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Eurobound has announced a new nine-day London and Cotswolds independent tour, which will include an overnight in a former castle, a private tour of northern Cotswolds villages, and a cruise on the Oxford River. Designed for two couples traveling together, the itinerary begins with three nights in London and provides stays in three different Cotswolds […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) this week applauded the conclusion of Nebraska’s legislative session with no new sales taxes levied on travel packages, including professional fees charged by travel advisors. “This marks another significant win for Nebraska’s travel advisors who expressed deep concerns about the negative effects such a tax could have on […]

Avoya Travel on Thursday announce that Certares Inc. has acquired full ownership of the company, transitioning from joint ownership with the Anderson family to “one of the travel industry’s most respected and experienced investment firms.” Certares, a global travel, tourism and hospitality investment firm, first acquired a stake in Avoya in late 2021. The firm, along with […]

Princess Cruises has announced that its 2027 Europe itineraries will go on sale June 11, 2025. The line’s 2027 Europe season offers over 200 sailings throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and transatlantic crossings between the Americas and Europe with access to 108 destinations in 31 countries and over 105 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Cruises depart […]

by Rick Steves, June 5, 2025 Jane Austen turns 250 this year, and to mark this milestone England is rolling out the Regency red carpet for throngs of ardent Austen fans. If your 2025 travel plans include Britain — Bath, in particular — you might encounter larger-than-usual crowds at Austen hotspots, with some visitors sure […]

The first direct flight to southern Italy’s city of Bari departed New York’s JFK International Airport departed June 3 at 5 pm. The flight, operated by Neos, Italy’s second-largest airline, began a weekly service scheduled to continue into the fall. According to the airline, some 10 million Americans trace their roots to the Italian region […]

My Booking Rewards (MBR) has unveiled My Oceania Rewards, a specialist program aiming to drive growth within the Pacific Ocean region. Designed to heighten awareness of this area of the world, which includes Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia within the U.S. and Canadian travel trade network, this online portal will offer regular opportunities […]

Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort located on St. Lucia’s northwestern coast. The opening of this resort marks the first Secrets Resorts & Spas branded property, further strengthening Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection’s brand presence in the destination following the opening of Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. […]

CIE Tours has introduced new “Walking & Hiking” tours in Ireland for 2026. The two new small-group adventures blend active exploration and sightseeing with immersive cultural connections, guiding guests through communities along the northern coast and a southern route from Cork to Kerry. The new 2026 tours will operate from May through September and are […]

JetBlue and United Airlines have announced “Blue Sky,” a new collaboration that gives customers of both airlines even more options to find flights that fit their plans, as well as new opportunities to earn and use MileagePlus miles and TrueBlue points across both airlines. Blue Sky includes the following components, with some starting as early […]