Destinations
In England, Cheltenham Enjoys a Cultural Renaissance
Hotels, restaurants, art spaces and festivals are infusing fresh vigor to this former spa haven…
— New York Times
10 under-the-radar destinations for 2016
Everyone’s talking about Cuba, Brazil (host of the Summer Olympics) and Rome (for the Pope’s Jubilee Year of Mercy), but there are plenty of places around the world that the masses haven’t discovered yet…
— Fox Travel News
In praise of boring places
Eric Weiner finds that when you relinquish the spectacular, you're rewarded with the quieter joy of the ordinary…
— BBC Travel
Tours and Activities
Chicagoland was Disney's land (and will be again)
Walt Disney's Chicago birthplace is being turned into a museum meant to honor the man and his legacy…
— USA Today
Top 10 family adventure holidays in Europe
These family-friendly adventure holidays answer the call of the wild - but are perfectly doable for a wide range of ages…
— The Guardian
Inside Spain's secret food societies
Secure an invite to one of these private clubs, and you'll see how San Sebastian's proud yet somewhat reserved people open up around the common bond of good food and drink…
— BBC Travel
Cruise
Photo tour: The Italian flair of a Costa Cruises ship
USA Today Cruise's latest Cruise Ship Tour looks at the Costa Luminosa…
— USA Today
Azamara's First World Cruise to Visit 61 Ports in 29 Countries
Azamara Club Cruises' first-ever world cruise is set for 2018. The 102-night cruise onboard Azamara Journey will begin in Sydney on March 7 and end in London on June 17, visiting 61 ports in 29 countries along the way…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Best Amtrak routes for snow lovers
Revel in the winter landscape from the comfort of a window seat…
— USA Today
What the secret codes used in Tube announcements really mean
In the wake of recent global news events, it is unsurprising that people living in big cities may feel slightly on edge as they go about their daily commute…
— The Independent
Lodging
Top 10 beach hotels and BandBs on New Zealand's South Island
Beach resorts and retreats on New Zealand's South Island make the most of dramatic views, as well as offering a tranquil getaway. Here are 10 to suit the calm, collected - and the adventurous…
— The Guardian
Luxury chalet of the week: La Bergerie, Courchevel
Take a tour of La Bergerie in Courchevel 1850, which costs up to €517,700 a week…
— Telegraph (London)
Other and Odd
Literary travel: around the world in 10 must-read books
Ann Morgan spent a year reading a book from every country in the world - 196 in total. Here she picks 10 favourites that vividly evoke the regions they describe…
— The Guardian
Flushing Sound? Japanese Toilets Explained
After a 13-hour flight, upon our arrival at Tokyo's Narita International Airport, I made my usual ladies room stop upon deplaning. This proved to be my first, "Toto, we're not in Philadelphia anymore" moment of our trip…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
Wyatt Earp Dies
An icon of the American West, Wyatt Earp was born on March 19, 1848. His tumultuous life included stints as a saloon keeper, a farmer, a law enforcement officer, a boxing referee and a gold miner. Along with his brothers, the gunfighter and dentist, "Doc Holliday" and a small cadre of their assorted wives and female companions, the Earp brothers traveled from western town to town seeking their fortune…
— Travel Research Online
Supplier Profile
Soar Higher With Sky Bird Travel & Tours
 Sky Bird Travel & Tours will be celebrating its 40th year in business in 2016, and we’ll be rolling out new website designs, logos, and online features designed to keep us at the forefront of the airfare consolidator industry.
Soar Higher With Wings!
Our Wings Booking Engine is in the process of being redesigned for a friendlier user experience, which also includes a blog and resources page where travel agents can receive insider tips and valuable materials…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
The One Thing: Planning Trumps Passion
 “The single most important difference between amateurs and elite performers is that the elite performers sought out teachers and coaches while they were still amateurs.
The One Thing by Gary Keller, page 186
Chapter 16: THE THREE COMMITMENTS
The more skilled a person is at their craft, the more likely it is that they have a coach to guide them. This goes for Olympic Athletes, pro football players, musicians, TV celebrities, movie stars, and singers…
— Travel Research Online
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