TravelAge West

TravelAge West plays a crucial role in the travel advisor community, offering contemporary advisors essential resources to enhance their businesses. This includes industry insights, professional growth opportunities, engaging storytelling, and authentic reviews from peers. With a trusted reputation built over 50 years, TravelAge West organizes several key events such as the annual WAVE Awards Gala, the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, the Napa Valley Leadership Forum, and the Trendsetter Awards. Additionally, we produce the podcasts Humans of Travel and Trade Secrets.

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Review: Quark Expeditions’ Ultramarine

5 days ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

Sailing onboard Quark Expeditions’ Ultramarine, I couldn’t help but think about how special the ship is. After all, its name implies that it is the ultimate means of ocean exploration. And after seeing my first-ever polar bear in the wilds of the Canadian Arctic, I can say it succeeds — for the right client.
5 Exceptional Things to Do in Queenstown, New Zealand

6 days ago | travelagewest.com | Kelly Rosenfeld

Queenstown, New Zealand, is often thought of as an adventure-lover’s paradise — and for good reason. The destination serves as an impeccable jumping off point for bungee jumping, skydiving, ziplining, whitewater rafting and a slew of other adrenaline-filled activities. But as I learned on a recent trip, big thrills aren’t the only thing on offer in this picturesque lakeside town.
These Are the Best Destination Dupes in Spain

1 week ago | travelagewest.com | AnnaMarie Houlis

Spain — which already ranks as the second-most popular destination globally (following France) on the World Tourism Barometer from U.N. Tourism — set a new record last year. The country welcomed 94 million international tourists in 2024, up from 83.5 million from 2023. It’s no wonder why tourism accounts for more than 12% of the country’s gross domestic product. Spain is tapas territory. Jamon heaven. A paradisiacal place of paella and patatas bravas.
Disney’s Newest Theme Park Will Be in Abu Dhabi

1 week ago | travelagewest.com | Samantha Davis-Friedman

Disney announced that its seventh global destination will be on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. While there's no news yet about specific attractions and experiences planned for the park, Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, promises Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be “authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati,” the same promise he made (and kept) for Shanghai Disney Resort.
AIANTA Reveals the Top 10 Indigenous Experiences in the U.S.

1 week ago | travelagewest.com | Kelly Rosenfeld

The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) has put together its list of the Top 10 Indigenous Experiences of 2025, showcasing a diverse range of authentic and immersive cultural tourism offerings. Spanning events, historical sites, outdoor adventures and more, the list covers experiences across the United States that showcase the traditions, heritage and lives of Indigenous communities.
Review: Norwegian Aqua

1 week ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, is a master class in expert cruise ship design. As the first Prima Plus-class ship — 10% larger than Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva — Aqua offers 72 more feet in length, bringing it to 156,300 gross tons and a double-occupancy capacity of 3,571 passengers. The extra space has gone a long way.
Do Your Clients Have a Real ID?

1 week ago | travelagewest.com | Chelsee Lowe

Twenty years ago, Congress passed the Real ID Act in an effort to set identification and security standards across the United States. The deadline to get a Real ID was extended multiple times over the last two decades — including several instances during the COVID-19 pandemic — but the official deadline finally arrives tomorrow, May 7. U.S. travelers without a Real ID will not be able to fly domestically, unless they present another form of acceptable identification, including a valid passport.
What’s New Onboard Disney Destiny

1 week ago | travelagewest.com | Samantha Davis-Friedman

Disney Destiny, the third ship in DisneyCruise Line’s Wish class, will embark onher maiden voyage this coming November, and a number of unique onboardexperiences will distinguish her from her sister ships. While Disney Destinyshares the same layout as Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, she standsapart with her very own theme: Disney heroes and villains.
How to Celebrate Harry Potter-Themed Holidays at Universal Theme Parks and Beyond

1 week ago | travelagewest.com | Samantha Davis-Friedman

The Harry Potter books and movies have introduced us to the gameof Quidditch, a menagerie of fantastic beasts and an extensive menu of magicaltreats. But there are also several wizarding world holidays inspired by J.K.Rowling’s stories that clients can celebrate at Universal theme parks and otherHarry Potter experiences across the United States. Here are three such holidays that Harry Potter-loving clients willwant to put on their calendars.
Cruise Ship Preview: Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale

1 week ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel class will continue with Carnival Festivale in spring 2027 and Carnival Tropicale in spring 2028. Festivale will deploy from Port Canaveral, Florida, and Tropicale’s homeport will be revealed in the future. Sister ships include Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. Editor’s Note: We will continue to update this preview page as new information is released. New Zones Festivale will feature three new zones.