Travel Expert Terry Dale Chronicles His Trip to Turkey

Published on May 11, 2021

Travel Expert Terry Dale Chronicles His Trip to Turkey What it’s really like to travel internationally in the age of COVID-19 By Terry Dale, President & CEO of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) If there is one lesson I learned from my recent travels to Turkey, it’s that the value of tour operators […]

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Why the Green Season is Great in Africa

Published on April 28, 2021

Why the Green Season is Great in Africa By Lion World Travel We are letting you in on a safari secret – the Green Season! If you have no idea what the Green Season is, that is ok, Lion World Travel will fill you in. Suffice to say, if you have been wanting to get the best value […]

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A Taste of Southern Cooking

Published on April 21, 2021

A Taste of Southern Cooking Hospitality on a Plate By Cindy Clarke, senior travel writer for Tauck Culturally diverse with a storied history that speaks volumes about the people who created it, southern cooking is best described as “hospitality on a plate” alluding to the abundance of comfort food you’ll find on menus in Savannah […]

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Celebrating Women’s Month: Top female-led experiences with Contiki Cares

Published on March 19, 2021

Celebrating Women’s Month: Top female-led experiences with Contiki Cares By Contiki Contiki is the world’s leading youth travel company, offering over 350 annual trips for 18-35s, and bringing together travelers from all corners of the globe to discover new cultures and a little part of themselves along the way. At Contiki, we believe firmly in […]

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Vote for a Chance to Win a Trip for Two in the USTOA Bucket List Travel Bracket Sweepstakes

Published on March 11, 2021

Vote for a Chance to Win a Trip for Two in the USTOA Bucket List Travel Bracket Sweepstakes  Entrants Vote on Bucket List Travel Experiences in Nearly 40 Destinations for  the Chance to Win a Trip for Two with a USTOA Tour Operator Member USTOA has launched the USTOA Bucket List Travel Bracket Sweepstakes where travelers will have the opportunity to vote daily through March 31, 2021 on the […]

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5 Sustainable Ways to Explore the Great Outdoors of Spain

Published on January 4, 2021

Spain is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, with 15 national parks, 52 biosphere reserves, 40 designated natural spaces, 15 geoparks, and dozens of starlight reserves. It is a destination that offers sustainable tourism experiences, where travelers can be confident that they are traveling to protected areas and preserving the natural habitat. The landscapes themselves vary from […]

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How to Visit the Picturesque Small White Villages of Spain

Published on January 4, 2021

Along Spain’s southern coast is the large region of Andalusia, made up of eight provinces with Seville as the capital city. Two of these provinces, Malaga and Cadiz, are famed for the prettiest historic architecture: Pueblos Blancos, translated to White Villages. Here are the most picturesque places to go in each area. Malaga The city […]

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Off-the-Beaten Path in the Lush ‘Green’ Spain Region

Published on January 4, 2021

Green Spain is a region in Northern Spain that earned its name for its dense forests, lush pastures, and wet, temperate oceanic climate. Stretching along the Atlantic coast between the borders of Portugal and France, vibrant cities line the green coast. Four autonomous communities make up the Green Spain region, which include Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria […]

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The 10 Tastiest Dishes and Drinks in Spain

Published on December 17, 2020

Spain is world-renowned for its wine culture, olive oil farms, and traditional dishes like tapas and paella. Famous Spanish restaurants and chefs are experts when it comes to the healthy Mediterranean diet, and each region boasts its own specialty. Here are ten gastronomic experiences to check off your foodie bucket list on your next trip […]

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5 Questions to Ask: Make Your Next Trip Animal-Friendly

Published on December 11, 2020

5 Questions to Ask: Make Your Next Trip Animal-Friendly By Dana Santucci, EF Education First, and Ben Williamson, World Animal Protection Travelers increasingly seek unique experiences that they couldn’t get anywhere else. However, many tourists, whether they’re with a group or adventuring on their own, choose activities that put animals and wildlife at risk, even […]

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