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Thursday, October 16, 2014 |
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DestinationsHalong Bay, Vietnam: the best way to visitClaire Boobbyer tries a new seaplane and joins a cruise out to Bai Tu Long, an alternative to the more touristy and overcrowded parts of Halong Bay … Telegraph (London) 36 Hours in Athens The city's self-confidence and creativity are stirring again after years of tough press that defined Athens as a beleaguered capital… New York Times  Tours and ActivitiesTop 5 Luxury Safari BoatsLuxury safaris are always magical and life changing, but so much of Africa is also populated with luxury safari boats which give you a whole new perspective… Misc The ultimate art tour of London Our guide to art in London features 12 bars and attractions, nine of the best galleries, 26 blue plaques and five art classes … Telegraph (London) In Barcelona, Making the Markets Fresh Again Since 1992, more than 20 neighborhood food halls have been remodeled in the Catalan capital… New York Times  CruiseUSA TODAY's guide to cruise ships on orderWhat's next from the world's largest cruise lines? Below is our annual list of ocean-going ships on order for major brands… USA Today Elbe river cruise: follow the course of European history The Elbe, a lesser-known river that unites Germany and Czech Republic, is peppered with historical treasures … Telegraph (London)  TransportationAirbus lands record aircraft order, valued at $26 billionAirbus received a record aircraft order from Indian budget carrier IndiGo, which said it would buy 250 single-aisle planes… USA Today Delta CEO: Boeing 747s will be retired by 2017 If you want to book a flight on one of Delta Air Lines' Boeing 747s, the clock is ticking… USA Today Hurricane Odile: More airlines resume flights to Mexico's Los Cabos Southwest Airlines restarted its daily service from Orange County to hurricane-damaged Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) on Wednesday, and American Airlines plans to return to the resort area starting Saturday… LA Times  LodgingHilton introduces new lifestyle brandHilton Worldwide today announced that it is starting a new hotel brand aimed at travelers who value design, social common areas and advanced technology… USA Today Hotel Review: London Edition in London Ian Schrager and Marriott are behind this property, which opened in September 2013. The friendly, unpretentious service and beautiful public spaces make for a standout stay… Telegraph (London)  Other and OddPost Office exchange rates app launchedThe launch in Britain of a new holiday money app will allow customers to buy currency and check live exchange rates from their mobile phones … Telegraph (London) 50 Fictional Destinations You Can Actually Visit The fantastic, beautiful, or simply strange places in art are often inspired by real-life destinations. The best part is that you can visit these locations… Smarter Travel  365 Guide Tip for the DayShatter the four sales myths that could be ruining your profits – Myth #4: Stress is inevitableAnother myth in our profession is that stress, like rejection, is inevitable. In truth, the two often do travel together, weighing down your carrier. But is this condition necessary? Most definitely not… Travel Research Online 
Press Releases of InterestMomentum of New Tripology Agent Registrations Increases by 34+ PercentAgents Praise Tripology as their Preferred Source of New Business… Travel Research Online 
Today in HistoryMarie Antoinette is ExecutedAt the height of the French Revolution, King Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinette were imprisoned and deposed… Travel Research Online 
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