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Island Hopping Off the Coast of Borneo
Zip-lining from one island to the next, hiking through a rainforest and other active pursuits on four Malaysian…
— New York Times
A weekend break in... Hollywood
A guide to short breaks in Hollywood, the district of Los Angeles, including the best bars, restaurants, hotels and things to…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Admiring Mount Fuji From a Black-Sand Beach
Among all the places in Japan claiming to be the best vantage point for seeing Mt. Fuji, Miho no Matsubara stands…
— New York Times
Europe's 10 best beaches
Two British beaches have been named among Europe's top 10 by the travel review website…
— Telegraph (London)
Cruise
'Frozen' characters to headline Disney cruises
Call it the ultimate Frozen experience. Disney today announced that the characters Anna, Elsa and Kristoff from the company's hit animated movie Frozen will join passengers this summer on Disney…
— USA Today
How Long Until Cruise Ships Sail to Cuba? It Depends
With American travel restrictions to Cuba lessening, cruise passengers are eagerly awaiting word that their favorite line has added the long-off-limits island to Caribbean…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
No-show policy snares Southwest flier
Southwest doesn't have change fees -- it's the last major U.S. carrier not to -- but it does have a no-show…
— USA Today
Virgin America to battle Southwest on Dallas-Austin route
Virgin America is expanding at its new Dallas Love Field focus city, adding nonstop service to…
— USA Today
Lodging
New Hotels in Asia for Surf and Sand
Resorts that offer various room styles and beach-front activities in China, Indonesia, Thailand and…
— New York Times
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
St. Thomas' Best Stays: They're Hip and Historic, Too
St. Thomas Hotels recommendations by local experts in U.S. Virgin…
— USA Today
Other and Odd
The best tourist attractions that no longer exist
Gone but not forgotten, these tourist traps of yesteryear can now only be appreciated in the pages of a history…
— CNN
Ithaca, New York, tourism site: Don't come here, go to Florida
Just how cold is upstate New York? Apparently, it's so bad that those whose job it is to boost visits to Ithaca say tourists should rethink their…
— CNN
10 Hardcore Tips for Frequent Travelers
Whether you're already an expert traveler or you just want to travel like one, these 10 tips from veteran travelers will help you along the…
— IndependentTraveler.com
Today in History
The Duke is Drowned
Duke of Clarence is a title traditionally awarded to junior members of British royal families. The first, George Plantagenet, was the brother of kings Edward IV and Richard…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
So, about travel insurance
 by Isaac Cymrot
Wednesday February 18, 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…
— Travel Research Online
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The 365 Guide
Execute!
 Webster’s New World College Dictionary defines “execute” [to carry out; perform; do.]
The primary reason companies (and individuals) experience negative results is not so much a lack of knowledge as it is a failure to execute. It is a shortage of "do."
— Travel Research Online
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Press Releases of Interest
CCRA Announces Spring 2015 Hotel & Air Booking Trends
Unveils Top 10 Cities For Spring Travel in the U.S. and Abroad, Based On Travel Agent Bookings Made Through CCRA's Commissionable Hotel & Air Booking Engines…
— Travel Research Online
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