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Wednesday April 29, 2015

 

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A weekend break in... Macau
A guide to short breaks in Macau, China, including the best bars, restaurants, hotels and things to…

Top 10: things to do in London
A guide to 10 of the best things to do in London for families, kids and fun days…


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Restaurant Report: Athlete Eats in St. Louis
In a world torn between 1,200-calorie entrees and 200-calorie energy bars, Athlete Eats makes a bid for the…

Whisky tourism in the Hebrides: From exploring distilleries to sampling the end product
From exploring distilleries to sampling the end product, whisky tourism is going from strength to strength and Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail is a match for many a pretty vineyard…


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Cruises: Explore British Columbia's waterways aboard a schooner
See cruising in a whole new light as you set sail aboard the classic 70-foot wooden schooner Passing Cloud to explore British Columbia's Great Bear…

First look: The posh pool deck planned for 'most luxurious ship ever'
A new cruise ship that's being billed as the most luxurious ever will feature a super stylish, Southeast Asian-influenced pool retreat with oversized lounge chairs and chic circular…


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Transportation

American to delay delivery of five Boeing 787s
American Airlines Group Inc. says it will delay delivery of five Boeing 787 jets in response to slower growth in international travel…

O'Hare latest airport to offer speedy passport control app
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has become the fourth facility in the United States to offer travelers access to the Mobile Passport Control…


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Lodging

A Vintage Times Square Hotel Gets More Modern
The Time Hotel in New York City, in a 1927 building, will get a more contemporary…

What's old is new again
Retro and vintage hotel rooms are making a name for themselves in cities across the…


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Other and Odd

How my organic apple nearly inflicted an eco-catastrophe in Costa Rica
I took this contentious fruit to Costa Rica, and left it in the botanical…

Why are so many American ex-pats in Canada giving up their passports?
1,030 U.S. citizens living in Canada renounced their passports and citizenship in March - four times the usual…


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Today in History

Joan of Arc enters Orleans
For over 116 years, France and England were at war. The English House of Plantagenet and the French House of Valois both claimed the French throne based on…

Point-to-Point

Host agencies and an inconvenient truth

I have a friend who once joked, "I've decided to stop chasing those get-rich-quick schemes to concentrate on the get-rich-instantaneously schemes." I think of him from time to time when I happen to come across yet another pitch from a host agency.

Now mind you, I have nothing against host agencies. They fill a valuable role in the travel distribution system and they can be invaluable to home-based travel agents just starting out in the industry.

But make no mistake, they are profit-making enterprises whose business model demands that they maximize their income, which means maximizing the number of agents they host, which means marketing and advertising, preferably marketing and advertising that gets people to open their wallets…

  — Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile

Visit The Czech Republic: Land Of Stories With Czech Tourism

The Czech Republic is a modern and dynamic destination, with a rich history and unique natural beauty.

The CzechTourism agency, along with its offices abroad, ensures its successful presentation on the domestic and foreign markets. The Czech Tourism Authority is a contributory organization of the Ministry for Regional Development and was established in 1993. Its significant partner agencies include domestic tourist regions, cities, municipalities and businesses.

CzechTourism is engaged in the development of tourism in…

  — Travel Research Online
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The 365 Guide

Many Think, Some Talk, Few Do

These six words hit me last night in my sleep some time around 3 a.m. They woke me up, and I began to reflect on the truth of these three options.

We are always thinking to ourselves, about how things could be, might be, should be.

When we are alone, we even talk to ourselves about what we would do if we hit the lottery. "If…

  — Travel Research Online
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Press Releases of Interest

G Adventures Surpasses $75K Goal for Nepal Earthquake Relief
In little more than a day since launching an aid appeal in response to the earthquake that devastated Kathmandu, Nepal and surrounding areas, G Adventures surpassed its $75,000 fundraising goal. The tour operator has increased its target to $100,000 and will contribute an additional $25,000 to encourage continued donations in support of the recovery efforts…


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