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Barge cruising is a slow, scenic journey on canal or river barges, offering comfort, culture, and relaxation.
A baggage handler loads, unloads, and transports luggage at airports to ensure it reaches the right flight or terminal.
Back to back describes consecutive travel plans, like flights or tours scheduled immediately one after another.
A babymoon is a pre-baby vacation for expectant parents to relax and enjoy time together before the birth.
B&B, or Bed and Breakfast, offers cozy lodging with a morning meal, often in a home-like, personal setting.
Average room rate is the average price paid per hotel room, showing pricing trends and performance.
The autobahn is Germany’s high-speed highway network, known for quality roads and areas without speed limits.
ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors, represents and supports travel professionals around the world.
AST, or Atlantic Standard Time, is the time zone used in parts of the Caribbean and eastern Canada.
An ASC fee, or Airport Service Charge, helps cover airport operations, maintenance, and passenger services.
ARTA, the Association of Retail Travel Agents, supports and represents independent travel agencies in the U.S.
An archipelago is a group of islands, often popular with travelers for island-hopping and coastal exploration.
An apron is the airport area where planes park for boarding, loading, refueling, and maintenance.
APEX, or Advance Purchase Excursion, is a discounted airline fare that must be booked and paid for in advance.
Antebellum describes the period before the American Civil War, often linked to Southern architecture and heritage sites.