TUI: Travel firm to open new Bournemouth branch this month

Travel company TUI will open a branch in the Bournemouth shopping centre on June 14 at 9.30am with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  TUI’s spokeswoman said the “whole team” will be there to welcome new customers to the store, open seven days a week.  She said: “They’ll be having a red ribbon cutting and the TUI […]

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Tour Operator Intrepid Launches New Global Rail Trips

If you’re looking for a more immersive travel experience that will allow you to enjoy incredible destinations at a slower pace—with a window-seat view onto towns and passing landscapes while journeying alongside local commuters—Intrepid Travel’s new trip category might be just the (train) ticket. Today, Intrepid, a small-group adventure travel company and 2022 Afar Vanguard […]

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Dream Vacations/CruiseOne Launches LGBTQ+ Resources for Travel Advisors

Home-based travel agency network Dream Vacations/CruiseOne is rolling out a new initiative to help its travel advisors better serve LGBTQ+ travelers. The program, launched during Pride Month, focuses on educating advisors about the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community when traveling internationally. According to LGBT Capital, the global LGBTQ+ community’s spending power is estimated […]

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National Geographic Expeditions Launches Three New Itineraries for 2025

National Geographic Expeditions has introduced three new immersive travel experiences for 2025, exploring Australia, Sri Lanka and Portugal and the Azores. Each tour is led by National Geographic Experts who provide specialized knowledge. The 11-day “Australia: Reefs, Rainforests and Wild Tasmania” itinerary will allow guests to marvel at the Great Barrier Reef, observe indigenous wildlife […]

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This Small-Town Vermont Boutique Hotel Blends Old World Charms With Modern Luxuries

Weston, Vermont, a tiny, picturesque village, sits amidst the scenic Green Mountain National Forest, roughly halfway between Okemo and Stratton ski resorts. The rugged terrain attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, including skiers, hikers, golfers, mountain bikers, and leaf peepers. However, the area sorely lacked an exceptional boutique luxury hotel — until The Weston […]

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Plus-size travel influencer who wants free seats for fat fliers now says Uber and Lyft drivers should be forced to carry seatbelt extenders for ‘passengers of size’

The plus-size travel influencer who has become famous for saying airlines should provide extra free seats for obese fliers has expanded her fat-pride activism to Uber and Lyft. Jaelynn Chaney, known as Jae Bae, posted a video to TikTok Monday arguing that rideshare companies should compel their drivers to make seat belt extenders available for […]

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