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Friday March 04, 2016

 

Destinations

South Korea: Bustling cities, busy beaches and traditional villages
Wedged between China and Japan, South Korea may not have a Great Wall or a Golden Pavilion, but it has plenty of other attractions - from nightlife that continues until dawn to Buddhist hermitages perched in places where only eagles or intrepid hikers dare. While the country was left devastated by the Korean War and is still separated from North Korea by the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), it has rebounded and, the reputation of its northern neighbour notwithstanding, is a very safe place to visit…

Edinburgh city guide: what to see plus the best hotels, bars and restaurants
Dodge the tartan and tour groups with Vonny Moyes's guide to Edinburgh's contemporary culture, bars brimming with personality, and great-value places to eat and stay…


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Tours and Activities

10 volunteer programs to make a difference on spring break
Instead of drinking beer and working on a tan, students can spend their break helping others…

A beach oasis in an airfield in Germany? You won't believe it till you see it
Tropical Islands Resort is not so much an exotic holiday as the idea of one - smack in the middle of an old airfield in northeastern Germany…

Bats, volcanos, crocs: 12 hair-raising national parks and monuments
When I was a child, I met the tallest trees on earth; I chased fireflies through the Great Smoky Mountains; I witnessed Old Faithful in all its glory (even though I had to hold my nose); I was entranced by Devils Tower and Mount Rushmore; I was awed by Yosemite…


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Cruise

Carnival Cruise Ship Singer Makes It To NBC Hit Show The Voice
On the second night of the blind auditions Tuesday, singer/guitarist Angie Keilhauer -- who has performed on the Carnival's Breeze, Ecstasy, Glory and Legend -- turned three judge's chairs with a killer, husky-voiced performance of the Dierks Bentley hit I Hold On. She will start the season on judge Blake Shelton's team…

Escape to Sailing Enchantment
This cruise I've decided I will finally learn how to lose a few pounds, eat sensibly and still imbibe in total luxury and adventure. Because of consistent impeccable service with all the amenities, HOLLAND AMERICA has one of the highest repeat/return visitor percentages in the overall hospitality industry…


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Transportation

Aviation expert: Allegiant 'accident waiting to happen'
Aviation experts are speaking out over repeated Allegiant Air safety concerns, Pinellas County's largest air carrier. Dozens of Allegiant Air flights have been involved in emergency landings or diversions in recent months, bringing accusations the airline is struggling to manage maintenance of its aircraft…

Boeing wants to make the bathroom the cleanest place on the plane
Airplane manufacturer Boeing has created a prototype bathroom with an ultraviolet light that is supposed to kill 99-percent of germs on all surfaces. It works in just three seconds, and according to the company's website: "makes the microbes explode." No word yet on when the UV sanitation system will actually be on planes, but Boeing wants to patent the concept…


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Lodging

Inside the world's oldest hotel that's family owned for 1,300 years
Hot-spring hotel Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan opened its doors in 705 AD in Japan's Yamanashi prefecture. It's hosted important guests ranging from emperors to samurai…


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Other and Odd

Ellen Page Explores L.G.B.T. Travel in New Documentary Series
Ellen Page, 29, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in “Juno” and recently starring in “Freeheld” with Julianne Moore, has become an advocate for L.G.B.T. rights after coming out as a lesbian in 2014. In the past year, Ms. Page developed and produced the documentary series “Gaycation” with her friend Ian Daniel…

50 great holidays for families with teenagers
From sailing in the Med to trekking through southern Africa, William Gray selects the trips that work best for teens…

7 new travel start-ups making business trips easier
Being on the road for work can be stressful, tedious and frustrating. Here's how tech is trying to help:…

Today in History

Founding of AAA
It was 1902 and automobiles were quickly becoming the vehicle of choice. Road conditions, however, were deplorable. The relatively small number of drivers had to fight for the right to even use some roads in favor of horse drawn carriages. Small groups of drivers had formed clubs across the country to exchange driving and automobile tips…

Agent Perspectives

Tim Larison, Larison Travel LLP/Family Travel Gurus

It seems like most agents enter the travel industry as a second (or third) career these days. Tim Larison is no exception, transitioning to travel from a career as a software engineer to travel professional. We recently spoke with Tim about his transition and time in travel.

Travel Research Online (TRO): How long have you owned your agency?

Tim Larison (TL): I started in travel as an independent contractor back in 2002, and then started my own agency around 2007. We are still associated with a host, Nexion, for some of our bookings, but we also have our own CLIA number for booking direct with certain…

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Reading Between the Lines

The Professional Service Firm: Learn Something Everyday

“I try to learn something new every day. I am devoted to my craft.”

The Professional Service Firm from the Reinventing Work series by Tom Peters, page 161

Become A Research & Development Evangelist

Suppliers throughout the travel industry have been providing courses, seminars, webinars, and workshops in attempt to elevate the status of the travel agent community to “specialist.”…

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