Destinations
The world's smallest kingdom
When he's not fishing for squid or gardening outside his squat bungalow, the king of Tavolara lords over this tiny island's 11 part-time residents and 100 nimble mountain goats…
— BBC Travel
The ultimate Africa bucket list: things to do in your lifetime
The mighty African continent runs from the Sahara and Atlas mountains in the north, to the verdant Garden Route along South Africa's coastline, via the great savannahs of the Maasai Mara, endless peaks and bone-dry desert, untamed jungle and coarsing rivers. Here we pick its best travel experiences…
— Telegraph (London)
Tours and Activities
Waterfalls to see before you die
Check out some of the world's most awe-inspiring waterfalls around the globe, according to Travel Leisure…
— Chicago Tribune
America's sweetest annual festivals
Celebrate cookies, cakes, donuts, pies and more at these indulgent events…
— USA Today
Disney: Turkey legs no longer at Animal Kingdom
If you're in the mood for a juicy turkey leg, you're out of luck at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. The theme park is no longer selling the jumbo item, which has garnered an urban myth and a fan following that strong enough to inspire a T-shirt sold at Walt Disney World…
— Sun Sentinel
Cruise
Cruise delayed after woman suffers injury from a Champagne cork
Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas didn't get far from its Florida port Thursday when a passenger on board got hit by a flying Champagne cork and needed to be taken off the ship by an emergency crew…
— Fox Travel News
Princess Cruises' "The Cruise" TV Show Receives Mixed Reviews From Cruise Critic Members
ITV's new show "The Cruise" -- set onboard Princess Cruises' Regal Princess -- aired for the first time last week to mixed reviews from Cruise Critic members. The six-part show, which airs on ITV on Thursdays at 8.30 p.m. (GMT), focuses on the life of passengers and crew as they sail through Russia and Northern Europe onboard the 3,560-passenger Regal Princess…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Allegiant adds direct flight from New Orleans to Tulsa
Allegiant will offer twice weekly flights from Tulsa International Airport to New Orleans starting in May…
— The Times-Picayune
2016 spring-break destinations just one flight from BWI
You're still shaking out the road salt from your shoes and yikes, it's March -- spring break already! But worry not: You can still find great and affordable getaways. Whether you'd prefer to recharge everyone's batteries on a powder-sand beach, a sunny ski slope or in a foreign country, here are oodles of options that you can easily get to, most of them nonstop from Baltimore…
— Baltimore Sun
Lodging
Airbnb's most popular rental: a tiny cabin in the California woods
Kitty Mrache's "geodesic dome loft" has appeared on the site for seven years and is so busy her own children have to wait in line…
— The Guardian
5 of the Best Small Hotels in England
Few things beat the romantic intimacy of a small hotel, especially in some of the chocolate box perfect corners of England. While the big players pack a punch, it's the small and perfectly formed boutique hotels that really have the edge when it comes to the personal touch. So in the spirit of celebrating good things that come in small packages, here are five of the Good Hotel Guide's top small hotels in England…
— The Huffington Post
Other and Odd
Tips to finding and travelling with Wi-Fi and where to get the best connection
For any traveller, cheap reliable Wi-Fi can be either a dream come true or a curse for making it that little bit harder to switch off from the world when you’re trying to get away from it all. Free Wi-Fi is increasingly common in US hotels, with Hotel Wi-Fi Test finding that 85.4 per cent of hotels offer some level of free Wi-Fi. But Australian hotels still lag behind, with $30 for daily Wi-Fi access not unknown…
— Herald Sun
Top 10 best coffees around the world
From Italian espresso to Colombia's cafe con leche - a guide to the world's favourite pick-me-up…
— Sydney Morning Herald
CDC Surprised by 9 U.S. Zika-Linked Pregnancies
Health officials have confirmed 9 cases of Zika virus among pregnant women in the U.S., and say they are investigating 10 more suspected cases…
— NBC
Today in History
Evil empire
On March 8, 1983, President Ronald Reagan, in a speech to the National Association of Evangelicals in Orlando, Florida first publicly used the phrase "evil empire." In that speech with reference to the Soviet Union, Reagan said:…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
CLIA and The Travel Institute Form Partnership to Benefit Certified Travel Professionals
The Travel Institute and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced an official partnership that brings together the two organizations’ more than 90 years of certification and training expertise to benefit the industry’s dedicated community of travel professionals in 2016 and beyond…
— Travel Research Online
NACTA City2Sea Agent Educational Event
Come and share the excitement and new products with cruise lines, tour operators, and other travel industry professionals. This year we are happy to bring many new suppliers.
Registration opens at 8:00AM. Then have coffee & donuts while enjoying the first motivational speaker at 8:30.
The education series will allow you time with each supplier both before and after lunch. Lunch will be provided…
— Travel Research Online
Travel Agent Diaries
Reading Between the Lines
The Brand YOU: The Money Machine
 “Idea: You must understand how money is made.”
The Brand YOU from the Reinventing Work series by Tom Peters, page 61
The Great Game of Business
This idea appears to be insultingly simple at first glance, but it is the most important internalization you can come to terms with while in business…
— Travel Research Online
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60-Second Geography
Awaken The Explorer Within At County Kerry With Sceptre Vacations
by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday March 08, 2016
Considered by m any as one of the most spectacular destinations in Ireland, County Kerry is filled with both the ancient and traditional elements that you would expect of Ireland, so much that Hollywood has recently had no choice but to sit up and take notice. This region of Ireland is as emerald as they come, and its people just as friendly as you could wish. Whether you're looking to drive the Ring of Kerry or scale the ancient steps of Skellig Michael, don't wait another minute to pack your bags and embark on a fantastic adventure!
— Travel Research Online
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Outposts
Indulge In The Luxurious Side Of Tasmania With Goway
by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday March 08, 2016
 Voted the number one island in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific and 4th best in the world by readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine last year, Tasmania is an island like no other. Tasmania has so much in common with the mainland of Australia, but even more that sets it apart. Whether its reverence for nature and its resources or the multiple gorgeous beaches all over the island, Tasmania has so much to offer for those looking for a luxury experience away from the more populated areas. Let Goway be your guide to this hidden treasure trove of food, wine, and sun!
— Travel Research Online
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We are just about done now with the first quarter of 2016 and we have been busy with so many things necessary for future business, but not necessarily the immediate cash generating activities.
