Destinations
She wants a beach, you need a museum - so where do you go on holiday? From Europe to Asia to North America, you don’t have to choose one over the…
— Globe and Mail
Washington, D.C. Destination Guide Plan your vacation to Washington, D.C. with USA TODAY Travel's city…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
Happy 100th! 10 U.S. centennials to celebrate Like a good wine, these spots just get better with age. Here are 10 of our favorite places turning 100 in…
— CNN
Restaurant Report: Char in Singapore Along a sleepy stretch not far from the dark alleys of the often seedy Geylang neighborhood, two brothers are quietly trying to revolutionize Singapore’s roast meat…
— New York Times
The trip that changed national parks forever Retrace the path of a legendary naturalist across California, a journey that would alter the landscape of conservation around the…
— BBC
Cruise
10 cruise ship cabins to avoid Not all cabins are created equal. See which you should avoid at all…
— USA Today
World Cruise Delayed in New York and Fort Lauderdale Inclement weather across the Atlantic will result in the late arrival of Queen Elizabeth into New York today, with the ship's next departure to be delayed by 24…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
'Queues will be a thing of the past', Gatwick claims - Telegraph Gatwick says that "queues will be a thing of the past" suggesting that it can become the world's most efficient two-runway…
— Telegraph (London)
Super Bowl: Airlines add flights to capitalize on demand U.S. airlines are adding dozens of new flights – and even a few temporary routes – to capitalize on the demand for flights to the Super Bowl XLIX in suburban Phoenix. American, Delta, United, Alaska…
— USA Today
Fly Guy: Why we need 'Economy Wide' seats Economy-class airplane seats measure about 17 inches wide, and…
— USA Today
Lodging
The Malt House, Gloucestershire: A picture-perfect country escape Tucked in the heart of the Cotswolds, the Malt House matches its picture-book surroundings. Built in the classic buttery yellow stone of the region, with three acres of gardens and orchard behind it, the long, lean Grade II-listed building dates back in parts to the 17th century, with more added in…
— The Independent
Discover Key West's new boutique-hotel beauty The Marker is the first newly built hotel in Key West’s Old Town in 20 years, with three pools, a soaker tub in every room and a fresh, modern…
— Globe and Mail
Other and Odd
Five myths about ski vacations As the cost of ski vacations continues to rise,…
— USA Today
Woman pays $164K per year to live on luxury cruise ship Lee Wachtstetter, an 86-year-old Florida widow, took her…
— USA Today
Nine Things to Do When No One Speaks English You've always gotten by with your high school French or Spanish overseas, but what if you're in a place so remote no one speaks anything but the local language and you haven't taken the time to learn more than…
— IndependentTraveler.com
Travel Agent Diaries
White Sand Travel - Romance, only romance
Hello! I am Judith White, the owner and founder of White Sand Travel. White Sand Travel is a boutique travel agency that specializes in designing romance travel for busy couples in love who want to experience rich romantic adventures without the stress of planning it themselves. We help them by carefully planning every component of their experience so they do not have to lift a finger but can just show up and have the time of their lives.
My passion for travel and my yearning to experience different cultures fueled my desires to learn more about the travel industry. As my interest increased so did my frustration on my prior job and I discovered that I had a natural ability to design travel packages. I planned…
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The 365 Guide
Am I the Only Lazy Slug Out There?
My phone rang last night. The display on the base of the phone read “Unidentified Caller.” I don’t usually answer the phone when I see this display … but last evening, I did.
The person asked for “Mike Marchev.” I said, “Speaking.” The caller then attempted to interest me in her Energy Company. Being that it was dinner time, I politely interrupted her in the middle of her script, and in a calm voice informed her that, “I am not in the market for a new Energy Company, and in fact, you have called before and I have told you the same thing.” I then bid her a sincere good-bye and gently hung up the phone. I was proud…
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60-Second Geography
Explore Victoria, Australia with Down Under Answers
by Sydney Smith Tuesday January 20, 2015
Imagine a destination that encompasses everything you could ever want out of a vacation and more. Picture sandy beaches, snowcapped mountains, rolling hills, coastal roadways, aquariums and zoos, historical landmarks, bars and cafes, wineries and vineyards, and abundant wildlife. A destination like this seems almost too good to be true. Think again. Let Down Under Answers take you on an unforgettable journey through one of Australia's most fascinating and diverse regions: Victoria.
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Today in History
The US Hostages are Released On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the President of the United States. Minutes later, the nation of Iran released 52 hostages they had held for 444 days in captivity. In retaliation for the United States' support of the former Shah of Iran, the Revolutionary Islamic government of Iran supported a student seizure of the United States embassy…
— Travel Research Online
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