Destinations
A Midwinter Playground in the Hudson Valley
Historic inns, a family ski center and a renowned art museum can be found amid rolling countryside an hour from New York…
— New York Times
A weekend break in... Verbier
A guide to short breaks in Verbier in Switzerland, including the best bars, restaurants, hotels and things to…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
15 natural winter wonderlands
There's no reason to stay inside because it's cold outside. Bundle up and enjoy the beauty and majesty of these 15 national parks in…
— CNN
Shanghai in a day? A custom tour proves a special way to see the city
A tour of Shanghai through Shanghai Pathways includes a visit to marriage market in People's Park, the Bund and Astor House…
— LA Times
Cruise
Cruise holidays: what to pack and shopping tips
What to pack for a cruise, and what to buy in port when you are…
— Telegraph (London)
Caribbean ranks as top cruise destination worldwide, reports say
If you're going on a cruise in the Caribbean, you're in step with passengers across the…
— LA Times
Transportation
10 of the world's most amazing cable car experiences
With views like these, you'll soon forget your life is in the hands of a bundle of wires strung between a series of…
— CNN
DOT: Tarmac delays drop to lowest number on record in 2014
Airlines had the fewest tarmac delays in 2014 of any year since larger fines were adopted five years earlier, the Transportation Department announced…
— USA Today
Lodging
Urban Cowboy, New York: A cool cabin in the wilds of Brooklyn
A sucker for a little kitsch, I was already sold on Urban Cowboy when I caught a glimpse of the elk-antler chandelier, Navajo blankets, and steamer trunks on its website. These four rooms in New York transport you not merely to the eastern reaches of Williamsburg, but seemingly the Catskills – particularly if, like me, you book the Kanoono…
— The Independent
Luxe life: Forbes Travel Guide names new 5-star hotels
Forbes Travel Guide adds 18 new hotels to its list of Five-Star…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
Selfie sticks banned at US attractions
Device banned from dozens of museums and galleries due to 'safety…
— Telegraph (London)
Your Ultimate Stuck-at-the-Airport Toolkit
Everything you need to survive an unexpected (and extended) stay at the…
— Smarter Travel
Today in History
Thomas Edison is born
1,093 patents were issued to Thomas A. Edison during his lifetime, the last at age 83. He was born February 11, 1846 in Milan,…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Agency acquisition outlook for 2015
by Bob Sweeney
Wednesday February 11, 2015
It is a very bu sy time for agency owners seeking to retire. The first baby boomers are turning 68 years old this year and this dovetails into increased activity between buyers and sellers.
The goal of an agency sale is to maximize the highest after tax returns for the seller. The market has firmed up recently as the stock market continues to grow in a low interest rate environment. If you are considering selling, the key tips for sellers are to not sign any long-term contracts such as GDS or office lease contracts prior to listing their agency for sale. Convert your customers to 100% credit card payments. If you have a zero balance accounts receivable it is best, as most buyers and sellers prefer to…
— Travel Research Online
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The 365 Guide
The Power Walk
 When you find yourself (1) looking for a couple of new ideas, (2) needing a recharge, or (3) seeking something to rejuvenate your energy, I think I just might have a solution.
— Travel Research Online
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