Articles by: Ross Evans
Portugal: Step by Step
Published on November 20, 2017
By Flash Parker, AFAR Ambassador Marvao Portugal is European elegance and medieval mythology, culinary excellence and fabled wine-making tradition, granite ramparts, endless rivers, and temples of skulls and bones. Portugal is a nation of quixotic charms, one best explored on foot, at a pace that allows for a deeper appreciation of people, place, and culture […]
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Portugal: All the Little Things
Published on November 13, 2017
By Flash Parker, AFAR Ambassador Douro Sao Pedro do Corval Portugal is the little things. It is whistling ceramic roosters hand-made in a studio in Sao Pedro do Corval. Portugal is stomping grapes in an ancient lagares in a family-owned vineyard in the Douro Valley. It is walking miles over dusty dirt tracks between 2,000-year-old […]
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Why Do You Travel?
Published on November 1, 2017
The first question people typically ask when planning a vacation is “where do I want to go?” But really…shouldn’t the question start with “why?” Video produced by: GET Creative, a division of USA TODAY Knowing what travelers want to get out of their trip is equally as important when helping them plan for it. […]
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Cruise Through Your Next Family Vacation
Published on October 10, 2017
Credit: Adventures by Disney With an increasing number of USTOA tour operator members offering families exclusive pricing and family-focused on-board activities, river cruising is no longer just an adult’s vacation. These special European river cruises offer parents an alternative to large cruises and traditional land vacations. Multiple stops along the way with child-friendly experiences in […]
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Adventures in Greenland
Published on October 2, 2017
By Colu Henry, AFAR Ambassador When you tell people you’re going to Greenland, the reactions are impressive. There’s a lot of wide-eyed nodding and inquisitiveness. In the weeks leading up to my trip, no one I encountered had actually ever been there before. I don’t think many people know that it’s just a quick two-hour […]
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Explore Switzerland, the Heart of Europe
Published on September 27, 2017
Ascend to the “top of Europe,” trek through the Swiss Alps, or enjoy a meal with a local Swiss family in the heart of Europe with tour operator members of USTOA. Our members are offering new itineraries, special savings, and authentic Swiss experiences to entice travelers to visit the diverse destination of Switzerland […]
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Exploring in Iceland
Published on September 26, 2017
By Colu Henry, AFAR Ambassador I had always yearned to visit Iceland and finally this summer I was able to make the trip. I longed for lava fields and moon-like landscapes and the trip didn’t disappoint. We landed in Reykjavík, the countries capital and largest city, and upon arrival Lindblad Expeditions, whom I […]
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It’s Time to Travel Together!
Published on August 30, 2017
This September, the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) marks its annual Travel Together Month with more than 100 exclusive savings on bucket list destinations and experiences around the globe. Travel Together Month showcases a curated selection of offers from the country’s leading travel companies with dates available through 2019. Offers can be found through […]
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Holiday Travel You’ll Look Forward to All Year Long
Published on August 25, 2017
The thought of planning holiday travel is known to strike fear into the hearts of even the most energetic travelers. The tour operator members of USTOA instead believe that the holidays can be an ideal time to bring families and friends closer together and create lasting memories for years to come. The key is […]
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Four Reasons to Travel to China Now
Published on August 15, 2017
Whether it’s sharing lunch with a local family in a private home in Beijing, marveling at one of China’s 52 famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or riding the Mag Lev bullet train into the modern metropolis of Shanghai, there are so many ways to experience the vast and varied country of China. Credit: go-today […]
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