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March 03, 2025
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News - Today's Top Stories
The Top Luxury Villa Travel Destinations for 2025

Rental Escapes has released its top 10 luxury villa travel destinations for 2025, highlighting popular locations around the world for exclusive, immersive and luxurious villa experiences.

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Korea Travel Specialist Program 

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Come explore this fascinating country's incredible diversity of experiences.
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Offers
The Dominican Republic: Your Perfect Wedding Destination
Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is the perfect place for a destination weddings

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Sunshine Spotlight –Up to $800 off at Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
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Iberostar is ready for your client's vacation

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Destinations
The 15 Best Free Attractions in Europe

You don't have to break the bank to have a blast in Europe.

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Amsterdam Gears Up for a Year-Long Celebration of Its 750th Anniversary

Amsterdam will celebrate its 750th anniversary with a year-long series of events starting on October 27, 2025, including cultural showcases, historical tributes, and various thematic festivals.

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Every State's Best March 2025 Events

Simply the best things to do in March 2025.

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Cruise
Alaska Cruise Ship Wastewater Violations on the Rise

Alaska cruise ship visits have increased wastewater violations, tripling since 2018; the ocean ranger program ended in 2019 due to funding issues, leading to a shift in monitoring methods.

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Oceania Highlights Canada, New England and Iceland Itineraries for Summer 2025

The cruise line is offering a fun selection of longer cruises visiting Greenland, Iceland, Canada and beyond.

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Hotels & Resorts
The Ultimate Travel Checklist for Your Sandals All-Inclusive Vacation

Use this checklist to prepare for your Sandals all-inclusive vacation.

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Hot New Hotels in Central and South America in 2025

Central and South America are seeing significant growth in new hotels, from large chains like Hilton and Marriott to boutique properties, with notable openings in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru.

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Accor Aims to Grow Luxury Brands in North America

Accor aims to grow its luxury and all-inclusive brands in North America and Central America, while focusing on luxury segments due to market dominance by major brands like Marriott and Hilton.

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Airlines & Airports
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Approve New Contract

The agreement, backed by 95 percent of members, includes higher pay, better scheduling flexibility and enhanced benefits ahead of the airline’s merger with Hawaiian Airlines.

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Travel Advisors
Travel Advisor Success Story: Matt Wahlgren, Matt Travel

‘If you have an idea, go for it. Don’t hesitate. You’ll see the fruits of your labor soon.’

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Vacation Packages
JetBlue Vacations Announces Expansion of Cruise Offering Rewards

JetBlue Vacations has expanded cruise offerings and giving travelers more ways to book and earn rewards.

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Features & Advice
How to Earn Travel Rewards Without Going Broke

Before you dive in though, you need to understand how airline miles and hotel loyalty points are earned—plus all the moves you'll need to avoid if you want to end up 'ahead.'

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Education
Travel Agent Academy
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