Executives from the hotel, cruise, tours, retail, OTA and destination marketing sectors talk about their assumptions and plans for the year ahead. The interviews were conducted by Travel Weekly editor in chief and senior vice president Arnie Weissmann. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, …
This week’s best travel bargains around the globe. Land –Save $350 on Central Holiday’s Treasures of Greece tour. With the discount, the trip starts at $949 per person double and includes six nights’ lodging in four locations; daily breakfasts and …
Until recently, expedition cruising was a quiet corner of the ocean cruise business, with occasional new tonnage added to a small fleet of spartan ships sailing to wild and majestic places. The ships are still small, but some are not …
Travel giants TUI and First Choice have just revealed their Boxing Day holiday deals – and the firms have really pulled out all the stops with a deals bonanza! We’re talking thousands of free kids’ places available across their resorts …
In recent decades, local residents in destination communities also have found themselves negotiating new cultural boundaries, class dynamics, service industry roles and lifestyle transformations. For example, data show that tourism activity corresponds to increased alcohol, drug and sex abuse as …
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Travelers are sailing at a steadily increasing rate, with more than 27 million people projected to cruise during 2018, according to an annual report released by industry organization Cruise Lines International Assn., or CLIA. An estimated 25.8 million passengers will …
When it comes to seeing the world, more and more people are seeing it solo — and travel companies are rolling out tools and tours to accommodate them. Some are adding spaces for solo travelers to existing trips. Others are …
By Arthur Frommer Can you imagine racing in an electric go-kart for your entertainment during a cruise of Alaska? Can you imagine spending your time in the world’s largest and longest water slide while the scenery of Alaska passes before …
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Travelers are sailing at a steadily increasing rate, with more than 27 million people projected to cruise during 2018, according to an annual report released by industry organization Cruise Lines International Assn., or CLIA. An estimated 25.8 million passengers will …
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(Click here if you are having trouble viewing the video on your mobile device.) Dear Travel Troubleshooter: My wife and I are booked on a confirmed, prepaid Holland America Antarctic cruise from Chile to Buenos Aires, which was advertised as …
Travel Troubleshooter: A Holland America Antarctic cruise snafu Read more »