Destinations
A Taste of Charleston: What To Do, Drink, and Eat in 48 Hours
As the plane was lifting from the ground of The Holy City I could still taste the memory of the life-changing biscuits and gravy…
— The Huffington Post
8 survival tips for travelling to New York
Few travel places elicit as much excitement and trepidation as New York City. From deciphering the subway to figuring out where to stay, it can seem like a daunting destination to plan for. With this in mind, here are eight survival tips that will help you get the most out of your journey…
— Herald Sun
Tours and Activities
Over-the-top Disney: Splurge on luxury, access
Want the ultimate in luxury on your Disney World vacation? We'll show you how to find it…
— USA Today
'Walking Dead' zombies to stalk Universal Studios Hollywood in year-round maze
Universal Studios Hollywood plans to turn the "Walking Dead" haunted maze, which has proved wildly popular during the theme park's last four Halloween Horror Nights, into a year-round attraction…
— LA Times
Cruise
Celebrity Cruises Acquires Two New Ships for the Galapagos
Celebrity Cruises will expand its presence in the Galapagos Islands from one to three ships with the acquisition of local tour operator Ocean Adventures by parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The ships will join the Celebrity Cruises fleet in spring 2016, but the line promises all existing Ocean Adventures bookings will remain honored and unchanged, regardless of sail date…
— CruiseCritic.com
5 things to know about the world's largest cruise ship
The world’s largest cruise ship Thursday set off on its first sea trial from Saint-Nazaire, western France, with just two months to go to delivery. Royal Caribbean's much-awaited Harmony of the Seas, a 227,000-ton giant, will have a mind-blowing total capacity of over 6,000 people, not including crew…
— Fox Travel News
Transportation
Richard Quest goes round the world in 8 days
CNN's Richard Quest is going on an eight-day adventure around the world -- only traveling on budget airlines…
— CNN
Huge Increase in Passengers Causing Air Travel Nightmares
More passengers — and more passengers taking luggage onboard to avoid fees — are creating security lines that result in missed flights…
— NBC
The best airline for flying with kids
Little touches go a long way when cooped up on a plane with young children…
— Sydney Morning Herald
Lodging
In Old Town Key West, a Hotel with Artsy Aspirations
Land is scarce in cozy Key West — especially so near the historic seaport that often is just as jammed with tourists as it is with gift shops. In the heart of this area, the Marker Resort opened last winter, the city’s first built-from-scratch hotel in Old Town Key West in 20 years…
— New York Times
Casa Fiesta, Ibiza - hotel review: It'll be all white on the night
If estate agents are to be believed, Ibiza is the new St-Tropez. Superyachts that stretch to 140m queue up for berths in the White Isle's cosmetically enhanced marina, while luxury villas are the latest hot-tip investment. The Hard Rock Hotel, which opened on Playa d'en Bossa in 2014, serves one of the world's most expensive tasting menus (€1,500 per head) at its Sublimotion restaurant…
— The Independent
Top 10 beach hotels and campsites on New Zealand's North Island
These guesthouses, apartments and pitches make the most of New Zealand's stunning landscapes and beautiful beaches…
— The Guardian
Other and Odd
Could I really backpack across Europe alone with my girls?
I wanted to get back to the way I used to travel, alone with a backpack, exploring new places on trains and buses. Minimal plans and open to the possibilities the road has to offer. But could I do that alone with my two girls?…
— Globe and Mail
50 flavors for St. Patrick’s Day
The USA has a way of embracing St. Patrick’s Day, perhaps because we love taking advantage of holidays that give us an excuse to indulge in our favorite flavors, and these restaurants and bars across the country celebrate in a big way. From New York City to Chicago, Florida and California, revelers can find green beer, Irish coffee, Guinness cocktails and plenty of whiskey to toast to the occasion. And there are all kinds of food specials – from corned beef to shamrock pastries – to pair with your pint…
— USA Today
Today in History
Albert Einstein is Born
Time magazine named him the "Person of the Century". He was a physicist, but his name is known by every common laborer, housewife, and school child. His last name is synonymous with genius. He is Albert Einstein, and he was born on this day in 1879…
— Travel Research Online
Editorial Musings
Have you heard about inbound marketing?
by John Frenaye
Monday March 14, 2016
If you are an i nbound marketing guru, please get in touch with me… or leave a comment! If you are like me, you may have heard the term but are not terribly familiar with it. I have a friend who owns an inbound marketing firm in town and they are associated with HubSpot. Admittedly, I do not understand it all, but am trying. From what I do know, it seems to make some sense, and something I wanted to pass this along.
The concept of inbound marketing seems like it might be ideal for the travel industry and cut through a lot of the online chatter. The premise is that traditional electronic marketing is broken. Ads are not responded to, emails are not opened; in general,…
— Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines
Publishers Corner
Trial and Error
by Richard Earls
Sunday March 13, 2016
“Experience i s a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn.” ~ C.S. Lewis
If you have been in this business for more than a few years, you have your share of battle wounds. Like the drunken companions on their tiny boat in the movie JAWS, old travel professionals love to compare their scars. The problem with scars, of course, is they result from injury.
There has to be a better way. In fact, there is. We don’t have to insist on making every mistake ourselves. Sure, those scars are pretty impressive, but mistakes can also be very…
— Travel Research Online
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One-to-One Interviews
Ciaran Donohue, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager For XL Airways
 Originally from Ireland, Ciaran Donohue has spent most of his working life in the US travel business. Ciaran is the Product Manager for XL Airways France, an independent Paris-based, scheduled airline with service from four US gateways to the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. He brings a diverse background to XL Airways both in the retail and wholesale sides of the business. Ciaran began his career in a temporary position at Tourism Ireland back when it was known as the Irish Tourist Board. He then spent many years as owner/manager of a retail agency in New York, specializing in flights and packages to Ireland and the UK. On the wholesale side, Ciaran has worked at CIE Tours,…
— Travel Research Online
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