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Our mission is to offer unique travel experiences within the United States and Canada which enrich people's lives by broadening their knowledge and fulfilling their dreams.  To that end, we work tirelessly to create exclusive and imaginative group programs and travel itineraries. 

With over twenty-five years of experience, we pride ourselves in high standards, excellent customer service, and affordable prices.  Whether it's a high-end incentive group, a convention social program, a dance group or a leisure tour, our staff will ensure your clients experience a memory for a lifetime!

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Whether attending a convention in San Francisco or a tradeshow in New York, your trip is not complete without having experienced your destination from up close like a local.  We can assist with a broad range of services, from group dinners to local activities, as well as with accommodations and transportation.  We can also create more elaborate pre- or post programs outside of the host city.

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An overseas incentive trip is one of the best ways to motivate your team, while increasing loyalty and creating special shared memories. As local travel experts, we cover a wide range of destinations and are able to organize every aspect of your incentive trip, ranging from detailed itinerary planning to booking accommodations, transportation and organizing activities.  We’ll also ensure that your tailored itinerary is perfectly aligned to your client's interests and budget.

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Our special interest school programs bring education to life in a truly immersive way with the United States as your classroom. Accommodations, educational excursions, meals and transportation will all be taken

care of, allowing the student to focus on broadening their horizons.  Our experienced tour directors will ensure that the group is looked after every step of the way.  These trips can be tailored to include a range of fascinating and unique learning experiences.

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Thinking about offering an exclusive tour program for your corporate client or social group?  We will work with you to design a unique tour program customized to your client’s needs and wishes.  All your travel details are taken care of, including hotels, transportation, meals, activities, and most importantly, the services of an experienced tour director, who will join the group from arrival until departure.  Whichever journey they choose, your group will enjoy exclusive travel experiences and return home with a lifetime of memories.

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         O ur mission is to offer enriching travel experiences that enhance people's lives by broadening their knowledge and fulfilling their dreams.   To that end, we work tirelessly to create exclusive and imaginative travel itineraries.   It's a difference that's unique to The American Travel Group.

         W ith over 20 years of experience, The American Travel Group prides itself in high standards, excellent customer service, and affordable prices.   Whether it is a high-end incentive group, a convention social program, or a leisure tour group, our staff will ensure your clients experience a memory for a lifetime!

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Most Americans have traveled abroad, although differences among demographic groups are large

Americans are gradually returning to international travel, though international travel restrictions remain in place in many countries.

In March 2021 – the most recent month for which data is available – around 3 million American citizens traveled outside of the country. This is shy of the nearly 4 million U.S. citizens who traveled abroad in March 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic unfolded and far below the roughly 8 million who did so in March 2019, according to U.S. Department of Commerce data . But it represents a significant uptick over the low point in the late spring of 2020, when only around 1 million Americans or fewer left the United States. Still, international travel by Americans remains far below pre-pandemic levels.

To provide context for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international travel, this post looks at the habits of Americans when it comes to who most frequently goes abroad, as well as those groups in the U.S. who have been less likely to do so. To do this, we analyzed I-92 data from the International Air Travel Statistics Program at the U.S. Department of Commerce. This data includes all flights in and out of the U.S. and reports the total volume of air traffic as well as the number of U.S. citizens traveling. 

The post also uses findings from a Pew Research Center survey conducted June 14-27, 2021. The survey sampled 10,606 adults who are part of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP), an online survey panel that is recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses. This way nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection. The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education and other categories. Read more about the ATP’s methodology .

Here are the questions used for the report, along with responses, and its methodology .

Whether before or during the pandemic, international travel is something a 71% majority of U.S. adults have done at some point in their lives, according to a June Pew Research Center survey. By contrast, around a quarter (27%) have not traveled abroad.

Still, the degree to which Americans have traveled around the globe varies widely: 19% have been to only one foreign country, 12% to two countries, 15% to three or four countries, and 14% to five to nine countries. Only 11% of Americans have been to 10 or more countries.

Who travels – and how much – also differs substantially across demographic groups. Income plays a decided role: Almost half (48%) of those earning less than $30,000 a year have not left the country, compared with 28% of those who earn between $30,000 and $79,999 a year and 10% of those earning $80,000 or more. These highest earners are also significantly more likely to have visited multiple countries.

Americans with lower levels of education are much less likely to have traveled widely than those with more schooling. For example, 37% of those with just some college education or less have not left the country, compared with only 7% of those who have graduated college. College graduates are also more likely to have been to multiple countries: A quarter have been to 10 or more countries. 

