Destinations
Britain's 10 best cities
After Salisbury was named 7th best city to visit in the world, we thought we'd weigh in with the cities Britons most enjoy… Telegraph (London)
New Zealand in 12 days
With less than a fortnight to spend on the other side of the world, Kate Simon used planes, trains, automobiles ... and a bike to make every second count… The Independent
Tours and Activities
So, you've seen Rome, but have you been under it?
Anywhere you go in Rome, you are walking on a buried, ancient world. Beneath your feet lie the remnants of the city that ruled an empire: temples and streets, villas and churches, monuments and tombs… Globe and Mail
Ride like a royal aboard an elephant in Thailand
I'm in the heart of the Golden Triangle, the legendary confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers that delineates the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos… Globe and Mail
Cruise
Photo tour: The allure of Louis Cruises' Cristal
Thinking about a cruise around Greece or Turkey? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at Louis Cruises' Cristal, which is based in the region… USA Today
Update: Hurricane Gonzalo Remnants Cause 'Dangerous' Conditions, Keep Cruise Ship from UK Port
Cruise & Maritime Voyages has pushed back Funchal's arrival into the port of Liverpool until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow (October 22), due to bad weather… CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Airlines raise U.S. fares despite cheaper fuel
Several major U.S. airlines hiked fares last week, signaling that lower oil prices aren't necessarily being passed on to fliers, and Ebola fears are not quashing the demand to fly, according to an analysis by a fare-watching site… USA Today
World's first Airbus A350 route will be Doha-Frankfurt
The world's first-ever Airbus A350 flight with paying passengers will come on a route from Doha to Frankfurt… USA Today
Lodging
Cool, yet cheap: Stylish hostels around the world
If you've never considered staying at a hostel, now might be the perfect time to reconsider. From New York to Miami, from Iceland to Istanbul, hostels aren't what they used to be… USA Today
Vienna’s new opulence: Get up close with the new Park Hyatt
The new Hyatt in Vienna is a big deal in more ways than one. It is, first, a hotel of extreme elegance, built into a gorgeous old bank building in a location that's both central and close to little alleyways with restaurants and bars that feel like discoveries when you stumble upon them… Globe and Mail
Westbrook Court, Hay-on-Wye: B&B and beyond
This remote retreat makes the ideal base for a break in Wales's literary capital, discovers Laura Holt… The Independent
Other and Odd
The world's smelliest cities
From Cheerios to mouldy paint, the aromas of some cities tend to linger. Here are 12 of the most distinctive… Telegraph (London)
Product Review: Air Canada's Fully Automated Baggage Handling
At Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport, which serves as Air Canada's hub, a simplified baggage handling process sends checked bags directly on to connecting flights so that travelers no longer have to retrieve and recheck bags for U.S. Customs inspection… Smarter Travel
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Next Steps in Leveraging Good Public Relations
One of the most valuable aspects of good PR media placement is the fact a similarly placed advertisement may have cost more than your entire advertising budget!… Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
The Travel Institute Expands Updated Curriculum Offers for Travel Professionals
Suppliers can tap into numerous sponsorship opportunities for extended brand exposure… Travel Research Online
Today in History
The Straits of Magellan
On October 21, 1519, a small fleet of Spanish ships led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrived at 52 degrees south seeking to round South America in its quest for a western passage to the Spice Islands of Indonesia… Travel Research Online
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