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With close to 350 million people—a World Tourism Organization estimate—traveling each year for religious and pilgrimage reasons, faith tourism has become a significant global industry that extends from cruises to volunteer vacations.

While traveling through England from Cornwall to Bristol, I had the opportunity to visit some historical sites and a few attractions that really gave me a sense for the area and its history. Put these attractions on a “must-see” list for your clients headed to the UK.

A Culinary Feast from Countryside to Bustling Cities

It pays to book early, and The Travel Corporation’s Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations and Cost Saver trio of brands is making early booking that much sweeter with a Buy One Get One European air deal.

Think you know Melissa da Silva, president of Contiki Vacations, think again….

"Arguably, SOTIC is the most significant event the Caribbean Tourism Organization puts on," said CTO chairman Richard Sealy at a July 6 press conference, and I would argue that this goes double for the 2016 edition, which will take place in Barbados, Sept. 14-16.

Europe continues to exceed expectations for vacationers with innumerable experiences for both first-timers and devotees. Hopscotching across the continent, here’s a roundup of what to see and do, and a sprinkling of places to call home for a few nights.

Europe is never one to rest on its laurels, with new vacation experiences awaiting first-timers as well as those North Americans who just can’t get enough of this continent. Let’s take a look at what’s new for next year.

In the November issue, Deserae del Campo wrote a first-hand review of Manchester, England. During her time there, she also visited England's Cumbria Lake District. Here's a quick take-away from her day trip to this area of England.

While visiting Manchester on an individual FAM this past July, I encountered a city that had shed its industrial skin and is now boasting an impressive cultural side.

Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa is rapidly becoming known as one of the most inclusive of the all-inclusives throughout the Caribbean

What’s in a name? Well, everything when it’s a U.K. travel company called Back-Roads Touring, focused on taking only back roads not the freeways, as well as providing experiences that take small groups of travelers to the smallest town squares, along hedge-rimmed country lanes leading to tiny, medieval villages full of stories and character.

From the cracked Liberty Bell to innovative museums and things to do, Recommend brings you a special city spotlight on Philadelphia.

Collette Vacations, which has been offering high-value escorted tours for almost 100 years, has hit the refresh button, dropping the word “Vacations,” and going simply by Collette.

Our own backyard also gives us Rhode Island. Editor Lane Nieset traveled to the smallest state in the U.S. and writes that it’s “teeming with culture, culinary delights and a charming ambiance, most evident in its capital city Providence, and the state’s seaside gem, Newport.”

If Scotland isn't already on your radar, this is the year it should be. The Year of Homecoming Scotland is packed with plenty of events and celebrations showcasing the best of Scotland.

These are exciting times in the Caribbean—and in the very best sense.

If you get lost driving around Anguilla, your sense of direction (how to say this tactfully?) is not really good. This tiny island whose name means “eel” in Spanish, measures just 16 miles long and three miles at its widest point, so there only is one main road. While we’re at it, there are only six stop lights on the entire isle, which is all that’s needed for such a small island whose population, please note, totals just over 13,000.

Rail Europe offers one stop to plan and book your clients' European rail travel by combining the maps and schedules of over 50 different train companies across Europe.

We wouldn’t want your clients to miss a good party, so we’ve highlighted a few events, festivals and cultural highs taking place in Europe throughout 2013.