Women (32%) are more likely than men (22%) to have never traveled outside the country. Men, for their part, are much more likely than women to have been to five or more countries (30% vs. 22%). Still, men and women are equally likely to have been to only one country. 

Black Americans are much less likely to have ever traveled abroad (49%) than White (75%) or Hispanic Americans (73%). White adults are also more likely to have been to five or more countries (30%) than Black (13%) or Hispanic (15%) adults.

When it comes to party affiliation, there are no significant differences in the share of Republicans and Democrats who have traveled internationally or in the number of countries they have visited.

The 64% of Americans who say they are at least somewhat interested in keeping up to date on foreign affairs or foreign policy are much more likely to have traveled abroad at some point in their lives than those who say they have limited or no interest. They are also more likely to have been to many countries. For example, 32% of those who are interested in foreign affairs or foreign policy have been to at least five foreign countries, compared with 14% who are less focused on keeping up to date on foreign affairs.

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American Airlines Cuts Travel Agencies Slack: Extends Deadline For Loyalty Points

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April 23rd, 2024 at 4:52 PM EDT

Who's in and who's out of American Airlines' new preferred agency program to date? The deadline extension seems to indicate their are some hiccups along the way.

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American Airlines was poised to stop enabling customers of certain travel agencies to earn loyalty points on the airline’s bookings starting May 1, but said Tuesday it is extending that deadline until July 11.

The issue relates to American’s preferred agency program , and the requirement that a minimum of 30% of a travel agency’s bookings come from American’s New Distribution Capability fares.

These fares largely bypass global distribution systems, and is a cheaper and more efficient way for the airline to make its content available to travel agencies.

Many Travel Agencies Have Qualified

The airline said a large number of agencies have already qualified. So if you are a customer of that travel agency and you book an American Airlines flight, you would still be able to earn AAdvantage points. If your travel agency doesn’t make the list, then you’d have to book the flight directly on AA.com or use a one of the preferred agencies to earn the airline’s loyalty points.

“The majority of our indirect bookings are now made via an agency with NDC capabilities, and the current list of agencies beyond 30% NDC bookings is already impressive,” said an American Airlines spokesperson in a statement. “We anticipate even more who are on the cusp of meeting the threshold to do so very soon, which will provide customers with excellent preferred agency options to go along with our offerings on aa.com. As such, we’ve decided to extend the update to the way customers earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points on flights to July 11.”

The airline declined to specify which travel agencies have already qualified to be preferred agencies.

An Expedia Group spokesperson, however said: “We have an agreement with AA and have absolutely no reason to think we won’t be preferred.”

In a statement Wednesday, American Society of Travel Advisors President and CEO Zane Kerby welcomed the delay, but took some shots at American Airlines.

“While the fundamentals of American’s preferred travel agency program appear not to have changed, its postponement of the program is welcome news for the travel industry,” Kerby said. “Agencies and advisors most affected by this oncoming change have a couple more months to prepare. It seems that American may now admit to what we’ve expressed for months: its NDC technology was underdeveloped, and its implementation deadlines were both arbitrary and unrealistic.” 

Some agencies told the airline that they needed more time between learning that they qualified to be a preferred agency and the implementation deadline, and that was part of the thinking behind the extension.

Travelers booking American Airlines basic economy fares will still only be able to earn loyalty points when they book directly on AA.com or partner airlines.

Note: This story has been updated to added a statement from ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby.

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20 American Towns That Look Straight Out Of Europe

Posted: April 25, 2024 | Last updated: April 25, 2024

Traveling the world is amazing, but it's not exactly easy to jump on a plane and jet off to Europe over the weekend.

As it turns out, there are tons of places on American soil that are modeled after European villages. You don't have to leave the country to get a little taste of Europe, you just have to visit one of the following places! Keep reading and comment which town you'll visit next!

Holland, Michigan

This little Dutch-inspired slice of the Netherlands is actually located in Holland, Michigan. Dutch settlers founded the town back in 1847 and injected all of their homeland culture into the new community.

The town is home to the DeZwaan Windmill, the only authentic and operational Dutch windmill in the United States.

Fredericksburg, Texas

The town of Fredericksburg, Texas was founded by German immigrant settlers in 1846. Today, the charming town boasts a combination of German heritage with classic Texas southern hospitality.

The downtown strip features specialty shops and authentic biergartens like the ones that can be found throughout Germany. If you're looking for a stein, this is the place to be.

