Travel Agents/Advisors

649 members Latest Activity: Oct 20, 2021

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

Luxury Travel

307 members Latest Activity: Oct 9, 2021

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

Switzerland

70 members Latest Activity: Jul 13, 2021 Heidi-ho! The country that's practically synonymous with banking, skiing, and breathtaking mountains also has great food, history, and culture.…

Thailand

85 members Latest Activity: Oct 15, 2021 Siam, I said... This Buddhist kingdom remains a stunning destination, from the hurly-burly of Bangkok to its Golden Triangle to its voluptuous…

Indonesia

74 members Latest Activity: Nov 6, 2021 One of the world's largest countries, this 18,000-island archipelago mixes Muslim & Hindu, & boasts an extraordinary culture & cuisine. Highlights:…

Taiwan

33 members Latest Activity: Sep 1, 2021 The "other" China boasts some great eating, history/culture, and other urban allures in Taipei, along with some mighty lovely countryside.

Photography

226 members Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2021 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,…

Malaysia

55 members Latest Activity: Sep 19, 2021 This multi-ethnic Southeast Asian country, its halves physically separated by the South China Sea, has oodles to offer the visitor, from the urbanity…

Business Travel

120 members Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2021

Whether you're a road warrior or corporate travel manager, post your questions, comments, and tips here. Maybe some of your frustrations will ease…

Tourism Branding

162 members Latest Activity: Oct 16, 2021 For anyone in or interested in the tourism industry to explore issues associated with branding a country, region, destination, attraction, hotel,…

Cultural Tourism Industry

100 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

Experiencing culture is a passion, a science and a business. This group is for professionals creating the best cultural tours and travelers who…

Europe Forum

111 members Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2021

That collection of countries & cultures which has (thus far) had the most impact on world history is still its single most popular travel…

California

187 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021

America's most populous state is practically a country unto itself, divided between green north and arid south. Highlights: San Francisco, Los…

Cultural Tourism/Travel

222 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

Cultural experiences are among the key reasons many of us travel, and they are manifold, from performances to exhibitions to festivals. Here the…

Adventure Travel

409 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021 From the great outdoors up to xtreme sports, here it's all about the fresh air and the adrenaline, baby...

Family Travel

257 members Latest Activity: Oct 29, 2021

Hitting the road with the brood can strain anyone's wallet. Here are the whats, hows, and wheres that can stretch your family's travel budget.

USA Forum

85 members Latest Activity: Nov 13, 2021

Tripatini has forums covering all 50 states plus several territories, but here's a one-stop shop for discussing issues relating to travel to the…

ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents)

143 members Latest Activity: Aug 13, 2021

ASTA is the world's largest association of travel professionals. Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such…

Hotels/Accommodation

258 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021

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

Cruising

196 members Latest Activity: Oct 23, 2021 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…