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How to plan your next pickleball vacation
How to plan your next pickleball vacation Media Spotlight: Article by Heather Mundt How to plan your next pickleball vacation It’s okay to admit you were wrong about pickleball. Sure, you dismissed it just a few years ago as a silly pastime meant only for retirees and out-of-shape adults. And then, like the 19.8 million…
Read MorePlanning the Perfect Family Vacation in the Smoky Mountains
Planning the Perfect Family Vacation in the Smoky Mountains Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Molly Frank. Planning the Perfect Family Vacation in the Smoky Mountains Planning a family trip takes more than just picking a destination. It’s about finding the right mix of activities, comfort, and space to spend time together.…
Read MoreWhat First-Time Visitors Get Wrong About Vegas
What First-Time Visitors Get Wrong About Vegas Media Spotlight: Article by Molly Frank Photo Courtesy of Molly Frank. What First-Time Visitors Get Wrong About Vegas You ever get off a plane, full of hope and caffeine, thinking you know exactly what you’re in for? Vegas thrives on that feeling. Everyone shows up convinced they’ve cracked…
Read MoreFTA Advisor Spotlight: Laura Rahn – Seldom a Dull Moment
FTA Advisor Spotlight: Laura Rahn – Seldom a Dull Moment Laura Rahn loves dreaming about, designing, and departing on travel adventures. She ​has been including her kids in the travel process since they were old enough to have a voice ​and input. She is also a retired educator with 26 years of experience teaching elementary…
Read MoreUnbelievably Real Experiences in Orlando and an EPIC update from Universal Studios Florida
Unbelievably Real Experiences in Orlando and an EPIC update from Universal Studios Florida Our recent webinar featuring Laura Kruetzer and Tom Valley from Universal Studios Florida explored exciting ways to grow your Orlando sales through the latest offerings from Universal — including an exclusive first look at Universal Epic Universe, now open and home to…
Read MoreUSTA Travel Price Index
USTA Travel Price Index The U.S. Travel Association’s Travel Price Index (TPI) tracks the cost of travel in the United States using U.S. Department of Labor data from the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI). U.S. prices edged higher in July, but travel prices remained lower than a year ago for the sixth month in a…
Read MoreBookings Now Open for Carnival Cruise Line’s New Ship
Bookings Now Open for Carnival Cruise Line’s New Ship Carnival Cruise Line just announced that reservations are now open for Carnival Festivale, its exciting new ship launching in 2027, and revealed further details of the ship’s features set to transform the cruise experience into a non-stop celebration of music and family fun. The ship’s newly available…
Read MoreDream, Design, Depart: How to Plan a Family Vacation That Everyone Will Love
Dream, Design, Depart: How to Plan a Family Vacation That Everyone Will Love Media Spotlight: Article by Heather Mundt Photo Courtesy of Laura Rahn. Dream, Design, Depart: How to Plan a Family Vacation That Everyone Will Love Planning a family vacation doesn’t have to be stressful! My simple Dream, Design, Depart method gets everyone—from little…
Read MoreFirst Look at The Beak and Barrel, Opening August 29
First Look at The Beak and Barrel, Opening August 29 Disney has released its first look at the menu and opening date of The Beak and Barrel, coming to Magic Kingdom. All around, you’ll be immersed in an adventure across the Seven Seas with nods to both the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and beloved films. As you join the pirate fun,…
Read MoreUS Travel Bookings Rebound For August
US Travel Bookings Rebound For August Article written by Doyinsola Oladipo in New York; Edited by Cynthia Osterman and Alistair Bell. Courtesy of Reuters. U.S. travel companies including air carriers United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, and hotel operators Hilton Worldwide and Wyndham Hotels, have issued a collective sigh of relief as budget-conscious Americans have started…
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