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Friday August 07, 2015

 

Destinations

In North Dakota, Boom, Bust and Oil
North Dakota’s northwest region, which has seen Native Americans, Lewis and Clark and settlers come and go, is home to the state’s latest oil…

Timor-Leste: what it's like to travel in a land without tourists
Journeying with a contingent of volunteer dentists on a mission, non-dentist Anneli Knight enjoys a road trip around the western side of the new…


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Tours and Activities

At Givenchy’s Men’s Shop in Paris, the Two Sides of Riccardo Tisci
Joining the parade of men’s boutiques in the Marais, Givenchy shows off its mix of haute history and sharp…

The world's 12 best natural swimming pools
TripAdvisor has rounded up the planet's best bathing spots provided by nature…

Walking holidays in Japan: the best mountain hikes to tackle
Japan's hiking boom has resulted in well-signposted and maintained trails, as well as plentiful mountain hut and campsite…


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Cruise

Bargain, not basic: Best cruise ship inside cabins
Inside cabins are a great option for cruisers who don't plan on being in their rooms…

Photo tour: Inside an icon of 1960s cruising
What was cruising like in the 1960s? See for yourself with a deck-by-deck look at one of the icons of the era,…


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Transportation

Senate report calls for government crackdown on airline fees
The proliferation of airline fees has become a top gripe for travelers during the past decade. And now the topic has caught the attention of the U.S.…

Los Angeles agrees to give up control of Ontario airport
Los Angeles has agreed to give up LA/Ontario International Airport, returning the struggling complex to local control after three decades and ending a long legal…


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Lodging

The Farmhouse at Mackworth, Derby: hotel review
From post-funeral venue to loud, lively design hotel, the Farmhouse has changed almost beyond…

Albion House Hotel, Ramsgate
Soak up the sea air from a Regency…


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Other and Odd

Independent Travel Awards 2015: Travel company
Even in these technologically enabled times, a good tour operator or travel agent offers invaluable expertise, forming complicated itineraries, tweaking trips to fit special needs and ensuring…

How To Pick the Right Travel Rewards Program For You
Factor in the burden of sifting through constantly changing program structures and it's easy to see how choosing the right loyalty program can be a…

Today in History

The Purple Heart
On August 7, 1782, General George Washington issued orders to the Continental Army creating the Badge of Military Merit, later better known as "The Purple…

Agent Perspectives

Do what you say

My father in law was the kindest, gentlest person I know; and very slow to anger. The only time I witnessed his irritation was directed at one of his grandchildren who had agreed to do something for him and blew him off. In no uncertain terms he told them that if they made a commitment they needed to honor it. It was not acceptable to say they were going to do something and not follow through with it.

He was a wise man and those words have stuck in my head. Honor commitments, promises and follow through.

As travel agents follow through is crucial to retain and nurture relationships with your clients. But, how many agents get busy and either don’t call back when they say they…

  — Travel Research Online
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The 365 Guide

Sales Is A Process

Call it confirmation.

Call it endorsement.

Call it like-minds thinking…

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