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Thursday February 05, 2015

 

Destinations

Petit St. Vincent, a Dot of Green in the Ocean Blue
A new dive center on the private Caribbean island, opened by Jean-Michel Cousteau, is not just a resort, but an educational…

Cotswolds summer holidays guide: the best new attractions
Expert advice on the top new activities, hotels, restaurants and attractions for breaks in the Cotswolds in 2015, including Winston Churchill anniversary celebrations, a new Soho House hotel, and walking routes through traditional…


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Tours and Activities

Planning an African Safari
If you're planning an African safari (or just dreaming about it), be as prepared as possible. We've outlined some important safari basics, from choosing a destination to getting vaccinated, to help you start planning a successful African…

From the Deep South to Washington DC: Five ways to explore civil rights in the US
Selma is the critically acclaimed film based on a series of political marches through Alabama in 1965. Led by activists including Martin Luther King Jr, the marches were a landmark in the Civil Rights Movement, resulting in a change to the voting rights of African…

15 top restaurants to try in 2015
Some of our favorite restaurants are heading East while others are perfecting their traditional cuisines at…


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Cruise

New Carnival Cruise Ship to Feature First IMAX at Sea, Aerial Cycling Ride and Onboard Brewery
When Carnival Cruise Line's newest Fun Ship, the 3,954-passenger Carnival Vista, launches May 1, 2016 in the Mediterranean, it will feature a bevy of new spaces that take onboard entertainment to a new…

Fred. Olsen Pays Out 'Five Figure Sum' to Sick Cruise Ship Passengers
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has paid out a "five figure" settlement to a group of passengers who got sick onboard Boudicca in…


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Transportation

Smart Travel Options for Mexican Adventures
Getting around Mexico via rental car, hired car, bus, small van or budget…

Delta now serving Starbucks coffee on all flights
Delta Starts Serving Starbucks On All Flights…


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Lodging

U.S. News picks best hotels for 2015
Rancho Valencia Resort…

Best Hotels in the Caribbean 2015
The top 10 properties in the Caribbean for 2015 are diverse in both size and character, and situated in popular spots like Punta Cana and Jamaica, as well as more secluded locales like Grenada and St. Barts. Each hotel on this list stands out from…


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Other and Odd

This App Lets You Rent a Bathroom
It's official, there's an app for everything. This one unites would-be bathroom users with nearby bathroom…

Your Everything Guide To Traveling Solo
Robert Frost was on to something: Sometimes the most relaxing journey is a solo one. Here, the best places to see on your own, plus some tried-and-true tips for going it…


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Today in History

The Tybee Bomb is Lost
Somewhere off the coast of South Carolina on the bottom of a shallow channel, lies an 11-foot-long canister. Written on it, a serial number: "No. 47782." It is a fully functional hydrogen bomb, lost by the US Military fifty years…


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The 365 Guide

No Regrets

Here is my advice for you today: If you don't want to regret your past, don't screw up your future. And the future is now.

Woody Allen said it best when he…

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Supplier Profile

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A division of USA TODAY, Tripology is the leading online travel referral service that matches consumers with travel specialists, known as Tripologists, based on their specific vacation request. The service provides the best of both worlds for travelers and travel professionals. For travelers, Tripology combines a content-rich online experience with access to travel professionals for the personal attention and service they seek. For travel specialists, Tripology is a cost-effective way to get qualified travel leads.By…

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Deck Plans

Humbled By Grandeur, Gigantic Glaciers: Antarctica Explored, A Photo A Day

Look closely. Can you see the orange parkas against the Windex-blue glacier? They’d be easy to miss, the 10 or so Seabourn Quest guests in the Zodiac, exploring a massive glacier on one day of our voyage to Antarctica. I remember the day well. A group of us were on another Zodiac, far enough away for me to snap this photo with a zoom lens. We were all mesmerized by the magnitude of the place, a vast emptiness, except for mountains of rock, ice and snow all around us.

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