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Thursday, November 6, 2014

 

Destinations

Feel young again in 'Old Florida'
Does the idea of spending time in the Magic Kingdom with the Mickey Mouse gang leave you thinking "Oh, rats!"? Does the idea of spending time with the hot people of Miami's trendy South Beach leave you cold? Well, don't give up on Florida just yet… CNN
36 Hours in Tulum, Mexico
Change has come to tranquil Tulum, now with traffic and crowds, but the beach is still stunning and the water as clear as a fishbowl… New York Times

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Tours and Activities

Top Ten things to do in Lisbon, Portugal
Mariners and markets in Lisbon, Portugal … Globe and Mail
Andy Warhol: Five ways to find his art
With a major new exhibition opening, Nicola Trup pops out for more pop art… The Independent
London's quirkiest cafes
With Britain's first cereal-themed café to open in London, we round up other unusual options in the capital… Telegraph (London)

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Cruise

Three Fred. Olsen Cruise Ships Set For Refurbishment
Three of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' ships Black Watch, Braemar and Balmoral are going in for refurbishment work in November and December 2014… CruiseCritic.com
Five things to love about the new Quantum of the Seas
Like big ships that are chock full of activities? You'll love Quantum of the Seas, the new floating mega-resort from Royal Caribbean… USA Today

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Transportation

Airlines foresee 24.6M Thanksgiving passengers
More people will travel on U.S. airlines this Thanksgiving than last year, and carriers are tapping into record profits to make sure there's enough room to meet the demand… USA Today
Airline Fee Revenue To Hit Record $49.9B, Study Says
If you're tired of feeling nickel and dimed by airlines, here's some bad news: They're getting better at it… CNN
'Customer-friendly' Ryanair: one year on, what's really changed?
More people are flying Ryanair than ever before. This week the low-cost airline reported that 8.5 million passengers flew with it in October – the seventh record-breaking month in a row - and there was a 32 per cent rise in half-year profits to keep shareholders happy… Telegraph (London)

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Lodging

W Hotels to Return to Australia
W Hotels is planning a return to Australia. The Starwood brand plans to open a W Brisbane in Queensland in 2018, with a full line-up of luxury amenities… New York Times
11 business hotels that prove executive travel doesn't have to be boring
If you've checked into the wrong hotel, business trips can be tedious, if not exhausting… CNN

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Other and Odd

Want a better trip? Pack these smartphone apps
Technology may create its fair share of challenges for travelers, but it can also remedy them… Misc
How to Fit it All in One Bag: Carry On Packing Tips
Now that most airlines charge for a checked bag, we have all been forced to get creative when packing our free, carry-on bags… Misc

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365 Guide Tip for the Day

Positioning for Travel Agents – Credentials
A large part of your identity as a travel consultant is made up of the credentials you earn over time… Travel Research Online


Today in History

Meet the Press
The highest rated Sunday morning news talk show debuted on this day in 1947… Travel Research Online

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