Destinations
36 Hours in Quebec City
In Quebec’s capital, hip and historic exist side by side, with cultural and culinary enticements for all manner of visitors…
— New York Times
An enlightening weekend in Mendocino's romantic seaside surroundings
Mendocino is a charming, historic hamlet perfect for weddings and romantic weekends. And as a Maine setting for 'Murder, She Wrote'…
— LA Times
48 Hours in Paris: Where to go and what to see
The French capital has a host of new, revived and hidden attractions, making the city ripe for another visit. After three years of closure, the Rodin Museum (1) reopened this winter in the 18th-century Hôtel Biron…
— The Independent
Tours and Activities
In Dubai, 4 Places Where Brunch Is a Party
Look up the word brunch in Wikipedia and you’ll find only one city with a separate entry: Dubai. The extravagant, Instagram-worthy experiences there include ending the day with a nighttime trip to the top of the Burj Khalifa or to a fully floodlit golf course…
— New York Times
Backwater cruises and ancient cures in Kerala
Within a few hours of arriving among the cobbled lanes of old Fort Kochi, Kerala's historic heartland, you already get the impression that this region might actually live up to its extravagant nickname. India's southernmost state is known as "God's Own Country", as proud Keralites remind visitors constantly…
— The Independent
Cruise
Award-Winning Mixologist Partners with HAL and Other Cruise News
James Beard-winning mixologist Dale DeGroff has partnered with Holland America Line to offer exclusive cocktails across its fleet. Drinks including the Hemingway Daiquiri and the "Slightly Less Than Perfect" Perfect Manhattan will be available at bars onboard Eurodam from January and across the remaining ships by spring…
— CruiseCritic.com
The Top Cruise Trends of 2016
Feel that breeze? It's "wave season" for cruise lines right now, which brings the best deals of the year and predictions on what to expect in the coming months…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Transportation
JetBlue data center outage causes flight delays, shuts down site
The Long Island City-based airline said they were experiencing intermittent network issues…
— Fox Travel News
'United's quest to be less awful'
Can United to turn around its reputation for customer service? Business magazine takes a look…
— USA Today
Lodging
World War II concentration camp to be converted into beach resort
Renderings of Montenegro's Mamula Island, in the Adriatic Sea, show a restored fortress surrounded by an overflow pool, beach club, a dance floor for parties and a marina for yachts…
— Daily Mail
The 'American Horror Story Hotel' exists in real life, here's where to find it
Can the country's most cursed address really become the latest hipster hot spot?…
— Fox Travel News
Hotel Jackson offers Western chic amidst Wyoming cowboy culture
You could say it stands out like a weasel in a henhouse, or you could say it's a breath of fresh air…
— Globe and Mail
Other and Odd
Yosemite famed sites forced to change names due to trademark dispute
The names of iconic hotels and other landmarks in the world-famous Yosemite National Park will soon change in an ongoing battle over who owns the intellectual property, park officials said Thursday…
— Fox Travel News
5 Reasons to Get Out and Travel!
I realize that not everyone wants to travel, but there is no question that it provides invaluable experience and insight to the traveler and to the people the traveler knows or meets. Here are five excellent reasons to see other parts of the world…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
The British Museum Opens
Sir Hans Sloane was a naturalist who had managed to amass an enormous collection of books, manuscripts, dried plants, and antiquities from his travels. As he neared his death, he did not wish to see his collection broken up or, worse yet, forgotten…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Alexander+Roberts offers 2-for-1 airfares on all 2016-2017 tours worldwide
To mark its 69th year servicing the American traveler, Alexander+Roberts is offering free companion airfares for all of its Small Group, Small Ship and Private Journeys worldwide when travelers pay in full at time of booking between Jan 15 and Feb 29, 2016. Solo travelers can save $500 per person on any applicable air-inclusive booking…
— Travel Research Online
Outdoor Journeys by Central Holidays Takes Destination Immersion via Outdoor and Active Travel to New Heights with Expanded Trekking, Hiking and Biking Programs
Leading international travel company Central Holidays today announced the expansion of its outdoor, experiential travel brand, Outdoor Journeys, focused on biking, hiking, trekking, and ski travel programs in Europe…
— Travel Research Online
Super Value Tours Announces 12 Day Golden China Tour
Leading Asia tour operator Super Value Tours announced their 12 Day Golden China tour for 2016 this week. Departures will begin in May 2016 and include Beijing, Xian, and Sichuan – including Jiuzhaigou National Park and Chengdu’s Panda Reserve Center…
— Travel Research Online
Agent Perspectives
What's in a name?
by Susan Schaefer
Friday January 15, 2016
 I entered this crazy industry 11 years ago. I am just a bit overzealous in the analytic department; it took me over 6 months of analysis to pick a host agency. It took roughly the same amount of time for me to decide on my DBA or “doing business as” agency name (the corporation name was an easy decision). I am indeed one of those that resist pulling the trigger until everything is absolutely perfect; and I do know that is not necessarily a good practice in business. For the past 11 years I have always questioned if I picked the right agency name, wonder if I should change it and rebrand the agency. For the most part I resisted, because I knew it would…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
The One Thing: Live for Productivity
 “Productivity isn’t about being a workhorse, keeping busy or burning the midnight oil… It’s more about priorities, planning, and fiercely protecting your time.”
The One Thing by Gary Keller, page 156
Chapter 15: LIVE FOR PRODUCTIVITY
I am absolutely certain of one thing when it comes to rendering travel services to the rank and file. Although you can try to be many things to many people, you can’t be all things to all people if you have any intention of accomplishing your financial goals…
— Travel Research Online
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