The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up–together. On Fridays, Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week:
*Ryan Lochte is peeing in a new pool; Posh, Sporty, Ginger, Scary and Baby are now a little less spicy; and Londoners are minding the gap in media coverage. What happens next in post-Olympic London? (via Travel Agent Central)
*And as the focus shifts, Rio prepares for 2016. (via BBC)
*Knutstorp chairs, Nordli beds and lingonberry breakfast jam may be staples of your next vacation, as Ikea develops a line of “budget design” hotels, offering a boutique experience at an affordable price. (via The Telegraph)
*Road trips are getting fancy with these stylish, new travel trailers. (via NY Times)
*You can leave your hat on (and your shoes, and your belt) when traveling through America’s Northeast. Air travel frustrations are boosting Amtrak bookings between Boston, New York and Washington D.C. (via NY Times)
*San Francisco is the top, but Brooklyn is doubly tasty in claiming “America’s Best New Restaurants.” (via Bon Appétit)
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(Photo via Rio 2016)