Venice, California

It's almost impossible to overlook the similarities between Venice, California, and the famous city of Venice in Italy. It's clear that the American tribute city, filled with canals, bridges, and wrought-iron balconies, was committed to replicating their inspiration city.

The manmade waterways don't compare to the natural ones in Italy, but it is a nice escape within the U.S.A.

St. Augustine, Florida

The city of St. Augustine, Florida was founded by Spanish settlers in 1565, making it the oldest occupied settlement in the United States.

St. Augustine's is a uniquely modern city filled with Spanish colonial architecture, especially in the Historic Colonial District where 36 colonial-era buildings still stand. The coastal climate adds an enticing touch to the oldest city in America.

Frankenmuth, Michigan

Frankenmuth, Michigan is described on the Frankenmuth tourism website as "Michigan's little Bavaria." Inspired by the German state, the village was founded as a Bavarian mission colony for Lutheran settlers in 1845.

The town has since become famous for Bronner's Christmas Wonderland which operates a Christmas village year-round and claims to be home to the largest Christmas store in the world.

Huntington, New York

Huntington, New York is a miniature version of the Palace of Versailles located right on Long Island.

The luxurious French-style chateau is called the Oheka Castle and holds the title of the second-largest home ever built in America. If you think the castle looks familiar, you might recognize it as where Taylor Swift filmed the "Blank Space" music video.

Leavenworth, Washington

Another village inspired by the traditional German state of Bavaria is Leavenworth, located about two hours northeast of Seattle in Washington. The quaint town is characterized by Alpine-inspired architecture, German cuisine, and traditional themed hotels.

It wasn't always a German-themed village. Like many tourist locations, before it was colonized, the land was occupied by local Native American tribes including the Yakama, Chinook, and Wenatchi tribes. It wasn't until the 1960s that town leaders decided to rebrand the town as a German village to boost tourism.

Healdsburg, California

Healdsburg, California radiates luxury small-town vibes in one of the busiest states in the country. Today, wine is the primary industry in the Healdsburg area which is surrounded by sprawling vineyards reminiscent of the Italian Tuscany region.

The Italian influence in the area is hard to miss with grand archways visible in the architecture and wineries located off of every side road.

Solvang, California

Solvang, California is known as the Danish capital of America and the town has earned its title. The charming Denmark-inspired town is called Solvang after the Danish word for "sunny fields.

CityofSlovang.com details the history of the town that was "founded by three Danish immigrants who purchased nearly 10,000 acres of prime land in the Santa Ynez Valley." In the 1930s, residents would begin building their homes in the Danish medieval style.

Vail, Colorado

Some people are familiar with Vail, Colorado as a ski resort town that feels a little bit like an Americanized version of a Swiss Alps ski town. The similarities are not by mistake— Vail was actually modeled after the town of Zermatt, Switzerland (located at the base of the Swiss Alps).

Decorative features like ornate balconies and detailed woodwork line the buildings and shops.

New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans is a culturally rich Louisiana city known for its eccentric nightlife, incredible food, and diverse culture. Originally called La Nouvelle-Orleans, New Orleans was founded by a French settler named Jean Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville in 1718.

But the city had a tumultuous history and was temporarily ceded to Spain, which accounts for all of the Spanish Colonial-style architecture influence in the area.

Tarpon, Springs Florida

Tarpon, Springs Florida is the Greek-influenced Gulf Coast town you never knew you needed to visit. The Florida town feels more like a charming Eastern Mediterranean island than like America thanks to its rich cultural history.

At the turn of the 20th century, the coastal port was flooded with Greek immigrants who settled and began building a community in America with values, architecture, and cuisine rooted in their homeland.

Montpelier, Vermont

Montpelier, Vermont is named after Montpelier, France. The town was founded in 1781 and drew much of its inspiration from the French version of the town.

Today, the historic district is famously home to early architecture, local theatre, live music, and the Savoy arts cinema. Vermont Vacation describes the town as "the largest urban historic district in Vermont."

Helen, Georgia

Prior to the 1800s, the valley where the Bavarian-themed Georgian town Helen is now located was the cultural center of the Cherokee People. Following brutal colonization, the Cherokee people left the area on the Trail of Tears and settlers began building communities.

By the 1960s, the town leaders met to plan a resurrection of the boring town and turn it into a tourist destination. Their artist friend John Kollock was reminded of his service in Germany when he saw the valley and his visits to Bavarian towns inspired the new city plans.

Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri's downtown Country Club Plaza was architecturally designed to mimic the city of Seville, Spain. The Spanish influence is strong in the area that is filled with towering pillars and lush courtyards featuring elaborate fountains.

