Groups

Apart from news and views on media covering tourism, travel, and hospitality, writers, editors, photogs, and bloggers share tips, leads, ideas, news, gripes. PR reps/journos ISO press releases/trips, see also…

A place to discuss common issues and let colleagues, media, and the public know what you're up to and what deals you're offering!

A clearinghouse for anyone promoting travel/food/lifestyle, to discuss common issues & offer information to journalists & the public. You may also want to check the "Media Only!" discussion "Journalists…

A profession very much in transition thanks to the Internet - and now, increasingly, artificial intelligence - travel's front-line retailers are some of the most knowledgeable folks in the industry. Here's a place…

From the great outdoors up to xtreme sports, here it's all about nature - and of course adrenaline!

cover photo:…

Into the world's unspoiled natural places, with awe and respect, from dirt-cheap to hyper-luxe.

We all know how much local foods and libations can define our travel experiences. Here we share some of the planet's most remarkable culinary experiences. So eat, drink, and be…

The latest and greatest of the top of the line, from the world's most magnificent cities to its remotest deserts & jungles...

For those who want a lower-key, more intimate (and often less pricey) alternative to hotels, motels, and resorts.

Mom-and-pops; chains; boutiques; big, fancy properties -- whatever's great!

Cover photo:…

Hitting the road with the brood around the corner and around the world!

cover photo: …

Madonn', all of the bel paese is a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Naples,…

Whether you're an amateur or a pro, here's a place to discuss techniques, gear, great places to take pictures, and more -- whether about travel, food, or whatever your little heart desires. So click - and post -…

Cultural experiences are among the key reasons many of us travel, and they are manifold - from performances to exhibitions to festivals - as well as explorations of culture in all its manifestitions, including art,…

Winos - er, oenophiles - and beer lovers unite! Here we go galavanting after the grape and hopping after the hop - and there are of course scores of fetching (and sometimes surprising) countries and regions to…

Though having a rough time these days at least in part thanks to Brexit, Britain is still a treasure trove of travel treats, from capital London out into England…

Spectacular vistas and unique wildlife, welcoming locals, fabulous wine country, cool cities including Sydney, Melbourne, even Perth), bodacious beaches,…

The USA's top vaycay state is best known for its beach resorts and theme parks. But besides the ersatz thrills of Orlando, the nightlife of South Beach, and the…

Wide-open spaces, sizzling slopes, cosmopolitan cities, and plenty more, eh?

Cover photo: …

Cruising can be one of the most value-friendly vacations going. But how the heck do you choose from all the choices out there? Here are some resources (including non-traditional cruising, like freighters) and…

This fabled sea, covering more than a million square miles and 7,000 islands with diverse languages, cultures, and ecosystems, has become probably the planet's premier vacation playground. Here it's all about its…

Oui, c'est encore la belle France, from the bright lights of Paris to the rocky shores of Brittany/Normandy and the chic vibe of the…

The USA's most populous state is practically a country unto itself, divided between green north and arid south. Highlights: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego,…

All about airlines, airports, flying in general. How to navigate them, get the best airfares, maximize your experience in a sector that hasn't exactly been a joy in recent years...come fly with…