Destinations
48 hours in Bogota
Colombia's capital is much more than just a gateway to South America… The Independent
10 Surprising Things We Love About Bermuda
Imagine, if you will, a proper English gentleman tossing his pocket watch into a warm, sparkling sea. This, in a nutshell, is Bermuda… Smarter Travel
Tours and Activities
10Best: Taverns where American history's on tap
If you choose the right bar, going out for cocktails can be a cultural experience, literally offering a chance to drink in history… USA Today
Restaurant Report: Aux Ateliers in Maussane-les-Alpilles, France
O.K., so this place has a foosball table. But don't let that distract you from what's on the plate… New York Times
Cruise
Holland America Cancels Second Cruise Due to Propeller Issues
Due to propeller issues, Holland America has canceled a second Canada/New England sailing on Veendam… CruiseCritic.com
How to see the world's sacred rivers
Six tours and trips that allow you to experience the Nile, Yangtze and Ganges, three of the world's most sacred rivers… Telegraph (London)
Transportation
American Airlines adds four U.S. routes from Miami hub
American Airlines will bolster its Miami hub, adding nonstop service to four cities… USA Today
The golden age of Pan Am
As a Hollywood studio offers a vintage dining experience on board a replica of a Pan American World Airways Boeing 747, we look back at the legacy of America's most beloved airline… Telegraph (London)
Lodging
Boutique hotels: 30 years of Schrager's blueprint
As Morgans, the self-proclaimed 'first boutique hotel', celebrates a milestone, Mark Jones charts the rise and rise of a hard-to-define accommodation concept… The Independent
Spend a heavenly night at this abbey-turned-hotel
Anyone seeking overnight accommodations in the Loire Valley’s famous châteaux is out of luck. But there's more to this UNESCO World Heritage Site than pretty castles… Globe and Mail
Other and Odd
7 Things You Didn't Know About Your Passport
It's time we all got to know our favorite travel companion a little better. Here are seven things you might not have known about the document… The Huffington Post
The more Twitter followers you have, the cheaper your holiday
A new travel website is promising guests discounts on hotel rooms depending on how large their social media following is … Telegraph (London)
Decoding Etiquette in China, Handshakes to Meals
The author Eden Collinsworth, who has researched Chinese culture, shares what she's learned… New York Times
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Analyzing Travel Agency Mistakes
Travel agency mistakes can be costly. Whether it is an airline ticket booked to the wrong destination, or the missed deadline or the client whose project slips through the cracks, the real cost to the agency can be totally out of proportion to the potential gain inherent in the transaction… Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute Announces Caribbean Geography Bee Grand Prize Winner
The Travel Institute, in conjunction with the release of its newly revised Destination Specialist Caribbean course, has completed its second annual Geography Bee competition… Travel Research Online
Today in History
Edgar Allan Poe
On October 3, 1847, the great American poet, critic and novelist Edgar Allan Poe was found delirious on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland… Travel Research Online
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