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Friday April 24, 2015

 

Destinations

Dorset's literary landscapes: From Broadchurch to Far from the Madding Crowd
The postcard-pretty county of Dorset, for years in the shadow of bolder, blowsier summer hotspots Devon and Cornwall, is currently basking in the…

A tropical paradise in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
A trip to the Azores islands proves to be unexpectedly mystifying and often…


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Tours and Activities

In Amsterdam, Loving Rembrandt Again
Two exhibitions prove the enduring popularity of Rembrandt, who lived and worked in Amsterdam starting in late 1631 and died there in…

London's best historical pubs
London's most striking historical pubs, each a perfect spot to toast St George's Day, including the place where Elizabeth I is rumoured to have danced around a cherry…

A beginner's guide to Singapore street food
Food blogger Leslie Tay offers his top picks on what to order at the hawker…


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Cruise

MSC Cruises Cancels Sailings in Egypt and Ukraine
MSC Cruises has dropped the remainder of its 2015 calls in Ukraine and Egypt and has also begun to cancel stops in Egypt in…

Get a 360-degree look inside Anthem of the Seas unique North Star
Are you ready to soar hundreds of feet above the sea? Modeled on the London Eye, the North Star takes passengers more than 300 feet above sea level in a glass…


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Transportation

United fleet shake-up includes Dreamliner swap, widebodies on domestic flights
United Airlines announced significant modifications to its fleet on Thursday, chief among them a deal that will see the carrier exchange Boeing 787 Dreamliners for…

American Airlines CEO to be paid entirely in company stock
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will stop drawing a regular salary and will instead move to compensation that comes entirely from company…


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Lodging

Hotel Review: Noon Hotel Apartments in Dubai
The Noon Hotel Apartments in Dubai offer an appealing option for travelers who don’t want a luxury complex or back-street…

12 best hotels in London
Finding the right hotel to stay in London can be like finding a needle in a haystack, particularly if you are a first-timer to - or unfamiliar with - the…


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Other and Odd

Reunion shark attacks scare surfers and tourists from beaches
A recent spate of shark attacks, including one that killed young surf star Elio Canestri, have all but wiped out surf tourism on Reunion…

Amazon starts selling holidays
There is not much that you cannot buy on Amazon and now the site is offering to sell you holidays…


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Today in History

Founding of the Library of Congress
President John Adams signed into law an act establishing the Library of Congress on April 24, 1800. The same act transferred of the seat of government of the United States from Philadelphia to the District of…


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Agent Perspectives

The where, when, how, what, and why of selling travel

So, you still want to be a travel agent, travel the world and make a lot of money. Not so fast. There is a lot to learn before you are ready for that first client.  Before the commissions and fees start to roll in, you really need to know a little bit about yourself and how you fit into the industry. What’s next? Let’s start with the basics--where, when, how, what and why.

Where are you going to have your workspace? Do you have a dedicated office in your home? Or, are you planning on using the kitchen table? A dedicated office space is ideal. Either a home office/den or an extra bedroom turned into an office. The kitchen table—not so much. I know some travel…

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The 365 Guide

Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Today’s message is a message based on a true story. It contains an important reminder for all of you.

A particular industry conference was on my calendar for over a month. I knew as a professional speaker that good things result from my wandering trade show aisles. This alone serves as a walking example that “Marchev is alive and well.” I was not attending this show as a conference speaker. I was a paid attendee. This was a few years ago and the conference was conducted by the Cruise Association.

  — Travel Research Online
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