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• Travel Trend Tuesday: War Tourism – Dangerous Or Enlightening?

  

  Every time the news comes on these days, there is another story about the horrors in war-torn areas of the world: Israel and the Gaza Strip, Ukraine, Syria,... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 TRAVEL

• Fitness Friday: The Rise of Wellness Travel

  

  Vacation is becoming less about just taking a trip somewhere and more about the bettering of oneself through travel. It's not just about getting away for a... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 TRAVEL

• Throwback Thursday: The Mountains of Switzerland

  

  On a post-college trek through Europe, my friends and I visited the town of Interlaken, nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 TRAVEL

• News Update: TripAdvisor's Latest Purchase, Emirates Stops Flying Over Iraq and...

  

  TripAdvisor Acquires Online Tours Booking Provider Viator Skift – July 24, 2014 TripAdvisor made a major acquisition, purchasing online tours and activities... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Travel Trend Tuesday: Travelers Keep Turning to Mobile

  

  © Mediapost When you're on the road, traveling constantly, your mobile phone or iPad becomes a close friend, keeping you connected, informed and only a... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 TRAVEL

• News Update: Crystal Cruises Launches 'Unprecedented' Route, TSA Fees Rise, and...

  

  Crystal Cruises Launches 'Unprecedented' Northwest Passage Cruise Los Angeles Times - July 18, 2014 One of the experiences offered on the first Northwest Passag... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Throwback Thursday: A Family Reunion in Italy

  

  This weekend, I will be heading back home to Denver for my Dad's birthday (the big 6-0). I'm very excited to see my family again, and be back in Colorado, even... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Wanderlust Wednesday: Isn't Maltese a Kind of Falcon?

  

  I sometimes get this question when I tell people my heritage, and that I'm part Maltese. Yes, it is. You've probably also heard of a Maltese Dog or the Maltese... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 TRAVEL

• News Update: Alaska Airlines Offers More Overhead Space, Greyhound Adapts to Nex...

  

  Alaska Airlines to Increase Size of Overhead Bins Los Angeles Times - July 14, 2014 Boeing's Next-Generation 737 and 737 Max planes © Marian Lockhart / Boeing... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Throwback Thursday: Going Dutch in Amsterdam

  

  Yesterday, the Netherlands and Argentina battled it out for the last spot in the finals of the World Cup. The winner of the match would take on Germany in the... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Wanderlust Wednesday: A Spa Getaway

  

  Work has been a non-stop stress-fest. Hundreds of emails, looming deadlines, last-minute projects, hours of editing and fact checking. It's enough to drive... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Topic Tuesday: GOP Picks Cleveland for 2016 Convention

  

  This just in: the Republican National Committee selected Cleveland to host the 2016 presidential convention. Cleveland Skyline © Wikipedia This is a huge win fo... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 TRAVEL

• News Update: Airline Security Tightens Overseas, Expedia Acquires Wotif Group an...

  

  Airline Security Tightens on Overseas Flights to U.S. USA Today - July 7, 2014 © Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg The Department of Homeland Security officials... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Foodie Friday: Grilling Out All Over the World

  

  Grilling is synonymous with Fourth of July. The idea of throwing some meat on the grill and spending an afternoon with friends and family outside in the yard... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Throwback Thursday: 4th of July in Boston

  

  Three years ago, I spent an absolutely amazing weekend with my best girlfriends in Boston. We traveled there from all over the country to see our friend Emily... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 TRAVEL

• The Best Places to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks

  

  Boston Pops Fireworks Show © Kunal Mukherjee Fourth of July is almost here. People are preparing their grills, filling their coolers, getting ready to... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Trend Tuesday: Travel Agents Turn to Vacation Rentals, Wearable Tech to Transfor...

  

  Here are a few more noteworthy travel trends on my radar right now: © VacaGetaways Travel Agents Tap into Home Rentals The success of room- and home-listing sit... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Travel Trend Tuesday: Dual-Branded Hotels on the Rise

  

  InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced that it will convert the Melia Atlanta hotel into a Crowne Plaza and a Staybridge Suites. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 TRAVEL

• News Update: Fourth of July Travel is Up, Travelers Focus on Leisure Most and...

  

  Fourth of July Travel Rises USA Today - June 27, 2014 Fourth of July Infographic © AAA If you're traveling for the Fourth of July holiday, you're not alone. Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 TRAVEL

• Foodie Friday: Dining in Venice

  

  Italian food has always been a favorite of mine, and when I lived in Rome and traveled all over the country, I made sure to get my fill of everything authentic... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 TRAVEL