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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

 

Destinations

48 hours in Barcelona
Catalan identity is more evident than ever in the region's beautiful capital, as Simon Calder discovers… The Independent
Berlin: A stroll along one of history's great timelines
Berlin is celebrating 25 years since the fall of the Wall that divided it for a generation. William Cook explores a city destroyed by war, riven by politics, and now united… The Independent

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Tours and Activities

10Best: Military museums that bring battles to life
Despite their dramatic topic, military museums used to be dry stuffy collections, mainly appealing to soldiers and scholars… USA Today
10 Iconic American Public-Transit Rides
Certain public-transit rides offer a lot more than plain conveyance. Great scenery, technological innovation, and historical significance await on ferries and funiculars around the U.S… Smarter Travel

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Cruise

Thomson Cruises Launches Round-Cuba Cruise
Thomson Cruises has a revolutionary itinerary for winter 2015 with a new cruise around Cuba that goes to Santiago de Cuba and Holguin for the first time… CruiseCritic.com
Outrageous Hawaii: 10 amazing shore excursions
Cruises to the Hawaiian Islands bring you to stunning beaches, tropical forests and volcanic peaks. There's opportunity to pay tribute to Pearl Harbor servicemen, visit a coffee plantation, see humpback whales and experience a traditional luau… USA Today

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Transportation

Airlines are giving N.Y. airports much-needed makeovers
On Wednesday, JetBlue passengers will get their first glimpse of the carrier's new international arrivals concourse at New York's JFK airport… USA Today
Top 10 Reasons to Travel by Train
Trains have long been a popular mode of transportation, and we give you 10 reasons why rail is the way to go… IndependentTraveler.com
Every Important U.S. Airport, Ranked by Its Food and Drink
In an effort to help you best sort out what to eat during a layover, allow us to present our ranking of every single meaningful American airport's food and drink… Yahoo Travel News

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Lodging

Six Las Vegas Strip hotels raise their resort fees
Resort fees, the sometimes hidden charges that hotels tack on to cover conveniences from phone calls to Wi-Fi, increased Monday at six hotels on the Las Vegas Strip… LA Times
The world's best bars, spas, baths and bedrooms
Thousands of votes were cast in the second annual Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Awards… The Independent

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Other and Odd

Grand Canyon, other national parks could cost more
Grand Canyon National Park wants to increase its entrance fees, and several other national parks may do the same… USA Today
How To Get Money Back For Delayed Flights In Europe
If you've ever had your travel plans disrupted by a flight delayed by three hours or more, you know just how much of a headache it causes… The Huffington Post

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TRO Smith

Keeping the "human" element
I've long been a fan of good science-fiction, and one interesting trend you might find if you delve deep into heady sci-fi is the pendulum swinging towards and away from fear of technology… TRO Smith


365 Guide Tip for the Day

The Clients You Service
You know this already: Everybody is not your client. There are lots of good reasons, but the best is simply that you can't please Everybody… Travel Research Online


Today in History

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. was born on this day in 1922. Vonnegut is arguably one of the finest novelists of the 20th century, one whose works will be remembered and read for generations to come… Travel Research Online



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