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Thursday February 19, 2015

 

Destinations

'Old Thailand' Found on Sleepy Islands
The crowds of Thailand’s big-name beach destinations are worlds away from the palm-tree fringed islands Koh Mak and Koh…

A slice of hipsterdom, a scoop of cool in Goleta, Santa Barbara
A mom and teen son explore Goleta-Santa Barbara in California, staying at the Kimpton Goodland, sampling ice cream at…


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Tours and Activities

In Asia, Tastes of the Sea
We asked chefs like David Kinch and Andy Ricker, as well as cookbook writers and food experts, for some of their most memorable experiences with Asia and its…

The world's greatest volcanoes
Catching sight of a volcano, whether extinct or in full fire, is one of the great travel experiences. Chris Leadbeater picks a selection of the…

25 best beaches in the world
While the summer may feel a long way off there is no better time to start planning your holiday than…


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Cruise

Luxury Cruise Line Introduces New Culinary Classes, Immersion Programs
Oceania Cruises is overhauling the Culinary Center onboard its O-class ships, Marina and…

Fantasy, illusion planned for next Royal Caribbean ship
A 'musical journey of fantasy and illusion' is in store for passengers on Royal Caribbean's next ship, Anthem of the…


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Transportation

Virgin America shares rise on airline's 4Q financial results
Shares of Virgin America Inc. rose Wednesday after the airline forecast stable revenue and savings from cheaper jet…

Traveler group asks DOT to cap airline change fees
An aviation-consumer group is asking the Transportation Department to cap change fees on international plane tickets at $100, although the department has rejected a similar request in the…


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Lodging

Discovering Lodge Hospitality in New Zealand
Julian Robertson, a luxury hotel proprietor, talks about building lodges in the country and what makes a great hotel…

Top 10: budget hotels in Amsterdam
Rodney Bolt, our expert, offers a guide to 10 of the best cheap hotels in Amsterdam for under £100 per…

No 33, Hunstanton, Norfolk: A Victorian renovation that shows why East Anglia could be the next big coastal getaway
The north Norfolk town of Hunstanton may not be quite as prettified as much of this area's "Chelsea-on-Sea"…


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Other and Odd

This is what we complain about most in holiday reviews
We do love a good moan about a bad holiday don’t…

Noise vs. Nature: How We're Upsetting America's Soundscapes
Shhh! Our noise is taking the luster off America's natural wonders, and it's affecting the wildlife as…


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Today in History

America Lands on Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima is five miles long and three miles across at its widest point. But in 1945 it housed three Japanese war ships and over 21,000…

The 365 Guide

Concentrate!

It is important that we try to "CONCENTRATE" today. It is more important than ever.

Not only should we be concentrating on our families, friends, relatives and loved ones, but also on ourselves, our future, and specific goals. We should also be CONCENTRATING on our businesses.

  — Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile

Travel Made Easy with Solar Tours

Solar Tours began in 1984 as a wholesaler for Foreign Independent Tours (FITs) to Latin America. Due to their success and the relationships they built, expanding into airline consolidation made a lot of sense and Solar became known for their consolidation business.

Today’s Solar Tours is still that great consolidator for Latin America, but they are so much more. They have taken their extensive FIT background and developed a program for agents not only in Latin…

  — Travel Research Online
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Press Releases of Interest

New Pre- and Post-Cruise Offerings with Europe Express
The trend of cruising in Europe is on the rise, and Europe Express is ready to meet the travel industry’s cruise product needs with new pre- and post-cruise packages, custom shore excursions, and an extensive assortment of cruise-related services for both river and ocean cruising…

OASIS ENHANCES MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS WITH 'CLIENT REACH' PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE
Home-based travel sellers who are a part of the OASIS host agency network are getting added value from their membership in the form of a highly sophisticated customer relations management tool…


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