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Half price tours are available in a special concession scheme by adventure operator Explore to mark National Travel Agent Day on July 23. The company is offering agents 50% off its small group tours as well as a 30% discount on self-guided trips and private tours. They can also save 25% for one companion travelling with the booking agent and 20% for all accompanying children on family tours. Explore, along with sister brands Inghams and Santa's Lapland, will also be giving away spot prizes every hour between 10am and 5pm on Friday. Head of global sales Ben Ittensohn said: "It's been a tough year for the whole industry. The unwavering support of our agents has meant so much to us, and so we're delighted to be able to offer them 50% off our trips. "National Agent Day is a good excuse for us to celebrate our relationship with agents, but this is about supporting trade year-round. "We hope many of our agents can get something booked to look forward to later this

Travel The destination "isn't just for summering," according to Conde Nast Traveler. Great Point Lighthouse on Nantucket. Kristi Palma / Boston.com While Nantucket is well-known as a summer escape, the island's outdoor activities, lighthouses, and restaurants make for a perfect September getaway, according to Conde Nast Traveler . Under 25? This popular Nantucket bar might not serve you Conde Nast Traveler recently named the Massachusetts island among the eight best places in the world to travel in September, a month the publication called "the unsung hero of travel months" due to thinner crowds and lower prices. "It's the perfect time to pay a visit to l

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If you're still thinking about booking a summer vacation, well, sorry my friend. That ship has probably sailed. Literally. This is an extraordinary summer we have on our hands due to the pandemic. There is so much pent-up demand for travel and a wanderlust among virtually age group that it's going to take a papal dispensation to squeeze in a reservation somewhere. Case in point – for 12 years I have taken my boys down to Rehoboth Beach, Del., to the same place. There were years when I literally called just days prior to leaving and was still able to book a place. Not this year. And no papal dispensation for me, either, even though I went to 14 years of Catholic schooling. So perhaps the best advice is to listen to Andrew Hickey, of the travel website Scott's Cheap Flights. Book opposite, Hickey says. Book your next summer vacation during the winter, and book your winter vacation during the height of the previous summer. "If you only start thinking about summer flights

As demand for Europe picks up, Perillo Tours will make its official restart of its operations in Italy next month. The 14-day Italy North Classic itinerary through Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Venice, and Milan departs on Aug. 29, 2021. Perillo Tours will also operate the Italy North Classic 14-day itinerary on Sept. 5, followed by the remaining seven itineraries in the 2021 collection with select departure dates in September. "We have waited a long time to get back to what my family has been doing for 76 years…bringing American travelers to Italy," said Steve Perillo, owner of Perillo Tours. "It feels good to finally say that Italy is fully open to U.S. leisure travelers, but we know that comes with a lot of questions from our guests. Our job is to take out all the guesswork, so travelers can enjoy their Italy experience while we handle the planning and ensuring all of the necessary safety protocols are met." According to a spring survey conducted by the tou

Travelers may not be able attend this year's Summer Olympic Games, but they can still experience Japan virtually. As the global pandemic marches on, tourist attractions and enterprising tour guides are finding ways to emulate the look, feel and taste of a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun. Sightseeing and shopping For 2,000 Japanese yen ($18), armchair travelers can take a virtual trip to the district of Asakusa through one-hour interactive tours conducted by tour company Tokyo Localized.   The tour takes viewers down the narrow streets of Asakusa, one of six remaining geisha districts in Tokyo. The area is also home to the Sensoji Temple, Tokyo's oldest temple; Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park; and Hoppy Street, famous for yakitori skewers and its namesake, beer-like beverage. Sensoji Temple's kaminarimon — or "thunder gate" — was first constructed around 1,000 years ago. Allan Baxter | The Image Bank | Getty Images Tours are led b

CNN —   Whether you're a Magic Kingdom newbie or have been checking off visits to parks around the globe, packing for a trip to a Disney park doesn't need to be complicated; you just need to be prepared. We got the full scoop from magical vacation planner Alicia Stryker and Disney travel expert and podcaster Matthew Krul on everything you'll need to make your visit to the most magical place on earth the most fun trip you'll ever take. "While you can plan a spontaneous trip to Disney and still have a wonderful time, the best advice I can offer is to plan your trip months in advance and know how far ahead you can reserve dining and additional experiences," Krul says. "The earlier you plan and book your vacation, the more options will be available to you." If you're ready to start planning, here's an expert-recommended starter list of what you should pack for

Johnny Stockshooter / Alamy Stock Photo The nation's best-known national parks largely preserve grand landscapes with stunning, sweeping vistas. Indiana Dunes National Park (IDNP) is about the little, but no less vital, wonders of nature, including the natural succession of sand dunes over millennia, the dependency on fire to restore rare black oak savannas, and the vitality of plant biodiversity. Home to more than 1,100 plant species — from Arctic mosses to desert cactus — the park is considered one of the most botanically diverse in the national park system. Strung along 15 miles of Lake Michigan in northern Indiana, less than 40