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48 Hours in Taipei: Hotels, restaurants and places to visit
Taiwan's capital has bags of style, with small boutiques and big department stores alike stocking the latest products from the city's many independent designers. And this year Taipei's creative credentials have been bolstered by the city's title of World Design Capital; it's hosting a number of events to mark the occasion…
— The Independent
14 of Bali's best beaches
Bali's reputation for offering a total escape continues to draw international visitors to the gorgeous island in droves. There are opportunities for any budget, not to mention the most popular activity (hanging out on a beach) won't cost you a thing…
— CNN
'Call Me Czechia': The Czech Republic Is Getting a New Name
Here's something you may not know: Most countries have two official English-language names recognized by the United Nations—the clunky long-form title like 'The French Republic,' and the shorter, snappier name used day-to-day, like 'France.' But the Czech Republic, formed when Czechoslovakia split into two nations in 1993, has struggled to find an official nickname that is universally recognized…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Tours and Activities
Utah: Bryce and Zion national parks by day, posh resort stay by night
Who says you have to spend time in a tent when you visit Bryce Canyon National Park? Red Mountain Resort in Utah takes you there — and provides pampering too…
— LA Times
From humble to haute: Mexican street food is popping up at the city's finest restaurants
In Mexico City, incredible tacos, tortas and tamales abound on every street corner. Now, these simple favourites are popping up in the city's finest restaurants…
— Globe and Mail
Cruise
CroisiEurope Christens Elbe Princesse, First Purpose-Built Ship on Elbe River
With a successful smashing of the Champagne bottle against its side, CroisiEurope's Elbe Princesse officially became the first ship specifically built to navigate the low, often unpredicatable waters of the Elbe River…
— CruiseCritic.com
The Ultimate Vacation for Beer Lovers
Cruise agency Avoya Travel is offering a Beer River Cruise this November, which will include a 13-day trip from Budapest to Prague stopping to taste some of the world's best brews…
— Travel Leisure
Transportation
Reclaiming Fees When Airline Luggage Goes Astray
Buried in the new bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration are a few sections addressing the fees that many of us pay to fly. And while the Senate and the House bills still differ a bit, one likely result is going to be this: The carriers are going to have to refund the fees you pay when your luggage isn’t on your flight and you have to wait a long time to get it…
— New York Times
Your In-Flight Wi-Fi Is About to Get Better, Faster, Cheaper
In-flight Wi-Fi may sound like a great way to keep in touch with friends and family or catch up on work, but services are often so slow, you're better off sticking to the in-flight magazine. New satellite-based Wi-Fi services promise to change that, prompting a grab for capacity and customers by companies such as Inmarsat, Viasat, Gogo, Panasonic and Global Eagle Entertainment…
— NBC
Lodging
Great Southern inns and resorts for porch sitting
Whether in small towns or big cities, one of the most famous pastimes throughout the region is sitting on a front porch, aka the Southern living room. Whether to break the heat or to catch up with a neighborly friend, the front porch is considered another room of the house in the South, and the same goes for distinctly Southern hotels. Here are some scenic Southern stays that offer prime porch time…
— USA Today
Inside the five hotels most adored by millionaires
A survey of 800 millionaires by New World Wealth, a firm that analyses the lives of dismayingly rich people, has revealed the five hotels they love staying in most. Ordinary folk, start saving up…
— Telegraph (London)
Top 10 hotels in the Highlands, Scotland
Activities, both adventurous and relaxing, abound in the Highlands and with these hotel suggestions from a new book, Scotland the Best, great food, hospitality and a good rest are also easy to find…
— The Guardian
Other and Odd
Bye, Winter! 10 Ways to Shake it Off, Now
Spring is here, at least according the calendar — time to come out from underneath at least a few of those layers. Perhaps you overdid it a little with the hibernating this past winter — maybe you took up carbs as a hobby, or attempted the world record for most binge-watching of things on Netflix of all time. Kudos to you, really, gold star, but now it’s time to consider getting back into fighting shape for the inevitable warmer weather ahead. Run up a mountain or slip into a restorative mineral bath, it’s all good — here are a few choice ways to get your head back in the game…
— The Huffington Post
Man stuffs 18 live birds in pants, attempts to smuggle them through customs
Daring air passengers have been known to smuggle many odd things in and out of airports. But customs officials in Vietnam were surprised to discover what one passenger was hiding in his trousers on Monday. The man was caught at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City allegedly trying to illegally smuggle live birds — including endangered species — to Taiwan by strapping them to his legs inside his pants and attempting to board an aircraft…
— Fox Travel News
Today in History
The Debut of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson's debut on April 15, 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers ended professional baseball's color barrier. During the early years following his debut, Robinson endured abuse at the hands of baseball players and fans alike. The scope of his accomplishments, however, won over even the most hardened racists…
— Travel Research Online
Reading Between the Lines
The Nordstrom Way : Excellence Is The Key To Growth
“In a mature industry the consumer becomes the boss. They will tolerate nothing but excellence – there will be choices everywhere.”
The Nordstrom Way – by Robert Spector & Patrick D. McCarthy, page 203
Chapter 8: Customer Service The Nordstrom Way
It is true that the person carrying the wallet is sometimes referred to as the customer, or in this passage, the consumer. It is also true that the consumer has a myriad of choices today, and they can demand excellence when they feel it is time to open their wallet…
— Travel Research Online
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