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 […]
Keep reading5 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 […]
Keep readingThe Advantages of Small Ship Cruising
Published on November 13, 2020
The Advantages of Small Ship Cruising By Emerald Waterways What inspires you to travel? Is it adventure, culture, food, relaxation, interaction with the local communities, peace, or all of the above? A small ship cruise is about all of these vacation goals and delivers them on a personal level, with no queues to stand in […]
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Sustainability is Responsibility
Published on November 12, 2020
Sustainability is Responsibility By Terry Dale, President and CEO of USTOA Strong and symbiotic partnerships are key to the sustainability mission. Here are a few of the many USTOA tour operators who have firsthand experience in building these types of relationships. Quark Expeditions Quark Expeditions launched a sustainable strategy framework named the Polar Promise that’s […]
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Ways to Prep Your Home for Your Next Vacation
Published on October 15, 2020
Ways to Prep Your Home for Your Next Vacation By YMT Vacations Prepping for your travels is exciting. You’ve gotten your itinerary squared away and your packing list is growing longer and longer. But before the adventures can begin, you should make sure your house is vacation-ready. You’ll need a pre-vacation checklist to help keep […]
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5 Ways Travelers Can Support Local Communities Through Sustainable Travel
Published on September 25, 2020
5 Ways Travelers Can Support Local Communities Through Sustainable Travel Rachel Jordan is the Partnership Marketing Coordinator for Club Adventures, powered by AAA Exclusive Vacations® “Take only memories, leave only footprints”. It’s an oft-used phrase, and while the travel industry is filled with them, every iteration of this specific one provides the same message: leave […]
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