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Monday January 04, 2016 |
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DestinationsA Hawaiian Island Where Everybody Knows Your Name“When you come to Molokai, don’t try to change Molokai. Molokai will change you.” As Waipa Purdy uttered those words, a lovely scene of unhurried life was playing out around him… Where to go on holiday in 2016 Every new year brings a host of new reasons to choose a particular destination. We pick new flights, new openings, anniversaries, and special events for 2016's hotlist… The world's most beautiful places of worship With their awe-inspiring architecture, magnificent facades and sheer size, these spectacular buildings draw visitors from every creed and culture…  Tours and ActivitiesWhere to Go in St. PetersburgRubinstein Street has seen a fresh wave of restaurants recently, adding to the traditional draw of its theaters… Senegal: a trip to Baaba Maal's music festival Kevin Perry joins thousands of fans from West Africa as they flock to the Blues du Fleuve festival in Podor, the singer's hometown…  CruiseWindstar Cancels Additional Star Pride Cruises, Passenger Describes GroundingMore sailings on Windstar's Star Pride have been canceled after a grounding of the ship in Panama on December 22… Lindblad Expeditions Acquires Cruise Ship Via Australis, Set to Sail Galapagos Expedition cruise line Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic will add another cruise ship to its fleet in 2016 with the $18 million purchase of Via Australis. Currently sailing Patagonia under cruise line Australis, the ship will redeploy to the Galapagos once it undergoes a $10 million refurbishment in late 2016, replacing National Geographic Endeavour; it will be renamed with a National Geographic title…  TransportationSan Francisco airport celebrates serving 50 million passengers in 2015Fifty million passengers passed through San Francisco International Airport in 2015, an SFO passenger traffic record airport officials did not let go by unnoticed… What TSA's New Scanner Rules Mean For Your Next Flight The Transportation Security Administration's new rules for screening passengers with its controversial full-body scanners -- which were quietly changed just before the busy holiday travel season -- represent a significant policy reversal that could affect your next flight…  LodgingHotel and Resort News: Boston Stay With a View of FenwayThere’s a new view of Fenway Park in Boston: Hotel Commonwealth, in the city’s Back Bay neighborhood, recently unveiled a wing as part of a $50 million expansion and renovation overlooking the famous baseball stadium… Wake up to adventure at this Costa Rican ecolodge If you don't mind the early morning monkey wake-up calls, this remote resort has plenty to offer - including attentive and knowledgeable young staff… Other and OddA dog's life: Bring along (and pamper) your pup while travelingIt's not a vacation without the whole family; these spots let your dog join in the fun… 40 flavors only found in Columbus, Ohio Get a taste of the trademark places to eat and drink in Ohio's capital city… Healthy vacations to start the New Year right Kick off the new year right with one of these clean-living getaways… Today in HistoryA Botched Arrest Foils the KingCharles I was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1642. These were not happy times for the monarchy. A rising Protestant movement and resentment against Charles' belief in the "divine right of kings", along with the levying of taxes without Parliament's consent caused much discontent. On January 4, 1642 Charles entered the House of Commons to arrest five members on charges of high treason… Editorial Musings
Reading Between the Lines
Publishers Corner
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ravel Research Online published its first article. Who would have thought that giving away free tools to travel agents could prove to be a viable business plan? Richard Earls had the idea, and he did prove the naysayers wrong. Now as we enter into 2016, TRO has established itself as a powerful voice in the travel industry with one of the largest reaches and most robust platforms. Nearly 4,000 articles have been published and this column, the Editorial Musings, now sits at 369. Wow. We have taken the past two weeks off to refresh ourselves, to spend time with our families and loved ones, and to reflect on where we’ve been and where we are headed. And to that I say—bring it…
We are all looking forward to a brand New Year with brand new opportunities and a clean slate. Currently we are all in the driver’s seat. What unfolds in the next 12 months lies entirely in our hands. Our future is up to us.
by Richard Earls
