Destinations
10 reasons to visit Devon in 2016
Camping, kayaking and crabbing; galloping, gin-tasting, and gourmet dining – few places in the UK offer a better variety of summer activities than Devon. Then there’s the rugged moorland and sand-fringed coastline – and the rich heritage in producing artisanal fare which makes it a real hotspot for foodies. Here’s our pick of the best new things to do in Devon this summer…
— Telegraph (London)
What to Do and See in Santorini, Greece
When I was researching for our honeymoon, I spent hours pouring over Pinterest and google searches trying plan and maximize our time spent over there. When I came back, I wanted to put together a complete travel guide for my readers so they would be the best equipped for their travels. So let's get into it…
— The Huffington Post
34 incredibly beautiful reasons to visit Iran
With international sanctions on their way out, the world is running out of excuses not to visit Iran. One look at this collection of images is going to pile on even more pressure to get there quick. They're taken by Iranian photographer Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji, who made a name for himself with a collection of gorgeous, intricate shots of Iranian mosques…
— CNN
Tours and Activities
Gefilte Fish and Gumbo in Buenos Aires
On menus in the Argentine capital, chefs continue to move beyond meat and pasta…
— New York Times
Finding the perfect Mandalay moment atop a Myanmar summit
Perhaps the vibe threw me. It’s different in Mandalay. Atypical for the country. Atypical for Southeast Asia for that matter. The food was a different kind of spice (more Indian, one of the locals said). I was hearing the first Muslim calls to prayer since leaving Bangladesh…
— Globe and Mail
Penzance: Cornwall's new gourmet capital
For the past 20 years, I've been organising holidays in Cornwall based on where the best restaurants are located. Back in the Nineties, Rick Stein's emerging dining empire took me to Padstow; I then migrated to Fowey and nearby Polruan on the south coast when chef Nathan Outlaw had his signature restaurant there (now relocated to Port Isaac), and headed for Watergate Bay when Jamie Oliver opened Fifteen, arguably his best venue. Now Penzance has been put firmly on my gastronomic holiday map by the recent opening of The Shore…
— The Independent
Cruise
Inside the $600 million Titanic replica
Titanic II is set to launch in less than two years — not in movie theatres, but on the open sea. A replica of the world’s most famous “unsinkable” ship — which struck an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912, killing 1503 people — is under construction with a maiden voyage planned for 2018. And incredible photos have emerged showing the how eerily similar the new ship will look to the original…
— Herald Sun
Disney cruise ship picks up suspected migrants
The Disney Wonder cruise ship stopped on its way to the Cayman Islands to pick up 12 suspected migrants southeast of Cuba, the U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday…
— CNN
Transportation
Was air travel in the 1970s really as groovy (and boozy) as we remember?
Our multi-stop trip through each decade of the aviation industry is touching down once more in the surprisingly alcohol-fueled 1970s. With the groundbreaking 1930s, the explosive 1940s, the golden 1950s, and the swinging 1960s of the commercial airline industry in our rearview mirrors, let’s revisit the decade that brought us “hostesses in hot pants” and more liquor than we could ever know what to do with…
— Road Warrior Voices
Breastfeeding mom of triples praises Delta in open letter
When it comes to breastfeeding moms and air travel, the stories we hear are usually pretty negative--how mothers are told to cover up or given places like a dog relief center to pump. But one woman's Facebook post is going viral for how Delta Air Lines flight attendants accommodated the mother of three during a Friday flight from Atlanta…
— Fox Travel News
U.S. and Cuba to Sign Pact to Restore Commercial Flights
The deal restores scheduled airline service between the United States and Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years…
— NBC
Lodging
The all-inclusive, family-friendly Hyatt Ziva Cancun
At the tip of the Yucatan peninsula, 547-suite Hyatt Ziva Cancun is the only resort in the Mexican party town that is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea on three sides. All-inclusive and family-friendly, the newest addition to the Zona Hotelera strip is 25 minutes away from the Cancun International airport…
— USA Today
Did you forget Valentine's Day? Here are 6 romantic getaways to get you out of the doghouse
Romantic getaways for Valentine's Day include The Resort at Pelican Hill, Mandarin Oriental and Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa…
— LA Times
Other and Odd
New gay travel firm increases holiday choice for LGBT travellers
The LGBT market is worth £6bn in the UK and $85bn in the US, yet few mainstream holiday companies cater properly to gay travellers. Specialist agency OutOfOffice hopes to set a new example…
— The Guardian
Mind-blowing colors found in nature
When images of China's "rainbow mountains” went viral, we—like so many others—were entranced by the incredible colors of nature. But then we noticed the disclaimer: “There could be some slight photo manipulation going on to make the colors pop.” After a little research, we realized this was definitely the case (compare the previous shots to these photos)…
— Fox Travel News
Today in History
Tutankhamun's tomb is opened
Archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter was a man obsessed. His studies revealed the existence of a little known or remembered Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, reigning in 1333–1324 BCE. But the evidence was scant, and the location of the Pharaoh's tomb, unknown. The only financing for excavations came from wealthy patrons. In 1907, Carter had the great fortune to be introduced to George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, an amateur Egyptologist…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
En Route Travel — Starting 2016 with a plan!
 The first order of business for 2016 was to formulate and implement an actual marketing plan, like a PROactive one and not a REactive one!
The pillars of the plan were a newsletter, organized client rosters and lists, and a new client welcome packet by e-mail and regular mail. It was a bit of a challenge to plan the schedule and frequency since I do not want to annoy clients with too many emails or calls, but it must be enough to stay top of mind and hit at peak vacation planning times. We will see how it goes and analyze the long-term results and feedback, but at this point I've settled into the following marketing schedule…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Selling the Invisible: The Fear of Positioning
 “Which terrifies service marketers most:
A) The suggestion that they must position their service?
B) The shower scene in Psycho?”
Selling the Invisible– Harry Beckwith, Page 104
I realize that not everybody reading this column can instantly visualize the scene I am referring to in the movie Psycho. After all, it was made in 1960 when Alfred Hitchcock offered this masterpiece to the public …
— Travel Research Online
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