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Tuesday February 02, 2016

 

Destinations

These are the 25 most romantic cities in the world
Paris, Sydney and Venice are the most romantic cities in the world, according to WeLoveDates.com. The online dating website looked at hundreds of locations worldwide and narrowed them down based on the most breathtaking views, first date venues, romantic history, marriage rate and how popular a romantic holiday destination they were for couples…

Five of the scariest places on Earth
If travel broadens our horizons and horror heightens our senses, the two combined pack a powerful punch. Looking for an adventure this year? Look no further…


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Tours and Activities

From $5 beer to $35,000 Champagne, here are the best places in Las Vegas to watch Super Bowl 50
Why watch Super Bowl 50 on your couch? Las Vegas has plenty of football fun planned at these clubs and restaurants…

Every Mother's Guide to Piranha Fishing in the Amazon
Step 1: Erase all preconceived notions of piranhas. Yes, their teeth are sharp. Yes, they enjoy their meaty snacks. But the species of piranha discussed here are not the type to be obtained by dipping cow entrails into the water and then flinging a dozen fish to shore…


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Cruise

12 cruise ship spas that will blow your mind
It wasn’t that long ago that shipboard spas were small, utilitarian affairs; an afterthought consisting of a small salon, a handful of treatment rooms, and perhaps a whirlpool or two placed out on an open deck for good measure. In short, cruise ship spas were generally nothing to write home about…

Emerald Belle Cruise Ship Damaged in Fire, Cruises Cancelled
A shipyard fire has caused “significant” damage to Emerald Belle and is likely to delay the vessel's launch, which was scheduled for April. Emerald Belle is the newest ship to be built by Emerald Waterways (known in its native Australia as Evergreen Tours)…


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Transportation

The Best Day to Buy Airline Tickets? Well, That Depends.
Is there a best day to get the lowest price on a flight? Some say Tuesday, others say weekends, but the trick may be in the way you buy, not the time…

Fist fight between air hostesses at 30,000 feet grounds plane
Pilot forced to land after a row between two air stewards descended into a fist fight and a third was hit by a stray punch…

'Bullet Hole?' Objects Strike Amtrak Train Glass
Passengers on an Amtrak train had a bumpy ride after objects struck their train, leaving a hole in at least one window…


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Lodging

A vacation of one's own: Do solo-friendly resorts deliver?
More women are travelling alone - and the industry is taking notice. Catherine Dawson March leaves her family at home to see whether staying at a solo-friendly resort delivers the solitude of her dreams…

5 stunning beach resorts to visit this winter
The wintertime blues are on the way. When the time comes, here are some beach resorts to put on your short list…

12 unusual hotels you won't believe actually exist
TripAdvisor's list of quirky places to stay redefines the phrase "unique sleeping experience"…


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Other and Odd

Let's Dance: Confessions of a Professional Cruise Ship Dance Partner
There is a time-honored maritime tradition of performing menial tasks aboard a ship to earn your passage. But apparently there’s a way to earn your keep aboard a ship sailing around the world that’s much more fun than swabbing the deck: shaking your groove thing!…

Unemployed, Myanmar’s Elephants Grow Antsy, and Heavier
Dragging giant tree trunks up and down the steep hillsides of sweltering jungles is a tough job. But there is something worse, say owners of Myanmar’s logging elephants: having no job at all…

Today in History

The Incorporation of New Amsterdam (NYC)
The Dutch first explored the New York Bay area of the Americas in search of highly prized beaver pelts. They established a Fort Amsterdam in 1625 to protect the entrance to the Hudson River on Manhattan Island. The Dutch West India Company placed Peter Minuit in charge of the settlement…

Travel Agent Diaries

Art of Travel--now for something completely different

Hi, I’m Vincent Soriano, Founder and Managing Director of Art Of Travel, a company incorporated in Prague, Czech Republic. Originally from the Philippines, I first visited Prague in the late 90’s and immediately fell in love with it.

Working then as head of sales for an independent 5 star resort in Thailand with 1,100 rooms and a Convention Center for 6,000 guests, my job was to literally travel around the world to promote the resort. For the owners, they firmly believed that face-to-face meetings were the best way to win business.

My bucket list of countries to visit was quickly becoming complete. But prior to hotel management, I was already a seasoned business traveler. As a Marketing Management graduate in one of the leading business schools in Manila,…

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Reading Between the Lines

The Art of the Sale: Fail to Learn

"Each failure is considered an opportunity to learn.”

The Art of the SalePhilip Delves Broughton, page 222

Chapter 8 : A Hybrid Vigor

We are taught from a very early age to avoid failure. I am one of the few who spotted the folly in this advice years ago and as a result, have been preaching the benefits of failing for over 30 years…

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60-Second Geography

Get Wild In Manuel Antonio With Costa Rica Dream Adventures

One of the most popular areas in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio is filled with much of that quintessential tropical allure: exotic wildlife, fresh beaches, and fragrant foliage around every corner. Whether you're looking to escape into the jungle or stretch out one the beach to get some sun, Costa Rica Dream Adventures is your ticket to one of the most exquisite locations on Earth!

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