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Tuesday August 16, 2016

 

Destinations

Total Tokyo: The ultimate locals' guide
Six Tokyo insiders share their points-of-view on the city while offering essential tips on how to make the most of it…

Rio 2016: 5 ways to see Brazil beyond the Olympics
Rio de Janeiro might be grabbing the headlines, but Brazil offers amazing travel experiences beyond the Olympics' host city - from coming face-to-face with jaguars to kayaking underground…


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Tours and Activities

Uncovering Gay History in San Francisco
An initiative by the National Park Service and local guides give an overview of underappreciated sites that helped shape San Francisco's gay community, and the…

Touring wineries in Chianti, Italy with an expert
Visitors can stop at any winery and usually find someone to give them a taste of wine and even sell them a bottle. Sometimes you can visit the castle, palazzo, monastery or even stay on the wine…

New flavors on classic Cape Cod
More new food and drink choices have appeared over the past few years in Cape Cod, adding modern and innovative flavors to the culinary…


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Cruise

Just Back From Seven Seas Navigator: The Truth Behind All-Inclusive Cruising
Is all-inclusive cruising all it's cracked up to be? After nearly a week onboard, we love the ease of this system, but have discovered a few minor system flaws. Here's a look at what the true experience is behind all-inclusive…

Coast Guard investigating cruise ship crash in Boston Harbor
On Saturday, a Boston Harbor Cruises ship hit three boats while pulling into a dock. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the cruise ship Regency suffered a mechanical failure that prevented the ship from slowing as it pulled into the harbor…


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Transportation

Why do airlines lose luggage?
Airlines really don’t want to leave luggage behind – reuniting it with the owner typically costs more than the profit earned by flying the…

Virgin's bank holiday strike: what to do if your train is affected
Members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) will stage three 24-hour walkouts, including one on Bank Holiday Monday (August 29), in a row over jobs, working conditions and…


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Lodging

Best new mountain hotels
A room with a view comes guaranteed at these smart new hotels in some of the world’s most epic mountain…

Sikelia Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy - in pictures
A tranquil island retreat in the middle of the Med, the elegant and exclusive Sikelia has the last say in luxury…


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Other and Odd

How to Get the Most out of Visiting World-Famous Sites
From the Statue of Liberty to Stonehenge, tips on how to visit bucket-list sites without getting dazed and…

8 Lessons For Life While Traveling
Although I have traveled so many times in my imagination through books, documentaries and websites, nothing replaces the real experience of…

Traveling with Alcohol: The Ins and Outs of Bottles in Bags
Can you travel with alcohol? The short answer is "yes," with some qualifications, and the main concerns are when you…

Today in History

Sports Illustrated
On this day in 1964, Sports Illustrated published its first issue. The cover featured Milwaukee Braves player Eddie Mathews at bat and New York Giants catcher Wes Westrum in Milwaukee County…

Travel Agent Diaries

Boomerang Escapes-I finally made it

I have finally landed myself in New Jersey, but not before a few more hiccups in the road. I was delayed leaving Wisconsin due to issues with the closing on my home. After an additional 5 days with my sister, I decided to pack up and head east to Vermont where my parents reside. I made a few pit stops along the way to catch up with other travel colleagues. The beauty of our business is all the friends we make across the country and the world. I probably could have spent the whole summer just traveling and catching up with everyone. I truly feel blessed to be a part of this industry.

I set up shop at my parents while I continued to wait for…

  — Travel Research Online
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Reading Between the Lines

Getting Your Way: You Are Only as Good as Your Last Performance

“It is not just a presentation. It is a performance.”

Little Green Book of Getting Your Way by Jeffrey Gitomer, page 100

Some people just don’t get it. I have been presenting (performing) for nearly 40 years and I can still be found practicing in my basement speaking to the wall before each and every speaking assignment. Is this an indication of a lack of confidence, or is it the behavior of a true professional? I prefer the latter…

  — Travel Research Online
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Outposts

Explore Land and Sea in Hong Kong with Asia Answers

Hong Kong is a place still finding its own identity; still barely 19 years out of British colonial rule, the city is currently straddling the line between its past as a former colony and its handover back to China. This melding of cultures has helped Hong Kong blossom into a voice all its own, and its residents as well, from friendly fisherman in the floating village of Aberdeen to the chattering merchants of the night market at Temple Street. While Hong Kong may still be discovering itself, you will surely find yourself on a visit to Hong Kong.

  — Travel Research Online
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TRO and The Travel Institute Scholarship Program

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