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Wednesday October 14, 2015

 

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Where to Go in Rio Vermelho, Brazil
Salvador’s trendiest neighborhood has cobblestone streets, plentiful beaches and plenty of stylish hotels, music venues, art spaces, and restaurants…

A weekend break in... Essaouira
A guide to short breaks in Essaouira, Morocco, including the best restaurants, hotels and things to do…


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'Citizens' Museum' of Frankfurt Celebrates 200 Years
The Städel's new exhibitions take advantage of the museum's rich holdings and its expansion in 2013…

6 Restaurants on Every Business Traveler's Guide to Chicago
Chicago is an inspiring place right now. It's hosting its first Architecture Biennial, its restaurant scene is booming, and it's a city that knows how to treat guests well…

Where to see Van Gogh's masterpieces on the 125th anniversary of his death
Alongside a new exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Nick Trend reveals where else in Holland you can pay homage to the Dutch master…


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New Expedition Cruise Ship Launches in Galapagos
The Santa Cruz II –- the latest expedition vessel designed specifically for Galapagos cruises -– has just completed its maiden voyage around the islands…

Peek inside the construction of world's largest cruise ship
Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas will measure a record 227,000 tons…


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Transportation

Morning News: JetBlue Moves Forward with Free 'Fly-Fi'
In-flight Wi-Fi expands on JetBlue, while "bread culture" gets recognition in Germany…

Could this be the airline of the future?
Poppi is disruptive, inventive and very appealing. If only it were real…


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Lodging

In Somerset, a Hotel With Fitting Name Focuses on Food
About 90 minutes from London by train, the Pig Near Bath is convenient for a weekend gastro-getaway and is a welcome option for visitors to Bath…

A Former Facebook Employee Is Building the Hotel of the Future
A new hotel in Palm Springs is snubbing traditional hotel services in favor of a casual and comfortable style, with a little help from modern technology…


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Other and Odd

Four Great New Travel Books
These new books take us from the backroads of the American South to the complex traditions of the Middle East. Here are four #TripLit reads that will transport you to a faraway place…

Warning: Don't fall for hotel "Front Desk Scam"
Hotel guests are being warned not to provide their credit card details to scammers who pretend to be front desk clerks…


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Today in History

The Battle of Hastings
On October 14th in the year 1066, a battle took place in England that in many ways determined the course of the next one thousand years of western history…

Point-to-Point

Stuff happens; fix it!

The Northeast Blackout of 2003 was big news more than a decade ago. One minute, there was light. In less than a blink, and without warning, there was none. Just like that.

This is yet another example of how quickly things change. How quickly things can change. And, how quickly things will change. One minute you are sailing nicely, the next you are hung up on a sand bar. One minute you have all the business you can handle, the next your pipeline is drier than an Arizona mid-summer's day. One minute, life is grand ... the next you get snakebit by an unexpected phone call from a distant relative.

Stuff Happens

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Supplier Profile

Delicious Flanders – The Flanders Kitchen Rebels

Flanders-Belgium is a fairy-tale destination where streets are paved with chocolate cobblestones and the air is filled with the smell of hot waffles, fries, and beer. Or so they say. Are you ready to discover delicious Flanders?

Gastronomy is an integral part of Flemish identity. The love of good food and beer is in the Flemish DNA. Spending time over a quality meal at home or out in a restaurant is part of the culture in…

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The 365 Guide

Sales Mistake #8: Failing to Follow Through

After all is said and done, more is said than done. The key is follow through. Everyone says they know this, but very few people manage to do it.

Talk is cheap, so after all is said and done, more is said than done.

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