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Friday, November 7, 2014

 

Destinations

Switzerland in winter
It all started in St Moritz 150 years ago, when curious tourists returned to the mountains 'out of season' - now, it's snow that steals the show… The Independent
Culebra, a Quiet Corner of the Caribbean
On a visit to this low-key island near Puerto Rico, you could find yourself sharing a spectacular beach with a few people, or with no one at all… New York Times

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Tours and Activities

NYC secrets: Restaurants hidden from plain sight
The latest NYC secret we're letting you in on? You've probably passed by some of the best restaurants, they're just hidden from the naked eye… USA Today
The 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
November 9th marks a very historic date in Berlin—this year, it is the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, which happened on the same date in 1989. To commemorate this event, the city is hosting many events in memorial… Smarter Travel
Christmas shopping in London: where to go and what to buy
With so much choice for Christmas shoppers in London, it makes sense to stick to one area where you should find all you need… Telegraph (London)

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Cruise

Bumper cars on a cruise ship? This one has them
Bumper cars on a cruise ship?… USA Today
Costa Cruises Christens New Flagship Costa Diadema
Costa Cruises today launched its new flagship vessel Costa Diadema at a naming ceremony in Genoa, Italy… CruiseCritic.com

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Transportation

Reports: Ex-Ferrari boss to head Italy's Alitalia airline
Alitalia will be led by the former chief of Ferrari, according to multiple reports this week… USA Today
Do 'Unhappy' American Flyers Even Know Why They're Unhappy?
"Americans Are Officially the Unhappiest Air Travelers on Earth." That's a headline on a travel website, referring to a survey report recently posted by SITA, an airline-owned specialist in information technology in transport… Smarter Travel

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Lodging

The world's best ski chalets
With butlers on standby and spas in the basement, these are this season's best chalets… Telegraph (London)
8 Distinctive Caribbean Inns for a Range of Budgets
A survey of new and improved lodging options from Mexico to Puerto Rico, Saba to St. Kitts… New York Times

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Other and Odd

The Six Qualities of Highly Effective Travelers
Don't speak four languages? Can't read a map? Take heart. These six traits are more important for travel success… IndependentTraveler.com
11 things travellers are tired of hearing
Here are a few of the conversations British travellers would rather not have… Telegraph (London)
Plane hits buffalo during take-off
SpiceJet warns of the "growing menace" of stray animals folllowing incident… Telegraph (London)

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365 Guide Tip for the Day

Positioning for Travel Agents – Competitive Research
How well do you know your competition? Without some subtle market research you face the possibility of not knowing how to position your agency versus your competition… Travel Research Online


Today in History

The US Capitol Bombing
The Senate had planned to work late into the evening of Monday, November 7, 1983 but unexpectedly adjourned early… Travel Research Online




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