Destinations
Hollywood Gets Its Groove Back
The nexus of glamour may now be more of a mind-set than a dot on the map, but this section of Los Angeles remains vastly…
— New York Times
Romantic Paris: what to do and where to stay
Our Paris expert explains why the city is perfect for lovers and offers a guide to the most romantic hotels and things to…
— Telegraph (London)
Idyllic island life, Italian style
Often overlooked in favour of glitzier neighbours Capri and Positano, tiny Procida is the kind of tradition-bound Mediterranean escape that is increasingly hard to…
— BBC
Tours and Activities
Beautiful landmarks destroyed by Second World War bombs - and resurrected
Seventy years after Dresden was levelled by Allied forces, we look at the fall and rise of 10 landmarks around the…
— Telegraph (London)
Be Here: Fabergé Museum, Baden-Baden
Some of Fabergé's most spectacular treasures await in an unassuming museum in Germany's…
— Telegraph (London)
Six beautiful and bizarre bridges
These fantastic structures double as…
— BBC
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line Adds Cruise Ships to Galveston Lineup
In 2016, Carnival Cruise Line will reposition Carnival Liberty and Carnival Breeze to…
— CruiseCritic.com
Captain of Costa Concordia Sentenced to 16 Years
Captain Francesco Schettino has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the sinking of Costa…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Economy Sleeper Class: gimmick or genius?
It's not much more than a mattress lying across a row of seats, but this is Air Astana's new concept in economy long haul, called 'Economy Sleeper…
— Telegraph (London)
Winter storm may break hearts, ruin weekend travel plans
Anyone with travel plans to or from the Northeast over the Valentine's weekend may need to cancel those romantic dinner…
— USA Today
Lodging
ME Madrid Reina Victoria hotel, Madrid, Spain: review
ME Madrid Reina Victoria is a Madrid hotel offering a buzzing atmosphere, cheery staff, sumptuous beds, SkinInc beauty centre and a trendy rooftop bar, near the Teatro Español, Prado and Puerta del Sol shopping…
— Telegraph (London)
Knickerbocker Hotel to reopen more than a century after its debut
The Knickerbocker in New York City opens its doors to guests on Thursday, more than a century since John Jacob Astor IV built the…
— CNN
Other and Odd
15 Best New Travel Apps
Check out 15 cool new travel apps that will help your next trip go more…
— IndependentTraveler.com
Why Airbnb shouldn't be stopped
Trend on Travel: Airbnb lets young travellers visit places they might otherwise struggle to afford, says Nick…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
The first peacetime US bank robbery
The end of the civil war left much of the southern United States in physical and economic ruin and the state of Missouri was no…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
Pro tips to make sure you get everything from a bridal show
by Karen Dawson, CTC
Friday February 13, 2015
It’s that tim e of year when lots of bridal shows are on the calendar. However, bridal shows can also be very frustrating to travel agents – they are expensive, and often agents don’t see the ROI (Return on Investment) for the expense and effort put forth.
I know you’ll do a terrific job decorating your booth, so these suggestions are preparations you can do now for after the show, and some tidbits you can use at the show.
At the…
— Travel Research Online
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