Voluntourism/Volunteer Vacations

85 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2021

Add extra meaning to your holiday by helping the communities you visit. There are plenty of volunteer travel outfits out there that can set it up.…

Travel Jobs

74 members Latest Activity: Sep 7, 2021

A place for our members to post/respond to job openings & exchange tips & observations about the travel industry employment market.

Spirits of Travel

81 members Latest Activity: Nov 8, 2021

Many are the countries that offer their very own fascinating & tasty distillations -- Scottish single malts, Mexico's tequila, Kentucky…

Tour Guides

184 members Latest Activity: Nov 2, 2021 A spot for the doughty, dedicated folks with a passion for imparting their knowledge of the countries, regions, cities, subjects, & activities they…

Tips for/from Travelers

120 members Latest Activity: Sep 24, 2021

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

Politics of Travel

54 members Latest Activity: Nov 14, 2021

Travel promotes freedom and understanding -- but human beings being what they are, all too often politics and conflict can get in the way. What do…

Spiritual Journeys

82 members Latest Activity: Sep 5, 2021 Whether religious pilgrimage or less conventional "seeking," New Age or otherwise, this corner of travel has been soaring to the heavens.

Spas/Wellness

100 members Latest Activity: Aug 1, 2021

Who doesn't love a little pampering? And the exploding number of spas across the world these days ranges from crazy-pricey to surprisingly…

Boating/Sailing

52 members Latest Activity: Oct 6, 2021

For those who love being on the water but not on humongous cruise ships, there are plenty of options across the seven seas (and lakes and rivers…

Solo Travelers

95 members Latest Activity: Aug 17, 2021 Going it alone? Male or female -- and especially female -- you face your own special issues, problems, and of course joys. Let's hear all about 'em.

Morocco

64 members Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2021 Marhaba! Exotic yet not intimidating, this North African kingdom just knocks our socks off with its ancient, labyrinthine "imperial cities"; its…

Sustainable/Responsible Travel

44 members Latest Activity: Nov 7, 2021

As more of us focus on giving back, minimizing social/environmental harm, & increasing world understanding, responsible/ethical tourism is…

Online Marketing Ideas

96 members Latest Activity: Feb 2, 2021

This group talks about how to increase your online business and think of new, alternative ways to market your products and services online.

Online Corner

75 members Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2021 Where the focus is on all kinds of travel-related sites -- useful and fun or even useless and annoying!

National Tour Association

25 members Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2021

The National Tour Association is a trade organization of thousands of tourism professionals involved in the growth and development of the packaged…

Int'l Travel Writers Alliance

74 members Latest Activity: Oct 7, 2021

The International Travel Writers Alliance is the world’s largest association of professional travel writers, editors, broadcasters and…

Inns/Guesthouses/B&Bs

298 members Latest Activity: Aug 17, 2021

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

Hotels/Accommodation

258 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021

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

Hawaii

122 members Latest Activity: Oct 6, 2021

Each of the Aloha State's seven inhabited islands offers something a little bit different, from big-city vibe of…

History & Archaeology

135 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021

Shovel bum or history buff, if exploring the past is a big part of travel's allure for you, here's how to save while doing it, from hamming it up…