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Monday, November 3, 2014

 

Destinations

6 of America's most romantic small towns
For an otherwise entertaining movie, "Gone Girl" had kind of a downer message… CNN
12 Best Ireland Experiences
Many don't realize, but Halloween has its origins in Ireland (Samhain, an annual Celtic festival). Find out what else there is to learn about the Emerald Isle with our 12 best Ireland experiences… Telegraph (London)
Back to Berlin, 25 years after the wall came down
Twenty-five years after reporting on the fall of the Berlin Wall, Adrian Bridge returns to reconnect with a city that, for all its faults, is possibly the coolest place on the planet … Telegraph (London)

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Tours and Activities

Eat around the world in Washington, D.C.
No longer just about power lunches and expense account dinners, Washington D.C. is an international hub of hip and happening restaurants artfully serving tasty fare from around the world… USA Today
5 amazing places in Iran you've never heard of
It might not be on everyone's travel radar, but Iran has a well-worn tourist circuit, encompassing attractions in the ancient cities of Shiraz and Isfahan… CNN
Deep in Vietnam, Exploring a Colossal Cave
For the adventurous who endure the trek to reach the giant Hang En cave, the rewards are otherworldly… New York Times

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Cruise

Latest gee-whiz cruise ship attraction: Skydiving
Rock climbing walls, ice skating rinks, zip lines and now ... skydiving simulators… USA Today
Halloween horror cruise became 'nightmare,' passengers say; ship evacuated
A jolt shook the Bahamas Celebration cruise Friday night after the ship hit something at sea, forcing hundreds of costume-clad passengers to evacuate the ship after the vessel apparently lost power… CNN

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Transportation

AA to add 757 service from NYC to Birmingham, England
American Airlines will add Birmingham, England, to its list of international destinations… USA Today
Ask the Captain: Fuel efficiency in flight
On short flights where the plane is at cruising altitude for only a few minutes, why not just stop at, say, 15,000 feet? Isn't it a waste of energy to climb to 30,000 just to go right back down?… USA Today

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Lodging

Check into a hotel with your smartphone
Imagine arriving at a hotel and going straight to your room. That may happen soon at hotels across the country… USA Today
The Savoy Hotel Florence: Repubblica Suite review
The Savoy's charming new Repubblica Suite offers what could well be the best views of any suite in Florence… Telegraph (London)

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Other and Odd

5 phrases all travelers should purge forever
If you travel, you're probably so used to hearing certain catchphrases that you've become desensitized to them… USA Today
Iran by rail: making tracks in Tehran
The arrival of the first private train from Europe to enter Iran underlines the country’s growing appeal to tourists… The Independent

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365 Guide Tip for the Day

Positioning Your Travel Agency
Why should anyone do business with you? Can you articulate your value as a travel counselor? If the value of a service cannot be articulated it cannot be marketed… Travel Research Online


Today in History

The Launch of Sputnik 2
On November 3, 1957, Sputnik 2 became the second spacecraft launched into Earth orbit. Aboard was a first living animal in space - a female terrier named Laika… Travel Research Online



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