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Destinations
The Best Places to Travel Between Christmas and New Year’s Eve
The week between Christmas and New Year’s can feel a bit like the twilight zone. The kids are out of school, your inbox is quiet, your fridge is full of leftovers, and you’re never quite sure what day it is. This delightfully disorienting period – which some people have dubbed “feral week”…
— Lonely Planet
This Country Was Just Named the No. 1 Post-breakup Destination in the World — and It Has Some of the World's Best Beaches
Heartbreak is never easy, it's never fun, and it's never anything we'd wish upon anyone. And if it's happening to you, know that we're sorry and that most of us have been there and know exactly how you're feeling. That's why we can say with confidence that taking a trip is exactly…
— Travel+Leisure
Going To Thailand Soon? There's 2 Big Changes Coming Affecting All Travelers From December
Home to paradisiacal islands fringed by turquoise seas, vibrant metropolises that seem to never sleep, and a lush tropical nature so beautiful it looks almost otherworldly, Thailand is on the bucket list of millions of travelers for 2025. Contrary to previous years, however, there are a…
— Travel Off Path
Tours and Activities
5 Tips for Dining Out With Ulcerative Colitis While Traveling
Survey seasoned travelers about their favorite part of the globe-trotting experience and you’ll likely discover a common thread: the food! Exploring different cuisines and intriguing restaurants are mainstays of travel enjoyment. For people with ulcerative colitis (UC), though…
— Condé Nast Traveler
The 10 Best Restaurants in Las Vegas for a Foodie Adventure
Las Vegas is a gambler’s town, but it’s so much more than that. Yes, people can fly here just to try their luck at some of the most prestigious casinos in the United States. But the city is also home to amazing restaurants. In short, Las Vegas is a foodie’s paradise offering a wide array…
— Travel Noire
Cruise
Severe Flood Disrupts Cruise Operations in Valencia
The severe storm that hit Valencia on Oct. 30 is affecting cruise operations in the port of the Spanish town. Offering a cruise in the Western Mediterranean, the MSC Seaside was the first ship to visit Valencia after the natural disaster, which caused unprecedented floods. According to…
— Cruise Industry News
Carnival's New Security Roles Aim to Rein in Drunk Passengers and Unruly Teens
These jobs come with some pretty unique responsibilities on cruise ships like Carnival, like preventing passengers from becoming too drunk and ensuring the safety of young passengers. The ad says that the chief responsibility of the RSA supervisor is “to prevent anyone from…
— Cruise Radio
Transportation
British Airways Cancels Gatwick-New York Flights until 2025 and Cuts Meal Service
British Airways has canceled all 103 of its scheduled trips between London Gatwick and New York JFK from December 12, 2024, to March 25, 2025, citing delays in the delivery of Trent 1000 engines from Rolls-Royce. Other routes also are being affected, including flights to Kuala…
— Travel Research Online
Man Violently Assaults Sleeping Passenger on United Airlines Flight
A man is facing felony charges after punching a sleeping passenger "repeatedly in the face and head until blood was drawn" on a Monday United Airlines flight, according to authorities. About two hours into UA2247 – which departed San Francisco International Airport and was…
— USA Today
Lodging
This Ski-Only Utah Mountain Is Getting a Luxury Hotel, 100 New Trails, and Its First Bubble Chairlift
Deer Valley, one of three ski-only resorts in the United States, is getting ready to unveil the first phase of a massive expansion. But the 100 new trails coming to the Utah mountain—20 of which will be open in time for the 2024–25 ski season—still won’t welcome snowboarders…
— AFAR
Only 3 Hotels Offer Views of the Golden Gate Bridge—Here’s Where to Find Them
The Golden Gate Bridge is at the top of the list when it comes to iconic US landmarks. The Statue of Liberty takes the cake thanks to its historical appeal and location in New York City. Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell isn’t far behind, along with more rural feats like Mount Rushmore…
— Travel Awaits
Customers Say a Vacation Club Managed by Hyatt Tricked Them Into Signing Pricey Contracts
Shortly after Hope and William Gagnon arrived in Cancún, Mexico, from Detroit, the couple were approached by a salesperson from a vacation club. About 21 hours later, they had agreed to pay $27,000 to join the club — a significant commitment for Ms. Gagnon, a customer feedback…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Ordering Zucchini Instead of Coffee? Why Translation Fails Are a Travel Rite of Passage.
If you're reading this article in English, lucky you. You can travel the world and still be understood by many people because 20% of the world also speaks English. Sorta. Damian Comito remembered ordering a coffee at a restaurant in Rome recently. Instead, his server brought him a…
— USA Today
Booking Holdings Beats Earnings Estimates Amid Resilient Demand for International Travel
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss the company’s earnings beat, expectations for the upcoming year, and more…
— CNBC
Today in History
The White House
On this day in the year 1800, President John Adams became the first United States President to move into and take up residence in the Executive Mansion, later to be called "The White House." Adams penned a prayer the…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
TravelSMG Hosts Successful European Travel Agent Forum
(Boston, MA – October 30, 2024) European Travel Agent Forum (ETAF), an exclusive B2B event connecting North America’s top-performing Travel Agents with Europe’s leading vacation destinations and providers…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
AmaWaterways’ European Grand River Cruises Expand the Guest Experience by Combining Popular Itineraries
As airfares con tinue to rise, travelers are seeking ways to maximize their experiences by extending their stays in their chosen destination. Award-winning luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways is catering to this trend with its 14-night “Grand River Cruises,” combining some of Europe’s most popular itineraries into a single voyage. The 2025 season sees three new combinations – Grand Seine & Bordeaux, Grand Seine & Rhône and Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals, adding to the existing Magnificent Europe and Grand Danube.
AmaWaterways also offers “Build Your Own Combination Cruise” where travelers can put together their own combinations and enjoy savings of 10% off each consecutive sailing after the first. All of these are combinable with other AmaWaterways offers…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Luxury, Souks and Skylines, in Abu Dhabi
by Joey DeLoach
Thursday October 31, 2024
It’s difficult to imagine Abu Dhabi before oil was discovered in the 1960s. Once a small community known for fishing and pearl diving, Abu Dhabi now sprouts from the deserts and stret ches to the sky with heights previously unrecorded by humans. The extreme wealth of this city has also brought luxury beyond the standard. Let’s dive into Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and UNESCO City of Music.
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Selling Air: The Bad and the Ugly, with Little Good, Many Say
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday November 01, 2024
(Of course, we know there are two sides to every story. This is the “con” side. For the many reasons some travel advisors do choose to sell air, see “Earning an Extra $50K: Travel Advisors Who Sell Air Say It’s Worth the Effort | Travel Research Online.”)
Liability issues. Time wasted. Late night calls. And the new DOT ruling about refunds that takes effect this week just adds one more reason to the litany of why many travel advisors hate to sell airline tickets.
“Selling air? Don’t.” That’s the succinct advice from Rich Greenway, owner of Greenway Travel Group-Dream Vacations. And he is not…
— Travel Research Online
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