Destinations
Leipzig is the star of eastern Germany
Musical highlights in Leipzig, the city of the peaceful…
— The Australian
Washington, D.C. Destination Guide
Plan your vacation to Washington, D.C. with USA TODAY Travel's city…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
France's best walking tours
The best guided and self-guided walking holidays in France, including experts' favourites, and highlighted itineraries from our recommended tour…
— Telegraph (London)
10 best wildlife-watching experiences: From hen harriers to porpoises
While many of Britain's birds have flown south for the winter, it's still a great time to get outside for a spot of…
— The Independent
Taste New York City's newest market
Gansevoort Market brings more casual local eats to the meatpacking district with an industrial food hall…
— USA Today
Cruise
Engine Room Fire on Fred. Olsen Cruise Ship
A fire in the engine room onboard Fred. Olsen Lines' Boudicca was extinguished around 4 a.m. GMT this morning while sailing off the coast of Casablanca,…
— CruiseCritic.com
Latest gee-whiz cruise attraction: Open-air "sky ride"
Get ready to ride in the sky on a cruise…
— USA Today
Transportation
Low-cost carriers help Cincinnati end yearslong slide
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport grew its number of passengers last year for the first time in nearly a…
— USA Today
A big restart: Airline flights resume in the Northeast
Flights were picking up across the Northeast Wednesday morning as airlines look to restart their schedules following a major winter storm that walloped the…
— USA Today
Lodging
Hi-de-high class: the reinvention of British holiday camps
British holiday camps have long been seen as dated relics. But with many old favourites introducing new styles of accommodation, it's time for a…
— Telegraph (London)
The Millgate, Masham, North Yorks: Top in the TripAdvisor Awards, does this B
It's been a poor house, an overnight lock-up, an arsenal and a fire station. But as of this week, this stone building in the North Yorkshire market town of Masham is officially the world's best-rated…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
Is our summer honeymoon in Greece in jeopardy?
We are worried about the political situation in Greece and what bearing this will have on our hotel bookings and our ferry…
— The Independent
Should we prize other services over wi-fi while on the road?
Travellers fiddle a lot these days. Mainly they fiddle with electronic devices: tablets, laptops, and smartphones, flashing screens that demand attention even when the view beyond them might be of Sydney Harbour, the Golden Gate Bridge, or the temples at…
— The Independent
Today in History
Henry VIII Dies
The second Tudor King consolidated power in the monarchy in a manner that made him perhaps the most powerful of British…
— Travel Research Online
TRO SMITH
Interview with Adam Hodge, Digital Content Editor for Goway Travel
by Samuel Bartz Wednesday December 10, 2014
Adam Hodge is a digital content editor at Goway Travel, a travel provider that has been in operation since 1970. Adam earned a degree in Business Commerce from Ryerson University in 2008 and has been with Goway since 2010, both as an agent and as a member of marketing personnel. We spoke to Adam about what it takes to create social media content of the highest caliber in the travel industry.
TRO Smith (TRO): Tell us a bit about yourself and your role as a digital content editor. What are a few of your daily…
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Point-to-Point
So, about travel insurance
by Isaac Cymrot Wednesday January 28, 2015
Travel insurance can be confusing, but the more you know the easier it is to explain and understand the benefits. Here are some of the most common questions about travel insurance coverage that will help you to make the best decision possible as you navigate the sales process with your client.
There are many options for travel insurance and you and your client should always select the best product for their needs. With that said, I can only address the products offered by Travel Insured.
Why do I need to purchase a travel insurance policy when traveling abroad?…
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The 365 Guide
Don't Quit: The 50-25-80% Rule
Many Americans seem to have been stricken with the disease “quit-itis.” They quit everything too soon. It is almost an epidemic. From marriages to diets. From jobs to exercise programs. The malady is even more acute in the sales profession.
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