Destinations
36 Hours in Havana
This confounding capital, a mix of past and present, freedom and restriction, has come alive with new energy and ingenuity…
— New York Times
Death in Paradise: Guadeloupe, the real-life St Marie
James Henderson explores the island locations of BBC One's tropical detective series "Death in Paradise"…
— Telegraph (London)
15 Islands You Need in Your Life: No Passport Required
Stunning, shimmering sunsets across the water, the peaceful lullaby of waves crashing and the wind blowing, the feeling of truly being removed for your everyday life. Islands are pretty much the best. While it's wonderful to get that coveted passport stamp, there are plenty of islands to escape to that don't require a passport…
— The Huffington Post
Tours and Activities
Groovy Caribbean: The region's best music festivals in 2016
The Caribbean's sunny shores will host music festivals from every music genre this year…
— USA Today
Upscale Hyde Lounge adds to the glitz of the coming Las Vegas arena
When the Las Vegas arena opens in April, there will be a swank Hyde Lounge for folks to hang in…
— LA Times
Cruise
Photo tour: A stylish new ship that will get you off the beaten path
USA TODAY's latest ship tour looks at the just-unveiled, 36-passenger Avalon Myanmar…
— USA Today
More Star Pride Cruises Canceled as Ship Undergoes Final Repairs
Windstar Cruises has canceled all Star Pride sailings through April 9, following a December 21 grounding incident in Panama that left the ship's hull damaged…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Here's how to get free domestic and international lounge access on American Airlines
Air Berlin, a member of oneworld, is making a play for more U.S. traveler business by offering an elite status match to other airline elites…
— Road Warrior Voices
This guy paid $800 for an Uber home on New Year's (surge prices reached 9.9x)
Uber riders have complained about surge prices of up to 9.9x on New…
— Road Warrior Voices
Lodging
How hotels are reimagining the lobby in 2016
Forget the traditional hotel lobby. This is how accommodations are elevating the experience for 2016…
— Road Warrior Voices
Britain's best hotel rooms with a view
"I want to see the Arno," cried Lucy. "The rooms the Signora promised us in her letter would have looked over the Arno."…
— The Independent
Other and Odd
How to Deal With Flight Delays and Other Travel Headaches
Travel in an age of uncertain climate means learning to deal with flight delays and other obstacles. Tips on how to be ready for whatever comes your way…
— New York Times
Tips to ease the journey when traveling with portable medical devices needing power
A tourist whose device to assist breathing blew out a hotel's electric service shares tips on how to travel with medical equipment without incident…
— LA Times
Americans Who Owe Taxes Could Lose Their Passports
Thanks to a new law that went into effect on January 1, the State Department now has the right to revoke the passports of anyone the IRS says has a serious…
— IndependentTraveler.com
Today in History
The RMS Queen Elizabeth Burns and Sinks
The Cunard Line, then known as the Cunard White Star Line launched the RMS Queen Elizabeth in 1938. Named for Queen Elizabeth (not the current Queen but her mother) the RMS Queen Elizabeth was the largest passenger liner ever built, a record she held for 56 years…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Masters of Experience: Zipping across South Africa
by Nolan Burris
I feel very for tunate to have visited South Africa many times. Late last year, I was speaking at a couple of travel events there, and added some personal time to explore. It is one of those rare destinations that not only has something for everyone; it excels at making every experience rich and memorable.
There are hipster-gentrified neighborhoods in Johannesburg, teeming with one-of-a-kind shops and galleries. There are bustling shopping malls and fancy boutiques in Pretoria. You’ll find espresso perfection and café culture in Cape Town along with breathtaking scenery including the nearby Cape Winelands rivaling Napa Valley’s best.
There are natural wonders including Table Mountain and the endless pristine beaches around Cape Town. Of course the crown jewel is the spectacular wildlife in the bush and…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Redefining Luxury Travel With Insight Vacations' New Luxury Gold Collection
 Insight Vacations' new line of luxury travel is the fulfillment of a dream: Luxury Gold brings together the heritage of 100 years and four generations in hospitality to craft the perfect collection of escorted journeys, redefining the luxury travel market. Luxury Gold integrates sophisticated luxury hotels, European Michelin dining, exclusive VIP experiences and concierge service to deliver the ultimate in escorted journeys across Europe, North & South America, India and Egypt.
Luxury travel is a cornerstone…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
To Sell Is Human: Serve
 “Injecting the personal into the professional can boost performance and increase quality of care. Yet in the name of professionalism, we often neglect the human element and adopt a stance that’s abstract and distant.”
To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink, page 212
Chapter 9: Serve
What this reminded me of was how many so-called "business professionals" adopt the phrase, "Don’t take it personally, it is just business."…
— Travel Research Online
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