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Tuesday, January 13, 2015 |
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DestinationsYbor City: Visit a piece of Cuba right within the USAWhen Cuban-born Don Vicente Martínez-Ybor was looking for a place to move his cigar factories from Key West in the mid-1880s, his friend Gavino Gutierrez told him about an area just northeast of Tampa… USA Today Perth: Western Australia's golden child It was once little more than a mining hub, but this coastal metropolis is now abuzz with creative energy… The Independent  Tours and ActivitiesEight of Rome's Lesser Known SightsOur Rome expert offers a guide to the citys less crowded attractions … Telegraph (London) Remembering King in Atlanta, Memphis and Boston A guide to events celebrating the anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth… New York Times  CruiseWhat's new for cruising in 2015: New ships, new onboard activities, and even a 'new river'Try a robotic cocktail waiter, says Caroline Hendrie… The Independent Venice overturns ban on large cruise ships Decision could allow cruise ships bigger than 96,000 gross tons to return to Venice … Telegraph (London)  TransportationRyanair to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi in the summerRyanair passengers will soon be able to stream in-flight films and television programmes on their mobile phones free of charge … Telegraph (London) A Musician’s Lament? Carrying on the Instrument In March, airlines will be required to treat musical instruments like other passenger luggage, first come first served in the baggage bins… New York Times  LodgingModern hotels with funky furnitureBased on the straightforward idea that "less is more," modern design focuses on creating more with, well, less -- by using simplicity, minimalism and geometry… USA Today New in Miami: Hotels as hot as its beaches This year, the city had major boutique and lifestyle hotel openings including the Thompson Miami Beach, Metropolitan COMO, and Ian Schrager's highly-anticipated EDITION, designed in partnership with Marriott… USA Today The Old Bakery at The Post House, Somerset: Stay the Night A converted bakery near Wells will give you an appetite for touring the West Country… The Independent  Other and OddThere’s Good News in Travel Trends for 2015Could it be that the years of bad news for travelers with diminished services and higher prices are finally going to take a turn for the better?… Misc How to Pack the Right Jacket (or Coat) for Every Season There are a few key attributes you'll want to look for when you're shopping for the perfect travel jacket, regardless of season… Smarter Travel 
365 Guide Tip for the DayThe 1.6% Rule Will Help Distance You From the CompetitionDuring the Nagano Winter Olympics a few years ago, I analyzed the contestant's finishing times in the downhill ski race… Travel Research Online 
Press Releases of InterestThe Travel Institute Launches ‘Preparing for a Travel Career’ Month in FebruaryThe Travel Institute today announced details of its new month-long promotion, “Preparing for a Travel Career,” kicking it off with the webinar, “Getting Started … Preparing for a Career in Travel” on February 4… Travel Research Online 
Today in HistoryWyatt Earp DiesAn icon of the American West, Wyatt Earp was born on March 19, 1848. His tumultuous life included stints as a saloon keeper, a farmer, a law enforcement officer, a boxing referee and a gold miner… Travel Research Online 
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