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Friday December 04, 2015

 

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36 Hours in Oakland, California
Long overshadowed by its dolled-up big sister across the Bay, Oakland is its own town, and its cultural heterogeneity remains its greatest…

Christopher Dean's Colorado Springs: 'It feels like you can almost see the end of the Earth'
Christopher Dean, the ice skating champion and Dancing on Ice coach, reveals his favourite haunts in his resident Colorado…


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A Guide to Shopping America’s Biggest Malls
During the holidays, shopping centers may become your second home. Here’s a look at where to shop, what to eat and which activities these mammoth complexes include.…

Canada's wine country: Where to taste and tour in every region
American oenophiles, or wine enthusiasts, may be surprised to learn that our neighbors to the north produce some pretty spectacular wines. Here, we look at Canada's wine country, four distinct regions that comprise 29,500 acres and just over 500 wineries, and narrow down where to visit, tour and taste on a Canadian wine…

The beauty, vastness and intrigue of the California
At times challenging, desolate and seemingly endless, the California desert offers its a different face of American history. Here, several decades seem to co-exist - and art is found in the most unlikely…


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Cruise

Comedian Kathy Griffin to play Carnival ships
Kathy Griffin is taking her pull-no-punches humor to the High Seas. The two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian will perform live on two Carnival ships in late February, the line revealed…

Cruise smackdown: Norwegian Escape vs. Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas
Our latest side-by-side ship comparison looks at the two hottest new megaresorts at…


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Transportation

Alaska Airlines adds 'Premium Class,' the latest premium economy offering
New seats will offer customers extra legroom (three to four inches) and priority…

Etihad Airways shows off Airbus A380, complete with suite
Abu Dhabi's national carrier, Etihad, showcased on Thursday the arrival of its first Airbus A380, outfitted with "the only three-room suite in the sky."…


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Lodging

Tulum’s Original Boutique Hotel, Updated
Coqui Coqui Residence and Spa now boasts refreshed rooms and enlarged public spaces. But there’s still no air…

Tel Aviv's Market House Hotel a biblical blend of old and new in Jaffa
You could stay within mere blocks of the hotel and fill your day, but your also about a six-minute walk to the…

Italian ski hotels: Tree houses, panoramic views, and hearty food
San Luis, Hafling - Newly opened this week, this family-run retreat in the South Tyrol offers something a little different. Made up of individual chalets on the shores of a lake, and tree houses hidden in a pine forest, it's an ideal spot if you want to get up close to nature while still feeling cosseted.…

Other and Odd

10Best: German Christmas markets in U.S. cities
Forget shopping malls - more people are finding the Christmas spirit in these…

Crazy Mall Attractions You Have to See to Believe
Close your eyes and think about the hunger pains you get when that whiff of butter from Auntie Anne's hot pretzels first crosses your nose or how satisfied you feel when you pick up a key chain that reads "BFFs Forever" from Things Remembered. You're picturing a shopping mall,…

Today in History

The Discovery of the Mary Celeste
On December 4, 1872, the captain of the commercial sailing vessel Dei Gratia, spotted the American ship Mary Celeste sailing toward the Straights of Gibraltar. Captain David Reed Morehouse of the Dei Gratia knew the Mary Celeste had sailed out of New York only a few weeks before.…

Press Releases of Interest

Avanti Unveils First Independent Travel Offerings In 6 Asian Countries; $100 Booking Bonus Through February 29, 2016
FIT tour operator Avanti Destinations today unveiled at a press briefing during the 2015 USTOA annual conference the company’s first offering of 22 customizable independent travel itineraries and more than 30 city stay packages in China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos…

Agent Perspectives

A tale of two kennels

Have you ever wondered why a client left and started doing business elsewhere? From your point of view, you made all the right moves; all interaction with the client was pleasant and professional. You didn’t do anything wrong, however, a good client is now a former client. As kids will say today… WTF?

I think I figured it out—sort of. Sometimes it is nothing that was done or said. There is just a different set of circumstances that came up during the next interaction. Not good. Not bad. It dawned on me when I thought about a recent experience with a local kennel. The kennel I had been using for the nine years was an excellent facility for caring for my dog. After one boarding experience,…

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The 365 Guide

Persistence Pays Dividends

Although there may not be any "do-overs" or "mulligans" in business these days, there is certainly time and rationale for "Do-Agains."

Let me explain:

I recently sent out a blast email promoting one of my books. In this case, I was featuring my 52-Week Sales Planner. What better time to start planning for a brighter future than right now? I wrote a sales letter and hit the button which sent my words out to internet…

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