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Destinations
Rick Steves' European Christmas: Germany
When it comes to traditional holiday images, Germany's Bavaria is the heartland. Here we'll savor classic holiday themes: glittering trees, old-time carols, and colorful Christmas markets…
— The Huffington Post
48 Hours in Helsinki: Where to go and what to see
It may be dark and chilly, with the average December temperature hovering below freezing, but the Finnish capital is at its most fabulous in winter as the scent of mulled glogi lingers across elegant tree-lined boulevards draped with fairy lights…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
Tokyo may be the world's best city for food-loving tourists
Discover some of the world's best cuisine in this Japanese metropolis…
— Fox Travel News
Late-season budget, family, and luxury ski breaks
Each week we ask three companies for their best deal on a specific holiday. Today, a late-season ski break: one budget, one luxury and one for a family. Prices are per person, based on two travelling, except the family deal (two adults and two children)…
— The Independent
Hawaiian harvest: Exotic agriculture, pineapple wine
Jim Reddekopp and his wife Tracy moved to the Big Island from Oahu 18 years ago because, he says, that island got "too busy."
"My wife and I had dreams of raising our children in a rural environment," he says. "The Big Island is raw. It's still untouched…
— USA Today
Cruise
Sail away to paradise in French Polynesia
USA TODAY cruise editor Gene Sloan looks at a new year-round cruise option in the…
— USA Today
Crystal deploys Crystal Serenity to North America for 2017
For the first time, luxury line Crystal Cruises will base a cruise ship in North America for an extended sailing…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Tips for nervous fliers: How to keep calm on a plane
If I weren't a nervous flier already, everything that's going on from the downing of the Russian Metrojet airplane to the threats against air travel services from groups like ISIS, and even regular old holiday travel stress is enough to make the most hardcore road warrior a little anxious when…
— Fox Travel News
The Single Biggest Mistake You're Making At The Airport
Seriously, why are you still doing this? By and large, airplane travel is one of the most stressful, unpleasant routines we put ourselves through…
— The Huffington Post
Overnight by train and bus from London to Scotland
For a service selling a good night's sleep, the interesting list of defects published this week is unlikely to promote sweet dreams: "Smoke detectors disconnected, toilets inoperable, lighting and heating systems not working." No, not my home, but one of my favourite forms of transport: the civilised, time-saving and stress-free Caledonian Sleeper that links London with the cities, coast and countryside of Scotland…
— The Independent
Lodging
Top 10 hotels, B&Bs and hostels in Cape Town
Cape Town has a wide range of affordable places to stay - and with the South African Rand weak in the currency market this is a great time to plan a visit…
— The Guardian
Now you can book a room at Graceland's upcoming Guest House hotel
Reservations opened Wednesday at the coming Guest House hotel near Graceland, the home where Elvis Presley lived and died. It is set to open next October…
— LA Times
Other and Odd
Theme parks ramp up security: What to know before you go
Theme parks across the country are taking extra measures to enhance guest security in the wake of growing concern over domestic terrorism…
— Fox Travel News
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: 4 Unique Places to Go on Your Next Vacation
While I know I have been extremely fortunate to be able to have traveled the world like I have, I am getting to the point where I want to go somewhere different -- somewhere that most people haven't heard of, but they offer so much for any kind of traveler…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
The President Takes A Wife
President Woodrow Wilson was the last President of the United States to become a widower while in office when his wife died of Bright's Disease. A few months later, his sister introduced him to Edith Bolling-Galt from Wytheville, Virginia. President Wilson at age 58 married the 43 year old Edith on December 18, 1915…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
XL Airways France To Introduce Non-Stop Sergvice To Paris (CDG) From Los Angeles (LAX) Starting June 2016
Having success in New York (JFK), Miami and San Francisco, French carrier XL Airways France will add another route to its North American network. Starting June 2016 the carrier will offer up to three weekly flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle…
— Travel Research Online
The 365 Guide
Fasten Your Seat Belts, Here Comes Another Year
Here we are looking down the barrel of yet another year. In wanting to maintain my relationship with Travel Research Online, and in particular with Richard Earls, I didn’t think I had another year’s worth of articles in me. I wasn’t sure what avenue I was going to take, and then an old project of mine popped into my head.
Once upon a time, I was going to write a book titled UNDERLINES.
I’m not sure when my reading habits kicked into full speed, but years ago I found myself being defined as a voracious sales and marketing reader. I couldn’t learn or read enough about the subject. And thanks to my slower-than-fast reading habits, I found myself underlining certain passages in the books that I read…
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