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Destinations
This Lesser-known Wyoming Town Is an Affordable Alternative to Jackson Hole—and It's Surrounded by 1,300 Alpine Lakes
Pinedale is a small Wyoming town known for its access to 1,300 glacial lakes, biking trails, and surrounding mountain ranges. Visitors can enjoy year-round outdoor activities like swimming, fishing, and skijoring, as well as cultural events like the Winter Carnival. Affordable lodging, local dining spots…
— Travel+Leisure
Can't Figure Out Which Greek Islands to Visit? Start Here
Even though Greece is one of the most renowned vacation destinations in the world, it’s not quite as easy to navigate as you might think. It’s got a whopping 6,000 islands. Though only around 220 of those are inhabited, it’s still a hefty task to sift through the options and figure out where you should…
— Travel Awaits
8 of the Best Things to Do in Taipei: Get to Know Taiwan’s Capital
There's plenty to do on a visit to Taipei – you could be admiring spectacular views over the city, experiencing the legendary night markets or learning all about Taiwan's history and culture in its many memorial halls. There's a new experience around every corner, from unfamiliar street food to…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Flower Show Attendees Complain of ‘Coach Rage’ and Travel Chaos
Attendees of a prestigious flower show said they were left "stranded for hours" by inadequate transport to the event - with some ticket-holders even claiming fights broke out over places on coaches. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show at Wentworth Woodhouse, a stately…
— BBC
Discover 5 Secret Beaches Near Cancun To Escape The Summer Crowds
Cancun certainly isn't Mexico's most authentic destination, but there's no denying it's the country's driving force for tourism. It is Americans' favorite international getaway, after all… As such, Cancuners have a hard time escaping the crowds, whether it be fighting for space at the swim-up bar, making…
— Travel Off Path
Study Reveals the Beach Habits Americans Don't Want to Admit Out Loud
Millions of Americans hit the beach each year, and with that many people, some bad behavior is inevitable. But just how much poor behavior goes down may surprise you. According to a recent study from Beach.com, 93 percent off beachgoers claim "to practice good beach etiquette, yet almost …
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
How Are Cruise Ship Itineraries Planned? Inside the Years-Long Process
Holland America Line will visit a maiden port in 2026, stopping for the first time in Odda, Norway. Before the town was added to more than a dozen itineraries, Paul Grigsby, the cruise line’s vice president of deployment and itinerary planning, had to see it for himself. He and Robert de Bruin…
— USA Today
Secret Caribbean 'Cruise' Experience Offers Luxury At Just $100 Per Day
Sail the turquoise waters of the Caribbean aboard an intimate and luxurious sailing experience that feels like a private cruise for a steal. Instead of boarding a massive cruise ship and navigating crowded buffets and packed decks, travelers can now opt for an exclusive 12-passenger yacht…
— Travel Noire
Transportation
Flight Cancellations Have Increased This Summer Travel Season. Here’s Where.
Data from Flightaware shows the rate of canceled flights since the start of the summer travel season is up 29% over last year. Delays are also up. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on which airports have been impacted the most…
— CBS News
These 7 Sleeper Trains Are the Best Way to Travel Europe
When it comes to railway adventures, there are few things more exciting than falling asleep in one city and waking in the next, nudging up the blind to see what lies outside. Whether that reveals the golden haze of dawn or a moonlit night still holding on, the moment is one that’s always filled with…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Lodging
You Can Now Stay Overnight at the Most Anticipated Hotel in New York City
New York City finally has welcomed back one of its legendary hotel darlings: the Waldorf Astoria New York. On July 15, the hotel began welcoming guests to its 375 rooms, lobby, bar, and restaurants. Over the next two months, the hotel will fully reopen when its legendary Grand Ballroom and new…
— Afar
Hotel Equities Expands Portfolio with Addition of AC Hotel Wichita Downtown, First AC Hotel by Marriott in Kansas
Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator, announces today the opening of the AC Hotel Wichita Downtown, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of brands. The new property joins HE's growing portfolio of lifestyle hotels. The highly anticipated property is located in Wichita's historic Old…
— Hospitality Net
Other and Odd
U.S. Travel and Tourism Exports Reach $160 Billion in 2025
U.S. travel and tourism exports reach $160 billion in 2025, setting a new benchmark for the sector’s contribution to the economy. According to data released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), international visitors continue to inject significant spending into the United States, reinforcing…
— Focus on Travel News
Travelers to the U.S. Must Pay a New $250 ‘Visa Integrity Fee’ — What to Know
Visitors to the United States will need to pay a “visa integrity fee,” according to a provision of the Trump administration’s recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The fee applies to all visitors who need nonimmigrant visas to enter, and cannot be waived. However travelers may also be able to get…
— CNBC
Today in History
Rome Burns
On July 18, in the year 64 AD, a fire began in the shops and residences surrounding the Circus Maximus in Rome. Because many of the structures were wooden, they quickly caught fire and burned with a fury. Soon, the fire spread…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
A Week On The Columbia & Snake Rivers Changed My Mind About U.S. Cruises
Going into my f irst U.S. river cruise, I was a little nervous I wasn’t going to like it. Most of my river cruising experience has been in Europe, where the towns are impossibly old and there are castles and beautiful archetecture everywhere you look. I figured a U.S. river cruise would be… fine. Maybe a little slower. Maybe not quite as charming.
But after a week on the American Jazz, sailing from Clarkston to Stevenson, Washington, with stops in Astoria, Pendleton, Mt. St. Helens and a bunch of towns you’ve probably never heard of, I can tell you – I was wrong in the best way. It was beautiful and fun and easy, and it surprised me at almost every turn.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
16 Cool New Hotels for Cool-Weather European Vacations
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday July 18, 2025
In another hot- hot-hot summer, many travel advisors are suggesting travel during swing seasons, when temperatures are lower and crowds are smaller. To help you entice those last-minute bookers, here's a list of brand-new luxury properties with unique features—set in vineyards, tucked into mountains, on historic canals, and with amazing spas and indoor pools—on The Continent.
Let us know what your clients think of…
— Travel Research Online
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