Big)
Some people out there are true budget travel experts, and they try to save pennies in every single way possible. Whether they collect points through credit cards or rewards programs, are strategic about the time of year they travel or opt for longer transportation routes to save a…
— Parade
Today in History
The Storming of the Bastille
France was on the verge of revolution. The citizens had become increasingly demanding of King Louis XVI. The Bastille contained only seven prisoners, but it held great symbolic value. Not only did the fortress hold a large…
— Travel Research Online
Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
Practice Makes Perfect
 We have all heard it before, and it is likely you are probably guilty of saying it yourself. “Practice makes perfect.” These three words prompted today’s article. Give me a minute.
Under the category of “TMI” (Too Much Information) I spend many early mornings watching videos on YouTube reviewing techniques on how to improve one’s piano skills. Far from being a “virtuoso,” I have targeted the piano as my go-to hobby of choice as I approach my late seventies. Now you know.
What I hear quite often is the word “practice.” Learning how to play the piano (any musical instrument) involves many hours of focused attention… often referred to as…
— Travel Research Online
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Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights – Get All The Killer Details!
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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A Glimpse into Deep Patagonia with Australis Cruises
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
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Globus Independent
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Ready to help clients explore the world on their own terms? Discover Globus Independent—our unique travel style that pairs expert planning with full flexibility, no group tour required. We’ll show you how it outshines traditional FIT travel, preview top itineraries, and share tools to grow your Independent travel business.
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Small Ship Cruising and Pre & Post Cruise Experiences
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Discover a more intimate and immersive way to explore the world! Join us for an engaging webinar where we dive into the unique advantages of small ship cruising, offering access to hidden ports, personalized service, and authentic cultural encounters far beyond the reach of traditional large ships.
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Pathway to More Sales: Flexible Coverage Built for Today’s Traveler
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3 pm EDT/12 pm PDT
We’re excited to introduce The Pathway Collection — a brand-new lineup of trip cancellation plans from Trawick International designed to fit every traveler's needs and built with travel agents in mind.
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