Destinations
Easy beaches: Six hassle-free Florida escapes
Get the best of Florida's famed sun and sand without the crowds and…
— USA Today
Sydney travel tips: Where to go and what to see in 48 hours
Why go now? The Australian dollar is at last heading south, with the rate of exchange edging towards A$1.90 to £1. February is still firmly summer in Sydney; you get the balmy temperatures and outdoor buzz, but not the school-holiday…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
Maine, One Coffee Roaster at a Time
Four places where you can check out the vibrant coffee scene in midcoast…
— New York Times
15 amazing adventures for 2015
From biking through Burma to an expedition in the Amazon rainforest, here are the best adventures for…
— Telegraph (London)
Great Zimbabwe: The spectacular ancient city that tourism forgot
The remains of this powerful 15th-century capital of 10,000 people were once a top attraction, now they're deserted and…
— CNN
Cruise
9 exclusive Mediterranean cruises that avoid the crowds
Smaller private boats head to off-the-beaten-track destinations without compromising on…
— CNN
Fred. Olsen Passengers Flown Home as Cruise Cut Short
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines flew passengers from its stricken cruise ship Boudicca back home to the UK last night (Thursday, January 29) after being forced to cut short a…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
The latest in-flight entertainment: Virtual reality headsets
First-class passengers on Qantas who may be tired of movies will soon be able to treat the latest in in-flight…
— USA Today
BA vs Virgin Atlantic: Who has the best premium economy?
This weekend sees the end of Virgin Atlantic's link between London Heathrow and Tokyo's Narita airport. In the lead up to the axeing of the route, Virgin made some ad-hoc…
— The Independent
Lodging
Luxury chalet of the week: Chalet Panmah
Welcome to Chalet Panmah in the French resort of Courchevel 1850. As you'll soon see, it's all luxury and all beige. Fancy a…
— Telegraph (London)
Hotel Zoo, Berlin: An animal attraction to the silver screen
The Berlin Wall may have crumbled in 1989 but, 25 years on, both halves of this now united city still feel distinctly…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
You Googled It, We Answered It
A team of analysts at Google divulged travelers’ most pressing questions, such as how to pack and is it safe to…
— New York Times
Is Google creating a Babel fish for travellers?
The internet giant's newly updated Google Translate app promises to break down language barriers in alien…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
King Charles I is beheaded
The British have always had an interesting relationship with their monarchs. Charles I reigned from March 1625 until his death in…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Tripology--does it work for you? Or not?
by Jamison Bachrach
Friday January 30, 2015
I have been usi ng Tripology since its infancy back in 2007 and with good success through its trials and tribulations as a small business in midtown Manhattan, to almost disappearing totally, to being bought by Rand McNally, to now as part of USA Today. I have had many colleagues in the industry that have also met with success using Tripology, but it is not for everyone. Tripology is a good lead service that works if you are willing to work it. It especially works for those who truly have a niche or true specialization. Is it perfect? Not at all!
Like anything in life, you have to work to earn your keep, and Tripology is no different. Nothing is guaranteed. Perhaps you need to look at…
— Travel Research Online
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The 365 Guide
Myth: "Selling" is a Numbers Game
 Truth: Selling is like a game of darts.
Everybody who has ever had anything to do with sales was taught early on that "sales was a numbers game." Make enough calls, meet enough people, shake enough hands, send enough proposals ... and the business will…
— Travel Research Online
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