Pacific Trips 2024.11.27

Panoramic Trains, Holiday Travel Tips & finding Hotel deals! 🚂🌏✨

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Dean F
November 27, 2024

Dear Members, Friends, and Fellow Travelers,

Happy Monday! 🌍 This week, we’re exploring stunning train journeys, travel industry insights, and practical advice to help you navigate the holiday season. Let’s dive into these exciting stories!

🚆 Ride Indonesia’s Panoramic Train: The Argo Wilis

Take in the breathtaking views of Indonesia’s lush landscapes aboard the Argo Wilis panoramic train. This unforgettable journey offers travelers a unique way to experience the beauty of the region. Learn more 🌴✨

Few have heard of this scenic train journey through Indonesia (and it’s a bargain, too) | CNN

The Argo Wilis Panoramic is a bright and airy carriage on the Argo Wilis train. Running between the cities of Surabaya in East Java and Bandung in West Java, it’s one of the most scenic and underrated train journeys in all of Southeast Asia.

edition.cnn.com/travel/indonesia-argo-wilis-panoramic-train-intl-hnk/index.html

🌄 The World’s Adventure Capitals: Betting Big on Thrill Seekers

Some of the world’s top adventure destinations are investing heavily in new attractions to draw thrill-seekers. BBC Travel highlights the bold moves and big gambles shaping these capitals of adventure. Read the story 🏔️🚵‍♂️

The world's adventure capital's massive gamble

The fuel-guzzling town of Queenstown, New Zealand, has an audacious goal to become the first tourist destination on Earth to have a completely carbon-zero visitor economy by 2030.

www.bbc.com/travel/article/20241017-the-worlds-adventure-capitals-massive-gamble

🛫 Holiday Travel: Busiest Days of the Season

Still finalizing your holiday plans? Travel Noire breaks down the busiest travel days of the season to help you avoid the rush and travel with ease. Check out the guide 🦃🎄

These Are Expected To Be The Busiest Travel Days Of The Year — Here's What To Know

With holiday travel officially upon us, knowing when the season's busiest days will be and what to expect will help you be more prepared.

travelnoire.com/busiest-travel-days-holiday-season

🏨 Travel Agents Share Hotel Booking Secrets

BuzzFeed reveals insider tips from travel agents on how to secure the best hotel deals and make the most of your bookings. The experts at Pacific Tips agree, these are some pretty smart tipS! Get the tips ✨🏨

We're Travel Agents. Here's What We'd Never Do When Booking A Hotel.

If you're looking for a place to stay on your upcoming trip, avoid making these mistakes when booking.

www.buzzfeed.com/carolinebologna/travel-agents-hotel-booking-tips

🌏 Asian Travel Trends: Visas, Digital Payments & More

Skift examines how digital payments and shifting visa policies are shaping travel trends across Asia, offering insights into what’s driving the region’s growth. Explore the trends 💳🇦🇸

Thank you for joining us for today’s travel updates! We hope these stories inspire your next journey or make your holiday planning a bit easier. Safe travels and happy exploring! 🌏✨

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