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Luxury unpacked: what to expect from Scenic’s river cruise extensions
Executive Traveller
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August 25, 2025
Scenic’s reputation for unforgettable European river cruises is well known. Exquisite all-inclusive dining and drinks? Check. Luxurious suites with butler service, giving you space and freedom for maximum comfort? Of course. What you may not know...
Tourist destinations over-exposed
The Shillong Times
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August 25, 2025
Editor, After visiting some tourist spots across the country and seeing the chaos there, I wonder if it’s really wise for us to invest so heavily in tourism in our state. It’s not just about the number of visitors but also about the problems that...
Family of Kansas State star breaks silence after viral brawl in Ireland as dad's youth sports ban resurfaces
Daily Mail
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August 25, 2025
The family of Kansas State star quarterback Avery Johnson has broken their silence after the father and brother of the Heisman hopeful were seen brawling in the streets of Dublin. That statement has coupled with a shocking revelation about his...
Family farm in Holland Patent opens cannabis microbusiness dispensary
The Times Telegram - New York
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Brooke Andresen and her sons - identical twins Bryce and Logan Zayachek and Logan’s husband, Daryl Zayacheck - have transformed their family farm, where they once harvested and sold organic produce from a horse-drawn cart they called “Mary,” into...
Cruise tourism poised for take-off in T.N., Rameswaram and Kanniyakumari seen as potential destinations
The Hindu
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August 25, 2025
T.K. Ramachandran, second from right, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sunil Paliwal, third from right, chairperson, Chennai Port Authority and Susanta Kumar Purohit, chairperson, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority at a press...
Raffles & Fairmont Hotels CEO Omer Acar on Luxury Travel’s Next Chapter
Haute Living - Florida
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August 25, 2025
Photo Credit: Bruno Levy Omer Acar’s path through the world of luxury hospitality is as international as the brands he now leads. Educated at Hotel Institute Montreux and Hawaii Pacific University, with a certificate in Hotel Real Estate...
Inside the luxury sleeper train ride through beautiful country with temples and elephants
Daily Express
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August 25, 2025
Later this year, visitors will have the chance to explore Thailand’s stunning countryside aboard the Blue Jasmine, a new luxury sleeper train journey stretching from bustling Bangkok to Chiang Mai in the north of the country. Over nine nights,...
Handcrafted From Montana Trees, This Airbnb Is at the Top of Our Travel Wish List This Fall
Only In Your State
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Our editorial content, recommendations, and product ratings are not influenced by our advertising partnerships. We review and rate products and services on a variety of qualitative criteria and, whenever possible, our writers and editors share...
CDR Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council as Global Member
Hospitality Net
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August 25, 2025
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome CDR, a global Talent Advisory firm specialising in luxury hospitality and destination real estate, as its newest Global Member. Headquartered in London, CDR partners with...
Southwest Alters Policies That Help Plus-Sized Travelers
Fodors Travel Guide
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August 25, 2025
And other travel news you may have missed. This week in travel, we’ve uncovered several stories that might have flown under your radar. Among them: South Korea has released a set of guidelines to discourage tourists from defecating in public; a...
'I went on luxury steam train from London to Bath and people couldn't believe price'
The Mirror
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August 25, 2025
One American traveller has given her verdict of a luxury steam train trip to Bath, however there was one thing about the experience that had her online following stunned – the price of it. Influencer Eryn Krouse took a trip on a British steam...
Martinique cruise sector reports record-breaking growth
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 25, 2025
Martinique’s cruise industry is on a record-setting trajectory, with passenger arrivals surging nearly 11 percent for the 2024–2025 season. More than 465,000 travelers embarked or disembarked on the island, compared with roughly 421,000 the...
Martinique Cruise Sector Surges with Record Numbers
I News Cayman
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August 25, 2025
Source: Martinique Tourism Authority Martinique offers a warm welcome to cruise passengers. FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique (August 25, 2025) – Martinique has posted a nearly 11% jump in cruise arrivals for the 2024–2025 season, up from about 421,000...
Inside luxury UK steam train designed by Wes Anderson serving caviar and champagne
Daily Express
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August 25, 2025
An American tourist has lifted the lid on her experience aboard one of the most traditional Great British experiences - a luxury steam train journey. The Belmond British Pullman service transports passengers not just to their destination, but also...
How Black Millennials And Gen Z Are Redefining Adventure Travel
Travel Noire
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August 25, 2025
Black Millennials and Gen Z travelers are fundamentally transforming the adventure travel landscape by carving out spaces where adrenaline meets authenticity and cultural connection. Gone are the days when adventure travel meant exclusively...
Onlooker sparks outrage with shocking video of cruise ship sailing away from port: 'It fills me with rage'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 25, 2025
"They have gotten too big and intrusive." by Zachary EhrmannAugust 25, 2025 Cruise ships have a reputation as floating paradises — but one TikToker expressed her belief that the industry is not as glamorous as it seems. Liza (@livingliza) posted...
Sindibad - Iraq's First All-In-One Travel Platform
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Iraq Business News) Sindibad - Iraq's First All-in-One Travel Platform Have you ever experienced the exhausting hassle of traditional travel planning? Running between offices to book a ticket, struggling to find the right hotel, or...
Martinique Is One of the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Cruise Destinations Right Now
Caribbean Journal
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August 25, 2025
Martinique is surging into the upper ranks of Caribbean cruise destinations. The French Caribbean island reported a nearly 11 percent increase in cruise arrivals for the 2024–2025 season, rising from about 421,000 to more than 465,000 embarking...
One last hurrah: Travelers say goodbye to summer with Labor Day trips
Times Leader - Pennsylvania
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AAA highlights top travel destinations and offers advice for still-soaring air travel WILKES-BARRE — Travel volumes have been strong all summer and this weekend will likely be no different as many cap off summer travel with one last hurrah, that...
American takes luxury steam train ride in London and people floored by the cost
The Mirror US
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August 25, 2025
An American tourist has revealed what it's really like to experience one of Britain's most quintessential traditions. The must-do experience for visitors on vacation in the UK, at least in the eyes of Eryn Krouse, is a luxury steam train...