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Wednesday August 17, 2016

 

Destinations

Mark Twain Found Inspiration in Germany (Though Not German)
Mark Twain was smitten with Germany. "Germany, in the summer, is the perfection of the beautiful," he gushed. He was especially fond of Heidelberg, where he lived with his family in the summer of…

Summer escapes: exploring Croatia on a family road trip
Kevin Rushby kicks off his summer series with a walk through the gorgeously empty mountains of Istria - all the way to the…

10 Things You Need to Know Before Going to India
India will push you outside your comfort zone - but it's there that real magic can…


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Tours and Activities

In Slovakia, a Wine Region Waiting for the Spotlight
In the little-known Slovak Tokaj region, they have been making wine since Roman…

18 Amazing Things at The Louvre That Aren't the Mona Lisa
Here are 18 other paintings, sculptures, and artifacts not to miss on your next trip to the…

Take the kids to ... Forbidden Corner, Yorkshire
This oddball labyrinth of walkways, tricks and surprises, set in an idyllic Yorkshire garden, has something for all the…


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Cruise

Chinese tourist falls off cruise ship, survives 38 hours adrift at sea
The 31-year-old reportedly survived the incident with only minor…

Paul Gauguin Cruise Ship Stuck in Bora Bora Due to Propulsion Issue
The cruise ship Paul Gauguin has been stuck in Bora Bora for the past several days because of a propulsion issue, which interrupted its Society Island itinerary but didn't affect ship services for…


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Transportation

Hey Fellow Travelers, You're Bringing On WAY Too Much Carry-On Luggage
One of my pet travel peeves are airline passengers who have too much carry-on luggage. You know the ones. They have a bigger bag than the one that you just stood in line and checked…

Ireland by rail: luxury trains, historic routes and railway hotels
This month heralds an opulent new era of rail travel in Ireland with the inaugural journey of the Belmond Grand Hibernian on 30…


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Lodging

Inn at the Sticks, Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire: hotel review
The cheerful welcome and quality local food on offer in this refurbished Welsh pub are in perfect keeping with an area known for ancient…

Five myths about hostels
Say the word "hostel" to an American traveler and it may well conjure up their first, youthful backpacking trip through Europe. Hosteling still appeals to young Americans exploring Europe for the first time, but it has broadened its appeal to today's travelers…


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Other and Odd

The Importance of a No-Agenda Vacation
Conde Nast Traveler Editor in Chief Pilar Guzmán on how no plans can often be the best…

8 special ways to blow the vacation budget
When money is no object, the sky is truly the limit when it comes to unique experiences, accommodations and frankly ridiculous levels of…

Today in History

Pike Place Market Opens
The local farmers around Seattle were not happy. Because of the distance into town and the difficult requirements of city government, most were forced to sell their produce on consignment through the wholesalers in…

Press Releases of Interest

XL Airways announces lower fares to Paris this fall
Dreaming of a romantic getaway to France? Paris is calling you to enjoy the City of Lights and take advantage of amazing new fare offerings…

Point-to-Point

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Supplier Profile

Travel to Cuba in Luxury with Group IST

Group IST (International Specialty Travel) creates and produces content-rich, original, thematic, educational and interactive travel programs that are tailor-made for organizations and groups. We feature one-of-a-kind land and waterborne venues around the world. As a team of tourism professionals who are recognized experts and scholars, we are passionate about our areas of specialization. Our commitment to our clients and comprehensive knowledge of every aspect of the travel industry enables us to deliver programs that…

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Reading Between the Lines

Getting Your Way: Tell a Story

“Tell a story – make a point.”

Little Green Book of Getting Your Way by Jeffrey Gitomer, page 186

I often share my experience of walking on an Alaskan glacier after sharing a breakfast table with an 80-year old gentleman one year after he was taken off a cruise ship with a heart attack on a helicopter. During breakfast, this guy told me that he had to miss the helicopter ride to the glacier the year before after feeling intense chest pains. He was celebrating a family reunion at the time, and his plans went south in a heartbeat, or lack there…

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