According to KCHistory.org , "The origin of modern-day Kansas City, Missouri, dates back to the 1830s when John McCoy founded the settlement of Westport at what is now Westport Road and Pennsylvania Avenue."

Hermann, Missouri

Hermann, Missouri was handpicked by German colonists because of its close proximity to the Missouri River, which served as a vital trade route and reminded the Germans of their beloved Rhine River back home.

The local climate is also ideal for vineyards to thrive which has made the area home to many local wineries.

Charleston, South Carolina

Lots of people associate Charleston, South Carolina with classic southern charm. If you've ever walked the streets, you know that it's also reminiscent of many European cities with its towering grand churches, cobblestone streets, and Victorian-style buildings.

The history begins with the city's name which was given to the settlement in honor of King Charles II of England.

Poulsbo, Washington

Poulsbo, Washington was founded in the 1880s by a Norwegian immigrant named Jørgen Eliason. The major Scandinavian influence in the town's architecture and culture earned it the nickname "Little Norway on the Fjord."

Each year the town is host to an annual Viking Festival that celebrates the town's Nordic roots.

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana is a one-of-a-kind place considering it is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisana state. The town was founded in 1714 and was heavily influenced by French culture from the beginning.

Today, the French architectural influence can be most easily seen in the Historic Landmark District where wrought iron balconies line the roads.

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts has a lengthy and unique history as one of the main port cities in the USA during the colonization period. Acorn Street is one of the most popular places in the whole city because it looks just like old England.

The cobblestone streets are lined with red brick buildings, standing lanterns, and shutters on windows.

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The C.I.A. told Russia that Islamic State terrorists were plotting an attack on Crocus City Hall, a concert venue.

By Julian E. Barnes

Reporting from Washington

The U.S. warning to Russia ahead of a terrorist attack near Moscow was highly specific: Crocus City Hall was a potential target of the Islamic State, according to U.S. officials.

The warning had the right venue but imprecise timing, suggesting that the attack could come within days. Indeed, the public warning by the United States Embassy on March 7 warned of potential terrorist attacks in the next two days.

Gunmen stormed the hall on March 22, killing 144 people, the deadliest attack in Russia in nearly 20 years. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, and Russia charged four men from Tajikistan, accusing them of carrying out the massacre.

But President Vladimir V. Putin and other top officials have continued to claim, without evidence, that Ukraine could have played a role in the attack, a statement that American officials have repeatedly said was baseless.

The news that the U.S. warning specified the precise target of the attack was reported earlier Tuesday by The Washington Post.

The United States works intensely to collect intelligence on potential plots by the Islamic State and its Afghanistan-based branch, ISIS-Khorasan.

Armed with that information, the United States has been able to warn both Russia and Iran, erstwhile adversaries, about specific targets the Islamic State was planning to hit. But in both cases the warnings were not heeded, at least not enough to stop the violence.

Some Western officials said Russia paid some attention to the warning delivered by the C.I.A. station in Moscow, and took steps to investigate the threat. But the new information raises questions about why Russian intelligence failed to maintain higher security levels. At the time of the attack, no additional security measures were in place at the venue.

The Western officials have said that when the attack failed to materialize immediately, Russia appeared to have lowered its guard, potentially considering the American warning false.

On Tuesday, the Russian state-run Interfax news agency reported that Sergei Naryshkin, the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, said the American warning was “too general” and, as a result, did not allow authorities to identify the potential attackers.

The White House, C.I.A. and other intelligence officials declined to comment on the new details of the warning. But White House officials have previously acknowledged the broad warning given to Russia.

Days before the attack, Mr. Putin was disparaging the American warnings, saying they were “outright blackmail” and attempts to “intimidate and destabilize our society.”

While Russian security services were focused on terrorism decades ago, they are now focused on Mr. Putin’s domestic opponents.

Experts have said the crackdown has diluted the focus on terrorism by the security services, potentially contributing to the failure to be able to use the American warning to prevent the attack.

While at first glance it might seem odd that the United States would tell an adversarial country like Russia of an attack, under law American intelligence agencies have a “duty to warn.” If spy agencies learn about a potential attack, they must tell the target, to enable them to take steps to protect themselves.

But the war in Ukraine, and U.S. military support for Kyiv, has created tension and suspicion between Moscow and Washington not seen since the Cold War. That appears to have led Mr. Putin and his top aides to dismiss the American warning.

Julian E. Barnes covers the U.S. intelligence agencies and international security matters for The Times. He has written about security issues for more than two decades. More about Julian E. Barnes