Mike Roberts founded Samurai Tours, which specializes in packages to Japan, based on his love of the island nation’s culture. Courier spoke with him about ...
Second-year NTA member Indo Asia Leisure Services offers a number of themed tours—culture and history, religion, wildlife, spa vacations, and adventure tours—that showcase India’s many ...
For Jason Male, starting his own tour company was a case of a passion turning into a career. “After relocating back to the U.S. after ...
U.S. Tours takes travelers to every corner of the country, but President Bob Cline crafts some unique packages right where the company is headquartered: in ...
History. Thrill rides. Southern cooking. Live shows. Tucked into every square inch of Dollywood is something different, exciting, and new. The award-winning theme park in ...
For the first time in its nearly 60 years in business, Pink Jeep Tours is heading east, expanding its unique tours from the desert Southwest ...
New Hampshire’s White Mountains area offers a variety of attractions, and here is a sampling of three local museums: Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm ...
It’s never too early to start planning a visit to Maine for one of the state’s famous seafood-related festivals. Join the thousands of visitors who ...
Looking for fun in the Boston area? Groups answering yes can head to King’s Dining & Entertainment for a variety of activities or solve a murder ...
Faith travel encompasses many forms, including missions, pilgrimages, fellowship trips and more. Another popular option involves attending special faith-related events that may occur monthly, annually ...
Thanks to a burgeoning culinary scene and its signature attraction, the Alamo, San Antonio wows travelers in many ways. The city provides a range of ...
Ask anyone about the Pilgrims and their journey on the Mayflower, and he or she will know that they departed from England and landed off ...
Getting wet in Niagara Falls is inevitable, and an adventurous option for groups, which requires no barrel over the falls, can be found at Whirlpool ...
Have you ever wanted to see a thatched-roof church? Visit St. Mary’s at Sisland in Norfolk to see a 13th-century church whose whitewashed walls and ...
The Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom is one of the latest performance venues added to the dazzling spectrum of country music attractions in Nashville. “When visiting ...
For more than 60 years, the Marto family has been in the hotel business in Portugal, and they now own and manage four 4-star properties: ...
With so many destinations around the globe becoming more and more accessible, those must-see places are well within reach for modern travelers. And that concept ...
Situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea in the mountains of western Jordan, Petra is one of the most famous archaeological spots on ...
The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, sets the stage for many experiences in the arts—from comedies and dramas to musical productions. “This is what I ...
“There are many reasons to visit Lafayette, Louisiana, which was named the Happiest City in America by The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch.com,” says Kaylie LeBlanc ...
A few things come to mind when formulating a list of must-do New York City things: See the Statue of Liberty. Visit Central Park. Stroll ...
It was December 2011, and I was sitting at lunch with John, the senior pastor of a large church and a well-respected community leader, when ...
Looking for a different kind of tour? An exceptional experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories? Three NTA members specialize in unique tour products ...
When most people think of a pilgrimage, they generally think of an unforgettable trip to the Holy Land or a once-in-a-lifetime trek to Mecca. For ...
There are a lot of exciting things in play in Washington, D.C., these days surrounding the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote ...
According to Sarah Weinberg-Scalo of the San Diego Tourism Authority, there is a lot going on at the city’s nature-based attractions. Visitors can find new exhibits ...
Around the world, Chicago is known for its outstanding architecture. The Illinois city is home to scores of structures listed on the National Register of ...
There are many sights to see in beautiful Montréal, and groups can take them in from a skyward perspective on Canada’s tallest observation wheel, La ...
After travelers have soaked in the splendor of the mighty Niagara Falls, they can enjoy a couple of tasty options—one new and one old—during their ...
Beyond the millions of neon lights along the Las Vegas Strip, the city’s glitz and glamour extends to its live events, which include concerts, stage ...
Brilliant Edventures Brilliant Edventures is a full-service, wholesale tour operator providing expert tour planning and management services to U.S. and Canadian destinations. We provide affordable, ...
Situated on Lake Champlain in northwestern Vermont, Burlington is a four-season destination. In addition to brilliant fall foliage, the city offers various types of outdoor ...
Those words, part of poet Sydney Lanier’s “The Marshes of Glynn,” describe the watery landscape near St. Simons Island, Georgia. The destination, which is the ...
As Scotland prepares to celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters in 2020, Aberdeen will be a popular destination. Scotland’s third-largest city, which is located ...
“From cowboy culture to lively restaurants and entertainment options, groups of all sizes can find accommodating attractions throughout Oklahoma City,” says Sandy Price of the ...
Among other things, Kentucky is known for its thoroughbred horses, bourbon, basketball and bluegrass, not to mention the Southern hospitality offered to visitors. Perhaps less ...
With 10 miles of sandy beaches and a national renowned boardwalk that’s been delighting guests since it debuted in 1902, Ocean City offers a scenic ...
Tucked away in the southwestern part of Michigan just 30 miles inland from Lake Michigan, Grand Rapids is home to a number of popular historical ...
Two tour operator companies that provide in-depth faith travel packages are Reformation Tours and Globus. Reformation Tours specializes in Christian and cultural tours of Europe ...
The United States is home to a number of diverse faith-based attractions and destinations. As groups traverse the country, they can visit religious sites and ...
Tucked away in eastern Washington near the state’s Idaho border, Spokane blends outdoor adventure with rich cultural experiences. Kate Hudson of Visit Spokane says top ...
They say you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. But curiously, it is sometimes only when you are committed to destroying something that ...
You’re seeking religious expression, so you take your family and your belongings and board a wooden ship for a journey to an unknown world … ...
Like most Americans, I have heard the story of the Pilgrims and their Mayflower journey since my kindergarten days. But as I landed in England ...
It’s a full-circle kind of place. National Geographic, a household name, is a nonprofit institution, providing grants to scientists, explorers and educators. And in turn, ...
Yosemite Valley Chapel Yosemite National Park (California) Yosemite Valley Chapel is one of the oldest structures standing in Yosemite National Park and among the oldest ...
Want to visit the largest mall in America? Join the 40 million annual visitors who head to Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, to visit ...
Strolling the sands of Newport Beach offers a walk in the path of Hollywood stars including many places where the cameras were rolling. Charming cottages ...
No one wants to think about a time when travel and tourism as we know it does not exist. For me, they are what I ...
Each October, around 900,000 people head to New Mexico to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Visitors from around the ...
With two floors of exhibitions, the Kentucky Derby Museum underwent an 11,000-square-foot renovation project last fall, the largest expansion since its 1985 opening. The attraction ...
Groups visiting the Cincinnati, Ohio, area have plenty of sights to see in this vibrant city on the banks of the Ohio River, including several ...
This is where it gets a bit murky. Maybe you find yourself asking: How can I “light up” my social posts? Are likes a true measure ...
From powerhouse vocalists Carrie Underwood and Kristin Chenoweth to indie rock stars The Flaming Lips and St. Vincent to country legends Blake Shelton and Vince ...
The U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office released data on inbound travel to the United States in 2018, and the information shows that arrivals increased ...
