Destinations
New Zealand from above: beautiful drone footage of the islands
Summer's leaves turned rusty orange, placid lakes, and the snowy shoulders of mighty mountains all feature in a new video of New Zealand. As well as the islands' increasingly famous natural scenery, those who wish to see the country without spending 24 hours travelling can watch its cities edged by yacht-filled harbours, and straight highways the stuff of road trip dreams…
— Telegraph (London)
This Tiny Island Paradise Is So Gorgeous It's Not Even Fair
If you find yourself dreaming of tropical islands like Hawaii, Bali, and Tahiti on a daily basis, we've got a new face to add to your rotation. Welcome to Nusa Lembongan, where the sun loves to shine and sandy toes are a given…
— The Huffington Post
Why Iceland is on everyone's travel radar this year
From budget travel to luxury travel, Iceland can’t seem to escape anyone’s list of the best of travel this year. Luxury Travel Guide chose Iceland its number-one destination for travel this year. The country topped Budget Traveler’s list of Where to Go 2016. Women’s lifestyle website Refinery29 said Iceland was one of the places every woman should go this year…
— Fox Travel News
Tours and Activities
In Ecuador, the Frugal Traveler Tries Luxury
What does going upscale mean for your vacation? Our Frugal Traveler finds out in Ecuador, where
he gets the royal treatment — but has to look elsewhere for the serendipitous adventure he prefers…
— New York Times
Diving in Borneo: the Derawan islands and a blissful life aquatic
The Derawan islands in Indonesia offer spectacular diving, golden beaches and tranquility, but with ambitious plans for tourism they may not stay sleepy for long…
— The Guardian
A nation's first National Parks
As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary, CNN explores the nation's first National Parks, monuments and other protected natural wonders…
— CNN
Cruise
Family-friendly cruises on Europe's waterways
There are plenty of child-friendly, small-vessel river cruises designed to float everyone's boat - from exploring fairy-tale castles on the Rhine to Venetian ghost walks and meeting French "cowboys". So pack your bags - after all, you'll only have to unpack once…
— The Independent
New Cruise Ship Scenic Eclipse Goes on Sale in Australia
River cruise specialist Scenic's ultra-luxury ocean ship, Scenic Eclipse is now open for sale in Australia. Scenic will distribute the 2018/19 preview brochure, including the full range of 18 itineraries and limited preview pricing, to travel agents across Australia…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Virgin America doubles Hawaii presence with new LAX routes
Virgin America is adding two new routes to Hawaii. The carrier will add nonstop service from Los Angeles to both Honolulu and Maui later this year. The new routes expand Virgin America’s presence in Hawaii, where it began service just a few months earlier with flights from its main hub in San Francisco…
— USA Today
Want to bring a dog or cat on your next Amtrak ride? Now you can, on most routes
Amtrak will allow folks on selected journeys lasting less than seven hours to bring along a small cat or dog. The cost adds $25 to your ticket…
— LA Times
Top Airlines Offer To Re-Assign Crew From Zika-Hit Routes
United and Delta and Europe's Lufthansa and Air France are offering to re-assign certain flight crew concerned about Zika-affected countries…
— NBC
Lodging
Housing advocates weigh in on the legalization of Airbnb-style rentals
They want any taxes from legalized Airbnb-style rentals to pay for efforts to make long-term rentals more…
— The Times-Picayune
8 New Destination Hotels for 2016
Hotel openings might seem like everyday events, but a handful come with more excitement and anticipation than the rest. They may be in a particularly notable building, bring a fresh concept to an already-popular destination or have the potential to attract travelers to a location they may not have thought of visiting…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
4 gadgets that will help you ensure you'll never lose your luggage
The IATA plans to reduce the number of lost airline bags to 4.3/thousand passengers by 2018. This is how the industry is making it happen…
— Road Warrior Voices
Leaping into disaster and learning to embrace my Australian misadventures
Six months in Australia brought pneumonia, poisonous bites, human tragedy and a vastly enriched life…
— Globe and Mail
Today in History
George Washington Elected President
There were giants in those days. The Electoral College unanimously elected Washington, the only time a president has received 100% of the vote, in 1789, with John Adams elected as his vice president. He was not a member of a political party. Washington took office on April 30, 1789 and at first declined, and then eventually accepted a salary of $25,000 annually, a very large sum of money for the time…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Alexander+Roberts Premieres Albania, Greece + Macedonia With No Single Supplement + Special Air Savings for 2016-2017
This year, Alexander+Roberts guests will be able to join the company in a storied and untrodden corner of Europe. Brand new for 2016-2017, Ancient Crossroads – Albania, Greece + Macedonia is an original and intimate foray into the landscapes and history of the region. The trip is fully guided by Stavri Cifligu, an Albanian-born travel professional with degrees in history, archaeology and political history from the University of Tirana…
— Travel Research Online
Reading Between the Lines
The Art of the Sale: Stop Being Ordinary
 "You must study hard and never slack in your efforts, because if you do, you will be nothing but an ordinary being.”
The Art of the Sale- Philip Delves Broughton, page 189
Chapter 7 : The Zen of Sales
I don’t think that "ordinary" is the label most competitive people seek. Yet that is exactly what most salespeople become at the end of their sales career, with much of the thanks going to the fact that they become lazy over time…
— Travel Research Online
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