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Thursday, December 18, 2014 |
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Destinations10 Best South Africa ExperiencesIn South Africa, you're forgiven for sticking to the most iconic experiences --wildlife safaris, wine tastings,Table Mountain, maybe even cage diving with great white sharks -- but there's so much more… IndependentTraveler.com 14 sights to catch before Cuba changes forever Here are 14 highlights of a beguiling Caribbean nation about to go through a fundamental shift … Telegraph (London) 36 Hours in Strasbourg, France While the city shines brightest over the holidays, its allure endures with its canals, cobbled streets and hearty Alsatian cuisine… New York Times  Tours and ActivitiesFive of the best UK winter walksIf you've over-indulged or just spent too long in front of the TV, it's time get out into the crisp, fresh air… The Independent Heli-skiing in Iceland: the flight fantastic Tim Woodward enters a world of myth and magic on a heli-skiing adventure to Iceland's Troll peninsula … Telegraph (London) Down the Hobbit Hole in Switzerland Tolkien fans can visit the world's first Middle-earth museum, about an hour from Zurich, as long as they can stoop… New York Times  CruiseUSA TODAY's guide to cruise ships on orderWhat's next from the world's largest cruise lines? Below is our annual list of ocean-going ships on order for major brands such as Carnival and Royal Caribbean… USA Today Can Americans Take Cruise Ships to Cuba? Not Yet... The White House's move toward normalizing relations with Cuba has fueled interest among American cruise passengers hoping to visit, although the agreement doesn't allow U.S.-based cruise ships to call… CruiseCritic.com  TransportationMSP to reconfigure security checkpoints in $18M makeoverSecurity checkpoints at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are about to get a makeover… USA Today EVA Air to fly Hello Kitty Boeing 777s from Houston Another week, another major international carrier for Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport. Or so it seems… USA Today  LodgingTake a tour of hotels' holiday lobbiesAt many hotels across the country, tinsel and Christmas trees just won't do… USA Today PHOTO TOUR: The new LINQ Hotel & Casino Experience Las Vegas is featuring in-depth photo tours of the city's world-famous hotels and casino resorts this year. We feature a different Vegas property each month so you can visit virtually before booking your stay, or just fantasize about plush digs outside your budget… USA Today  Other and OddEight Things You Need to Pack for Your Vacation RentalUnlike hotels, vacation rentals usually come furnished with an array of extras, from fully stocked kitchens to well-equipped supply closets… Smarter Travel The Best Way to Store Your Luggage on a Layover If you've ever wondered what to do with a bulky suitcase when you face a long layover and can't check it through, there's an answer—at least at Los Angeles International… Smarter Travel  365 Guide Tip for the Day5 Things You Know Your Should Do for 2015 But Probably Haven't: #4 – Develop a Marketing Plan and BudgetDo you have a written marketing plan? Do you have a written marketing budget? If not, you don’t have both oars in the water… Travel Research Online Press Releases of InterestThe Travel Institute to Offer Four Themed Promotions in 2015Nearly 26,000 travel professionals took advantage of the programs and services of The Travel Institute during its 50th anniversary in 2014 – a number that is sure to grow in the coming year as the organization launches a number of new initiatives for the industry… Travel Research Online Today in HistoryThe President Takes A WifePresident Woodrow Wilson was the last President of the United States to become a widower while in office when his wife died of Brights Disease… Travel Research Online |
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