Destinations
What's New in Hawaii for 2015
Let's face it, any year is great for a Hawaiian getaway, but 2015 brings some big hotel openings, renovations, and new cultural excursions that sweeten the deal… Smarter Travel
A Stroll by the Casbah in Northern Morocco
Chefchaouen may be known for its location amid hashish farms, but its relaxed charms go far beyond that… New York Times
Tours and Activities
The return of the airship
Once the stuff of history, dirigibles are making a surprise comeback - from Nasa to Bedfordshire… The Independent
New road cycling parks, ski dorms, and Botswana's rhinos: Travel agenda
Where to go and what to know in 2015… The Independent
Cruise
Port Everglades Opens Updated, $24 Million Terminal
Port Everglades, the world's second-busiest cruise ship port, officially reopened its newly renovated $24-million Cruise Terminal 4 at a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning… CruiseCritic.com
Regent Seven Seas to Partner with Smithsonian
Good news for lecture lovers: Regent Seven Seas Cruises will partner with the Smithsonian Institution for a new enrichment series that will place experts – such as authors, art historians and geopolitical insiders - onboard most sailings… CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
14 Myths About Booking Cheap Flights
Are you a hot travel mess? We're revealing our secret weapons in the battle against travel clutter… Smarter Travel
The world's safest airline revealed
Few will be surprised at the airline named the world's safest in a study published this week… Telegraph (London)
Lodging
The most amazing, environmentally friendly lodges in the world
All contribute back to the community by prioritising locally-sourced food, and many have come up with their own renewable energy solutions … The Independent
12 New York hotels for 2015
12 of the hottest hotel openings in New York for 2015, including the Knickerbocker and Ian Schrager's Edition… Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
Skiers want compensation for snow chaos
Skiers are demanding reimbursement for holidays which they say were spoilt by reps who handled difficult snow conditions badly… Telegraph (London)
Smart Ways to Stay Organized While Traveling
There's something about a hotel room that makes even the neatest person messy (and turns the naturally disorganized into a hot travel mess)… Smarter Travel Tourists in Paris should be vigilant
Authorities in Paris are asking tourists to take "extra care" as terrorists remain on the run following the shooting of staff at the Charlie Hebdo magazine office… Telegraph (London)
365 Guide Tip for the Day
Attitude Adjustment: Part Five
Do Not Underestimate Your Prospect's Intelligence: A counter-productive (popular) attitude is underestimating the prospect’s intelligence. I suppose doing this can sometimes soften the blow of "rejection"… Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Celestyal Cruises Introduces 2015 Themed Cruise Calendar & Brochure Featuring 64 Themed Cruises that Present the "Real Greek Experience"
Themed cruises celebrate the area’s culture and cuisine, taking travelers deeper into the history, mythology, archaeological sites, centuries-old local customs, song and dance… Travel Research Online
Today in History
The RMS Queen Elizabeth Burns and Sinks
The Cunard Line, then known as the Cunard White Star Line launched the RMS Queen Elizabeth in 1938. Named for Queen Elizabeth (not the current Queen but her mother) the RMS Queen Elizabeth was the largest passenger liner ever built, a record she held for 56 years… Travel Research Online
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