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Destinations
Vermont vs New Hampshire in Fall: 5 Key Differences to Know
If you’re heading to New England during the fall, you’re in for a beautiful foliage display regardless of which state you visit. While Maine’s Acadia National Park and upstate New York hubs like the Hudson Valley usually take the cake in terms of beauty, they aren’t the end-all of great…
— Travel Awaits
Beautiful Riverside Hideaway Named This Year’s Must-Visit Fall Destination
Many travel publications quite frankly don't know what they're talking about. It's as if they pick random spots on the map and make a listicle with them. Here at Travel Off Path, we only share with you the ones that make sense. Forbes is one of the most reliable names in the industry…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
Disney Just Announced New Attractions and Major Discounts for 2026–Including a Muppets Roller Coaster
The exciting thing about a vacation to Walt Disney World or Disneyland is that no two visits are ever the same and there’s always something new to explore. And now the mouse is sweetening the deal with new attractions, discounts, and more. At Walt Disney World, park goers can…
— Travel+Leisure
Experience History, Art and Culture With These 9 Top Activities in Dresden
Dresden is a city for time travelers. You can spend a day hopping between beautiful baroque buildings while walking in the footsteps of more recent ghosts that continue to weigh heavy on the city’s soul. There’s the resplendent Altstadt (Old Town) meticulously reconstructed to its…
— Lonely Planet
Washington's Most Lovable Town Is Like A Mini Bavaria With Its Own Oktoberfest
It feels like it was plucked straight from Bavaria in southeast Germany, known for its pristine countryside, with a wealth of culture and a laid-back Bavarian atmosphere. But then, it's not in Bavaria. It is set in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington, modeled on a…
— The Travel
Cruise
This Cruise Line Was Just Named No. 1 Mega Ship—and It’s Not the One You Expect
It’s the year of the XXL cruise ship and Condé Nast Traveler readers have just named their number one favorite. Royal Caribbean‘s 7,500+-passenger Icon Class contenders? Nope. Norwegian‘s giant Breakaway Plus Class roster? Uh uh. Thanks to its latest standout Sun Princess…
— Parade
We’ll Keep Our Fares Family-Friendly, Pledges Carnival Australia Boss
Carnival Cruise Line’s Senior Vice President and Australian Country Manager, Peter Little, has pledged to keep cruise prices family-friendly across his four ships. The promise is significant as Australia’s cruise season opens with 63 ships expected. The closure of P&O Australia earlier this…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Flight Delays Grow as Government Shutdown Stretches On
The government shutdown entered its ninth day on Oct. 9, and with no sign of funding being restored, cracks were starting to show in the travel sector, as evidenced by isolated delays at some airports. Security and air traffic control are two crucial airport functions managed by the…
— USA Today
Delta Says Premium Travel Is Set to Overtake Coach Cabin Sales Next Year
Delta Air Lines customers are getting used to first class. Revenue from the pricier, roomier seats toward the front of the plane could eclipse sales from standard coach seats for at least a quarter or two next year, Delta executives said Thursday. In the last quarter, Delta said ticket…
— CNBC
Air Canada, United Debut Apple’s Revamped Digital Boarding Passes
Boarding passes are a staple of the travel journey, and they're getting a little bit more useful if you're flying on Air Canada or United Airlines. The two carriers have officially integrated Apple's redesigned boarding pass experience, part of the iOS 26 update released Sept. 15…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
Stargazing, Flamingo-Filled Lagoons, and Indigenous Craft at a Reimagined Atacama Desert Design Hotel
Driving through the Atacama Desert in northern Chile can feel a bit like fast-forwarding through the Star Wars franchise and pausing each time you reach a surreal new planet: endless salt flats one moment, rainbow-hued mountains the next, gurgling geyser fields, flamingo-dotted…
— Afar
Heritage Glamour Meets Cozy Charm in the Best Hotels in Montréal
Montréal is often called the most Parisian city in North America, but anyone who’s been knows it has a verve all its own. From the cobbled lanes of Old Montréal to the leafy streets and Victorian townhouses of Plateau-Mont-Royal and the artsy cafés and vintage shops of Mile End…
— Vogue
Other and Odd
29 European Countries Will Now Require Biometric Data For Entry
Starting its rollout October 12, the majority of Europe requires entering visitors to provide their biometric data. This month, the European Union (EU) will begin implementing its Entry/Exit System (EES) after years of delay. Instead of travelers getting passport stamps, they will give their…
— Travel Noire
Must-See Exhibits That Explore Latinx Heritage at Major Museums That Are Worth Traveling To
This fall, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), MASS MoCA in Massachusetts and the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago intertwine fortuitously on the subjects of land and migration. Each of the art centers will showcase must-see exhibits that explore railroad…
— USA Today
Today in History
The Resignation of Spiro Agnew
On this day in 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned from office. Agnew pleaded nolo contendere to criminal charges of money laundering and tax evasion after the revelation that he accepted bribes while…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti Celebrates 44th Birthday, Offers Advisors $25-$100 Giftcards for October FIT Bookings for Travel through April 2026
Portland, OR, October 8, 2025 – To celebrate 44 years of selling FIT* travel exclusively through advisors, independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations is awarding giftcards to advisors for each FIT land booking…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
New Great Lakes Cruises From American Cruise Lines Begin May 2026
 I’ve been waiting for this one.
For years, I’ve wondered when American Cruise Lines would bring its easy, small-ship style to the Great Lakes. And now it’s happening. Starting May 2026, American will debut three brand-new Great Lakes cruises aboard its newest ship, American Patriot.
These will be 100% U.S. cruises – no passports, no border crossings, no long flights. Just an easy way to explore one…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
‘What’s the Biggest Group You Ever Put Together?’ Tall Tales and Top Tips from Travel Advisors
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday October 10, 2025
 Whether you partner with a musician or the US Marine Corps, put together a family celebration or a high school reunion, there’s nothing like a group to build your business and maximize your earnings per hour. So when a group of travel advisors on CCRA’s Mayan Train fam trip got to swapping stories of the biggest groups they had ever organized, I listened in. And then I asked around for a few more Tall Tales of Big Groups.
Every one was a success story—but it was the biggest, Markgetta Jackson Langford’s group of 850 at the Grand Palladium…
— Travel Research Online
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108 Years of Travel: How Collette is Reinventing Guided Touring
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
As the longest-running tour operator in North America, Collette is heading into their 108th year. The Collette Premium Experience offers travelers a level of service and unmatched tour design they can’t find anywhere else. With tours designed by in-destination experts, they’re bringing their travelers beyond the guidebook.
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Increase Your Europe Tour Sales
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT
Having been in business since 1939, Image Tours is one of the most experienced Europe tour operators in the world and they have earned a reputation for high quality tours at an affordable price. While their emphasis is on introducing your clients to the European way of life, Image Tours remains aware of the small details appreciated by American travelers.
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