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Lark Gould — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:07:43 +0000

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Lark Gould — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:55:49 +0000

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Travel Trends in 2020: Where the Hotspots Are

Lark Gould — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 03:36:31 +0000

When it comes to analyzing travel trends, Expedia uncovered a variety of themes across flights, hotel stays, searches, bookings, and experiences for the year ahead. Based on a robust analyses of US traveler data, Expedia’s 2020 Trends is show a hunger for roads less traveled next year: “When we looked at where travelers went in […]

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Tech Takes the Lead on Shaping Travel

Lark Gould — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 03:36:05 +0000

A new study by Hilton Honors reveals that one in two travelers (50 percent) would immerse in virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) tours of their destination to get inspiration for their holidays. According to the study, VR and AR are the most-considered sources of travel inspiration for the future, outstripping other sources, such […]

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Blood Sports: Game Fans Will Pick Team Travel Over Honeymoon Plans

Lark Gould — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 03:35:22 +0000

A recent survey conducted by Booking.com across 29 global markets revealed that among US sports fanatics 89 percent confirm they’ve completed between one to five trips in the last year alone to cheer their team on. In fact, nearly one in five (17 percent) said they would happily cancel their honeymoon or risk their job […]

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Japan’s Quirky Festivals: Great Sidetrips Around Tokyo’s Summer Olympics

Lark Gould — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 03:34:26 +0000

Fifty-six years after the Tokyo Olympic Games of 1964, the Japanese capital will be hosting these world events for the second time, from July 24 to August 2020. And while the games will be thrilling enough the Japanese matsuri, or festivals, offer travelers an opportunity to escape the crowds and experience Japan’s rich cultural heritage […]

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Winter Orchid Festivals Abloom from London to Ft. Lauderdale

Lark Gould — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 03:33:26 +0000

By Susan McKee Orchids are the perfect winter flower. Redolent of the tropics whether grown in a Northern greenhouse or “wild” in a rainforest, their colors, shapes and scents attract travelers. Botanical gardens tend to have the most extensive orchid shows. Here are a few to consider: An orchid show takes place January […]

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“Trump Effect” is Boosting US Visitation to “Foe” Destinations

Lark Gould — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:57:06 +0000

Contrary to White House policies, US travel to Cuba, Iran and Mexico is way up. One might think that foreign countries in the crosshairs of President Trump’s disparaging rhetoric and hurtful policies would see a slump in tourism, but surprisingly the opposite is proving true. Despite Trump’s attempts to close borders and restrict travel, Intrepid Travel has seen record […]

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Virtuoso Looks at “Fire of Desire” Influence on Travel Planning

Lark Gould — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:48:58 +0000

Travelers in 2020 are seizing the day and prioritizing trips now, fired up by the belief that customized experiences are the best investment of their money and time, according to the latest Virtuoso Luxe Report. The luxury travel network annually surveys its top travel agency members and their advisor sales force across 50 countries to predict […]

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Get Ready for the Rise of Green Cruising

Lark Gould — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:47:50 +0000

Carnival Corporation, which holds the tag as the world’s largest leisure travel company, is partnering with leaders from maritime and engineering industries to pilot the world’s first fuel cell system designed to power large passenger vessels. As early as 2021, Germany-based AIDA Cruises will trial this innovative fuel technology on AIDAnova, becoming the cruise industry’s […]

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