Destinations
In praise of the Norfolk coast: big skies, sandy beaches and subtle beauty
This coastline may not be always the most dramatic but its big skies, dunes, wildlife and colours have a unique charm that "seep into you", says local Patrick Barkham…
— The Guardian
In Ecuador, the Frugal Traveler Tries Luxury
I was not surprised when applause broke out as the pilot touched down at the Quito airport, high in the Ecuadorean Andes. In five and a half years as the Frugal Traveler columnist, I’ve learned that cheering a safe arrival is a standard (and lovable) practice in some parts of the world…
— New York Times
Tours and Activities
Tourist burned by Icelandic geyser
Tourists reminded to be careful around geysers in Iceland and exercise caution in Morocco amid terrorist threats…
— Chicago Tribune
Cathedrals, vikings, and castles
While I love urban thrills, it’s worthwhile to get outside the city limits. Venturing 30 to 60 minutes from most European cities rewards you with great sights (Versailles near Paris), unique settings (Andechs Monastery near Munich), and small towns where you can feel the pulse of a place and its people (Haarlem near Amsterdam)…
— Vancouver Sun
Cruise
Superyacht to set sail by vertical 'wings'
A French design firm has come up with an idea for a superyacht that is part speedboat, part sailboat –and all luxury. Called Komorebi – the Japanese word for sunlight filtering through trees—VPLP dreamed up the vessel, which features two fully-automated “wings” or sails that can propel it at a speed of 15 knots (17mph) with 20 knots (23mph) of wind…
— Fox Travel News
Holland America MasterChef Cruise to Welcome Junior Winner, New Programming
Nothing says "girl power" like snagging the MasterChef Junior title and a spot onboard the hit TV series' Holland America theme cruise. Ten-year-old Addison Osta Smith, crowned the show's first female winner in the season 4 finale held January 29, has joined the all-star lineup on the second annual MasterChef Cruise…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Mardi Gras season flights cheaper this year, priceline.com says
Average airfare from U.S. cities to New Orleans for Mardi Gras week is $350…
— The Times-Picayune
Icelandic airline to offer discount flights to Stockholm from BWI
Icelandic airline WOW air will offer low-cost flights to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, out of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, it announced Tuesday…
— The Baltimore Sun
14 ways to keep your airfare affordable
Yes, airfares keep going up, and airlines keep finding new ways to take money out of our wallets. But you can save a lot by consistently using these tips and doing your homework before you fly…
— Miami Herald
Lodging
Florida hotel named best for romance
Henderson Park Inn in Destin has earned the top spot in the Travelers' Choice Awards for Romantic Hotels…
— Sun Sentinel
What you’ll soon find in your hotel room
Running concierges, a hotel mini bar stocked with produce from the local farmers market and a training wall that comes standard in every room. The hotel industry is moving beyond basement gyms and basic spa menus to accommodate guests’ growing requests to stay healthy while on the road…
— Herald Sun
Other and Odd
Twenty-one things you'll only understand if you travelled before 2005
Travel has changed so much in the past 10 years. You'll have no idea how many problems we used to face…
— Sydney Morning Herald
Weak Canadian Dollar = Your Next Cheap Vacation
The exchange rate for the Canadian dollar (or "loonie" to its friends) recently set a 13-year low versus the U.S. dollar, meaning American visitors are now seeing about a 30 percent discount on prices up north. Unlike Canadians, who see the exchange rate highlighted in their daily newscasts and papers…
— Yahoo! Travel
The 11 Things I'll Never Leave Behind On A Trip Around The World
I am not a packing expert. I don't own zip-off convertible pants or Tevas or carry my own towel when I travel. I backpacked through Europe in college and will never again hoist a heavy pack onto my delicate trunk…
— The Huffington Post
Today in History
The Sixteenth Amendment Ratified (Income Tax)
On February 3, 1913, the Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the United States Congress, allowing the Federal government to collect a tax based on income. While the Constitution give the Congress the power of taxation, a Supreme Court case had held that direct taxes on income were unconstitutional…
— Travel Research Online
Point-to-Point
Selling your agency? Six ways to kill the deal
by Bob Sweeney
Wednesday February 03, 2016
As baby boomers are hitting their mid-sixties, the rate of travel agency acquisitions is accelerating. Innovative Travel Acquisitions, Inc. has its finger on the pulse of the market and have now completed 602 successful closing transactions since our inception in 1991.
The market changes from year to year. Sometimes it is a buyer’s market, sometimes it is a seller’s market. Sometimes it is pretty neutral. Right now, we are in a strong seller’s market and for those considering a sale, it is all about the last 24 months of sales! Anything beyond that is inconsequential.
But selling an agency can be difficult and dangerous. With so many transactions under our belts, we know what makes deals go south; here are our top six…
— Travel Research Online
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Supplier Profile
Rustle Up Some Fun With Jackson Hole Central Reservations
 In the valley between the Teton Mountain Range and the Snake River along the border of Wyoming and Idaho is Jackson Hole, so named by trappers who could only enter the valley through deep slopes and fell as if they were descending into a pit. With the largest and most active airport in Wyoming, Jackson Hole is popular for any visitor looking for more of a down-to-earth vacation experience, including trout fishing, ranch stays, white…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
The Art of the Sale: Nurture Not Nature
 "What makes a good salesperson? It’s your genetics and physical mold plus a lifetime of successes and failures that determine who you become.”
The Art of the Sale- Philip Delves Broughton, page 231
Chapter 8 : Hybrid Vigor
I am not buying into this quote hook, line and sinker…
— Travel Research Online
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