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Welcome, ladies! Whether you're hitting the road solo or planning a "girlfriend getaway" with gal pals, here's a look at your special issues, organizations, and info sources.

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Take it from us, this impressive, progressive country's miles beyond iconic but stereotypical bullfights, flamenco, and mass beach tourism, with historic sights reaching back to the era of ancient…

The world's most populous country and seventh largest by area, "Bharat" भारत offers a sometimes bewildering variety of historical, cultural, and ecotourism riches -…

We've found this huge, diverse land to be an inexhaustible source not only of beachy vacation fun but urban sophistication; folkloric fabulousness; spellbinding historic and archaeological sites; culinary wonders;…

In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ee-um-um-a-weh...

For anyone in or interested in the tourism industry to explore issues associated with branding a country, region, destination, attraction, hotel, tour etc

Whether you've already tied the knot or are looking to get hitched away from home, here are some strategies and destinations you'll fall in love with.

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ASTA is the world's largest association of travel professionals. Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc. NOTE: Membership in…

Shovel bum or history buff, if exploring the past is a big part of travel's allure for you, there's ample grist for your mill, from hamming it up in the stocks at Colonial Williamsburg to exploring…

Chains and independents, all-inclusives and boutiques, we cover the waterfront when it comes to vacation resorts around the globe.

It's truly remarkable how much this small Central American country packs in, from shimmering beaches to live volcanoes to mysterious cloud forests. Despite pockets of overdevelopment, it's still an eco-tourism…

Snagging an apartment, bungalow, villa, or pretty much any space of your own definitely has its advantages -- financial and otherwise. And sometimes you don't even have to give up maid service!…

IFWTWA is a global network of journalists covering the hospitality, travel, and lifestyle fields as well as those who promote them. IFWTWA is a non-profit organization run by and for the benefit of its members. Membership of this group is not…

Keep spreadin' the news: the Big Apple is in a class of its own -- one of the most exciting cities on the planet, and with enough variety and raw material to keep visitors coming back for decades,…

Every year the choices geared toward gay, lesbian, and other non-straight travelers - from budget to high-luxe - keep breaking records. A queer business, indeed - check it out!

The Empire State's a gloriously mixed bag: exciting New York City, lovely Long Island beaches, historic Hudson Valley mansions, the…

Whether you're a road warrior or corporate travel manager, post your questions, comments, and tips here. Maybe some of your frustrations will ease as you find you're not alone out there in this fast changing world!…

Here's one sub-Saharan African country that truly has it all: sophisticated urban culture and nightlife, safaris and nature, wine country, soft adventure. You can dress it up or dress it…

The other "land Down Under" is lots smaller than neighbor Australia yet packs in a boggling amount of beauty and adventure in its two main islands and various other smaller ones - along with Maori…

An exchange of suggestions, observations, and tips that make travel more rewarding and sometimes less expensive!

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That collection of countries and cultures which has (thus far) had the most impact on world history is still its single most popular travel destination. Here we explore the legendary wealth and experiences to be had…

A gargantuan mix of modern and primitive, free and authoritarian, China boasts some of the most impressive and iconic sights in the world, as well as some spectacular scenery. (We hear the lo mein's not bad,…

Simultaneously European, Muslim, and Middle Eastern, this is a land of friendly people, delicious cuisine, and absolutely awe-inspiring sights, from Istanbul to capital Ankara to Cappadoccia to…

Many older travelers have special wants, needs, and interests. So folks, this one's for you!

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