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Destinations
This Affordable Riverside Town Oozes Southern Charm & European Vibes
At Travel Off Path, we're always on the prowl for overlooked destinations ready to delight you with surprising attractions and unexpected experiences. As such, we've had a helpful hand from what's undoubtedly become the South's trendiest state right now — none other than…
— Travel Off Path
EU Triples Price for 2026's ETIAS Entry Form
After years of ongoing delays, it looks like there’s another update for European’s intended ETIAS fees and forms. Here’s a quick catch-up: The EU has plans to launch a new entry-exit system for its borders, known as the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)…
— Travel Awaits
Paris on a Budget: Affordable Ways to Experience the City
Paris is a notoriously expensive city. Alexis Averbuck, one of the authors of the latest Lonely Planet Paris guidebook, shares her insider tips on how to experience the city, without maxing your credit card. Paris might be home to haute couture, fine dining and some legendary luxury…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
5 Nashville Neighborhoods for Live Music, Bar-Hopping, and Great Food
When brothers Benjamin and Max Goldberg opened a bar in their hometown in 2003, Nashville was more than a decade away from becoming bachelorette-party-central. The bar (now closed) was in The Gulch, then a rundown corner of Downtown without many businesses. “We…
— Afar
These 3 European Countries Just Tied for the Cleanest Lakes and Rivers, Report Finds
While Europe’s seas might be tempting, the lakes and rivers of three countries are so clean they need to be seen to be believed. Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania were all found to have the cleanest inland waters in Europe, according to a recently released report from the European…
— Travel+Leisure
An Inn-to-Inn Walk on Scotland’s Idyllic East Coast
After days of North Atlantic gloom, the sky was an unblemished blue, and frothy waves crashed on the rocks edging the Fife Coastal Path in eastern Scotland, sending flocks of ruddy turnstones wheeling over farm fields inland. The Fife Coastal Path stretches 117 miles from Kincardine…
— New York Times
Cruise
The Best Time to Cruise Alaska for Wildlife, Northern Lights, and Fewer Crowds
The best time to cruise Alaska isn't obvious—until you're quietly sailing along its calm waters under a cloudless, late-spring sky. It was on one such day that someone on board spotted a whale breaching. And then again. And again. Within minutes it seemed everyone on board had…
— Condé Nast Traveler
American: New Extended Cruise to Celebrate Country's 250th
American Cruise Lines has added a fifth new itinerary to its 2026 collection of Extended Cruises, commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary. Next year, from October 8 to November 8, American’s 32-day “Revolutionary War Cruise” will operate between Albany, NY and…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
JetBlue Announces ‘TrueBlue Travel’ Its Rebranded Travel Booking Platform
JetBlue is renaming its travel platform that allows customers to book vacation packages and then earn points, whether they're renting a car or staying in a hotel or booking an activity (or any of the above). The New York-based carrier on Tuesday announced the launch of TrueBlue…
— The Points Guy
10-year-old Left at Airport While Parents Continued Trip, Police Say
Parents of a 10-year-old child are accused of leaving their son behind at the airport so they could catch a flight. According to Spain’s national police, Guardia Civil, the incident took place on Aug. 1 at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Guardia Civil's Catalonia office told USA…
— USA Today
Lodging
New Boutique Cambridge Hotel – The Clements – Opens Its Doors
Cambridge's highly anticipated, high-end boutique accommodation, The Clements Hotel, has opened its doors to guests. Following a multi-million-dollar transformation of the town's original 1866 beaux-arts Masonic hotel (named after Archibald Clements), the 29-room property…
— Hospitality Net
7 IHG Hotels for Your Next US Vacation
IHG Hotels & Resorts' portfolio comprises over 6,000 properties around the globe, including many domestic destinations. Whether you're planning a big-city vacation or venturing off the beaten path, you can find an IHG property to meet your needs. Plus, the IHG One Rewards…
— The Points Guy
Other and Odd
Travel Influencers Boost Tourism to Taliban-Run Afghanistan
Margaritta, a 33-year-old travel influencer from Germany, embarked on a three-month solo trip through Afghanistan in May 2024. Despite a “media echo that Afghanistan was not safe,” she said, “I was not scared.” She “felt fantastic,” Margaritta, who asked that only her first name be…
— NBC News
Costa Rica's Nine-Course Meal in the Sky
High above Costa Rica's cloud forest, San Lucas Treetop Dining Experience offers a nine-course tasting menu inspired by the country's diverse provinces – combining fine dining with immersive storytelling. It takes a long, winding road and a leap of the imagination to reach the San…
— BBC
U.S. Visa Bonds Would Charge Some Foreign Travelers $15,000 Deposits
The State Department plans to start running a pilot program this month that would require some foreign travelers to pay up to $15,000 for a reimbursable visa bond that deters them from staying in the U.S. longer than they’re allowed for business or tourism. Some details are outlined…
— The Washington Post
Today in History
William Wallace Is Captured
As a leader of the Scots' battle for independence, William Wallace was the scourge of Edward I of England. Utilizing many guerilla warfare tactics when he had few soldiers, and brilliant battlefield tactics when he had…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Collette Unwraps a Journey Through Europe’s Magical Christmas Markets
Pawtucket, RI (July 30, 2025) – Collette is embarking on a journey to step into a real-life snow globe with its newest seasonal offering: Enchanting Christmas Markets of Germany, Switzerland, and France, a 9-day holiday…
— 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
Halloween Horror Nights is the home of horror with the biggest names in the genre. Endure 10 haunted houses, scare zones and more. Find reprieve, if you can, with live entertainment and select rides and attractions. Lidia Markser will be your guide through all the gory details, including tickets, RIP Tours, vacation packages and more!
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A Glimpse into Deep Patagonia with Australis Cruises
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Join us for an exclusive webinar to discover the unparalleled beauty of Patagonia aboard Australis Cruises. Operating two intimate ships with just 100 cabins each, Australis offers immersive, educational voyages through the pristine and remote waterways of the southernmost Patagonia. Learn how your clients can explore majestic fjords, towering glaciers, and rich wildlife, all while enjoying the comfort and personalized service of a boutique cruise line. Whether you're looking to deepen your destination knowledge or expand your adventure travel portfolio, this is a must-attend event for travel advisors ready to offer something extraordinary.
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