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10 of the best ways to enjoy Berlin - on a budget
See fine art and classical music for free, eat great-value street food and stay in cheap but very stylish hostels. Here are 10 ways to have a brilliant time in Berlin…
— The Guardian
Rick Steves: Epic history, low prices make Warsaw worth a visit
Warsaw, the capital of Poland, doesn't appear at the top of many European travelers' wish lists. But that's just one reason you may want to visit…
— USA Today
Tours and Activities
Exploring Kentucky Bourbon at Its Source
In the center of horse country, distilleries have made a comeback and tourism is on the rise…
— New York Times
Germany's top 25 attractions
The German National Tourist Board has just released statistics on the most popular attractions in the country…
— USA Today
Lonely Planet reveals the best tourist attractions in the world
The Temples of Angkor in Cambodia have been named the best sight in the world by Lonely Planet…
— The Independent
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Royal Caribbean: Harmony of the Seas to have huge waterpark
The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, promises to deliver splashy fun when it sets sail next May with a grand-scaled water park…
— USA Today
Royal Caribbean to Boost Singapore Cruises and Fly-Cruise Passengers
Royal Caribbean is set to promote cruising out of Singapore to more passengers from other countries…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Software upgrade at radar facility possible source of malfunction that delayed flights
A technical problem at an air traffic control center in Virginia that caused hundreds of flights to be delayed or canceled along a large swath of the East Coast was possibly caused by a software malfunction…
— Fox Travel News
The difference between a stopover and layover, and why you should care
While the layover and stopover sound the same, it can pay off to know the difference if you want to extract added value from your miles…
— USA Today
Lodging
Top 5 casino hotels around the world
From Las Vegas to Monaco, these luxurious resorts pair exhilarating casino action with top-flight amenities and family-friendly attractions that kids and adults can enjoy…
— Fox Travel News
Successfully seeking blissful relaxation in rural Languedoc
Long before guests were paying to stay at Mas de la Rivoire, close to the village of Villevieille in southern France, the ivy-clad stone building at the heart of this secluded property provided accommodation for farm workers…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
Just How Tall Can Roller Coasters Get?
On a giga coaster, altitude, rather than speed, has become the defining characteristic. We tested four of them…
— New York Times
Bangkok bomb: Questions and Answers for travellers - is the city safe?
An explosion in central Bangkok has left 20 dead, including four foreigners, raising fears about tourist safety in the city…
— Telegraph (London)
Today in History
The Birth Of Virginia Dare
The first child in the New World born to English parents was Virginia Dare, born August 18, 1587. Her parents were Eleanor and Ananias Dare, colonists in the ill-fated Roanoke Colony, in present day North Carolina…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
SGI With Its Flagship Brands Central Holidays and STI Travel Announces Growth Initiatives
Paris Office Newly Opening as “Central Holidays France” Focusing on Destination Management Specialization; New GM at STI Travel UK To Grow Outbound U.S. and Latin American Markets; and Launch of Dedicated Latin America Division at STI Travel USA…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
White Sand Travel -- trading frowns for smiles
There are some days I get out of bed and I get an email or a travel request and I scream in delight and think this is the most exciting and sexy industry in the world. And, then there are those days where a long face seems to be a part of my uniform and I feel utterly frustrated and think, why am I doing this. Yikes! So what does one of those “long face” days look like?
One of the things I often hear from coaches and mentors is “don’t stay in your office, get out and network.” Well, I have found that some of these networking efforts are pretty much a social event that doesn’t yield much in terms of sales but another opportunity…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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The 365 Guide
Slow Down, You're Moving Too Fast
A recent news story reported on a working woman who apparently had too much on her plate. I was instantly reminded of the lyrics from The 59th Street Bridge Song by Simon & Garfunkle.
"Slow down you're moving too fast.
You've got to make the morning
Just kicking down the cobblestones
Looking for fun, and feeling groovy."…
— Travel Research Online Read the rest of this article »
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